Obituaries

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...

Elaine Libman

Dec 21, 2024

Elaine Spiegel Libman, known affectionately as "Grandma Lainey," passed away peacefully on December 21, 2024, surrounded by her beloved children and grandchildren. She was 89 years old.

Born on December 12, 1935, in Philadelphia, Elaine Rosalie Spiegel was the daughter of Shirley Lipschutz and Oscar Spiegel (both deceased). She was the younger sister of Harvey Spiegel, also deceased....

Yoko Kiser

Dec 19, 2024

Yoko T. Kiser was one of those rare individuals who profoundly impacted the lives of those around her. Born on September 9, 1943 in the midst of WWII, she started as an exemplary daughter yet defiantly married an American against her parents' wishes. She was a feisty yet caring eldest sibling of four. She was an amazing friend with deep...

Barbara Doreva

Dec 18, 2024

Daniel Stein

Dec 17, 2024

Kamala Kumaresan

Dec 15, 2024

Cynthia Joy Muller Sepe

Dec 15, 2024

This obituary is through the lens of Cynthia’s youngest of 6, and not meant to be definitive, other versions are welcomed. Cynthia was born in Bronxville, NY to Helen White. Her father was allegedly, William Brown and she was named Isabel White at birth. This was the information we found on her actual birth certificate, which we were only able...

Joseph E. Leonard

Dec 15, 2024

Joseph Leonard passed away on the evening of Sunday December 15th, 2024 after a courageous, hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 67 years old and loved beyond measure by all those privileged enough to have met him. 

Joseph was born on November 15, 1957 in Brooklyn, New York to parents Alice and Eugene Leonard, joining elder sister Virginia. After graduating elementary...

Peter Leavitt

Dec 13, 2024

Peter Michael Leavitt of Blue Bell, PA, passed away peacefully on December 13, 2024 surrounded by love and memories.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, on April 26, 1938, Peter prioritized above all else a deep devotion to his family and community. Known for his infectious humor, keen mind, storytelling, and warmth, Peter was the heart of his family. He was a devoted...

Samuel Piperato

Dec 13, 2024

Samuel was born in Freeport, Pennsylvania and passed away in New York, NY on December 13, 2024 

Pegi Goodman

Dec 11, 2024

Pegi Goodman (November 19, 1951 - December 11, 2024) was born in New York to her beloved parents Samuel and Belle Goodman, Pegi was the first in her family to be born in the United States. She graduated from Edgemont High School and went on to Kenyon College as a member of the first class of women, graduating with honors...

Alan Holder

Dec 9, 2024

Alan Holder was born and bred in Brooklyn, He received his A.B., M.A. and Ph.D from Columbia University. Over a period of forty years he taught at Columbia College, University of Vermont, University of Southern California, Williams, and Cornell, but primarily at Hunter College of the City University of New York. He published four books and several articles in the...