Obituaries

Katherine F. Crane

Katherine F. Crane of Riverhead died Jan. 5, 2014. She was 91. 

Born in Riverhead Sept. 14, 1922, to Horace and Ruth (Hardy) Wells, she had been employed by W.T. Grant as a retail worker. After her retirement, friends said, she spent her time as a caretaker, always willing to help others.

Ms. Crane is survived by her friend Richard Miller and numerous other friends who helped take care of her.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m. at Riverhead Cemetery, officiated by the Rev. Dr. Enrique Lebron of Riverhead United Methodist Church. Cremation will be private.

Arrangements are being handled by Reginald H. Tuthill Funeral Home in Riverhead.