Doyle B. Shaffer, Inc Funeral Directors
In a time of need, it’s natural to trust in friends and neighbors for help and support. At Doyle B. Shaffer, we are your friends and neighbors, known and trusted by families who have lived here for generations. We are a family-owned funeral home, so we personally attend to all the arrangements for you so you can be ensured that your loved one is treated with respect and dignity.
We can show you how to celebrate the life that has been lived, memorial options, and help answer any questions. Our facility has been newly renovated and we welcome you to stop by anytime to tour it for yourself.
Whether you are preplanning or making final arrangements, with us you are treated like family. If you would like more information about our services, or if we can assist you in anyway, feel free to stop by
Our Obituaries

Antoinette Sansone
November 26, 2019
On November 26th, 2019 , at approximately 9:30 pm, Antoinette Sansone passed away at Long Island Jewish Hospital. She was 88 years old.
Antoinette was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 10, 1931. Her parents were Frances and John Leo, and her siblings were Joseph and Florence Leo.
On April 24, 1955, Antoinette married Onofrio Sansone. They had three daughters, Frances Chesnulovitch, Angela...
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Thomas B. Brady
November 17, 2019
Thomas Brady passed away on November 17, 2019. He served in the U.S. Air Force and thereafter worked as a maintenance mechanic for the New York City Transit Authority, retiring in 2008. In heaven he has joined his beloved best friend and dearest cousin, Frank Lennon. He is survived by his sister, Frances Siranovic.
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Theresa M. Walsh
January 1, 1926 - November 17, 2019
Theresa Mary Walsh (nee Wild) passed away surrounded by her loving family on Nov. 17, 2019. Theresa was born on Jan. 1, 1926, in Bullville, N.Y. to Francis Wild and Catherine (Giles) Wild.
Theresa is predeceased by her husband James J. Walsh and her son-in-law, Leonard B. Clifford. She is survived by her daughter, Cecilia (Walsh) Calimano and her husband Michael, her son Joseph A. Walsh, and...
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John R. Flanagan
October 12, 2019
John Richard "Jack" Flanagan passed away on October 12, 2019. Beloved companion, brother, brother in law, uncle, godfather and figurative "big brother", loyal friend and confidant to many.
Jack formed and played guitar in seminal New York City hardcore group, the Mob. He graduated from New York University's Tisch School of the Arts in 1985. He went on to work with and manage the affairs of...
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Diane C Seitz
September 11, 2019
Diane C Seitz of Little Neck, N.Y. passed away on September 11, 2019. Daughter of the late William and Madeline. Loving sister of Claire Chatzis, Jeannine, William and the late Lorrine Hoffmann and Donald Seitz. Caring sister in law of Kyriakos Chatzis and Robert Hoffmann. Cherished aunt of many nieces and nephews.
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Ester Leila Bezjian
August 28, 2019
Ester Leila Bezjian passed away on August 28, 2019. Leila was a resident of Bayside, N.Y. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Holy Martyrs Day School.
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George O. Kuhls
August 2, 2019
George Otto Kuhls on August 2, 2019. Loving husband of Grete Rebecca Kuhls. Dear brother of Hilda Kuhls. Survived by wife Grete and sister Hilda, godchild Deborah Howe and nieces and nephew Rebecca, Irene and Eric Friedmann/Barbazetto.
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James F. Devitt
July 12, 2019
Devitt, James F. on July 12, 2019. Loving father of Michael (Lana), Matthew (Kristin), Marc (Alexandra). Dear brother of the late, Thomas, Margaret and John.
Survived by sisters Mary, Kathleen and Clare. Cherished grandfather of Cheyenne, Madison and James. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Retired NYPD 77th Precinct (Buzzard). In lieu of flowers, family is requesting donations be made...
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Jane Fichtl Delin
May 30, 2019
Jane Fichtl Delin passed away on May 30, 2019 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Claudia and Ed Jensen, in Anacortes, Washington.
Jane was born in Queens, New York on October 5,1928. She was 90. She grew up in Little Neck, New York in the home her parents, Ernest and Emily Fichtl, built in 1933. It always held a special place in her heart, and Jane still owned the family home at the...
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Joseph O. Giaimo
May 28, 2019
Joseph O Giaimo, 84, died Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Port Washington, NY. Always the life of the party, the quintessential New Yorker loved making his famous pizza, always with anchovies, while sipping Dewar's & soda and watching the Mets or on the off season, St. John's basketball. At his peaceful passing, he was comforted by the rock of his life, his Irish beauty, Kathleen...
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Martin J Aversa
May 15, 2019
Martin J Aversa passed away on May 15, 2019 at the age of 87 years. Loving husband of 68 years to Claire ( nee Daly). Devoted father to Kenneth (Phyllis) and Joyce Giordano (Thomas). Adoring "Pop-Pop" to Alyson, April, Danielle and Anthony. Dear brother to Tina Walker.
Martin was a decorated Korean War Veteran and Bronze Star recipient. He was active in community service including Auxiliary...
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Josephine C. Carson
April 30, 1937 - April 19, 2019
Josephine Catherine(Lorenz) Carson of Middletown, N.Y. , formerly of College Point, N.Y. passed away Friday, April 19, 2019 in Middletown, N.Y. She was 81.
Beloved husband of William. Loving mother of Patricia Murphy(Kevin), Marianne Ridout(Peter), William F. Carson(Diana). Dear sister of John Lawrence(Arline), Anne DiAgostino(Louis),Barbara Kouris and Rosemary Williams. Cherished grandmother of...
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Janet C Senecal
March 13, 2019
Senecal, Janet C 6/12/1926-3/13/2019 passed away peacefully and with great expectation of joy. Beloved daughter of the late Jean and Neal Senecal. Devoted sister of the late Dorothy. Dearest friend of Kathleen Nocera. Faithful, enthusiastic employee of North Shore Hospital for 45 years.
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George Knezevich
January 22, 2019
Dear Family and Friends,
With great sorrow we announce the passing of +George Knezevich, age 87. He was the devoted husband of +Ljiljana for 58 years until her death in 2015. Loving father of Aleksandra Tomich (David Dusan-deceased), Misha Thumsuden (deceased), Dragana Lisonek (Nenad) and Radmila Knezevich. Doting grandfather to Alexandra Lisonek (Andreja Jovic), Andrew Tomich and Marko Lisonek....
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Catherine Carol Matthews
December 19, 2018
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in loving memory to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital/Memorial Giving 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or stjude.org/memorialgifts
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Anne Glenn
December 10, 2018
A gathering will follow interment at Anne's residence at 12 noon.
A sitting will take place Thursday December 13 at Laura's residence from 6-8 PM.
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Phyllis A. Cinque
December 10, 2018
Family has requested please do not send flowers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in loving memory to: https://give.northwell.edu/cohen-childrens-medical-center
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Fred Winhusen
November 30, 2018
Winhusen, Fred
October 4, 1946 - November 30, 2018
Beloved husband of Louise (Thibodeau) for 30 years. Son of the late Frederick and Julia (Kolaczkowski) and brother of the late Carol Winhusen, all of Ohio. Brother-in-law to Dianne Fry and Marie Thibodeau and uncle to Dianne's six children,Patricia, Kathleen, Gregory, Timothy, Kevin and Colleen, and grand uncle to her nine grandchildren...
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