All Obituaries

Evan Birks of White Plains, New York passed away on May 17, 2022. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

On March 17th, 2001, Ariel Salomé Jean-Baptiste greeted the world as the firstborn of Watson and Priscilla Jean-Baptiste. As foretold, she was confirmed with Edwards Syndrome or Trisomy 18, a rare chromosomal abnormality often fatal before birth or within the first year of life. Notwithstanding the odds, Ariel defied science. Blessed with a village rooted in faith and love, as well as a team of formidable specialists, Ariel thrived beyond toddler years to attend several specialized...

Dr. Gjon Lekë Buçaj, a tireless and a visionary activist for Albanian causes, passed away on Saturday morning (May 14, 2022) at Inova Loudoun Hospital in Leesburg, Virginia. He was 88 years old. Beloved husband of 48 years to Nikoleta. Loving father of Eduard Bucaj and his wife Dana of Sterling, Virginia, Lek Buçaj and his wife Frances of Alexandria, Virginia, and Teuta (Buçaj) Pici and her husband Marketin Pici of Baltimore, Maryland, Nora (Buçaj) Daub and her husband Timothy Daub...

On Tuesday, May 10, 2022 Grace Marrone Ballard passed away peacefully in a hospice facility in Port Orange, Florida. She was the beloved wife of Pete Ballard of Port Orange Florida. She was a nurse for 50 years starting her career at Jacoby Hospital in the Bronx, New York retiring in 2017 in Port Orange, Florida. Grace was born on September 13, 1951 in the Bronx, New York to the late Tony and Emily Marrone She was a huge animal lover, and enjoyed going to the beach, going out to eat, and...

Barbara Bernard formerly of Hartsdale, New York passed away on May 10, 2022.    Barbara was the mother of Donna (her late husband Edward), Mark, (his wife Emmer), and Karen, She was the grandmother of Lindsay, Evan, Ben, Ryann, Corey, and Lily and great grandmother of Carsyn, Ellie, Avery, and Ruby.    Raised in the Bronx, Barbara started her career as a teacher and in 1975 helped start a home health care agency.  She remained active in the home health care...

Devoted mother and Grandmother Esperanza Gallegos Fernandez passed away on Tuesday May 10th 2022 at the age of 78, with her family and loved ones by her side. She was a devoted mother and wife, a great woman with an unbreakable will, always willing to fight for what was right and sacrifice herself for the sake of her family. God called you to be by his side but you will live forever in our hearts. Thanks for teaching us how to face life with courage and not give up in the face of...

Carol Brandi of Ardsley New York was born on July 20th, 1940 in Jamaica Queens and was the only child of Arthur and Geneva Weber. She grew up in Wantagh, Long Island and spent her summers on a farm in the Catskills. Carol and her parents were a loving, solid, close family and this is shown in extensive correspondence between herself and her parents during her time as an undergraduate at SUNY New Paltz graduating in 1962. After her time at New Paltz, Carol attended graduate school at Brown...

Robert Joseph Schuttenberg, 75 passed away peacefully on May 9, 2022 at 1:41pm. He was born in the Bronx, New York. Bob is one of two sons of Grace and August Schuttenberg. He graduated from Alexander Hamilton Highschool in 1965. He was a Painting and Wallpapering Contractor. Bob is married to his wife, Corazon Domingo for 40 years.   Bobby was a lifetime Elmsfordian. He is known to his friends as "Stretch". Bobby enjoyed his life "Back in the Day", in the...

Domenico “Mimi” Ruggiero passed away on May 6, 2022 at the age of 93 at his residence in White Plains, New York. He battled Parkinson’s for over 20 years but despite his struggles, Mimi persevered and stayed strong until the very end.   He was born in Capri, Italy and followed his passion in the restaurant business. Even with a few ingredients, he could whip up a gourmet meal. Mimi met the love of his life, Adrienne, while she was vacationing in Capri....

Lori Terranova was a devoted and caring mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She passed away surrounded by her loved ones on May 4th from a decade-long battle with cancer. Lori lived life according to her terms. To know her meant you were loved by her. Her relationships were the most fundamental and essential parts of her existence. She also enjoyed the simple pleasures of being with her pets, traveling, and having a glass of red wine and chocolate. She is survived by her mother Helen...