OBITS: The New York Times 31 Aug 2004; New York City, New York co., New York text-formatted by W. David Samuelsen for The USGenWeb Archives Project *********************************************************************** 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 Bianca, Daniel M. BIANCA-Daniel M. The partners and staff of Mendes & Mount mourn the loss of our dear friend and retired partner Daniel Bianca, who for more than 40 years was our trusted colleague, valued partner and loyal friend. He served many years as a member of the firm's Management Committee, including five years as its Chairman. His guidance, wise counsel and friendship will be missed by us all and we extend our condolences to his widow, Marie, his children, Daniel, Robert, Donna, Karen, Lynn, his grandchildren and other relatives. A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, September 2nd, 10 AM, at St. Gregory the Great Church, 215 Halstead Ave., Harrison, New York. Published in the New York Times on 8/31/2004. Kaplan-Helen, Ruth (Goldzimer) KAPLAN-Helen Ruth (nee Goldzimer) of Larchmont, NY died August 26. Beloved wife of Dennis, cherished mother of William & Felicia. Survived by brother Edward and sister Edith. Her strength and spirit will live on inside us forever. Donations can be made to The Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, (516) 803-2304. www.lustgarten.org Published in the New York Times on 8/31/2004. Kimball, William Maltby KIMBALL-William Maltby. Died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, August 25 at the age of 81. He was born in Atlanta, GA, on September 19, 1922, and grew up in Buffalo, NY. He graduated from Colgate University and then served in the U.S. Army Infantry in combat in Europe during WWII. He received a law degree from Harvard Law School in 1948 and was a practicing trial lawyer in New York City until the time of his death. He is survived by his former wife and lifelong friend, Dorothy F. Kimball, his three loving children and their spouses, Pamela Kimball Kenney and her husband David, William Fisher Kimball and his wife Alexandra and Susannah Kimball Rosato and her husband Ernest Jr. He is also survived by his eight beloved grandchildren, Sarah, Alice, Ernest III, Sophie, William, Colin, Lachlan and Aengus. His sister, Jean Hutchinson of Williamsville, NY, also survives him. The burial in Cutchogue, NY, on Tuesday, August 31 will be private. A memorial will be held at a later date in New York City. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Peconic Land Trust, Box 1776, Southampton, NY 11969 Published in the New York Times from 8/30/2004 - 9/1/2004. Manes, Esther (Chesler) MANES Esther (Chesler). On August 29, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Mathew. Cherished sister of Sarah and the late David. Adored mother of Marthe (Bob), Cathy (Rob) and Laurie, and grandmother of Darcy (Jonathan), Lindy, Sarah (Darin) and David (Megan). Funeral private. Contributions in her memory to a charity of your choice. Published in the New York Times from 8/31/2004 - 9/2/2004. Plotke, Stephen D. 1963 - 2004 Left us too soon. The strength and ability to look forward while his body failed him was amazing. Stephen loved his partner Tim Conway, their country house, gardening, the theater, doing anything creative, and his family. He leaves his mom Rita, 8 siblings and their spouses, 17 neices/nephews, and many clients-turned-friends whose hair may never look as good. Memorial celebration to be held in NYC at a later date. Donations in Stephen's memory to Village Center for Care Fund, 154 Christopher St,, NY NY, 10014 would be most appreciated. Published online only at www.nytimes.com.