Obituaries

Oct 3, 2023

A lifelong Bronx resident, John K. Reid passed away peacefully on October 3, 2023. Jack was born on January 25, 1928, one of 6 children born to Michael and Catherine (nee Leonard) Reid. He attended The School of St. Angela and graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, proudly working a paper route to help cover the cost...

Oct 2, 2023

Christopher Mark Tota, age 61, died unexpectedly on October 2nd, 2023. Chris was a dentist who diligently served his community in Hawthorne, NY for over 30 years. In his career, he was a Council Member of the American Dental Association and a past President of the Ninth District Dental Association. Chris also devoted his life to community service. He...

Sep 30, 2023

Sham Kumar Sharma was born March 10, 1942, in Patna, Bihar to Jagan Nath and Savitri Devi. The family originally lived in Punjab however Jagan Nath had a successful business selling Singer sewing machines in Bihar/Bengal. Sham had two older brothers (Krishan and Goverdhan), an older sister (Kamla), and a younger broth (Sukhdev). Jagan Nath passed away when Sham...

Sep 30, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Marian Grebski. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 27, 2023

Govindan K. Janardhanan, born on April 29th, 1949, in the serene town of Haripad, Kerala, India, embarked on a remarkable journey that spanned continents and touched countless hearts. His life's narrative began in New Delhi, India, where he served as a stenographer. In 1974, he embraced a new chapter by marrying Rajeswari and establishing a new home in New...

Sep 26, 2023

Josephine Mellina, a longtime Greenburgh resident, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on September 26, 2023. She was 98 years old. Born in New York City, she was the youngest of four children. Her family later moved to the Bronx, considered the country at the time, where her father, a builder, constructed the house in which she was...

Sep 25, 2023

Grace Peggy Raissis passed away on September 25th, 2023 after 95 years of life. Grace was born a twin on July 18th, 1928 in New York City. The second oldest of five, Grace grew up in the Bronx with her mother and siblings. Her childhood was filled with the circus: tightropes and riggings, headstands and costumes and spectators. Her...

Sep 25, 2023

Nicholas "Nicky" F. Bellusci, 86, passed away on Monday, September 25, 2023 at his residence in Thornwood, NY. Nicky was born on January 24, 1937 to Nicholas and Philomena (nee Secundino) Bellusci in North Tarrytown, NY and grew up in Elmsford, NY. Mr. Bellusci was retired from the Highway & Sanitation Department of the Village of Elmsford, NY and...

Sep 24, 2023

With deep sadness, we announce the unexpected death of our beloved daughter, Lauren Ashley Garcia. Lauren was born October 11, 1986, and graduated from Valhalla High School. She leaves behind 3 young children Jayden, Isabella, and Jaydah. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Joanna & Ralph Gabriele. She is survived by her mother, Debra Gabriele-Garcia, and father,...

Sep 22, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Sandra Miriam Greenwald. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 21, 2023

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of John “Lupy” Lunapiena. John died peacefully on September 21, 2023, at the age of 72, surrounded by his wife and children, after a long courageous battle. He was a lifelong resident of Hawthorne, New York.

John was born in Hoboken, New Jersey on May 12, 1951 to John and...

Sep 20, 2023

Kenneth Capolino passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 20th, 2023, at White Plains Hospital, with his loving wife, children, & eldest grandson at his side. He is survived by his wife Patricia Capolino; son, Michael Capolino; daughter Kimberly & her husband Jamie Piccone; his grandchildren Nicholas and his wife Sarah Allen, Alessandra, Danielle, Christopher, and Julianna Piccone; and his...

Sep 19, 2023

Francis Canavan of Hartsdale, New York passed away on Sep 19, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Sep 18, 2023

An obituary is not available at this time for Elizabeth Bergstein. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 17, 2023

Anthony V. Roina, 89, passed away on September 17th after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Tony, as he liked to be called, amplified kindness, cheerfulness, and gratitude throughout his life, and during his illness, he never lost that spirit. Tony is survived by his wife Phyllis, his children Tony (Laurie), Robert (Lorena), James (deceased), and Kathleen,...

Sep 15, 2023

Kathleen (Earley) Williams was called to heaven on Friday September 15, 2023 after an 8 year battle with Alzheimer's, she was 84 years old. She was born in March of 1939 at the Grasslands Hospital, now called Westchester Medical Center in Mount Pleasant. Her parents were the late Francis & Anne Brady Earley who immigrated to the United States...

Sep 15, 2023

Hoke, Richard T (Hokie, Jr) passed away on September 15th, 2023, at 49 years old. Born May 14th, 1974, in Tarrytown, NY, to Richard and Maryann Hoke. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend to many. Raised in Elmsford NY where he was a decorated life member and former lieutenant of the Elmsford Fire Department and a...

Sep 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael J Raffia of Hartsdale, New York on September 14, 2023. Born on August 13,1949 to Michael and Santa Raffia. He attended school in Mount Vernon, New York, and graduated from Iona college and went on to become a CPA. He married his high school sweetheart Virginia Munrett,...

Sep 14, 2023

Brenda Pachter Siegler, 82, passed away on September 14 after a short illness. Daughter of the late Regina and Meyer Pachter of Kansas City, she leaves behind her devoted husband, Richard Siegler of White Plains, NY, with whom she shared a 58-year happy marriage, as well as a daughter, Lauren Muhlheim; a son-in-law, Eric Muhlheim; and three grandchildren, Henry,...

Sep 12, 2023

Juanita Aban of White Plains, New York passed away on Sep 12, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.