Obituaries

Henry Schumacher

Henry Schumacher

May 16, 2025

Henry (Hank) Schumacher passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was born on November 5, 1943, in New York, NY, to Henry (Heinrich) and Maria (née Storch) Schumacher.

After graduating from high school, Hank enlisted and served in the U.S. Army from 1961 - 1964. Upon his discharge, he began a long career in the...

Carmela Mazzella

Carmela Mazzella

May 16, 2025

Carmela Mazzella, 60 years old, of Elmsford, NY, passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Friday, May 16th, 2025, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Carmela was born in the Bronx, NY on August 3rd, 1964. She attended St. Raymond Elementary School and Academy for Girls on East Tremont Avenue. Carmela worked...

Terry Leeds

Terry Leeds

May 16, 2025

Terry Leeds of White Plains, N.Y. passed away at age 70 on May 16, 2025. She had battled various cancers for several years and finally succumbed to breathing and heart failure.

Terry was born February 22, 1955 on Long Island to parents Joseph and Ida Notis. After leaving New York, Terry worked as a respiratory therapist in both Tampa,...

Arthur Freed

Arthur Freed

May 14, 2025

Arthur Freed, P.E. passed away peacefully at his White Plains home on May 14, 2025, with his wife Judy (Kaplan) Freed at his side—as she has been since they married 65 years ago.

Arthur was born on December 11, 1930 at the American Hospital in Paris, France. He was raised in Yonkers, NY and the Bronx by his father Harry Fried...

James A. Margolis

James A. Margolis

May 13, 2025

James Arthur Margolis (Jim) died on May 13, 2025 in White Plains, NY, at the age of 88. Described by family and friends as big-hearted, 'steady as a rock', and possessing a warm sense of humor, Jim was known for throwing himself fully into his passions, always guided by a clear sense of purpose. He will be greatly missed by...

Dr. Mahesh Varia

Dr. Mahesh Varia

May 11, 2025

Dr. Mahesh Varia passed away on May 11, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Kampala, Uganda, Mahesh was a lifelong learner. His pursuit of knowledge led him to the University of Liverpool in England, where he earned his medical degree. After a magical walk at the Talav ni Pal in Jamnagar, India, he married the great love...

Phyllis Jean Schneider

Phyllis Jean Schneider

May 11, 2025

Phyllis Jean Schneider (née Bucciarelli) of Armonk, New York passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born to Philip and Sylvia Bucciarelli on February 13, 1950, in Mount Vernon, New York, Phyllis was a graduate of Mount Vernon High School, class of 1968, and attended Iona College. She held a career in Human Resources, most...

Anne Torrieri

Anne Torrieri

May 9, 2025

Anne Torrieri 96, of White Plains, N.Y. and formerly of Yonkers and Bronx, N.Y. died on May 9, 2025 at a rehabilitation and nursing facility in White Plains, N.Y. She was born on October 21,1928 to the late Luigi and Felicia (DiGirolamo) Taraborrelli in the Bronx, N. Y.. Anne (nee Taraborrelli) Torrieri of White Plains, N.Y. was predeceased by her...

Alice M. Scrobe

Alice M. Scrobe

May 8, 2025

Alice M. Scrobe, 96, a longtime Hawthorne resident, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Manhattan, NY on March 2, 1929 to the late Gustav & Maria (nee Von Borstel) Zimmer.

She was married on July 20, 1952 in Manhattan, NY to Emil P. Scrobe, who predeceased her after almost 65 years...

Frederick J. Gill

Frederick J. Gill

May 7, 2025

Frederick J. Gill, a longtime resident of Thornwood, NY, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2025; at the age of 94 years old. He was born on July 11, 1930, in New York, NY, son of the late Richard & Augusta 'Madeline' (nee Zobel) Gill.

On August 9, 1948, he enlisted proudly in the United States Army and served in the...

Helen Gill

Helen Gill

May 7, 2025

Helen Gill, 96, of Manchester Center, Vermont, passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 7, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and breast cancer.

Born in the Bronx on December 1, 1928, Helen was the daughter of Esther and Joseph Klein. She lived a vibrant and rewarding life, most notably as the proprietor of...

Ginel Graci

Ginel Graci

May 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ginel Marie Graci, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, who left us peacefully on May 5, 2025, at the age of 68. Ginel was born on September 14, 1956, and spent her life dedicated to caring for others. As an Activities Coordinator at Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing in...

Richard J. Tierney

Richard J. Tierney

May 5, 2025

Richard Joseph Tierney of White Plains, NY, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025 in Park Ridge, NJ. He was 83 years old. Richard was born in Mount Vernon, NY on August 25, 1941 to Michael and Isabelle (Cook) Tierney. He graduated from Mount St. Michael High School in Bronx, NY and Iona College in New Rochelle, NY.

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Alessia Maria Melillo

Alessia Maria Melillo

May 5, 2025

Alessia was born on November 20, 2017, bringing immense joy and light into the lives of her family from the very beginning. Though small in size, she was a mighty fighter, facing life's challenges with incredible strength, courage, and an ever-present smile. Alessia was known for her sweet spirit, infectious giggle, and deep empathy-touching everyone she met with her kindness...