OBITS: The New York Times 17 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 Anastos, Mary ANASTOS-Rev. Dr. Mary Elizabeth (Keegan), ``Elizabeth or Betty.'' Of Cambridge, October 14, 2004. Survived by her children, Kathryn Anastos, M.D., and her husband Jonathan Wallen of Yonkers, NY, Ellen Anastos of Portland, ME, Peter Anastos and his wife Lori of Yarmouth, ME, and Rev. George C. Anastos and his wife Andrea of Greenfield, MA, and six grandchildren. Memorial service will be held Thursday, October 21, at 3 PM, in The First Parish of Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The First Parish in Cambridge for its Tuesday Meals for the Homeless, 3 Church St, Cambridge, MA 02138; or Alliance Against AIDS for WE-ACTx (Women's Equity in Access to Care and Treatment for HIV Globally), 3345 22nd St, San Francisco, CA 94116. Published in the New York Times on 10/17/2004. 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. Jaye, Beatrice JAYE-Beatrice. On October 16, 2004. Beloved wife of the late Stanley. Loving mother of Gary & Danny and mother-in-law of Tae Jin. Dear grandmother of Jennifer and Rebecca. Service at Beth Abraham Memorial Chapel, 199 Bleecker St, NYC, on Sunday, October 17, 11:30 AM. Published in the New York Times on 10/17/2004. Johnson, Hazel K. JOHNSON-Hazel K. June 8, 1919-October 2, 2004. Pianist and organist, musicologist, teacher, improviser and (on occasion) composer of music to accompany modern dance. She had a lifelong interest in music of all kinds, with a specific passion for (and a specialized academic focus on) medieval music, and on dance music of all periods, especially the music of modern dance. She gave her friendship and enthusiastic support to several pioneers of modern dance, thoroughly enjoyed the fun and stimulation of working with them, and was thrilled to see modern dance continue to thrive and prosper. Born Danville, IL; B.A., 1941, Western College for Women, Athens, OH; M.A., Brooklyn College. Improvised music to her own and others' compositions to accompany dance classes, dance studio and public performances of modern dance at each of the following: in the 1940's at Bennington College; in the late 1940's, 1950's and 1960's at the Juilliard School, at the Connecticut College Summer Dance School, and at the New York Studios of Martha Graham, of Doris Humphrey and Jose Limon, and of the New Dance Group; in the 1970's and 1980's at Barnard College; and in the 1980's and 1990's at the High School for the Performing Arts. From the 1940's through the 1980's, taught piano, medieval music, and music improvisation to private students, jazz musicians among them. Self-published books on music for modern dance, which addressed (among other things) the theory and practice of music improvisation. Died at home in Manhattan on Saturday, October 2 of lung cancer. Memorial Service 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 4, 2004 at Church of the Holy Apostles (Episcopalian), 296 Ninth Avenue (at 28th Street), New York, NY 10001 (212-807-6799), with reception to follow at the Church. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that donations be made in her name to Church of the Holy Apostles, or to the charity of your choice. Published in the New York Times on 10/17/2004. Major, Andrew MAJOR-Andrew. Died Friday, October 15, New York City. Beloved husband of Flora and father of Katherine Major Firman and Nicholas Major. Loving grandfather of Linsay Firman. A legend in the textile industry, fondly known as ``The King of the Mills.'' Born in Hungary in 1921, educated in Switzerland and England, served in the US Army as a decorated veteran of the Pacific Theater. After the war he joined Mastercraft Weaving Corporation in New Jersey as a trainee and in 1960 became the president of the company which had moved to North Carolina. In 1969 he acquired the business, now called Mastercraft Corp., and in 1976 sold it to Collins & Aikman, where he became president of C & A's Decorative Fabric group and its seven plants and 6000 employees in 1981. In 1984 he was elected to the C & A Board. In 1994, at his retirement, the original Mastercraft plant, which he had built, was renamed in his honor. But his retirement was short-lived, as he became both a consultant to Cone Mills and the founder of their Cone Jacquards operation. In 1999 he was elected to the Board of Directors of Joan Fabrics Corp. The recipient of numerous industry and civic awards, including the first Lifetime Leadership Award from Dupont in 1995, which embodied his creativity, devotion and legendary status in the industry. In 2002 he received ``The Trailblazer Award'' and was inducted into the American Furniture Hall of Fame. He will always be remembered for his wit, generosity and love of life. A private family funeral will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. A memorial service is planned for a later date. In lieu of flowers please send contributions to the Andrew Major Scholarship Fund at Isothermal Community College, P.O. Box 804, 288 ICC Loop Road, Spindale, N.C. 28160. lo06008309.tif logo Published in the New York Times from 10/17/2004 - 10/19/2004. Novick, Irving NOVICK-Irving. 88, died in his sleep Friday, October 15. Best friend and loving husband for 64 years of Sylvia (nee Greenwald), father of Leslie and Bill Frank, Wayne, Donna Feranda and Jan, Susannah Elliott and Kim, grandfather of Jad, Mia, Eliza and Cray, great-grandfather of Julia and Winston, cherished Uncle (Irv). Legendary golden age cartoonist, co-creator of The Shield, first patriotic comic hero, and celebrated artist for DC Comics and ``Boy's Life.'' WWII Veteran, graduate of The National Academy; MA, Phi Beta Kappa, Lehman College graduate. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Alzheimer's Association. Services Sunday 12:30 PM, EdwardsDowdle, Dobbs Ferry, NY. Published in the New York Times on 10/17/2004. Rosenstein, Gertrude (Moore) ROSENSTEIN Gertrude (Moore). Beloved daughter of the late Dr. Harry and Bertha Rosenstein, died October 6, 2004 in New York City at age 77. A graduate of Barnard College, she was a devotee of theatre and opera who studied with Gian-Carlo Menotti in Italy and The Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre. She was an assistant to George Ballanchine at the New York City Ballet and assisted in the organization of her Barnard professor Minor Latham's Drama Workshop. Professionally, she was a television director both as an independent and at NBC where she was the first woman to direct a network television series, a director of the game show ``Concentration,'' and associate director of NBC's Opera Company Presentations. She was a governor of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and a member of its Emmy Awards Committee; a member, Eastern Regional Board of the Director's Guild of America; and member of the Board of Governors of the Cosmopolitan Club. She will be remembered for her elegance, her gracious hospitality to visiting diplomats and their families, and her professional dedication. A memorial service will be held at the Cosmopolitan Club, 122 East 66 St., NY, NY at 4pm on Wednesday November 3, 2004. logo Published in the New York Times from 10/15/2004 - 10/17/2004. Shapiro, Etta Todd (Geffner) SHAPIRO-Etta Todd (nee Geffner). June 2, 1913-October 14, 2004. Died in Baltimore after a long career in fine fashion and jewelry in New York and Chicago. Wife of the late Leon Todtfeld and the late Saul Shapiro. Adored daughter of the late Avram and Hannah Abzug Geffner. Sister of Ruth Flaumenbaum and the late Harry Geffner. Loved mother of Francine Halvorsen of New York. Cherished grandmother of Jesse Halvorsen and Linda Lee of Baltimore, and Lionel Halvorsen and Peggy Hoban of Seattle. Great grandmother of Sarah, Benjamin, Isaiah and Emilia. Fanciful aunt of Gail, Joel, Iris, Michael, Louise and Mark and mentor to many friends and family. Memorial donations may be sent to WBJC Classical Music, 2901 Liberty Heights Ave, Baltimore, MD 21215. Published in the New York Times on 10/17/2004.