OBITS: The New York Times 3 Aug 2004; New York City, New York co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for USGenWeb Archives *********************************************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.org/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.org/ny/nyfiles.htm *********************************************************************** Source: The New York Times http://www.nytimes.com Mitchell, Leila MITCHELL-Leila, of East Meadow, New York on July 29, 2004. Devoted mother of Mark and Randy Mitchell. Loving sister of Marvin Kantor. Adored grandmother of Sara, Nathan, Danny, Jessie, Ben, and Lucy. Interment Beth David Cemetery, Elmont, NY. For information Menorah Chapels at Millburn, 2950 Vauxhall Rd., Union, NJ. Published in the New York Times on 8/3/2004. O'Connor, Denis O'CONNOR-Denis, of Knocknagoshal, County Kerry died on August 1, 2004. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Murphy). Loving father of James and Elizabeth (Mark) Flower. Dear brother of John. Grandfather of Amanda, Julia and Sofia Flower. Cherished friend to all. Member of the Kerryman's P&B Association for over 40 years as well as the Local #1 Papers Handlers Union since 1961. Denis worked at The New York Times for over 30 years, retiring in 1997. Visiting hours are Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. at Flower Funeral Home, Inc. 714 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY. Mass of Christian burial Wednesday 11 A.M. St. Gabriel's Church, Riverdale. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations preferred to Calvary Hospital, 1740 Eastchester Road, Bronx, New York. Published in the New York Times on 8/3/2004. Silver M.D., Joseph W. SILVER-Joseph W., M.D. The board of trustees, medical staff, administration and employees of New York Methodist Hospital deeply mourn the passing of our respected friend and colleague, Joseph W. Silver, M.D. Dr. Silver was affiliated with New York Methodist Hospital for 40 years and had served as chief of orthopedic surgery at the Hospital for the past 20 years. His dedication and service to New York Methodist were honored when he received the 2004 Physician Service Award at the Hospital's annual dinner dance last May. Known as an outstanding technical and clinical surgeon, Dr. Silver was much loved and greatly esteemed by his patients as well as his colleagues. He was also an excellent teacher. He was associate clinical professor of orthopedic surgery at the SUNY/Downstate College of Medicine and professor of surgery at Saint George's University School of Medicine. He authored or co-authored articles in numerous peer-reviewed journals and was active in many professional societies. At various times, he served as president, vice president, secretary and treasurer of the Brooklyn Orthopaedic Society. We will greatly miss this outstanding and compassionate gentleman and we send our deepest sympathies to Dr. Silver's family, especially his wife, Madeline, his children, Lauren and Marc, and his three grandchildren. Published in the New York Times on 8/3/2004. Spitzer, Jack J. SPITZER-Jack J. The Officers, Directors and Staff of The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany (Claims Conference) mourn the passing of our Vice President, Ambassador Spitzer. For the past thirty years The Claims Conference had the benefit of his wisdom, energy, and experience in service to Holocaust survivors and the lessons of the Shoah. Our hearts go out to Charlotte, the children, grandchildren, and the entire Spitzer family. Israel Singer, President Julius Berman, Chairman Gideon Taylor, Executive Vice President Saul Kagan, Exec V.P. Emeritus Published in the New York Times on 8/3/2004. Yellen, Dwight YELLEN-Dwight, 86, of Deal, NJ, on August 1, 2004. Husband of Jeanne Yellen; father of Dwight Yellen, Jr. and Whitney Freshwater Madden; brother of Shirley Vegosen; and grandfather of Jamie and Sara Yellen. Memorial service will be 11 A.M. Friday, August 6, from Hollywood Golf Club, 510 Roseld Avenue, Deal, New Jersey. Published in the New York Times on 8/3/2004.