2025

Laura Persily passed away last week at her home in Richmond, MA. A lifetime lover of animals, crafts, and the Berkshires, she was a trailblazer for women in the computer industry, having worked for Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and Compaq after graduating from UPenn and the Sloan School of Management at MIT. Daughter of the late Clemens and Matilda Mallis...

Oct 27, 2025

Erika Fischer passed away peacefully on October 27th 2025 at the age of 91. Erika was born in Augsburg Germany on November 27th, 1933 to Barbara and Albert Fischer. She was predeceased by her brothers Yohann, Albert and Gerhard.

Erika left Germany at the age of 21 and went to work as a nanny for a family in Canada....

Oct 27, 2025

Oct 27, 2025

Ana Elisa Bombús, beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2025, at the age of 93.

Born in Guantánamo, Cuba, Ana Elisa built a life defined by faith, love, and resilience. In 1972, she courageously left her homeland and began a new chapter in the United States, settling in the Bronx, New York. There, she worked as...

Oct 26, 2025

On Sunday, October 26th, 2025, Stephen Coon tragically passed away. Stephen was born on January 10, 1991 in a snow storm, ushering in his lifelong love for winter and snowsports. Stephen went to Hawthorne and Columbus Elementary Schools and Westlake Middle and High Schools. He was actively involved with Scouting from kindergarten until senior year in high school, attaining the...

Oct 26, 2025

Marjorie Rose Gleit (86)—a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother—passed away on October 26, 2025. 

Marjorie’s childhood was spent in the Bronx and Forest Hills, Queens. After high school, she attended Cornell and Barnard. While home from college on break, she went on a blind date with Milton Gleit. Marjorie and Milt independently saved each hand-written letter they had exchanged while dating,...

Oct 25, 2025

Kathryn Ann Towndrow(Kay) Born March 27, 1925 at 100 yrs

Passed away in her sleep, October 25, 2025 after a 3yr struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Kathryn had three children, Bobby who pre-deceased her and survived by her two daughters Lyn S. Romano of Goldens Bridge NY and Mary Jo Garrity, of Montrose, Pa. Kay was blessed to have 6 grandchildren,...

Oct 25, 2025

Paul J. Durante passed away peacefully on October 25.  He was born on October 24, 1940, in Bronx, New York. He was the son of Rachael and Donte V. Durante.  He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy Holderman Durante, and his sister Mary Jane Feleppa of Rye, New York, as well as many nieces and nephews....

Oct 24, 2025

Seymour Page passed away peacefully on October 24, 2025, at the age of 100. Born on December 28, 1924, in New York City, Seymour lived a life marked by love, learning, and service.

He was the beloved husband of Mona Page for 36 wonderful years, the devoted father of his late son Andrew, and cherished stepfather to Jodi Brodsky and Keith...

Oct 23, 2025

Molly Totz Johnson, of Concord, MA, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of Brant Ture Johnson for 60 years, the loving mother of Kimberly Johnson Rosenbaum and Sean Ture Johnson and the doting grandmother of her seven grandchildren.

Molly was born on January 29, 1940 in Gonzales, Texas to Pauline...

Oct 23, 2025

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Piva Gavasci-Spinelli-Fetter, a woman whose intellect, brilliance, kindness, zest, and passion for life continues to resonate, even in death.

Piva, of New Rochelle and Narrowsburg, New York, passed away suddenly on October 23, 2025, a few days after a beautiful 74th birthday celebration, at her most cherished spot on the Delaware River,...

Oct 22, 2025

Oct 20, 2025

Keith P. Schneider of Lafayette, Louisiana passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2025 due to heart failure. Born in Bronxville, New York, he was the son of Warren A. Schneider of Fresno, California and the late Nina Berkowicz Schneider, brother of Nancy Schneider (George) Coren of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and brother of Michelle Schneider of Fresno, uncle of Jeffrey Coren...

Oct 20, 2025

Oct 19, 2025

Colin is lovingly survived by his wife, Nectar Sarkissian Munro; his four children, Duncan James Munro, Gillian Elizabeth Munro, Alexander Sarkissian Munro, and Anna-Marie Sarkissian Munro; his sister, Mary Munro Moburg, and her family; and his brother, Dr. David Munro, his wife, Lori, and their family. 

A brilliant immigration lawyer and tax attorney, Colin devoted his career to helping others navigate...

Oct 18, 2025

Michael Santiago, a devoted Army soldier, dog lover, and fitness advocate, passed away leaving behind a rich legacy of laughter, wisdom, and compassion.

Born in the Bronx, New York, to Lisandra Padilla and Lemuel Santiago, Michael lived a life defined by service, dedication, and heart. He graduated from Tuckahoe High School in 2006, where he proudly played on the varsity football...

Oct 18, 2025

It is with deep love, cherished memories and gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Joyce Yvonne Simmonds, who went home to be with the Lord on October 18, 2025, at her residence in Greenburgh, New York. She was 90 years old.

Born on October 9, 1935, in Kingston, Jamaica, Joyce lived a full and...

Oct 15, 2025

Joseph D. Fragano, 80 of White Plains, NY passed away unexpectedly in his home on October 15, 2025. Joe was born in Yonkers, NY on February 20, 1945 to Fanny and Joseph Fragano. He attended Dobbs Ferry High School.

Joseph married Anna in 1969, and together they had 3 children, Joseph Jr, Michael and Karen. He worked as a service...

Oct 12, 2025

Ratri Chowdhury of Yonkers, New York, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2025.

Born in India in 1948, Ratri lived a life defined by warmth, resilience, and quiet strength. She was known for her poise and elegance, qualities that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Her home was always filled with love, good food, and laughter -...

Oct 9, 2025

Kathleen Anne McKenna, nee Birmingham, passed away on October 9, 2025, after a valiant fight with Alzheimer's.

Born in New York City on July 17, 1936, Kathleen was the third child, of four, born to John and Helen Birmingham. As teenagers, the four siblings, John, Helen, Kathleen (who was called Chickie) and Alice moved with their parents to the Highbridge section...