36 times • MAY 5, 2016 FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com obituaries RODIKA KOLTOVSKI of Middle Village died on Tuesday, April 26, at the age of 55. A native of Nikolinci, Yugoslavia, she was the beloved wife of Cenko Koltovski, devoted mother of Diana Koltovski and Steven Koltovski, loving daughter of Jon Zaika and Eufrozina Zaika and dear sister of Jon Zaika. Services were offered at Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood, followed by interment at All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village. +++ TERRY STALZER of Glendale died on Tuesday, April 26, at the age of 75. A native of Glendale, she was the wife of Karl Stalzer, devoted mother of Theresa and Erika, daughter of the late Carl and Elsie Schroeder and dear sister of Anne, Joan and Kathy. She is also survived by three grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Saturday, April 30, at Sacred Heart Church, Glendale, followed by interment at Pinelawn Memorial Park, Farmingdale, NY, under the direction of George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale. +++ ROSE SODA of Ridgewood died on Monday, April 25, at the age of 85. A native of Bari, Italy, she was the dear aunt of Maria Anceschi. Services were offered at Morton Funeral Home/ Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood, followed by cremation at Fresh Pond Crematory, Middle Village. Baby Boomers plan unique, yet personal funerals Lighthouse Assembly of God 71-29 68th Place (bet. Myrtle Ave. & Central Ave.) Glendale, N.Y. 11385 1-718-456-1203 Rev. Deo Geer, Pastor Sunday School for all ages 9:45 am Morning Worship (& Children Church) 11:00 am Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm Friday-Prayer, Bible Study And Youth Meeting-7:30 pm (Preaching ALL The Gospel To ALL The Family) With the advent of the Baby Boomer generation, a new element has been added to the traditional funeral. Calling hours and other traditional rites are still an important part of remembrance but many Baby Boomer funerals are taking on a whole new look. They are becoming very personalized remembrances – a reflection of the individual and his or her interests in life. The ancient Egyptians buried artifacts inside tombs to help the departed spirit in the after life. All manner of items including games and tools the spirit might want have been found in excavated tombs. This practice is popular again as Baby Boomers request favorite sports equipment such as golf clubs, tennis balls and team jerseys be placed in their casket. Mountain bikes and canoes have been displayed during calling hours. Even the casket has become a reminder of the Baby Boomers’ interest in sports. A New York Seneca Chapels • Pre-Planning • Serving the Financial Burden of all Families in their Time of Need • A One Level Concept of a Modern Funeral Home • Large Chapels • Newly Renovated • Large Parking Facility on Premises Seneca Chapels, Ltd. 494 SENECA AVE. • RIDGEWOOD, NY 11385 718.366.1900 • www.senecachapelsltd.com Schwille Funeral Home, Inc. Papavero Funeral Home Owned And Operated By The Schwille Family Since 1957 n Newly Renovated Facilities On One Level n Handicapped Accessible—Ample Parking n Cremation And Direct Burial Service n Guidance With Pre-Planned Funeral Arrangements n 24 Hour-A-Day Personal Service n Resource Center With Information On Coping With Grief And Explaining Death To Children Family Owned And Operated For 4 Generations 72-27 Grand Avenue Maspeth, N.Y. 11378 1-718-651-3535 Serving Our Neighbors In Their Time Of Need Let Us Assist You Regarding Pre-Plan Funerals & Cremations 1-718-821-2616 66-32 MYRTLE AVE. • GLENDALE WWW.SCHWILLEFUNERALHOME.COM City funeral director told us that a departed football fan was laid to rest in a casket sporting a Notre Dame logo and team colors on panels and the corner caps. In upstate New York, one funeral featured a jazz band playing on the porch of the funeral home. Another funeral highlighted the deceased’s interest in handicapping horse races by simulating his kitchen complete with tip sheets and race results broadcast from a radio. Baby Boomers are also known for their interest in preserving the environment. At several sites in New York State, as well as in other parts of the country, plans have been proposed to build “green” cemeteries. There are no underground vaults, no mausoleums and minimal landscaping so the cemetery grounds are kept in a more natural state. Some families have asked funeral directors to have a tree planted in memory of the departed loved one thus helping to renew forest life. Certain companies blend cremated remains with concrete to form reef balls and then deposit them in selected ocean sites to form undersea “memorial reefs”. These reefs are ecologically beneficial because they form a natural habitat for undersea creatures. Today’s funeral director is likely to be a Baby Boomer and more than happy to arrange a funeral for you that will be truly memorable and a celebration of your life. So when you start to preplan your funeral, be sure to discuss your desires with your family and your neighborhood funeral director so that you, too, can have a truly personalized funeral. If you have a question about funeral service, or would like a list of the New York State Funeral Directors Association (NYSFDA) member funeral directors in your area, contact NYSFDA, 426 New Karner Road, Albany, NY 12205 or visit the Website at www.nysfda. org. Reprinted with the permission of the NYSDA
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