RAFUSE, Belle Hilda - 80 of Queens Manor, Liverpool formerly of Charleston, Queens County, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital Liverpool Wednesday, May 4th, 2011. Born in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Irving F. and Mildred G. (Croft) Hirtle. Hilda was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, cooking, crocheting and crafts. She is survived by her husband James William “Bill” of Queens Manor; her sister Adelaide Rafuse of Charleston; Many nieces and a grand nephew. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool. A private memorial graveside service will be held at a later date in New Charleston Cemetery. Donations may be made to Queens Manor, Liverpool. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com