Mary Varnell Hughes Lawrence E. Dilg

Lawrence E. Dilg of Rosemont, Pa, formerly of Doylestown died Wednesday, March 18, 2009. He was 91 years old.

He was the beloved husband of Jeannette Schwarz Dilg whom he married on July 15, 1944 and preceded him in death in 2004.

Born in Queens, NY, he was the fourth son of the late John and Lucy Cabble Dilg.

Mr. Dilg attended public schools in Woodmere, NY, was a member of Woodmere Methodist Church, as well as an active member of the board.

After serving as a radio operator in the US Army during WWII, he worked in the carpet department of F. Schumacher & Co., New York, NY, for over 40 years. During his ten years in Garden City, NY, he was a member of Garden City Congregational Church. He was an avid supporter of his children's sports and scouting.

Upon retiring, he moved to Doylestown, where he was a deacon at Doylestown Presbyterian Church, a volunteer at Doylestown Hospital Designer House and the Par Vee Foundation of Pine Run Community. After relocating to Bryn Mawr, PA and subsequently Rosemont Presbyterian Home, he was a regular member of the congregation at Ardmore Presbyterian Church.

He was the devoted father of three children: sons, Larry Dilg, his wife, Mimi; Doug Dilg, his wife, Sook, and daughter, Nancy King, her husband, Chris; affectionate grandfather of Cisco, Molly, Seong, Angie, and Allison; and cherished uncle of ten nieces and nephews.

Contributions in Larry's memory may be made to Macular Degeneration Research, 22512 Gateway Center Drive, P.O. Box 1952, Clarksburg, MD 20871-1952.

William L. O'Conor Jr.

William L. O'Conor Jr., of Ponte Vedra Beach, FL passed away on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 2009. Formerly of Garden City, NY where he was a member of the Garden City Golf Club for over fifty years, also formerly of Schuyler Lake, NY and Shelter Island, NY. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the European Theatre, retiring as a Captain in Military Intelligence. He was a daily communicant at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Jacksonville Beach; an avid golfer, hunter and skeet shooter.

Survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Alice (Cuddihy); daughters, Kathleen Nelson, of Jacksonville Beach, FL and Jane Rooney, of Rome, NY; sons, William, of Tampa, FL, Michael of Garden City, NY and Peter, of Forest Hills, NY; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was predeceased by his son, Thomas.

Interment will be held in Holy Rood Cemetery of Westbury, Long Island, NY at a later date.

Please visit our online Tribute at www.quinn-shalz.com . Services under the care and direction of Quinn-Shalz, A Family Funeral Home, Jacksonville Beach, FL and Fairchild Sons Funeral Home, Inc., of Garden City.

Joan O. Anderson

On March 20, 2009, Joan O. Anderson, of Oakton, Virginia, formerly of Garden City, NY and Highland Beach, Fl., passed away at Capital Hospice. She was 81. Joan is the loving wife of the late Theodore J. Anderson, Jr, and devoted mother to Linda C. Anderson and Bruce J. Anderson. She is survived by 1 sister Lee (Lennart) Holmberg and a granddaughter Amanda Anderson-Rainie. Interment Nassau Knowles Cemetery, Port Washington, New York. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Capital Hospice, 6565 Arlington Blvd. Suite 500, Falls Church, VA 22042. Arrangements by Money and King Funeral Home, Vienna, Virginia 22180.

Mary Varnell Hughes

Mary Varnell Hughes, who lived in Garden City for almost fifty years, died on March 21st at age 83. Born on August 29, 1925, Mary grew up in Texas and received her Bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Texas at Austin. During World War II, she met Charles Hughes, who was serving as an army dentist in El Paso. The couple embarked on a very happy marriage in February of 1946, which lasted 61 years until Chuck's death in 2007.

Mary and Chuck began their life together in Levittown, NY and then moved to Garden City, where they raised their two sons, Bob and Richard. Besides giving Chuck administrative help with his dental practice, Mary became involved in numerous volunteer activities from Cub Scouts to the high school scholarship fund, with which she was actively associated for a number of years.

Mary and Chuck were both avid and very capable bridge players, and they shared many other interests, including playing golf, bird watching and traveling. They formed some wonderful friendships, including a very special one with Bill and Betty Hinman. Mary adored children and animals and relished the beauties of nature. She was especially proud of her Texas heritage. She always kept more than a hint of her Texas accent, and she never quite got used to northern winters.

Mary is survived by her sons Bob and Richard, her grandchildren Rob and Kat, her sister Janice Cole, and her daughter-in law Betsy. A very sweet, soft-spoken, and gentle lady who retained her blue-eyed beauty until the end, she will be greatly missed.

The family would welcome hearing from old friends and acquaintances c/o Bob Hughes, 96 Weskora Avenue, Pleasantville, NY 10570. Memorial contributions to the Alzheimer's Association would also be greatly appreciated.