Linda M. Miller, who was known for her community involvement, her helping hand, and her smile, died of lung cancer at home in Springs on Dec. 16. She was 78.

Sandra Welsh, a nurse formerly of East Hampton, died at home in Edwardsville, Ill., on Jan. 22. The cause was cancer. She was 67.

Lee Walter, who produced classical music concerts and presided over a popular Sunday public radio show of classical music heard on the East End, died on Jan. 17 at the Bridge at Inverrary, an assisted living community in Lauderhill, Fla. The former Springs resident was 82.

Patricia Ann Corbey died at home in Springs of cardiopulmonary arrest on Jan. 2.  She was 64.