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Big band's Helen O'Connell dies By DAVID HINCKLEY Daily News Staff Writer Helen O'Connell, a knockout blond whose sultry voice reminded millions of World War II GIs what they were fighting for, died yesterday of cancer in San Diego. She was 73. Born in Brooklyn, she moved with her family at age 3 to Lima, Ohio, and sang in local bands as a teenager before Jimmy Dorsey hired her in 1939. Within three years she and duet partner Bob Eberly had scored No. 1 hits with "Amapola," "Green Eyes" and "Tangerine." While her music was not revolutionary, she was one of the most riveting of the big band divas for the cool way she wrapped her voice around a ballad.

She left the band in 1943 after re- The judge also ordered him to pay a $30,000 fine and $31,000 to Silverman for, among other expenses, security guards she hired to protect herself. U.S. Attorney Michael Chertoff, who had requested an 18-month term, called the sentence fair. "There is nobody who is above the law, nobody whose position places them above the reach of the law." Wachtler's attorneys, Wells, Charles Stillman, and the ex-judge's son-inlaw Paul Montclare, argued that Wachtler's behavior was brought about by toxic reaction to potent drugs and his bi-polar illness. "This man is in his 60s.

He has spent his entire life doing good deeds," Wells said. "To many people, this man was a legend." Fictional 'pervert' Yet Chertoff noted that that same legend carried out a campaign that terrorized Silverman, often in the guise of the fictional character he created, Texas private eye David Purdy. Chertoff said he had an image of "a mother, lying in bed in the wee hours of the morning, her daughter down the hall, wondering whether there is in fact a David Purdy, a self-described obese, disgusting, ramshackle GOREN BRIDGE OMAR SHARIF HIRSCH Both vulnerable. North deals. A NORTH 0 0 975 03 7 4 3 WEST EAST 4804 5 0 OT QJ 765 6 4 3 9 -0 10 A 10 6 9 8 2 SOUTH NEWS 9 A A 10 82 9 8 0K982 ATIVO 43 The bidding: North East South West 10 24 3 NT Pass Pass Pass 1993 Opening lead: King of hearts.

The contract at both tables in a Swiss Teams event was three no trump. In each case South simply brushed aside Jeqweides leap East's ignored to game. preemptive partner's And at bid jump both and led overcall tables the to West king of hearts. Friday, At one table South decided West was vealing that two years earlier she had secretly married finance heir Clifford Smith. Seven years, three children and one divorce later she returned to show business, gradually rebuilding her career as a singer and a personality.

She was the original interviewer on the "Today" show, with Dave Garroway, and she hosted the Miss Universe telecast for nine years. She had a summer TV show with Russ Morgan and her own summer show in 1957, and in later years she was a regular guest on "Tonight" and other programs. She also appeared in the movies, including "'The Fabulous Dorseys," and for years was spokeswoman for Polaroid. She sang on tours with colleagues such as Rosemary Clooney and Margaret Whiting until last month. Her appearance and voice remained remarkably youthful, a particularly impressive achievement measured against the often rocky path of her love life.

A tense splitup Her divorce from Smith in 1951 was tense and left her with the three children to rear on her own. She had another daughter with novelist Thomas Chamales but separated from him when he began beating her. He died in a fire in 1960. Her third marriage, to Robert Pares in 1965, was annulled before she married Frank DeVol, who survives her along with her daughters. In recent interviews, however, O'Connell said she had a happy life, that she enjoyed singing and spoiling her grandchildren.

SONGSTRESS Helen O'Connell in 1979. WACHTLERFROM P. 7 four children and their spouses were in the courtroom yesterday. Wachtler was composed through much of the hearing, resting his hand on his right cheek, index finger pointed up. Other times he looked upset, his face red and his jaw clenched.

After the sentencing, Wachtler commented dryly, "I've had better Thompson rejected his request to serve his term at a community correctional center in New York City, recommending instead that he be sent to the federal correctional institution in Pensacola, Fla. The low-security dormitory-style prison was Wachtler's second choice because it is near his mother, but the Bureau of Prisons has the final say. Wachtler is to turn himself in Sept. 28, allowing for the Jewish holidays. With good time, he could be released to a halfway house in months, said one of his attorneys, Theodore Wells.

Further sanctions Thompson also ordered Wachtler to serve 2 years probation and 500 hours of community service. She ordered him to stay away from Silverman; her daughter; her new boyfriend, David Samson, and Samson's wife and children. DEATH NOTICES Death Notices, In Memoriam and Acknowledgment Notices Notices may be telephoned to "THE NEWS" by your Funeral Director, Monday thru Friday, 9 A.M. to 6 P.M., to appear in the A.M. edition the following day.

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CALL In New York 212 949-2076 Out of N.Y. City 1-800-223-1660 ANDERSON Genilda I. On Sept. 9, 1993. Beloved wife of Michael.

Loving mother of Sean. Devoted grandmother of Andrew Alexis. Cherished daughter of Lucille Francis. Devoted sister of Frank, Augustine, Carta, Norton, Creaton. Anthon, Leeford, Ruel, Tuky, Valroy, Venula, Ethilda.

Also survived by many nieces nephews. Funeral Sun 10 A.M. at the Grand Concourse S.D.A. Church, 1275 Grand Concourse, Bronx. Visiting Fri.

Sat. 2-4 7-9 P.M. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME, 64 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry, NY. Contributions in lieu of flowers to the Leukemia Society of America, 733 3rd Ave, NY, N. Y.

10017 BENFANTE -Adele Survived by Husband John Benfante. Mother of credit Wade. Grandmother of Grandmother of 1. Mass of Christian burial Saturday 9:30 A.M. at Bishop Drumm Care Center, Johnston, towa.

Interment Chapel HIll Gardens Cemetery. CARUSO -Josephine (nee Assenza). Beloved wife of Frank. Loving sister of Rose Morello and the late Henry. Reposing at the PERAZZO FUNERAL HOME, 199 Bleeker St.

Friday. Funeral Mass Sat 9:30 A.M. Anthony's Church. Interment St. Raymonds Cemetery.

DELANEY -Alice M. (nee O'Rorke). Of Venice, Fla. On Sept 7, 1993. Beloved wife of the late Charles P.

Loving mother of Robert Charles. Beloved grandmother of Robert, Richard, Chip, Christopher, Beth, Lance Kim. Loving of eight great-grandchildren. Visitation at the MOORE FUNERAL HOME, 54 West Jamica Ave, Valley Stream, N. Y.

Thurs 7-9 Fri 2-5 7-9. Mass of Christian Burial Sat 9:45 at the Church of the Blessed Sacrement, Valley Stream, N. Y. Interment St. Raymond Cemetery, Bronx, N.

Y. DeLISA -Jennie. On Sept 9, 1993 of Bklyn, NY. Beloved wife of the late Charles. Devoted mother of Madeline Vigilante, Rose Cutrone Raffaela Lanzotti.

Loving sister a of Lucy Leddy and Carmela DeMarchi. Also survived by 8 grandchildren 10 BRUNS FUNERAL HOME, 34 children. Reposing at FLINCH Hempstead Ave. Lynbrook, Sat Sun 2-5 7-9 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial Mon 10:15 A.M.

at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R.C. Church, Bklyn. Entombment St. John's Cemetery, Middle Village, NY.

DOHERTY -Edward (NED) (Native of Gweedore, Donnegal, Ireland). husband On Sept. 8, 1993. Beloved of Rose. Loving father of Edward, Danny, Anne, Noreen Rosemary Murphy.

Also survived by nine grandchildren. Funeral Sat. 8:30 A.M. from Mc Laughlin Sons Funeral Home, Third Avenue at 97th ST. Bklyn.

Mass of Christian Burial 9:00 A.M. St Anselm Church. GALVIN- Mary Rita. (nee Colewife man). On Andrew.

Sept 8, 1993. Beloved of Devoted mother of Peter A. Galvin M.D. of Rockaway Park. Loving grandmother of Michael, Maureen, Marybeth Deirdre.

A.M. Christian Burial Sat 9:45 St. Francis de Sales Church, Belle Harbor. Reposing DENIS S. O'CONNOR FUNERAL HOME, 91-05 Beach Channel Drive, Rockaway Beach.

Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Visiting Thurs 7-10. Fri 2-5 7-10. IMBRIANO- Loretta (Nee Reyman) Devoted wife of Donato (Danny). Beloved mother of Louis, Diane Imbriano Marron and Janet Imbriano Alvarez.

Loving grandmother of Lee, Jesse, Amanda, Patrick and Philip. Reposing at THE FREDERICK FUNERAL HOME OF FLUSHING, Northern Boulevard at 193rd Street. Mass of Christian burial Our Lady of Blessed Sacrament Church Saturday 10:15 A.M. Interment Mt. St.

Mary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: The Burke Research Institute for Parkinsons of White Plains, NY. KIERNAN- -Joanne. On Sept. 9, 1993 (nee Beloved wife James J.

Devoted mother of James. Family will receive friends at LEO F. KEARNS FUNERAL HOME, 61-40 Woodhaven 9pm, Sat. 2-4 8. 7-9pm.

Religous Bivd, Rego Park. 1 Visiting Fri. 7- service and burial in St. Bernards Cemetery, Saranac Lake, NY. LAGAN -William J.

On Sept. 9, 1993. Native of Belfast, Northern Ireland. (Member Bakers Union Local Beloved husband of the ed father of I Isabel, Mary, ad late Mary (nee Heraghty). DevotMichele.

Also survived by grandchildren. Family will refriends Fri. 2-5 7-9 P.M. at JOHN F.X. McKEON SON FUNERAL HOME, 3129 Perry Ave, Bronx.

Mass of Christian Burial Sat. 9:45 at the church of St Brendan's. Interment to take place in Ireland. -Millicent (nee Cameron). On Sept.

1993. Bewife of the late Dr. Abraham Lieff. Cherished mother of John. Dear sister of James Norman Cameron.

Reposing at EDWARD D. LYNCH SON FUNERAL HOME, 43-07 Queens Blvd, Sunnyside, L.I. Tues. Sept. 14th, 2-5 P.M.

Funeral Wed. Sept. 15th. Interment Flushing Cemetery. PODESTA- Lillian A.

On September 8, 1993. Beloved wife of Fred J. Mother of Clifford J. Jenkins and the late John D. Jenkins and Jacqueline A.

Dignus. Sister of Irene McKay. Grandmother to five, great-grandmother to three. Former publicity director of Madison Square Garden. Member Advertising Women of New York.

Reposing WALTER B. COOKE, W. 72 of Christian Burial Saturday 10 AM Blessed Sacrament Church. Interment St. Raymond's Cemetery.

RISICATO- -Sebastian (Sy) Of Yonkers, NY. On September 8th, 1993. Dearest son of the late Matteo and Elizabeth (Nee Granata) Risicato. Devoted brother of Anthony, Joseph and Richard. Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Funeral from SINATRA FUNERAL HOME, 601 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers, NY. Mass of Christian burial in the Annunciation Church on Saturday at 10:00 A.M. Interment Gate Heaven Cemetery. Visiting Friday 2-4 7-9 P.M. Funeral Directors may place Death I Notices by calling: (212) 949-2000 Outside N.Y.C.: 1-(800) 223-1660 ROONEY -John P.

Beloved father of Kevin and Kristine. Loving son of Anne and the late John. Brother of Paul Rooney and Elizabeth CASTLE Garbarino. Reposing HILL FUNERAL HOME, 1528 Castle Hill Avenue, Bronx. N.Y.

Friday 2-5 7-9 P.M. Funeral Mass Saturday St. Helena's Church A.M. interment St. Raymond's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers please send donations to Fordham Preparatory School, Bronx, NY in the name of John P. Rooney. TARASCO Silvia On Sept. 9, 1993. Beloved wife of the late Samuel.

Robert mother Tarasco Cornelia Portia Carella. Loving sister of Louis Anthony Saladino Anna Sacino. Also survived by 11 Grandchildren 4 Great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial Sat. 10 A.M.

at St. Margarets Church Riverdale. The be present Fri 2-4 7-9 PM At F. RUGGIERO SONS INC. 732 Yonkers Ave, Yonkers.

in lieu of flowers donations to the American Heart Association, would be pref'd. VERLIZZO- -Alphonse J. Beloved husband of Angela. Devoted father of Alfred, Ronald, Francine Paliotta, Michael and Patrice Kaufman, also survived by LINCOLN 8 grandchildren. Reposing PARK FUNERAL HOME, 625 McLean Avenue, Yonkers.

Mass Saturday 10:00 A.M. at Sts. Peter Paul Church, Mt. Vernon. Entombment St.

Raymond's Friday Cemetery. 2-4 7-9 Visiting P.M. probably leading from a six-card suit. Declarer won the first trick with the ace, crossed to the queen of clubs and led the jack of diamonds. When East followed low, declarer guessed to rise with the king (an anti-percentage play, but clearly the best shot to keep West off lead) and had no problem making nine tricks after the missing honors crashed on the next round.

At the other table South elected to hold up the ace of hearts. When the suit was continued, East worked out that, if declarer held both the king and queen of diamonds, nine tricks were there for the taking. The only way to defeat the contract was if West held the queen of diamonds. So East jettisoned the ace of diamonds! There was no way for declarer to come to nine tricks without at least two dia-, mond winners. And declarer could not score two diamond tricks without first letting West gain the lead to cash enough heart tricks to sink the contract.

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78, of Hyde Park, NY died on August 29, 1993, and will be deeply missed by her family friends. Born to William J. Cecilia Bruder Sloane on Sept. 4, 1914, married 10 Raphael M. Whalen for 56 years.

Mother of Dr. Richard Whalen and Dr. Patricia Whalen Helwig and mother-in-law of Madeline Hamilton Whalen and Dr. James A. Helwig.

Grandmother of Elizabeth, Richard, Jonathan, Caroline and Andrew and great-grandmother of Emily Margaret. Sister of Gertrude Twohey and the late John and Edward Sloane and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Employed for with the NYC Dept. of Buildings, retiring in 1976. Funeral were held in Hyde Park on Sept.

1 and were attended by many relatives and close friends. Interment, Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Valhalla, NY. IN MEMORIAM AMARI- -Christopher. We Love and Miss you my Son on your Third Anniversary in Heaven. Sleep in Peace.

Love, Mom, Dad, Jacqueline Philip. BIFERA -Mildred 1st Anniversary in Heaven with Blessed Mother. Mommy loves you. BYRNE- Nellie (nee McAuliffe). First Anniversary in Heaven.

We all love and miss you very much. Your Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. ROPERS- -Jack. Your Birthday, my darling man. We may not have had the moon, but we sure as hell had cigars! Remember? I Love you always and forever Liz.

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