Rosemary H. Jackson
Rosemary Herrick Jackson, a graphic designer and photographer who became an ordained Episcopal priest in her 50s and opened her own retreat center, died on Feb. 14 in Newport, R.I. Known as Posy, she was 75.
Judy Lerner, 101, Lifelong Activist
Judy Lerner, an educator for 30 years who was committed to social justice, died at home in East Hampton on Feb. 28.
Margaret Santacroce
Margaret Santacroce of Sag Harbor, a skilled seamstress who was called Peggy, died on Jan. 30 at South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore. She was 91.
Beverly Dash, 85
Beverly Dash, who was a supporter of L.G.B.T.Q.+ rights and resources on the South Fork and with her partner was among the first same-sex couples to obtain a domestic partnership here, died on Feb. 14 in the care of a rehabilitation center in Boca Raton, Fla.
For Andrew S. Rothman
A memorial service for Andrew S. Rothman of Manhattan and Springs will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Sanctuary at All Souls Unitarian Church at 1157 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan.
For Darlene Bartoletta
The family of Darlene Shields Bartoletta, who died on March 6 in Tampa, Fla., will receive visitors from 4 to 6 p.m. on Friday at the Yardley and Pino Funeral Home in East Hampton. Graveside prayers are on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery.
Anne V. Porter
Anne V. Porter of Wainscott died on March 4. She was 97. There are no services scheduled. An obituary will appear in a future issue.
Sag Harbor Wants to Take on Marsden Street Purchase on Its Own
The Sag Harbor School District announced plans late Wednesday to attempt an outright purchase of the properties on Marsden Street that have up to now been on the table for a joint purchase with Southampton Town, which held two lengthy public hearings on the matter over the last two weeks.
Girls Flag Football Debuts This Spring
A girls flag football team is debuting this spring at East Hampton High School, which is particularly fitting because two East Hampton graduates, Teresa Schirrippa and Crystal Winter, have represented the United States in international flag football competition.
Lifeguard Trainees Can Still Join Up
Turnout for East Hampton Town’s junior lifeguard and lifeguard training programs, which kicked off on March 5, was on the low side. About a hundred kids and teens had signed up, and 75 came for the youth evaluation and training, while only eight came for the first session of lifeguard training.