Obituaries

Katharina G. Scheideler

Katharina G. Scheideler of Mattituck died at her home Aug. 29, 2013. She was 73 years old.

She was born Feb. 14, 1940, in Germany and came to the United States 25 years ago.

Formerly of Tenafly, N.J., she moved to the North Fork in 2005. Katharina, who spoke five languages, was a member of the North Fork Country Club and enjoyed golf, tennis, swimming and walks along Long Island Sound.

Predeceased by her husband, Hans Scheideler, she is survived by two daughters, Julia Dassel and Anna Wred, both of Germany; two grandchildren, Lotta and Nickulas; and her longtime friend and companion, Jim Brockbank of Mattituck.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Mattituck. Cremation was held Aug. 31, 2013.

This is a paid notice.