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Obituary: Astoria’s Mary H. Butler remembered for dedication to family and service

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Mary H. Butler

Nov. 4, 2024 QNS News Team Mary H. Butler passed away peacefully on Nov. 1, 2024. A beloved mother and grandmother, she was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Denis J. Butler, and their daughter Kathleen A. Butler. She is survived by sons Denis and Thomas, daughter-in-law Lisa, and four grandchildren, Delia, Thomas,…

Melanie Safka, Astoria native who performed at Woodstock, dead at 76

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Jan. 26, 2024 By Ethan Marshall Musician and Astoria native Melanie Safka, best known for her hit songs “Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)” and “Brand New Key,” died Tuesday at the age of 76, her family said in a statement on Facebook. Better known by her stage name “Melanie,” she was among those who… Read more »