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Hester Diamond, Passionate Art Collector, Is Dead at 91

2020-01-31T22:38:35+0000

A self-taught art expert, she always insisted that her first criterion for a purchase — maybe her only one — was loving the piece.


James Hester, 90, Dies; Guided N.Y.U. to Become a Major University

2015-01-07T04:31:48+0000

Dr. Hester steered New York University through campus unrest in the 1960s and helped chart its evolution from a commuter school on the brink of bankruptcy to a highly selective institution with national academic stature.


Paul Hester, Drummer for Pop Band, Is Dead at 46

2005-03-29T05:00:00+0000

Paul Hester, drummer for New Zealand pop band Crowded House, is found dead, apparent suicide; he was 46 (S)


Paid Notice: Deaths LEVY, HESTER A.

2003-12-08T05:00:00+0000

LEVY--Hester A. Beloved wife of the late Morris. Loving mother of Dr. Jerilyn Kronen and her husband Ken. Adoring grandmother of Ari and Joshua. Graveside service Monday, 10:30 am, at Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Glendale, NY. LEVY--Hester Engel. The Hampton Synagogue mourns the passing of the beloved mother of our cherished benefactor, Dr. Jerilyn Kronen. To Jeri, Ken, Ari and Josh, our heartfelt sympathy. Rabbi Marc Schneier Michael B. Weisbrod, Pres. Seymour G. Siegel, Treas.


Paid Notice: Deaths PIER, HESTER HALSTEAD

2003-10-12T05:00:00+0000

PIER--Hester Halstead. In New Haven, CT, on October 3, 2003. First wife of the late Eldredge C. Pier. Born in Brooklyn, NY, April 24, 1913, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth B. and Marjorie Cheppell Halstead. Mrs. Pier attended Yale Art School and the Packer Collegiate Institute in New York. She was a Past President of the Women's Seaman's Friend Society in New Haven and a member of the New Haven Lawn Club. She spent early summers in Remsenburg, Long Island and later in Lake Placid. Heste ...


Paid Notice: Deaths HESTER, , R. DAVID

2003-07-27T05:00:00+0000

HESTER--R. David, on July 17, 2003 at age 49. David is survived by his brothers Stephen A. and Michael W. and several nephews. David will be missed dearly by his close friends and countless people in the jewelry industry. He is predeceased by his father, Thomas Hester, his mother, Anita (Self), his brother, Frank, and nephew, Stephen A., Jr. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 3, at 12 noon from Andrett Funeral Home, 353 2nd Avenue, New York City. >>AD#


Paid Notice: Deaths HESTER, MELVYN F.

2000-07-11T05:00:00+0000

HESTER-Melvyn F. On July 4, 2000, at age 61. Beloved husband of Laura Pires-Hester. Loving son of Ditta Hester. Dear brother of Grace Cox, Hayden Hester and Paul Hester. Adored uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, fellow minister and colleauge of many. Friends may call at Frank E. Campbell, 1076 Madison Ave at 81st St., Thursday, 6-9 PM. Reposing Friday, 5-7 PM, Bronx-Westchester Community Church, 358 South 9th Ave, corner of West 5th St, Mount Vernon, NY. Service to follow at 7 PM. Funeral service wi ...


Paid Notice: Deaths HESTER, MELVYN

2000-07-11T05:00:00+0000

HESTER-Melvyn. Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to our Board member, Laura Pires-Hester on the passing of her husband. So many people were touched by his warmth and we know he will be sorely missed. Ackerman Institute for the Family


Paid Notice: Deaths HESTER, MELVYN F.

2000-07-10T05:00:00+0000

HESTER-Melvyn F. On July 4, 2000, at age 61. Beloved husband of Laura Pires-Hester. Loving son of Ditta Hester. Dear brother of Grace Cox, Hayden Hester and Paul Hester. Adored uncle, nephew, cousin, friend, fellow minister and colleauge of many. Friends may call at Frank E. Campbell, 1076 Madison Ave at 81st St., Thursday, 6-9 PM. Reposing Friday, 5-7 PM, Bronx-Westchester Community Church, 358 South 9th Ave, corner of West 5th St, Mount Vernon, NY. Service to follow at 7 PM. Funeral service wi ...


Paid Notice: Deaths HESTER, MARION E. (NEE MCMAHON)

2000-04-12T05:00:00+0000

HESTER-Marion E. (nee McMahon), 94, of Rhinebeck, NY, Tuesday. Mother of Elizabeth O'Connor and Joseph J. Hester. A Mass of the Resurrection will be offered at 10:00 AM on Thursday at Church of the Good Shepherd, Rhinebeck. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Rhinecliff. Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at the White Funeral Home, 91 E. Market St., Rhinebeck. Memorial donations may be made in Marion's memory to Hospice of Dutchess County, 374 Violet Ave., Poughkeepsie, NY



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