Obituaries

May 20, 2026

Harold A. Esannason was born in Harlem, New York, on October 4, 1938, to William A. Esannason and Mary Rebecca Leonard Esannason, shortly before the onset of World War II. The second son in the family, Harold and his brother Donald attended New York City public schools, where Harold's artistic talent emerged at an early age. Recognized for his exceptional...

May 20, 2026

Chester "Chet" C. Baranowski, 81 of Pleasantville, New York passed away peacefully on May 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle, and friend, and he will be deeply missed.

Chet was born in Manhattan, New York on December 18, 1944, to Chester and Leona (Matulewski) Baranowski and grew up in the Highbridge...

May 20, 2026

Marion Marshall Orr, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on May 20th, 2026 in New Milford, NJ after a long illness.

Born on September 6, 1948 in New York City to Jeanne Fox and Jack Orr, Marion spent a majority of her childhood raised by her single mother, which...

May 16, 2026

Richard J Daniels, 76 of Croton NY, formerly of White Plains and Valhalla, died on May 16, 2026. Born in White Plains on April 11th, 1950, the son of Frank Daniels and Mary Guardino. He was a graduate of White Plains High School class in 1969. On May 18th, 1984, he married Irene Peppard. Richard Retired from the City of...

May 16, 2026

It is with profound gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the passing of Garrett Joseph Cronin, who left this world surrounded by members of his family at his home on May 16, 2026, just one month shy of his 89th birthday. Born on June 15, 1937, in the vibrant city of New York, Garry, as he was...

May 12, 2026

Elaine Petschek passed away peacefully at the age of 99 on May 12, 2026 at her home. She was the beloved and loving wife of Charles I. Petschek, whose death preceded hers. She is survived by her four children, Carol Petschek, Nancy Petschek-Kohn (Stephen Kohn), Jill Petschek, and Jay Petschek (Marybeth Petschek), eight grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren and two sisters (Beverly Glovsky and Mimi...

May 11, 2026

Domenico Calabro, a devoted husband, father, and pillar of his family, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on July 21, 1941, in Reggio Calabria, Italy, Domenico emigrated to the United States at fifteen, carrying with him a tireless work ethic and a deep love for his heritage. A proud U.S. citizen since 1995,...

May 10, 2026

John Gareth Madonia, 73, of White Plains, New York passed away on May 10th 2026.

Born in Staten Island on March 27th 1953 to Frank and Betty Madonia, John earned his Bachelor's degree in Biology and later his M.B.A. from Iona University. He dedicated many years of his career to the Brooklyn Navy Yard Development Corporation, where he helped oversee...

May 9, 2026

Lydia Arinola Odunsi was born in Ijebu, Nigeria. She is the daughter of S.T. Shodeinde. She came to the US as a registered nurse. She opened a restaurant in NYC with her late husband Emmanuel Odunsi and they eventually became property owners.

She was a devoted wife, provider and mother. She was a generous person and always helped others even...

May 9, 2026

Her life was an improbable journey - a little girl who walked to school with her shoes in her hands to save them, who would go on to walk through doors not often opened to women like her. Nancy Nean Lee Chang (李哖) was born in Hualien, Taiwan, on December 18, 1937, in the last decade of Japanese colonial rule...

May 5, 2026

May 5, 2026

Temi P. Snyder, age 99, of Somers, NY passed away on May 5, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Temi was born in New York City. She graduated from Erasmus Hall High School and then Queens College. She had a long career as a school secretary and eventually as an English teacher at Erasmus Hall High School. She is survived...

May 4, 2026

May 3, 2026

Simone Bellin Hoffman passed away on May 3, 2026. She was first and foremost a dedicated and deeply caring mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and aunt. While family was her true love and always came first, she was a passionate, trailblazing cosmetics executive in the 1970s and 80s - shattering glass ceilings and forever shifting the industry. A New York City...

May 3, 2026

Joo Ja Cho, 86, passed away on May 3, 2026 surrounded by family. Loving wife of 63 years of Hong Rae Cho, M.D. Cherished mother of Steven Cho and his wife, Caroline Cho; Michael Cho and his wife, Mi-Hyon Cho; Ellen Dumark and her husband, Gregory Dumark; David Cho and his wife, Melissa Hile. Doting grandmother of Justin and his...

May 3, 2026

May 2, 2026

Louis J. Galgano (1941 - 2026)

Louis J. Galgano, 84, of Pittsboro, NC, died on May 2, 2026.

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Grandfather, and Brother-in-Law, Louis was born in Coaldale, PA in 1941 to Margaret and the Honorable Louis M. Galgano, Esq. on October 3. Louis grew up in Greenburgh, NY and attended Fordham University where he received his MA...

Apr 30, 2026

Apr 29, 2026

Linda Sue Mooney

March 10, 1943 - April 29, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Linda Mooney on April 29, 2026, at the age of 83. She was surrounded by her family at NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, when God called her home.

Born and raised in the Bronx, Linda was a force to be reckoned with!...

Apr 29, 2026