Obituaries
Anthony J. Olivieri
Jan 25, 2026
Antonio Olivieri, known to most as "Tony", was born on December 23, 1939 in the small town of Colledimezzo, in the Abruzzi region of Italy. He was the first child born to his parents Nicola and Ersilia Olivieri.
His father migrated to the United States in March of 1939 to look for work and housing, expecting his wife to join him...
Margaret Vallaro
Jan 22, 2026
Margaret Lomuscio Vallaro, 91, of Baldwin Place, NY formerly of Valhalla, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22nd surrounded by her loving family. Born on June 27, 1934, in White Plains, NY, she was the daughter of Joseph Lomuscio and Wanda Barrese.Margaret was lovingly raised by her cherished grandparents, Anthony and Margaret Lomuscio - affectionately known as Mamoo and Papoo-who...
William Hughes
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...
Margarita Woolcock
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,...
Betty Gatewood
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...
Philip Sears
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...
Maria Yolanda Rubio
Jan 25, 2026
A memorial mass to celebrate Maria's life will be held at a later date. Please check back here for updated information.
Marianne Fensterstock
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...
John Brady
Jan 20, 2026
John Thomas Brady beloved husband, father and grandfather, died peacefully in his sleep on January 20, 2026 surrounded by his family in White Plains, NY.
John is survived by his wife Carla (McCurdy), sons, John Brady and Daniel Brady; daughters, Laura Ford, Susan Goodman, Patricia Gay and Cara Lynn; grandchildren Elizabeth, Andrew, Calvert, Ryan, Jack Sr., Grace, Julia, Sara, Connor,...
James Brucks
Jan 18, 2026
James Brucks, 100, of White Plains, died on January 18, 2026 in New Rochelle, NY. James (Jim) Bell Brucks was born in Manhattan on July 29, 1925, the second of three sons of Lester Mayer Brucks and Lillie (nee Stettiner) Brucks. He was named James after his maternal grandmother Jenny and Bell after his paternal grandmother Belle Mayer Brucks. He...
Florence Gnat
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...
Donald Foster
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...
William Eckfeld
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...
Carlos Maldonado
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...
Ione Gaita
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...



