Elmsford Obituaries

The feisty, fabulous fun-loving Ruth W. Meell died on April 27th in Greenburgh, NY. She was 100 years old, which she attributed to her love of oysters and mimosas. Ruth was born on Sept. 14, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA to Anna Pervis and William Wise. She and her brother,Joseph wereraised in the area and attended Upper Darby High School. Ruth later studied at Hahneman Hospital where she received her degree as a registered nurse. For several of her many years of nursing, Ruth worked as an...

Patricia Eileen Doyle of Hartsdale, born in 1946, died April 21. Originally from Mt. Vernon, NY, Pat was the beloved daughter of Eileen and John, sister of Kenneth (Beverly) and aunt of Kenneth and John.  Pat was an alumna of Maria Regina High School and received a BA degree from Ithaca College.  Later, she was awarded a Masters Degree in Social Work from Hunter College.  From her younger years as a social worker and therapist to her position as Director of Alcoholism and...

We are saddened to announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Grandma Catherine. She died peacefully in our home in Ardsley. Mrs. Catherine Yue-Chin Lee was born in Taipei, Taiwan, the youngest of 8 children. She emigrated to the United States in 1970 with her husband, the late Dr. Han-Chiang Lee. Fiercely intelligent and driven, she pursued and successfully obtained not only a Bachelor's Degree but also a Master's Degree in a country and a language completely new to her. Always...

Michael R. Bowerman, born Jan. 10, 1949 in Mt. Vernon, passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. He retired from a successful carpet and upholstery cleaning business which his son Michael has expanded and currently operates. Formerly from Hartsdale, he was an avid gardener and generous friend to his neighbors. Blessed with a beautiful voice, Michael sang with various bands and always entertained family and friends at special events and social gatherings. He...

Joan Morandi, 88, of Elmsford, N.Y. passed away on March 9, 2023. She died as a result of injuries sustained in a car accident. Joan was a lifelong resident of Elmsford, New York. She briefly worked as a dental hygienist but then dedicated her life to motherIng. She married her husband, John, 66 years ago and together they raised 7 children: Laura Desiderio, Eric Morandi, Joel Morandi, Dr. Gail Fennell, David Morandi, Monica Liman and William Morandi. Additionally, she fostered countless...

Frank Imondo passed away on February 28, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. Frank was born on August 26, 1933 in White Plains, to the late William Imondo and Michelina (nee Varvaro) Imondo. He was raised in Greenburgh on Russell Street surrounded by his many beloved aunts, uncle and cousins. Frankie graduated from Alexander Hamilton High School where he excelled in sports, notably basketball, football and baseball. He proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1953- 1955. He married...

Giovanni Vincente Fede of Croton On Hudson, New York passed away on Feb 20, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Howard F Tobias, aged 91, passed away on Monday, Feb. 6, after a brief illness. He is survived by Joan, his wife of 70 years, two children, Howard (Wendy) and Janis, and two grandchildren, Russell and James. A life-long resident of Elmsford, he was the third of five generations to live in Elmsford. Howard and Joan married shortly before he served in the US Army during the Korean War. Howard was also a member of the IBEW, Local 3, as were his brother and father. Howard always seemed...

Margaret A. O'Mara of Elmsford N.Y. Died on February 4, 2023. She was born on July 13, 1931 to Lawrence Della Rocca and Anna Lisa Kalb in Yonkers, N.Y. She was raised and educated in Yonkers. She married John E. O'Mara in Saint Bartholomew's R.C. Church on May 5, 1951. Her beloved husband died on March 19, 1999. Margaret was a devoted mother to her 6 children and their spouses, Margaret Dacundo (Robert), Carol Florio (Anthony), John T. O'Mara (Marie), James O'Mara (Patricia), Anne Purcell...

Loni F. Hurns, 94, died November 13, 2022, peacefully in her sleep at home with her family by her side in Elmsford, NY. She was born in Mitterteich, Bavaria, Germany, to Karl and Anna Thoma, who named her "Apollonia." In 1947, at the young age of 19, she met and married U.S. Army Capt. John W. Hurns, Jr. and, soon after, relocated to several Army bases in the United States to start her beautiful family. In 1952, she obtained her U.S. Naturalization and legally shortened her name to...