CHARLES J. MAURER died on Monday, May 5, at the age of 71. He was the beloved brother ofAnne N.Maurer andAnthonyMaurer, brother-in-law of Marie, cherished uncle of Anthony Michael and Michelene and Christopher and great-uncle ofAnthonyAlbert.AMass of Christian Burial will be offered this morning, Thursday,May 8, at 9:45 a.m. at St.Adalbert’s Church, Elmhurst, followed by interment at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. +++ EPIEANIAMELENDEZ of Brooklyn died on Sunday, May 4, at the age of 85. A native of Puerto Rico, she was the devoted mother of Rafael Melendez, Elsie Sola, Nelita Melendez, Victor Melendez and Diana Melendez and dear sister of Ezekiel Fontanez and Felicita Fontanez. She is also survived by 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. AMass of Christian Burial will be offered this morning, Thursday, May 8, at 9:30 a.m. at St. Brigid Church, Brooklyn, followed by interment at St. John Cemetery, Middle Village, under the direction of GeorgeWerst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale. +++ JOSEPHV. DECOLA died onMonday,April 28, at the age of 92. He was the husband of the late Marilyn DeCola, loving father of Linda De La Garza and father-in-law of Mario, cherished grandfather of Marissa and Sam Byram and Dana and Brian Murphy and great-grandfather of Christina, Matthew and Owen. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served duringWorldWar II. AMass of Christian Burial was offered on Friday,May 2, at Our Lady of Hope Church, Middle Village, followed by interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington, N.J., under the direction of Papavero Funeral Home, 72-27 Grand Ave., Maspeth. +++ ROBERTHOSTOSKI of Glendale died onMonday,May 5, at the age of 81. A native of Astoria, he was the beloved husband of Antonia (nee Oldhafer), devoted father of LaurieWaller and LisaMaulella and dear brother ofMichael Hostoski, Jean Cettina and Carol Baruffalo. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Services were offered at George Werst Funeral Home, 71-41 Cooper Ave., Glendale, by Rev. Marc Danvis, followed by interment at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, L.I. +++ FRIEDA PAUSCHE of Middle Village died on Saturday, May 3, at the age of 86. A native of Seele, Gottschee, Yugoslavia, she was the wife of the late William. She is survived by many nieces and nephews. Services were offered at Morton Funeral Home/Ridgewood Chapels, 663 Grandview Ave., Ridgewood, followed by interment at All Faiths Cemetery, Middle Village. +++ programs. For more information, call 1-718-366-3038. PETER CARDELLA SENIOR CENTER, 68-52 Fresh Pond Rd., Ridgewood, will hold various programs. For more information, call 1-718-497-2908. MIDDLE VILLAGE Adult Center, 69-10 75th St., will hold aerobics to music at 9 a.m., watercolor painting at 9 a.m. For more information, call 1-718-894- 3441. THEWOODSIDE CLINIC, 61- 20 Woodside Ave., provides support groups, human services, day activity program, food pantry, meals-on-wheels and senior assistance program. For more information, call 1-718-779-1234. FOREST HILLS SENIOR CENTER, 108-25 62nd Dr., will hold various programs, plus hot lunch. For more information, call 1-718-699-1010. MASPETH SELF-HELP 35 • TIMES, THURSDAY, MAY 8, 2014 DEATH NOTICES -SEE NOTICES ON PG. 36- IN MEMORIAM ERMA SEREG Dec. 30, 1925 - Feb. 23, 2014 Papavero Funeral Home Newly Renovated Facilities On One Level Handicapped Accessible—Ample Parking Cremation And Direct Burial Service Guidance With Pre-Planned Funeral Arrangements 24 Hour-A-Day Personal Service Resource Center With Information On Coping PAPAREVO -2014 With Grief And Explaining Death To Children Newsweekly Family Owned And Operated For 4 Generations 72-27 Grand Avenue Times Maspeth, N.Y. 11378 1-718-651-3535 ©Lasting impressions are our first priority. A funeral service represents a family’s final farewell to their loved one. Knowing this, we go beyond what is expected to ensure the ceremony is beautiful and memorable... a truly fitting tribute to that special life. We invite you to visit us to meet our staff and tour our facility. We think you’ll be pleased to find that making lasting impressions is our first priority. ©2001 AdfinityTM MORTON FUNERAL HOME / RIDGEWOOD CHAPELS Continuing a proud tradition of dignified, personal service. 663 Grandview Ave. • Ridgewood, NY 11385 (718) 366-3200 • www.mortonridgewood.com ©Times Newsweekly 2014 - MORTON © Times Newsweekly - 2014 - WERST 79-22 Metropolitan Avenue Middle Village, NY 11379 1-718-894-5500 www.michaelsfuneralhome.com © Times Newsweekly 2013 -MICHAELS Michaels Funeral Home Inc. CALENDAR -CONTINUED FROM PG. 29- Dearest Mom, Although you were with us for 88 years, we were not prepared to lose you yet. You were a caring, beautiful person inside and out and are truly missed everyday by all of us. You remain in our hearts this first Mothers Day in heaven and always. Lovingly, your children Barbara, Jimmy, Linda, Kathrine -SEE CALENDAR ON PG. 36-
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