Obituaries
Lauren Sooja Kim
May 3, 2025
In lieu of flowers, the family of Lauren invites family and friends who wish to donate to send their contributions to their venmo: @memorialbench-LaurenKim. Donations will go towards planting trees around a bench in Central Park in memory of Lauren.
If you wish to express your condolences to the family, cards can be sent to Lauren's daughter, Anna Kim,...
Dawn Cancro
May 2, 2025
Dawn Marie Cancro, a resident of Salt Point, NY; passed away suddenly while vacationing in the Dominican Republic on May 2, 2025; at the age of 57. She was born on January 25, 1968 in North Tarrytown, NY, daughter of the late James & Carol (nee Burke) Cancro.
Dawn attended Greenburgh Central 7 schools, graduating from Woodlands High School, class of...
Carmela Pollizzi
May 1, 2025
Carmela Pollizzi, a long time resident of Brooklyn, New York, passed away very peacefully at her home on May 1st, 2025, in the loving care of her daughter, Angela, and devoted caretaker, Myrna.
Carmela was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 4th, 1929 to her parents Antonio and Catherine Iannone. Carmela was married to the late Pasquale Pollizzi on May...
Nurys Aponte Molina
May 1, 2025
Nurys Molina, 88, passed away on May 1, 2025, in Valhalla, NY.
Nurys is survived by Lisette Tabales - daughter, of Cold Spring, Myra Medina - daughter.
Nurys is preceded in death by Miguel Aponte - father, Rosa Molina - mother
The service for Memorial Nurys Molina will be held on May 16, from 530pm to 8pm at Ballard and Durand 2 Maple...
Francisco Peña
May 1, 2025
Francisco Peña, 97, a longtime resident of White Plains, NY, passed away at home in the company of his beloved family, on May 1, 2025.
Francisco, the first son of Francisco Peña Bayarri and Julia Novillas Iralde, was born in Peñiscola, Spain, a beautiful town by the Mediterranean Sea, on March 24, 1928. He worked as a fisherman in...
James Bonfiglio
Apr 30, 2025
Vincent James "Jim" Bonfiglio, most recently residing in Westchester County, New York, passed peacefully with God's grace on April 30th, 2025 at the age of 99 ½ years old. Although he tried his best to be an honored centenarian, it was not God's plan. Prior to living the past four years in White Plains NY, Jim resided in a variety...
John Joseph Vasta
Apr 30, 2025
John Joseph Vasta, a life-long Pleasantville resident, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on April 30, 2025, at the age of 81. He was born on August 15, 1943, in New York, NY, to the late James and Katie Vasta.
John will be lovingly remembered for his incredible ability to fix anything. Whether it was a broken appliance,...
Paula Petito
Apr 29, 2025
Paula Petito, beloved daughter of Irving and Ida Kessler, wife of Dominic Petito, and mother of Janine and Robert Petito, passed away from complications of COVID early morning on April 29, 2025.
Paula faced much adversity with tremendous grace over the past few years and had successfully beaten two separate cancers. Her latest illness was unexpected and sudden, with devastating effect,...
Charles B. Wendel
Apr 28, 2025
Charles B. Wendel, a former resident of New York, NY, recently of Miami, FL, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025 at his home; at the age of 74. He was born on June 9, 1950 in New York, NY, son of the late Charles Gabler Wendel and Roberta A. (nee Wilde) Cutrupi.
Charles graduated from Xaverian High School and received...
Kathleen Anne Grascia
Apr 25, 2025
Kathleen Anne Grascia, 64, of Yonkers, NY, passed away on April 25, 2025.
Kathleen was born on February 22, 1961 in Yonkers, New York To Martin Kirschbaum and Barabara Hesselberg. She married John P. Grascia on September 15, 1990 and spent 34 years together raising a loving family that will cherish all her memories.
Kathleen was blessed to be a stay-at-home mom...
Joyce A. Longi
Apr 25, 2025
Joyce A. Longi, a longtime resident of Yonkers and Hawthorne, NY, passed away peacefully with her husband by her side on April 25, 2025 at the age of 72. While she spent most of her life in New York, Joyce was born in Erie, PA on June 22, 1952 to the late James & Jeanne (Ball) Moss.
Along with her beloved...
John B. (Sean) Ryan
Apr 25, 2025
John B. (Sean) Ryan, a longtime resident of White Plains, NY, passed away very peacefully at his home on April 25th, 2025, in the loving care of his wife, Mary.
John was born in Co. Cork, Ireland, on August 22nd, 1938. He was the youngest son of James Ryan and Elizabeth Burke.
He came to the United States in 1957, and joined...
Dr. John B. Shaffer, Ph.D
Apr 23, 2025
Dr. John B. Shaffer, PH.D, was a distinguished clinical psychologist, published author of two books, devoted husband, and beloved father and grandfather. He led a remarkable life that combined professional accomplishments with unswerving devotion to his family.
Born to Isidor and Emma Shaffer, John B. Shaffer attended Flushing High School in Queens, New York City. He then obtained his undergraduate degree...
Maria Forcone
Apr 22, 2025
Maria Forcone (nee Penirelli), age 84, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, in White Plains, New York surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born on October 29, 1940 in Montesarchio, Italy; daughter of the late Carmineantonio and Maria Grazia Penirelli (nee Cipriano). She immigrated to the United States in December of 1956. Maria brought with her a deep...
Phyllis Nitkin
Apr 20, 2025
Phyllis Skolsky Nitkin, a lifelong Peekskill resident and beloved community advocate, passed away April 20, 2025, at the age of 83, surrounded by her family.
Born to Dorothy and Milton Skolsky, Phyllis grew up in Peekskill, where her parents owned Skolsky's Stationery and Gift Shop. She carried forward their entrepreneurial spirit and community-minded values, raising her own family in...
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