Obituaries

Aug 1, 2019

Brian D. Putorti 39, of Valhalla, N.Y. died suddenly on Aug. 1, 2019. He was born on Dec. 19, 1979 to Dennis and Linda (nee Farina) Putorti in White Plains, N.Y. He was a self employed landscaper in Valhalla, N.Y. Brian was a big guy with the biggest of hearts. He wouldn’t hesitate to lend a helping hand to...

Jul 31, 2019

Joan Kurfirst 92, of Forest Hills, N.Y. Died on July 31, 2019. She was born on April 28, 1927 to the late Max and Anna Bershod in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was co owner-operator of a Hand Bag Wholesale Distributor with her husband in NYC. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband, Nathan Kurfirst in 1989 and her beloved son,...

Jul 30, 2019

Born on August 17, 1935 Departed on July 30, 2019 and resided in Yonkers, NYVisitation: St. Gregory Armenian ChurchThursday August 1, 2019 6:00pm to 9:00pmFuneral Service: St. Gregory Armenian ChurchFriday August 2, 2019 11:00amBurial: Cedar Grove CemeteryFriday August 2, 2019 Immediately Following Service

Jul 30, 2019

Benedetto (Benny) DiMaggio, of Valhalla, NY, aged 89, was released from his struggle with dementia on July 30, 2019, at Sharon Hospital, Sharon, CT.  Benny was born on May 5, 1930 in the Bronx, and lived in Valhalla, NY for 55 years.  He was the son of Orazio and Josephine (Panzarella) DiMaggio. Benny attended Bronx Vocational High School, and...

Jul 28, 2019

Born on January 14, 1958 Departed on July 28, 2019 and resided in White Plains, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsTuesday July 30, 2019 4:00pm to 6:00pmMemorial Service: Ballard Durand - White PlainsTuesday July 30, 2019 6:00pm

Please click the link below to read the editorial in the July 28, 2019, Journal News.

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2019/07/28/richard-liebson-longtime-journal-news-storyteller-dies-61/1852110001/

Richard...

Jul 25, 2019

Born in New York, NY on August 15, 1933 Departed on July 25, 2019 and resided in Sunrise, FLFuneral Service: Congregation Kol AmiSunday July 28, 2019 11:00am to 12:00pm

Jul 25, 2019

Born in Port Chester, NY on October 1, 1928 Departed on July 25, 2019 and resided in West Harrison, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsMonday July 29, 2019 4:00pm to 8:00pmMass of Christian Burial: St Anthony of Padua ChurchTuesday July 30, 2019 10:00amEntombment: Gate of Heaven CemeteryTuesday July 30, 2019 11:30am

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Jul 24, 2019

Born in Chauncey, NY on March 17, 1925 Departed on July 24, 2019 and resided in Elmsford, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - Elmsford ChapelSunday July 28, 2019 4:00pm to 8:00pmMass of Christian Burial: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordMonday July 29, 2019 10:00amBurial: Mount Hope CemeteryMonday July 29, 2019

Frank Patrick Scallero, 94 of Elmsford, NY passed away on...

Jul 24, 2019

Born in White Plains, NY on September 20, 1941 Departed on July 24, 2019 and resided in Cape Coral, FLVisitation: Ballard Durand - Elmsford ChapelFriday July 26, 2019 2:00pm to 4:00pmFriday July 26, 2019 7:00pm to 9:00pmMass of Christian Burial: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordSaturday July 27, 2019 10:00am to 11:00amBurial: Sleepy Hollow CemeterySaturday July 27, 2019

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Jul 23, 2019

Born in New York, NY on December 23, 1924 Departed on July 23, 2019 and resided in Scarsdale, NYFuneral Service: Congregation Kol Ami Room: Chapel in the WoodsThursday July 25, 2019 10:00amBurial: Sharon Gardens CemeteryThursday July 25, 2019 Immediately Following Service

Jul 21, 2019

Born in New York, NY on November 5, 1923 Departed on July 21, 2019 and resided in White Plains, NY

Silverberg, J. William, MD, passed away on July 21 at the age of 95. Dr. Silverberg received his medical degree from Columbia College of Physicians & Surgeons in 1950 and practiced psychiatry with great devotion and diligence over 60...

Jul 20, 2019

Rita McGrath 91, of White Plains, NY passed away on July 20, 2019. Rita was born on Dec. 30, 1927 to the late Alexander and Ethel (nee Kelly) Schlichting in White Plains, NY. Professionally Rita was a Social Worker for the Dept. of Social Services in Westchester County. Rita was predeceased by her devoted husband John McGrath in 2010....

Jul 15, 2019

Born in Bronx, NY on October 25, 1917 Departed on July 15, 2019 and resided in White Plains, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsWednesday July 17, 2019 4:00pm to 8:00pmGraveside Service: Kensico CemeteryThursday July 18, 2019 10:00am to 11:00am

Daisy Newburgher, 101 years old, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2019. She was devoted to her friends and family...

Jul 15, 2019

Rosel Sarney Hacker 80, of Yonkers, N.Y. died on July 15, 2019. She was born on Jan. 25, 1939 to the late Charles and Ida Goldstein in Bronx, N.Y. Rosel was predeceased by her devoted husband, Murray Morris Hacker in 2015 and by her beloved son, Joel Hacker in 1999, also predeceased by three sisters and one brother. She...

Jul 14, 2019

Born in White Plains, NY on November 8, 1943 Departed on July 14, 2019 and resided in Danbury, CTVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsTuesday July 16, 2019 9:00am to 11:00amFuneral Service: Ballard Durand - White PlainsTuesday July 16, 2019 11:00amBurial: Mt. Calvary CemeteryTuesday July 16, 2019 12:30pm

Jul 14, 2019

Born in New York, NY on September 12, 1922 Departed on July 14, 2019 and resided in Croton, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsThursday July 18, 2019 4:00pm to 8:00pmMass: St. Augustine Roman Catholic ChurchFriday July 19, 2019 10:00am to 11:00amBurial of Cremains: Woodlawn CemeterySaturday July 20, 2019

Rachel Pingitore passed peacefully on July 14, 2019. Rachel was born...

Jul 14, 2019

Earl Garvey of Pleasantville, N.Y. father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and no doubt always the coolest guy in the room, passed away, July 14, after a long illness, surrounded by his devoted children.

He is survived by his children, Marie, Patricia, Edward, and Marianne, and their spouses, his seven grandchildren; Megan, Kenneth, Laura, Kaitlin, Amanda, Catherine,...

Jul 12, 2019

Born in Pottsville, PA on November 24, 1927 Departed on July 12, 2019 and resided in Albany, NY

Estelle Sophia Averbach was born to Joseph and Fannie Averbach in Pottsville, PA on Nov. 24, 1927. As a young woman, she moved to the Grand Concourse in the Bronx with her family (parents, sister Norma, and brothers Marvin and Herb)....

Jul 12, 2019

Beverly Joan McLean 86, of Elmsford, N.Y. died on July 12, 2019 at Cortlandt Heathcare, Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. She was born on June 22, 1933 to the late Charles and Emily Roehrig in New Rochelle, N.Y. She was the beloved wife of the late William McLean and sister of Judith Ericson and her husband, John of Cortlandt Manor, N.Y....

Jul 11, 2019

Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 2, 1936 Departed on July 11, 2019 and resided in Hawthorne, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsSunday July 14, 2019 2:00pm to 4:00pmVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsSunday July 14, 2019 7:00pm to 9:00pmFuneral Mass: Our Lady of Sorrows ChurchMonday July 15, 2019 10:00am to 11:00amBurial: Gate of Heaven CemeteryMonday July 15, 2019

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