Birgitta L. Russell passed away peacefully at her home in Oyster Bay on May 21, 2015. Beloved wife of 69 years of Edgar. Loving mother of Suzanne (Denis) Siple, Marita (David) Leslie. Cherished grandmother of Alexander and Christian. Former longtime proprietor of Nassau Travel in Glen Cove. Family received friends at the Francis P. DeVine Funeral Home Inc., 293 South St., Oyster Bay. Funeral service held at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Long Island Alzheimer’s Association. For further information, visit www.fpdevinefuneralhome.com.