Obituaries

Apr 10, 2024

We are deeply saddened by the loss of Marcel P. Swigoniak of Eastchester on April 10, 2024, just six days before his 83rd birthday. Marcel was a man of optimism, courage, intellectual prowess and creativity. He was born in German occupied Poland during the height of World War II. He received a Masters of Architectural Engineering at the Politechnika Krakowska...

Apr 9, 2024

Apr 6, 2024

With profound sadness, we come together to remember and honor the life of Tamika Wells, who passed away on April 6, 2024. Tamika was born on May 4, 1978, in Queens, New York, to the loving embrace of her parents, Cyrus Footman and Patricia Wells. Growing up in Yonkers, she embarked on her educational journey, culminating in the attainment of...

Apr 5, 2024

Apr 5, 2024

Jerry Shallo, a resident of West Harrison (Silver Lake) for over 70 years, passed away peacefully on April 5. Born in the Bronx on February 8, 1925, he was the 10th of 11 children to Josephine and Jerry Sr.

At the age of 18 he enlisted in the United States Navy and served as Boatswain's Mate 1st Class. His service and...

Apr 2, 2024

John A. Morandi, 93 of Elmsford, New York passed away peacefully on April 2, 2024.  Born on December 17, 1930 in The Bronx, New York, he was the son of Adele Badarraca and Angelo Morandi.

John was a longtime resident of Elmsford, New York after marrying his beautiful wife of 66 years, Joan Iadarola (pre-deceased).  Together they raised 7 children:  Laura...

Apr 1, 2024

Robert Morris Lockwood age 79, of New Rochelle, NY passed away peacefully at home on April 1, 2024. Robert was born on March 23, 1945 to George and Katherine Lockwood in New Rochelle, NY. Robert graduated high school from Lawrence Academy in Groton MA, where he was captain of the wrestling team and state champion for 2 years. He went...

Mar 29, 2024

Mar 27, 2024

Mar 27, 2024

Jaime Romano, 66, passed away peacefully on March 27th, 2024, with her husband John by her side. Jaime was born in the Bronx and grew up in Yorktown Heights. Jaime married her husband John on September 18th, 1988. In 1989 they moved to Armonk where they raised three beautiful children, Jennifer Romano, Jacqueline Bruno (née Romano), and Joseph Romano.

Jaime...

Mar 25, 2024

Mar 24, 2024

We are deeply saddened by the sudden loss of Alex Gitterman on March 24, 2024.

Alex was a man of warmth, optimism, intellectual prowess and a vibrant sense of humor. He was born in Poland and during the war years evaded Nazi detection through the heroic care of his mother. He came to America at the age of eight. He approached...

Mar 22, 2024

On March 22, 2024, Leon E. Parker, born on May 17, 1939, died peacefully in White Plains. Leon was raised in Tarrytown, NY. and lived all of his adult life in White Plains, N.Y. Leon was predeceased by his parents, Etta and Gilbert Parker, Tarrytown, NY, his brother Ronald Parker, and stepson Andre de Leon. He leaves behind, his wife...

Mar 21, 2024

Myrene Margaret Bailey Kelly, 96, of Colorado Springs, CO passed away on 3/21/2024.

Myrene was born in Yonkers, NY on March 20,1928 to Ralph and Margaret Bailey.

She graduated from Gorton High School in Yonkers and then went to work for Manufacturers Hanover Trust Company in NYC.

In 1947 she married Albert Kelly. Myrene and Al lived on Park Ave in Yonkers until...

Mar 17, 2024

Angela Blake Fields passed away on March 17, 2024 at White Plains Hospital s. Angela was born May 17,1953 in the Bronx, New York to Helen Pinkney Blake and Edward Blake. She grew up in the Morrisania section of the borough. She attended Saint Angela Merici school and graduated from Saint Simon Stock High School. She received a bachelor's degree...

Mar 17, 2024

Nancy Jane Capozzi, 84, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2024, in St. Petersburg, Florida. She was a full-time resident of Largo, Florida. She was born on March 28, 1939, in the Bronx, New York, and was the daughter of the late Harry and Olympia Bologna. Nancy grew up in Bronx, NY where she graduated from Theodore Roosevelt High School...

Mar 15, 2024

Lauren Ann Puff passed away on March 15, 2024 surrounded by her loving and devoted family following a brief illness. She was 35, born to Robert and Lisa Ann Puff (nee Greco) on January 30, 1989 in White Plains, New York.

Lauren was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who was taken from us too soon. She had...

Mar 13, 2024

Mar 13, 2024

Antonia Arpaia of Mount Kisco, NY, formally Mount Vernon, NY, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2024 in Mount Kisco, NY. She was 95 years old.

Born in Calore, Avellino on December 5, 1928. She was the 4th child of Antonio and Angela Fiorentino. She was raised in Calore, Avellino and attended grade school. She married Gennaro Arpaia in 1953...

Mar 12, 2024