OBITS: The New York Times 25 Nov 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 Appel, Kenneth J. APPEL-Kenneth J. age 52, on November 23 after a long illness. Cherished husband of Diane Berg-Appel. Devoted husband, son, brother, uncle and friend. Services Friday, November 26, 10 AM at ``Schwartz Bros.-Jeffer Memorial Chapel'', 114-03 Queens Blvd, Forest Hills, NY. lo06008165.tif logo Published in the New York Times on 11/25/2004. Coleman, Cy COLEMAN-Cy. The House of Steinway & Sons notes with profound sorrow the untimely passing of its beloved friend, the renowned American composer and pianist Cy Coleman, on November 18, 2004 in New York City at the age of 75. Mr. Coleman was a deeply valued member of our Steinway Artist family for most of his life. An accomplished and classically trained pianist who made his Carnegie Hall debut at the age of 7, Cy Coleman's musical journey led him to the world of jazz and, of course, to the Great White Way. He was one of this country's greatest and most honored songwriters, with such immortal standards as ``Witchcraft'', ``The Best is Yet to Come'', ``Big Spender'', ``I've Got Your Number'', and ``Hey, Look Me Over'' to his credit. His Broadway scores included ``Sweet Charity'', ``City of Angels'', ``The Will Rogers Follies'', ``On the Twentieth Century'', ``I Love My Wife'' and ``The Life'', to name but a few. Cy Coleman was always at home at the Steinway, and to hear him play was a real joy and, for us, inspiring. Though our lives have been forever enriched by his music, his generous and jaunty persona will be sorely missed by us all. To Shelby and Lily Cye, we extend our love and our heartfeld condolences. Bruce A. Stevens, President Peter B. Goodrich, V.P. Worldwide Concert and Artist Activities Published in the New York Times from 11/23/2004 - 11/25/2004. Diakoff, Lois Cudworth DIAKOFF Lois Cudworth died on November 18 at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer. She held degrees in comparative literature from City College and Columbia University and a JD from Brooklyn Law School. She practiced personal injury law for three years and then joined the State Court system where she served as a court attorney and the law secretary to several Appellate Division justices. Most recently she has been the law secretary to Justice Shirley Werner Kornreich. She is survived by her husband Harry Diakoff of New York City and her parents, Richard and Rita Cudworth of San Antonio, Texas. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Dances Patrelle, PO Box 6802, NY, NY 10128 or to Doctors Without Borders (1-888-392-0392). A memorial service is planned for January 9. Published in the New York Times from 11/23/2004 - 11/28/2004. Lockwood, Dean H. 1937 - 2004 Dr. Dean H. Lockwood of Pittsford, New York passed away on November 19, 2004 due to complications of diabetes. He was 67 years old. He was born June 17, 1937 in Milford, Connecticut. He graduated from Albany Academy in 1955, Wesleyan University in 1959 and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1963. Dean willingly served as a surgeon in the Public Health Service from 1964-1965, he taught at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine from 1967-1976 and later as the Chair of the Endocrine and Metabolism Unit and Associate Chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of Rochester School of Medicine from 1976-1991. In 1991 he became the Vice President of Clinical Research and Development at Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals (now Pfizer) in Ann Arbor. Michigan. He contributed to numerous medical textbooks and articles. He donated his time to the American Diabetes Association Board of Directors, the Health Research Council of the state of New York and Diabetes Complications Commission of the National Institutes of Health, Washington, DC. . He was one of the world's leading diabetologists and also a leading authority on fat cell research. He initiated the Obesity Clinic at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY. He organized and opened what is now the Lockwood Library for Endocrine Research at the University of Rochester. He taught countless medical students and nurses and aided numerous students and fellows to further their careers. He helped to develop new medications to aid the complications of diabetes. His belief was that there would be a cure for Type II Diabetes in the future and that the fat cell would play an important role, especially the cell membrane. His research continues today through his gift of knowledge and creativity to many scientists and physicians around the world. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Elizabeth Lockwood. He is also survived by three children, Andrew (Karen) Lockwood of Scotia, NY; Craig (Jennifer) Lockwood of Westminster, MA and Wendy (Dario) Calia of San Jose, CA. He adored his seven grandchildren, Christopher, Katie and Taylor Lockwood; Henry and Mitchell Lockwood; and Paolo and Giuliana Calia. He is also survived by a brother, Rev. David (Mary) Lockwood of Latham, NY, a sister, Susan (William) Stilan of Scotia, NY, a sister-in-law, Penny Lockwood of Saratoga, NY, and his mother-in-law, Lila East of Pittsford, NY. He is survived by many nieces and nephews and by countless friends and colleagues. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in his memory to The American Diabetes Research Foundation, Inc, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA, 22311. Published online only at www.nytimes.com. Silbert, Gerald SILBERT-Gerald, age 82. With great sadness but knowing he is at peace, the family of Gerald Silbert announce his passing on November 22, 2004 during his final battle with Alzheimer's disease. Loving and devoted husband to Ramie (nee Jasper) for over 60 years, adoring and loving father of Terry, son of the late Herbert and Mollie Silbert, brother of Robert Silbert MD and his wife Phyllis; uncle of Joanne and Tom, Donna and Kevin, Joellen and Tracy; great-uncle of six. Beloved brother-in-law of Rita Nelson. Funeral services will be held at The Park Avenue Synagogue, Madison Avenue and 87th St., on Wednesday, November 24, at 9:30am. Shiva will be observed at the Silbert home, Wednesday through Sunday, 1-3pm and 7:30-9pm. Contributions may be made to The American Technion Society, Women's Division, 55 E. 59 St., NY NY 10022 or The Park Avenue Synagogue. Published in the New York Times from 11/24/2004 - 11/25/2004.