Obituaries

Mar 12, 2026

Alex J. Corini, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, passed away on March 12, 2026 in Hartsdale, NY surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Bronx, New York, on June 11, 1941, to Larry and Marie Corini.

Growing up in the Bronx, Alex spent his childhood playing stickball in the streets, cheering for his beloved Yankees,...

Mar 15, 2026

Salvatore Charles "Sal" Brancato, 84, of Valhalla, New York, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026.

Born on September 24, 1941, in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan to Anna and Anthony Brancato, Sal grew up in a vibrant New York City community that he loved deeply and spoke about often throughout his life. He frequently described the neighborhood as...

Mar 14, 2026

We share the sad news of Nirmal Agarwal's passing this weekend. She passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family.

Nirmal was the matriarch of the Agarwal family, with three generations affectionately calling her "Mom." A formidable presence and a woman well ahead of her time, she was among the few women in India to attend and graduate from law...

Mar 3, 2026

Mar 12, 2026

Gwendolyn Ann Rigby; 98; of Valhalla, New York, passed away peacefully in her home on March 12, 2026.

Gwen was born in Mt. Vernon, NY to Mabel V. (nee LeHart) and Robert L. Williams on April 20, 1927. She was baptized at the First Method Church and was a member of their youth group and choir. Her experiences at First...

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...

Mar 17, 2026

David Robert Shapiro, 76, passed away after a sudden and brief battle with lung cancer.

David was a patient, wise, and thoughtful man who valued kindness in others. An excellent listener, he sought to truly understand people, always honoring perspective and experience.

He was predeceased by his sister, Janet. He is survived by his wife Ilene; his children Adam (and...

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,...

Jan 28, 2026

On January 28, 2026, Robert Victor Edney died peacefully at home after a hard-fought battle with ALS and Frontotemporal Dementia. He was born in Virginia Beach, Virginia to the late Minnie B. Clark and Leon Russell Edney on September 4, 1950.

Robert or Rob, as he was known to many, was raised in Roxbury, Massachusetts. He attended Boston Latin School...

Jan 24, 2026

Gerry was born to Matthew and Catherine Hartmann in Mt. Vernon, NY. on June 12, 1937. In 1957 Gerry married the love of her life, Edward “Ed” C. Coleman and they shared 41 years together until his passing. They were blessed with eight children. As a loving mother, Gerry was preceded in death by Cheryl Ann, baby Eddie, and baby...

Mar 12, 2026

John Lester, born on March 26, 1953, in Tarrytown, New York, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the cherished son of Joseph Lester and Mary (Yarabek), both of whom are deceased.

John was a devoted husband to Catherine Lester (Coughlin) and a loving father to his three sons: Daniel Lester and...

Mar 10, 2026

Lorraine Walker, age 75, passed away in White Plains, New York, on March 10, 2026, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Born in the Bronx, New York, on December 13, 1950, to Daniel Roman and Elizabeth Cauch, Lorraine completed business school after high school and went on to work for the CBS Network for 50 years. She was...

Mar 9, 2026

James D. Cooper, a resident of Montrose, NY and formerly Pleasantville, NY passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026 at the age of 74. His parents Alice and Norman Cooper predeceased him. He is survived by his brother Ronald (wife Carol) and niece Robin Stoutenburg (husband Christian) and nephew Daniel Cooper (wife Meagan) as well as 4 grand nieces.James graduated...

Mar 7, 2026

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Mar 2, 2026

Con profundo pesar, la familia anuncia el fallecimiento de María Dolores Méndez, quien partió en paz el 2 de marzo de 2026 a la edad de 92 años.

Doña María Dolores nació en Azua, República Dominicana, y más adelante estableció su hogar en White Plains, Nueva York, donde vivió rodeada del amor de su familia y comunidad. Fue una madre...

Feb 27, 2026

Feb 26, 2026

Bennie Paulk Jr., age 79, of Westchester County, NY entered in to eternal rest on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1947 to the late Bennie and Rosa Lee, Paulk in Douglas, Georgia. He grew up in a loving home with his parents and three siblings. He began his formal education in Harlem, NY at PS...

Feb 26, 2026

Feb 23, 2026

Taylor Charles DeSisto, a life long White Plains resident, passed away on February 23, 2026. He was born in Yonkers to David Allen and Linda Bingham DeSisto. Taylor graduated from Long Island University Hudson with a Masters in Education.



Always with a pen and paper Taylor was well known in his community as a talented storyteller, who gained a reputation for...