Linda M. Bilski-Copenhaver, 78, Passes Away

Longtime Riverhead resident and North Fork Bank employee died at Kanas Center for Hospice Care

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Linda M. Bilski-Copenhaver, a 78-year-old resident of Riverhead, New York, passed away on February 26, 2026, at the Kanas Center for Hospice Care in Quiogue. She was a longtime employee at North Fork Bank/Capital One Bank in Mattituck.

Why it matters

Bilski-Copenhaver's passing marks the loss of a long-time community member and bank employee in the Riverhead area, where she lived and worked for many years.

The details

Born on December 25, 1947, in Riverhead, Bilski-Copenhaver was the daughter of Felix and Edith (McGregor) Bilski. She attended Riverhead High School and later worked at North Fork Bank/Capital One Bank in Mattituck. She was previously married to Melvin Copenhaver, who passed away in 2017.

  • Bilski-Copenhaver passed away on February 26, 2026.
  • Her former husband, Melvin Copenhaver, died on April 5, 2017.

The players

Linda M. Bilski-Copenhaver

A 78-year-old resident of Riverhead, New York, who worked at North Fork Bank/Capital One Bank in Mattituck.

Melvin Copenhaver

Bilski-Copenhaver's former husband, who passed away on April 5, 2017.

Jason Copenhaver

Bilski-Copenhaver's son.

Lori Cichanowicz

Bilski-Copenhaver's daughter.

Caron Copenhaver

Bilski-Copenhaver's daughter.

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What’s next

A memorial service for Bilski-Copenhaver will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Robertaccio Funeral Home in Center Moriches.

The takeaway

Bilski-Copenhaver's passing marks the end of an era for a long-time Riverhead resident and bank employee, leaving behind a legacy of family and community ties in the area.