Obituaries

Jan 16, 2026

Ione S. Gaita, 70, passed away on January 16, 2026, in Pleasantville, New York. Born on September 24, 1955, in New Rochelle, New York, Ione lived a life defined by compassion, service, and deep devotion to her family and community.

A dedicated caregiver throughout her life, Ione worked as a registered nurse, offering comfort and healing to countless patients. Her...

Jan 21, 2026

Marianne Jenny Fensterstock (Goffredo), beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully at the age of 81.

She was born on August 14, 1944, to Francis Goffredo and Giolina (Giacconi) in the Bronx, NY, and spent her life devoted to her family and those she loved.

Marianne was known for her kindness, strength, humor, and generosity, and she touched the lives...

Jan 16, 2026

Carlos Maldonado, 75, passed away on January 16, 2026, at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Florida.

He was born on September 4, 1950, in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Maria Padilla and Baltazar Maldonado. He was the eldest of four siblings, followed by his brother Eddie and his sisters, Carmen and Evelisa.

Carlos was raised in New York, where he became...

Jan 17, 2026

Florence Gnat, 94, of her beloved island of Manhattan, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 in Montrose, New York.

Born on September 9, 1931 in New York City to Mollie and Alexander Cutman, "Flo" was a middle child. She was predeceased by her older sister, Adelle Barnett and her younger sister, Zena Carron. She met the great love of...

Jan 13, 2026

William "Bill" Bernich, 89, of New Rochelle, NY, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, remembered for his kindness, loyalty and devotion to those he loved.

Born on May 9, 1936, to Matilda and Domenick Bernich in New York, NY, Bill graduated from All Hollows...

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Jan 5, 2026

William Donovan Hughes passed away on Monday, January 5th, 2026, 5 days after his 82nd birthday and 11 days before his 50th wedding anniversary. He leaves behind his wife, Elizabeth, their daughter Marjorie, a teacher of art in Yonkers, and a brother, Dr. Richard Hughes, of Sacramento, California. His stepson, Christopher Olson of Conifer, Colorado and his sister, Patricia Hughes...

Jan 16, 2026

Family TributeWe honor our mother, grandmother, and best friend with immense pride.Margarita came from Honduras to the United States with courage, hope, and an unshakable determination to create a better life for herself and for our family. She carried her roots with her wherever she went, never forgetting where she came from, and she taught us the meaning of sacrifice,...

Jan 14, 2026

Betty Gatewood, 76, of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, and Penobscot, ME, died on January 14, 2026, of complications from cerebral amyloid angiopathy. She loved good books, music, birds, and plants and was a gardener extraordinaire. She looked forward to spending time in Maine every year and took delight in the song of the hermit thrush and the calls of the loon. For...

Jan 12, 2026

Philip Connington Sears, 79, of Somers, NY, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. Known to family and friends as Phil, he will be missed for his quiet strength, humility, and patience and, as a man who loved deeply, thought clearly, and lived meaningfully.

Born March 3, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, to Richard...

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Jan 17, 2026

Donald F. Foster passed away on January 17, 2026, at the age of 87. A longtime resident of Schuyler Lake (Richfield Springs), New York. He was born in the Bronx, New York on December 24, 1938 to Stanley and Mary Foster. He lived in the Bronx until 1999, when he moved near Cooperstown, where he would call home for his...

Jan 17, 2026

William Eckfeld, 74, of White Plains, New York, passed away on January 17, 2026. He was born on June 19, 1951. Bill lived a life shaped by music, teaching, and dedication. For more than four decades, he influenced students, audiences, and fellow musicians through his work as a teacher, composer, performer, and mentor. As orchestra director at White Plains High...

Jan 12, 2026

Marilyn S Herman passed away on January 12, 2026 at the age of 96. She was born in The Bronx on September 26, 1929 to Louis and Jean Serebin, who immigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. She was the second of six children, and their household also included a beloved first cousin who grew up with...

Jan 11, 2026

Catherine Theresa (Caulfield) Savage passed into eternal glory on January 11, 2026, at her home in Haines Falls, New York. She was born on August 29, 1934, on the Upper West Side of Manhattan to Catherine and Thomas Caulfield. Affectionately known as Tess or “TC,” she was deeply loved for her warmth, kindness, and joyful spirit.

In 1957, Tess married the...

Jan 10, 2026

Nancy Loua sadly passed away January 10, 2026, at the age of 90. A longtime resident of White Plains, New York, she was the eldest of three siblings. She was born in New York City. Nancy was devoted to our Blessed Mother Mary and to Saint Anthony. She was a member of the Sodality, a group devoted to Mary. Nancy...