Obituaries

Esther Novak

Jan 12, 2025

Esther Novak passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 at the age of 81. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, Esther approached life with incredible passion and vitality. She cared deeply about her family and proudly supported them with an abundance of love, care and wisdom. She had a wonderfully loving marriage with her husband William F....

Ilse Brigham

Jan 8, 2025

Ilse Brigham passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at the age of 96, at The Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Valhalla, NY, having been surrounded by her daughters during her final weeks.

Ilse was born in 1928 in Clifton, NJ, later moved to Brooklyn and married the love of her life, John ("Jack") W. Brigham Jr.,...

Paolo Enea

Jan 8, 2025

Paolo (Paul) Enea of White Plains, New York, died peacefully surrounded by his adoring family on January 8, 2025, just shy of his 93rd birthday.

Paolo is survived by his wife of 67 years, Maria Teresa; sons, Anthony (Joanne), Paul (Timothy), Frank (Lisa); Grandchildren, Lauren (Brian), Michael (Elizabeth), Liam and Julian and Great Grandchildren, Lily and James. He is...

Joan E Snow

Jan 8, 2025

Joan E. Snow passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025 at the age of 92 at her home in Valhalla. Joan was born on May 7, 1932 in White Plains, she graduated from Good Counsel Academy and attended Katherine Gibbs Business School.

She married the love of her life, John Snow on June 17, 1953. They settled in Pleasantville where they...

Jonathan Robinson

Jan 5, 2025

Antonio Fanelli

Jan 5, 2025

Antonio Fanelli was born on December 5, 1935, in Grumo Appula, Italy, son of Donato and Rosa (Cascione) Fanelli. He married Leonarda Urbano in 1965 in Italy and came to the United States shortly after, bringing with him his newly wedded wife, his parents and seven siblings. Here he started his own family and together they had four children, Donato,...

Peter Sofio

Jan 4, 2025

Alfonso Tramelli

Jan 3, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alfonso Joseph Tramelli (1935-2025) who departed this world peacefully on January 3 2025 at the age of 89 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, surrounded by family.

Alfonso was a devoted and loving husband to his wife of 60 years, Liboria (Lee) who passed away in 2023. He was a...

Peter Guarno

Jan 3, 2025

Joy Borgos

Jan 3, 2025

Joy R. Borgos (nee Rosenberg) passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025, at the age of 103 at her home in White Plains. Joy lived an active and productive life. Born on New Year's Eve 1921 in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, she graduated from Brooklyn College and taught in the New York City public school system. In...

Frances Linn

Jan 1, 2025

Frances Linn (nee Gelbwaks) passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2025 on her 95th birthday. Born in 1930 in the Bronx, she married Bernard Linn in 1949. Bernard and Frances had a deeply loving and fulfilling marriage for 58 years until his passing in 2009. The oldest of three sisters, Ruth (deceased) and Marilyn, Frances is survived by her daughters,...

Lynn Sutcliffe

Dec 30, 2024

Sheldon Lynn Sutcliffe passed away on December 30, 2024, at White Plains Hospital after living his final years with Alzheimer's disease.

Lynn was a devoted husband to his middle school sweetheart, Cathy, and stood by her side with unwavering love and support until her passing from ovarian cancer more than a decade ago.

Throughout his life, Lynn was committed to...

Lewis Wexler

Dec 29, 2024

Lewis Wexler passed away on December 28, 2024, after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease. He is survived by his wife, Joan Ratner; son, Joshua Wexler; and brother, Paul Wexler; as well as three grandchildren and two step children - Jessica and Jim Leiken. He was born in Bronx, NY, and lived most of his adult life in Westchester County....

Laurie J. Cianflone

Dec 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Laurie Jean Cianflone on December 27, 2024. Laurie was born to Allan and Jean (Magnotta) Cianflone on January 12, 1982 in White Plains, NY. She graduated from Westlake High School in 2000 and went on to attend SUNY Purchase where she pursued her passion for the arts.

Laurie dedicated...

Paul Angelo Bello, Sr.

Dec 27, 2024

Paul Angelo Bello

May 28, 1957 - December 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul Angelo Bello, loving son, dedicated husband, father, grandfather, partner, colleague and friend, on December 27, 2024. As one friend recently described him, "He is the kindest human being I know."

Born 1957 in Brooklyn, New York to...

Stephen Schwartz

Dec 27, 2024

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Dr. Stephen Schwartz on December 27, 2024 at his home in Pleasantville NY.

Steve was predeceased by his wife Iris (née Harris) in 2021.

Steve is survived by his two daughters Andrea Knudson (Christopher) and Judith March (Dan) who reside in Montana. He has six grandchildren: Zachary,...

Donna Carpenito

Dec 26, 2024

Donna A. Carpenito passed away on Thursday December 26, 2024 at the age of 59 after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born on August 13, 1965 to Dominick and Ann Durso of Queens, N.Y. Throughout her life, Donna embodied kindness and compassion. Her selflessness and generosity knew no bounds, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of friends...

Rev. Christopher Daly

Dec 26, 2024

Daly, Rev. Christopher H. Retired Priest of NY Archdiocese. Son of the late Thomas I. and Evelyn Burroughs. Born 6/21/1934. Ordained 5/28/1960, brother of late Mary Catherine Lemak, Thomas I. Daly, Jr and Robert Daly. Ten nieces and nephews. Assignments include Chaplain to Grasslands Institutions, Valhalla, NY, St. Augustine's Church, New City, NY, St. John the Evangelist, White Plains, NY,...

Shirley Kahn

Dec 24, 2024

Alissa Koerner-Baalbaki

Dec 22, 2024

Alisssa Koerner-Baalbaki passed away on December 22, 2024, at NYP-Weill Cornell after a courageous two-year battle with melanoma.

Alisssa dedicated nearly twenty-five years of her life to social work at Westchester Jewish Community Services, where she made a profound impact on countless lives. For the past eight years, she served as the Clinic Director of the Yonkers Clinic, leading with compassion...