Obituaries
Patricia J. Dunican
Apr 27, 2026
Born on St. Patrick's Day 1941, Patricia Jean Doherty Dunican was a force of nature. She was from Bay Ridge, Brooklyn.Mother of five and devoted to their spouses, Mary Colleen (Lawrence Spallanzani), Patrick Jr. (Christina Lakis), John (Jill Gallina), Tara (Pasquale Ferrara), and Dr. Annmarie (Dr. Thomas Rocco). She met the love of her life, Patrick, and was married at...
Clinton Warren Calhoun III
Mar 13, 2026
On March 13, 2026, Clinton "Chip" Warren Calhoun, Ill, passed away at the Hackensack University Medical Center after a hardfought battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late Jean Ott Calhoun and Clinton Warren Calhoun, Jr, on December 24, 1951.
He is survived by his wife, Marsha Davies Calhoun, his son, John Clinton Calhoun,...
Marie Rakowski
Apr 28, 2026
Marie Barber Rakowski, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, in the comfort arms of her family she cherished. Marie was born on February 20, 1931, in New York City.
On September 20, 1952, Marie married the love of her life, Adam J. Rakowski. Together they built a marriage of unwavering commitment and love; a partnership that lasted until...
Maria Migoya
Apr 22, 2026
Maria A. Migoya sadly passed away in Brookfield, CT, on April 22, 2026. She was 65
years old.
Born in Spain on May 14, 1960, Maria moved to the United States as a child andgrew up in the Bronx, NY. Her early years were marked by a rare balance of
academic excellence and artistic talent. At Cardinal Spellman High School,...
Inge Watkins
Apr 22, 2026
Inge Watkins passed away peacefully at home in Cortlandt Manor, New York, on April 22, 2026. She was 84 years old.
Inge was born on December 25, 1941, in Ellwangen, Germany, to Jakob and Georgette Weber (née Besenbruch). She later made her life in the United States, where she met and married her beloved husband, Charles Watkins, on August 20,...
George Sanossian
Apr 20, 2026
George Osgan Sanossian, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and respected member of his community, passed away after a long battle with renal cell carcinoma on April 20th at the age of 72, surrounded by his loving family.
George was born on February 17, 1954, in New York City, to Ruth Boyajian Sanossian and George Haig Sanossian, both of whom predeceased...
Carlos Roberto Torres
Apr 19, 2026
Carlos (Tito) Torres passed away peacefully on 4/19/2026 surrounded by his family after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Born on 5/7/1973 in Brooklyn, NY to Iris Colón and Roberto Torres where he grew up with his brothers Henry and Joe Colón. He married his soulmate, Fabiana Torres (Lamela) on 9/9/2000 and together they built a life defined by...
Bernard Most
Apr 18, 2026
Bernard Most, Beloved Children's Author and Illustrator, Passes Away at Age 88
Bernard Most, the acclaimed author and illustrator whose imaginative and humorous children's books delighted generations of young readers, passed away on April 18, 2026. He was widely celebrated for his ability to blend playful storytelling with gentle lessons, creating works that were as engaging as they were enduring.
Born in...
John A. Kavanagh
Apr 18, 2026
John A. Kavanagh 81 of Hawthorne, New York died on April 18, 2026
He was born November 24, 1944 to the late Andrew and Elizabeth Kavanagh in Manhattan, New York. He proudly served in the US Army. John retired from Verizon in 2010. John is predeceased by his brother George Kavanagh. He is survived by his former wife and friend...
Anthony James Marzano
Apr 16, 2026
Anthony James Marzano, known to all family and friends as AJ, of Elmsford, NY passed away unexpectedly on April 16, 2026.
Born on June 17, 1995 at White Plains Hospital, AJ was the beloved first son of Nicholas and Lori Marzano.
AJ was a gifted student with a passion for science and excelled at advanced chemistry. He loved Marvel, Star...
Barbara Lopes
Apr 15, 2026
With love and sadness, we announce the passing of Barbara Lopes, who passed away on April 15, 2026.
Barbara was a devoted wife to her husband, Frank, a proud and loving mother to her children, Elizabeth, Cindy, and Kenny, and a cherished grandmother and friend. She built her life around her family, always offering love, support, and a warm presence...
Edgar Davey Potillo Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
Edgar Davey Potillo Jr, affectionately known as Peck, was born on June 11, 1949 in White Plains, NY to the late Edgar Davey Potillo Sr (Peck) and Hilda Mitchell Potillo. He received his wings on April 14, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
Edgar was raised in the Winbrook Houses of White Plains, NY where extended families and life-long friendships were...
Krystyna M. Swigoniak
Apr 13, 2026
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Krystyna M. Swigoniak of Eastchester on April 13, 2026. She died peacefully at home, almost two years to the day after the death of her husband Marcel. Krystyna was a woman of intellect, style, and courage, with a quick, bold wit and sense of humor. She was born in Lezajsk, Poland during...
Clara Verano
Apr 13, 2026
SHELTON, CT – Clara Verano 95, passed away peacefully April 13, 2026. Born Dominica Concetta Clara Cosentino May 11, 1930, in Mount Pleasant, NY. Clara was the daughter of Peter Angelo Cosentino and Conchetta Puciano Cosentino.
Clara graduated from White Plains High School. Following graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Anthony Verano. They celebrated 74 years of marriage July 8,...
Vito S. Portera
Apr 12, 2026
Vito S. Portera, 84 of Purchase, NY passed away on April 12th, 2026
The world lost a truly good man when Vito S. Portera passed away. To know Vito was to know generosity without limits, support without hesitation, and a heart that always put others first.
He is survived by his wife Maria (Fusco), his children Anthony (Ginette), Christopher (Nadine),...



