Dementia Society

In Loving Memory of Carolyn May Hansmann Burgess With heavy hearts and cherished memories, we announce the peaceful passing of our mother, Carolyn, on August 17, 2023. Born in Honolulu, Hawaii on May 9, 1937, Carolyn graced our lives with her unwavering love, strength, and compassion. Her journey as a dedicated registered nurse on both Oahu and Hawaii Island also left an indelible mark on the lives she touched. Carolyn’s nursing career centered on the care of the elderly. With her gentle touch and comforting presence, she provided solace to countless patients and their families, reminding them that they were never alone in their struggles. As life's unpredictable paths unfolded, Carolyn...

David Edward Sarra of McKean PA passed away at age 74, surrounded by his loving family at his home on August 14th, 2023 after a long period of declining health. Dave was born in Butler, PA on July 16th, 1949. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Costa, and adoptive father Jim Sarra. Dave was a skilled welder for over 35 years until his retirement. He enjoyed restoring classic cars, his two yellow labs, and watching the Steelers play football. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Sarra, daughters Kimberly McGahen (Danny), and Nicki Halford (Rob), sisters Rita Sarra and Marie Velez (Joe) and grandchildren Ethan and Harper McGahen. His friends and family are invited to gather in...

In Loving Memory of Kathryn Michel, 69, of Clearwater, Florida, passed away on August 5th, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 12, 1954 to father Donald and mother Margaret Flaherty in Spring Valley, IL. As the oldest of seven children, she grew up with siblings David, Eileen, Savitri, Jeanne, Maureen and Brian. Kathryn lived a fulfilling life filled with love and joy. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Glen Michel, and her cherished daughters, Danica Michel (John), Caitlin Garvey (Adam), and Keegan Michel (Zach). Her love extended to her adored grandchildren, Graham and Gavin. Kathryn had a zest for life and pursued various passions, including reading, boating, and...

Regina Czartoryjski, 83, of King of Prussia, PA passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2023. She is survived by her son Mark Czartoryjski (& Linda), daughter Irene Morris, and daughter Barbara Engle (& David). She is also survived by her sister Wieslawa Parzych. Regina was the grandmother to 7 grandchildren and great-grandmother to 8 great-grandchildren. There will be a viewing on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Bernard S. Gutkowski Funeral Home, 305 Swedesburg, PA. Funeral Mass will be held Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at 12:30 PM at the National Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa Cemetery Chapel, 654 Ferry Rd., Doylestown, PA. Interment will take place immediately...

Emela (Millie) Colette Lemire, age 87, of San Diego, California passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023. Millie was born on January 6, 1936, in Allenstown, New Hampshire, to Romeo and Irene Cote. She was the eldest of three children in the family. During her teenage years, Millie and her siblings spent three years at the Marguerites of St. Peter’s Catholic Orphanage in Manchester, NH after the passing of their mother. At the age of 19, shortly after leaving the orphanage, Millie proudly served her country by enlisting in the United States Navy alongside her brother Robert. She honorably spent five years in the Navy, concluding her service as a Radioman Second Class stationed at Naval Air...

GIACOMO CASTELLI, Ridgewood, New Jersey It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that the family of Giacomo Castelli announces his passing on July 23, 2023 at the age of 76 years old. Giacomo was survived by his devoted wife Maria (Di Nicola), loving son Angelo and his wife Roneet (Adika) and his daughter Anna Maria and her husband Marc Ramundo. Giacomo is also survived by three beautiful grandchildren Olivia, Reagan and Walker. Giacomo was born in Italy and immigrated to the United States from Palermo, Sicily in 1968. Through hard work and sheer determination he embarked on a transformative journey that would forever alter the course of his life. He met his lovely wife Maria in...

Brenda McMullins born January 14th 1941 died peacefully at home surrounded by family and was welcomed in the arms of Jesus on July 11th 2023. Brenda was the the daughter of John Pope Churchwell and Mary Katherine Bell. She grew up in Trezevant Tennessee, was a star basketball player and graduated high school with honors. She moved up to Illinois and continued on to have 3 children. Brenda enjoyed traveling and loved to water ski. She was a jack of all trades and worked all sorts of jobs including videography and photography. She later married Ronald McMullins on February 14, 1991 while living in Crystal Lake, Illinois. She continued working photography and video along side her husband who...

Mary Agnes Segbers (Walter) (age 85) passed peacefully on July 2, 2023. She was born July 15, 1937, to Leo and Frances Walter. Mary grew up in Columbus Ohio and attended St Mary's High School. Mary was a member of the Ohio Education Association (OEA) for many years serving as an Administrative Assistant. Upon retirement Mary spent time traveling with the love of her life "Big" Jim Segbers. She met the love of her life James Joesph Segbers while attending school at St Mary's High School, where she fell in love with him at first "first listen." They were married in the Corpus Christi Church, Columbus Ohio on May 4, 1957. They loved each other through all life's ups and downs over their...

Donald Carey Gause, 89, of Owego, NY passed away peacefully,surrounded by his family Thursday, June 22, 2023 in Phoenix, AZ. He joins his wife of 58 years, Patricia Ann (McKeith) Gause. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Donald Carey Gause II and Gwen Price Gause, of Phoenix, Arizona; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Ann Terrien and Chuck Terrien, of Cary, North Carolina; three grandchildren, Sean Carey Gause and wife Hyunsuk Ellie Park, Sam Lawrence Gause, Rachel Marie Terrien and great granddaughter Luna Park Gause. Don was professor emeritus at the Thomas J. Watson School - Binghamton University. Innately curious and creative, with a bone dry wit to boot, his classes...

In Loving Memory of Barbara Lee Schikora 1937 - 2023 Barbara Lee Schikora, age 85, of Lakewood, Colorado, passed away on June 20, 2023 She was born December 23rd, 1937, in Kansas City, Missouri to Van and Esther Gillespie and was the beloved wife of Edward (Ed) J. Schikora for 45 vears. Barbara spent her life in Kansas City, Denver and Roswell, Georgia. She was proceeded in death by her parents, her older brother Roger, her first husband and daughter's father, Thomas (Tom) Tanan in March of 1963 and by Ed in July of 2017. Barbara leaves behind daughter Lisa Lee Clark and her husband Bill, daughter Laurie Lane Hart and her husband Brad, grandson Thomas Clark, granddaughter Jennifer...