OBITS: The New York Times 14 Oct 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 Aibel, Florence Shanus AIBEL-Florence Shanus, 88, on October 13th suddenly of heart failure. Beloved wife of the late Meyer Aibel, loving sister of Gilbert Shanus, Sol Shanus, and Helen Cinder, devoted aunt of Robin, Susan, the late Gail Cinder, Stephen, Andrew, Sarene, Corey, Amy, and the late Phillip Feuer, and favorite great aunt of Lorna, Alex, David, Gabriel, Rose, Abigail, Benjamin, Julie, and Maggie. Florence was a loving and generous friend, and volunteer to many people and causes, including Albert Einstein College of Medicine/ Medical Center, and The Childrens' Service League. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to United Cerebral Palsy. Funeral service 11 A.M. on Friday October 15th at Riverside Memorial Chapel, Mount Vernon, NY 914664-6800. Published in the New York Times from 10/14/2004 - 10/15/2004. Bomeisler, Anne Kniffin BOMEISLER-Anne Kniffin, of NYC died Wednesday, October 13, in Greenwich, CT. Survived by her husband Douglass M. Bomeisler, sons Douglass T. Bomeisler, of Jensen Beach, FL, Stuart B. Bomeisler, of Cohasset, MA, sister Mary Huntington Snyder, of NYC, stepmother Barbara Lapp, of Cedarhurst, LI, and four grandsons. Services are private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 19 West 56th St, NY, NY 10019. Published in the New York Times from 10/14/2004 - 10/17/2004. Heumann, Jane Moorefield HEUMANN-Jane Moorefield On October 9, 2004. Pianist. Beloved mother of William and Virgil Moorefield, sister of June McGuyer. Donations to NY Consortium for New Music. Memorial Service Friday, 6PM at House of the Redeemer, 7 East 95 Street. Published in the New York Times on 10/14/2004. Reeve, Christopher REEVE-Christopher. On behalf of the entire Board of Directors and staff of the Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation we are deeply saddened and shocked by the sudden death of our friend and Chairman. He was a remarkable individual whose strength, optimism and sheer determination were an inspiration for people everywhere. We were galvanized by him in life and now we rededicate ourselves to his mission to develop treatments and cures for paralysis. Our thoughts are with all those who mourn his passing particularly the members of the Reeve family. He will be remembered for his wisdom, his wonderful sense of humor, his passion and his ceaseless courage in the face of adversity that brought hope to millions around the world. Joel M. Faden, Chairman Executive Committee Kathy Lewis, Pres & CEO logo Published in the New York Times from 10/13/2004 - 10/14/2004. Smith Jr., Bernard E. SMITH-Bernard E., Jr. 79, of Hanahan, SC, and New York, NY, died October 13th, 2004 after a brief illness. He has been a member of the New York Stock Exchange since 1950, most recently as a partner at Lawrence, O'Donnell, Marcus and Company, from which he retired in 1994. Mr. Smith was a former trustee and Treasurer of the Board of the Choate School, from which he graduated in 1942. He was a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and served in the Navy with distinction between 1946 and 1952, during which time he was awarded the Secretary of the Navy Commendation medal. In 1981, he was made a Presidential Appointee to the U.S. Naval Academy Board of Visitors and served as its Chairman from 1982 through 1985. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jean Ford Smith, and seven children: Bernard E. Smith III, Katharine S. Overlock, Deborah S. Roberts, Audrey S. Abbott, Barbara E. O'Brien, Leonore S. Cunningham, and Carol S. Gould. He is also survived by four stepchildren, Wilder F. Bellamy, Peter S.W. Bellamy, Jean B. Hoyt, and Gayer D. Bellamy Jr. Additionally, he is survived by 2 brothers, and a sister, as well as 29 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Visiting hours will be at Frank E. Campbell Funeral Home, 1076 Madison Avenue at 81st Steet, New York, NY on Friday October 15th, 5-7 P.M. Services will be held at St. Bartholomew's Church, 50th Street and Park Avenue, Saturday October 16th at 11 A.M. Contributions in Mr. Smith's memory may be made to the Bernard E. Smith Jr Endowment for the United States Naval Academy Writing Center, Annapolis, Maryland; St Bartholomew's Church 109 East 50th St, New York, NY; or Grace Episcopal Church, 90 Wentworth Street, Charleston, S.C. lo06008309.tif logo Published in the New York Times on 10/14/2004. Williams, Josephine A. WILLIAMS Josephine A. ``Jo'' (nee Tymchak) 87 years, passed peacefully October 9, 2004 at her residence. She was the proud owner and cofounder of Williams Funeral Home, Inc. which both she and her late husband Charles F. established in 1956. Josephine set an example for woman in the funeral industry. She strove for perfection and excellence and expected nothing less. She was a benefactor and supporter to many causes and institutions. She was truly a blessing to the Kingsbridge and Riverdale communities of the Bronx. She is survived by her five children: Barbara Beck, Charles (Chuck) Williams, Florence Haring, Joan Cotter, and Andrew R. Williams; one brother, Michael Tymchak; two nieces, Betty Lou Darmanin, Susan Jensen; one nephew Michael Tymchak; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; three great nephews; and two great nieces. Family will receive friends Wednesday 7-9PM, Thursday & Friday 2-5PM and 7-9PM Williams Funeral Home Inc., 5628 Broadway at W. 232nd St., Bronx. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John's R.C. Church (3021 Kingsbridge Ave, Bx.) Saturday 9:45 AM. Entombment Ferncliff Cemetery, Hartsdale, NY. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to: V & S Hospice, 1250 Broadway, 7th floor, NY, NY 10001 or The Josephine Williams Memorial Scholarship Fund C/O American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service, 619 W. 54th St., NY, NY 10019, would be greatly appreciated. Published in the New York Times from 10/12/2004 - 10/14/2004.