Obituaries
Claudette Bolakas
Jun 4, 2025
Claudette Elise Bolakas passed away in her ninetieth year on Wednesday June 4, 2025. Born in Manhattan in 1934, she is survived by sons Paul and Vance and grandchildren Artemis, Lana, Wade, and Melissa.
Claudette graduated from the New York State Teacher's College in 1956. She was a French teacher, although she also taught Spanish. But French was her first...
Burton Grad
Jun 3, 2025
Burton Grad, a pioneering figure in the computer software industry and a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home in Westport, Connecticut, on June 3, 2025. He was 97 years old.
In 1954, Burt, while working for General Electric, was one of the original programmers for the first commercial computer, Univac 1. He helped write the very...
Clotilde 'Millie' Maisonave
Jun 3, 2025
Clotilde ‘Millie’ Maisonave, a longtime resident of The Bronx, NY, passed away peacefully on her 75th birthday, June 3, 2025 at the Calvary Hospital in the Bronx. She was born in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico on June 3, 1950, daughter of the late Candido Maisonave and Maria Antonia Velez.
She worked as a dental assistant in Puerto Rico and medical assistant in...
Natalina Diaco
Jun 3, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of beloved wife and mother, Natalina Diaco, 79, on the morning of June 3, 2025, in Ossining, New York. Natalina is preceded in death by her husband, Francesco Diaco and sister Serafina. She is survived by her son, Franco Diaco and wife Michelle, as well as sisters Caterina, Teresa, Rosina...
Stella A. Bonsu
Jun 1, 2025
Stella Akua Bonsu passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025 at the age of 51 years. She was born June 20, 1973 in the Bronx, New York to parents, Janet and Addai Bonsu, who emigrated from Ghana, West Africa. Stella was a registered nurse, and a beloved wife, daughter, sister and friend.
In her younger days, Stella had a wide...
Raymond Keesler, Jr.
Jun 1, 2025
Raymond "Tucker" Keesler Jr. of Mount Vernon, NY, son of Patrolman Raymond "Whitey" Keesler and Anna Bobolia, passed away at 82 years old on June 1, 2025. Born and raised in Peekskill, NY he worked for the US Postal Service for 33 years before retiring. He attended the Assumption School and graduated from Peekskill High School in 1960.
Raymond served in...
Barbara Friedman
May 31, 2025
Barbara Belle Friedman (née Balbinder)Barbara Belle Friedman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away peacefully at her home in Sun City, AZ. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Arthur Balbinder and Bessie Solomon and spent most of her life there, aside from a few childhood years in Philadelphia. Barbara and her late husband, Lawrence Friedman spent their...
Paul DeGeorge
May 29, 2025
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Paul R. DeGeorge, beloved father, grandfather, uncle, and great uncle, who passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side on May 29, 2025 at White Plains Hospital; at the age of 70, just two weeks before his 71st birthday.
A longtime resident of New Rochelle, NY, Paul Rosario DeGeorge...
Irene Eugui
May 29, 2025
Irene Eugui, a longtime resident of both Valhalla, NY, and Brooklyn NY, went home to the Lord on May 29, 2025 at the age of 80. She was born on September 6, 1944 in Staten Island, NY, daughter of the late Charles & Celia (nee Goldberg) Isler.
Irene worked for many years as a secretary for various large banks and law...
Colin McKoy
May 26, 2025
Colin H. Mckoy: A life Well-Lived
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Colin H. McKoy, also known as Noel, on May 26, 2025, in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 85. A beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Colin touched many lives with his presence.
Originally from St. Anns, Jamaica, Colin...
Barbara Dille
May 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Barbara M. Dille, on May 26, 2025, at the age of 92. She was born in White Plains, New York to Clifford and Hetty (McLachlan) May. A member of the White Plains High School class of 1950, Barbara went on to attend Westbrook College in Maine. In 1956, Barbara...
Norma Francis
May 25, 2025
Norma Fay Francis was born on January 25, 1937, in Jamaica, West Indies, to Lucille Lewis and Bertram Riley. She married Peter Livingston Francis on April 9, 1966, and together they migrated to the United States in 1969 in search of greater opportunities.
After settling in America, Norma began her career with the New York Telephone Company, which later...
Kim Costello
May 24, 2025
Surrounded by love, Kim Costello, beloved wife of Michael Costello and loving mother to Thomas and John Costello, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2025 at the age of 58 . Kim was born on May 27, 1966 and was raised on City Island, the Bronx, NY. City Island remained forever close to Kim's heart, even after she settled in...
Fred Fischer
May 20, 2025
Fred Herman Fischer, a resident of Roswell, GA, formerly of Ossining, NY and New Paltz, NY, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025, in his home at The Georgian Lakeside Assisted Living facility at the age of 88. He was born in New York, NY on June 27, 1936, son of the late Herman Paul & Pauline (nee Gruber) Fischer...
Robert Radway
May 20, 2025
Robert Julian Radway
June 8, 1940 - May 20, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of Robert Julian Radway, who passed peacefully on May 20th, 2025, at White Plains Hospital.
Robert was born on June 8, 1940, in Lansing, Michigan to David and Sophie Radway.
A man of exceptional intellect and integrity, Robert led a distinguished career as a...
Sara Martello
May 18, 2025
Sara Martello, born on February 2, 1946, in New York, NY, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at her residence.
Sara is survived by her loving husband, Tony, her adoring children Anthony and Tina Martello, her son-in-law Andrew Richter, and her cherished grandchildren, Alyssa and Hayden.
Visitation for Sara will be held Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 8:00...
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