Elmsford Obituaries

Josephine Mellina, a longtime Greenburgh resident, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 26, 2023. She was 98 years old. Born in New York City, she was the youngest of four children. Her family later moved to the Bronx, considered the country at the time, where her father, a builder, constructed the house in which she was raised. Upon graduating from Washington Irving High School in the Gramercy Park neighborhood of Manhattan, Josephine began a career as a seamstress...

Kathleen (Earley) Williams was called to heaven on Friday September 15, 2023 after an 8 year battle with Alzheimer's, she was 84 years old. She was born in March of 1939 at the Grasslands Hospital, now called Westchester Medical Center in Mount Pleasant. Her parents were the late Francis & Anne Brady Earley who immigrated to the United States from Ireland. She was raised in Elmsford, living in the Flat Iron Building, which used to be where the centennial clock is now on the...

Hoke, Richard T (Hokie, Jr) passed away on September 15th, 2023, at 49 years old. Born May 14th, 1974, in Tarrytown, NY, to Richard and Maryann Hoke. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Raised in Elmsford NY where he was a decorated life member and former lieutenant of the Elmsford Fire Department and a member of the Elmsford FD Benevolent Association.  Currently employed with Westwood Organic Recycling, he was an avid truck and car enthusiast.  He was...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael J Raffia of Hartsdale, New York on September 14, 2023. Born on August 13,1949 to Michael and Santa Raffia. He attended school in Mount Vernon, New York, and graduated from Iona college and went on to become a CPA. He married his high school sweetheart Virginia Munrett, and they were married for 51 years. He was a CFO at Kane Miller Corp., and his last position was as senior consultant at Resources Global Professionals. Mike...

In Loving Memory of Elizabeth Golia September 26, 1926 - August 29, 2023 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Elizabeth "Betty" Golia, who gracefully departed this world on August 29, 2023 at the age of 96 at home surrounded by loved ones. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years, Peter, and her dear siblings, John, Frank, Marie and Ida. Born on September 26, 1926 in Ossining, NY, Elizabeth was a remarkable woman whose life was a...

Joel A Morandi, 61, of Lagrangeville New York passed away on August 15, 2023 in an unexpected accident. Joel was born on June 23, 1962 and experienced a happy upbringing in Elmsford New York. He was a graduate of Hamilton High School in Elmsford and spent the last 35+ years as a general contractor and builder. On May 11, 2002, he married his best friend and partner for life, Jessica, and together they brought an amazing son into this world, Cody John. Joel was full of zest for life and...

Theresa L. Gaulin, a longtime Elmsford resident, died August 5, 2023. She was 91 years old. Theresa was born February 25, 1932 in Stonington, CT to Jeremie and Marie Thibeault. Theresa was a homemaker who loved to craft and take care of her plants and flowers. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Norman in their R.V. Theresa helped with the restoration of their 3 antique cars and enjoyed going to car shows. Theresa was married to Norman Gaulin for 61 years. He predeceased her in 2013....

Beatrice A. Geier, (DeVico) passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 after a long illness. She was 85. Committal was private.