Obituaries
Vito S. Portera
Apr 12, 2026
Vito S. Portera, 84 of Purchase, NY passed away on April 12th, 2026
The world lost a truly good man when Vito S. Portera passed away. To know Vito was to know generosity without limits, support without hesitation, and a heart that always put others first.
He is survived by his wife Maria (Fusco), his children Anthony (Ginette), Christopher (Nadine),...
Edgar Davey Potillo Jr.
Apr 14, 2026
Edgar Davey Potillo Jr, affectionately known as Peck, was born on June 11, 1949 in White Plains, NY to the late Edgar Davey Potillo Sr (Peck) and Hilda Mitchell Potillo. He received his wings on April 14, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
Edgar was raised in the Winbrook Houses of White Plains, NY where extended families and life-long friendships were...
John A. Kavanagh
Apr 18, 2026
John A. Kavanagh 81 of Hawthorne, New York died on April 18, 2026
He was born November 24, 1944 to the late Andrew and Elizabeth Kavanagh in Manhattan, New York. He proudly served in the US Army. John retired from Verizon in 2010. John is predeceased by his brother George Kavanagh. He is survived by his former wife and friend...
Clara Verano
Apr 13, 2026
SHELTON, CT – Clara Verano 95, passed away peacefully April 13, 2026. Born Dominica Concetta Clara Cosentino May 11, 1930, in Mount Pleasant, NY. Clara was the daughter of Peter Angelo Cosentino and Conchetta Puciano Cosentino.
Clara graduated from White Plains High School. Following graduation, she married her high school sweetheart, Anthony Verano. They celebrated 74 years of marriage July 8,...
Gordon H. Morrison
Apr 8, 2026
Gordon H. Morrison, known to many as "Blondie," was born on November 24, 1940, in St. Phillip, Barbados, and passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, in White Plains, New York, leaving behind a legacy of love and family.
He was the beloved son of Oliver Cromwell Morrison and Mabel Alexandra Larrier. At the age of 18, Gordon left Barbados...
Geraldine "Gerry" Ellen Coleman
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...
Krystyna M. Swigoniak
Apr 13, 2026
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Krystyna M. Swigoniak of Eastchester on April 13, 2026. She died peacefully at home, almost two years to the day after the death of her husband Marcel. Krystyna was a woman of intellect, style, and courage, with a quick, bold wit and sense of humor. She was born in Lezajsk, Poland during...
Blossom Carlton
Apr 8, 2026
Blossom Kleinfeld Carlton passed away peacefully on April 8 at her home in White Plains, NY. She was 97.
She is survived by her children Kenneth Carlton and Karen Carlton Wood and her stepdaughter Joyce Jaffe. She was pre-deceased by her beloved husband Richard Carlton, son Ralph Carlton and son-in-law Howard Jaffe. Her large and loving family includes her daughters-in-law...
Joseph T. Mani
Apr 6, 2026
Joseph T. Mani left this world peacefully on April 6th, Easter Monday, at the age of 76, surrounded by the quiet comfort of his home in Scarsdale, New York.
Born on January 2nd, 1950, in the beautiful town of Thodupuzha, Kerala, India, Joseph grew up as one of seven siblings in a large, close-knit family filled with love and laughter. With...
Nicolas Duarte-Florez
Apr 4, 2026
Con el corazón roto, pero lleno de amor, despedimos a Nicolás Guillermo Duarte Florez, quien partió el pasado 4 de abril.
Nicolás fue, ante todo, un hijo amado, un hermano incondicional y un hombre que estaba a punto de convertirse en padre. Deja a sus padres, Olga y Francisco; a sus hermanos, César y Gustavo; a una bebé en camino que...
Lynda Lee Ewell
Apr 2, 2026
Lynda Ewell, 65, passed away on April 2, 2026, in Nyack, New York. After suffering complications from brain surgery, she faced these with the same grit and determination she carried through life. Born August 24, 1960, Lynda spent most of her years in Columbiaville, Michigan, before eventually making her way to Albany, New York-bringing her personality, strength, and unmistakable presence...
Marie V. Surace
Apr 2, 2026
With deep sadness, we share the passing of Marie Veronica Surace on April 2, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on March 24, 1933, to Frank and Mary H. (Udice) Partenzi in White Plains, NY. On November 13, 1955, she married the love of her life, Rudolph (Thomas )Surace, and together they raised five children: Michael, Thomas,...
Theresa Guadagno
Mar 29, 2026
It is with both heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a long, well-lived life that we announce the passing of a remarkable woman, Theresa "Tessie" Guadagno, who departed peacefully on March 29, 2026, at the age of 103.
She will be remembered for her strong spirit, her wisdom, her quick wit and the quiet way she made everyone around her...
Stanley Abel
Mar 27, 2026
Stanley Samson Abel peacefully passed away at his home in Scarsdale, New York on March 27, 2026 at the age of 94.
He was born on July 13, 1931 in New York City to Janet and Harry Abel and grew up in Lakewood, New Jersey. Stanley graduated from Lakewood High School and went on to Cornell University where he...



