Obituaries

Barbara Catalina Shapiro

Jun 30, 2024

Barbara Shapiro passed away peacefully on June 30, 2024. Barbara was a long-time resident of Westchester County, specifically Scarsdale, New Rochelle and most recently Bronxville, NY. She was born on July 12, 1943 to Alfred and Claire Catalina in Clearfield, Pennsylvania. Barbara had a natural talent and passion for fashion and interior design. She lit up any room she entered...

Delfia Gonzalez

Jun 30, 2024

Delfia Bertha Gonzalez, long-time resident of White Plains, NY, died on Sunday June 30th. She was born in Jauja, Peru, and immigrated to the United States at the young age of 23 as an au pair. She quickly became fluent in English and later pridefully became an American citizen, exercising her right to vote in every election and embracing the...

William Tassani

Jun 30, 2024

It is with sad hearts that we write about the death of our beloved William Tassani. Bill died on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

He will be missed by his loving family. Soon after graduating high school, Bill was drafted into the Army. World War II had begun. When Bill's training was completed, he was sent to North Africa for several months...

Michael Baviello

Jun 28, 2024

Michael Baviello, 63, of Valhalla, NY, passed away on June 28, 2024 after a long battle with cancer.

A memorial service will be held at Ballard Durand (Hawthorne Funeral Home) on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 from 4:00pm to 8:00 pm.

Michael was born in Zungoli, Italy, to Gerardo and Lucia Baviello on January 15, 1961. He went to...

Gregg Rosenberg

Jun 28, 2024

Gregg Marc Rosenberg (60) of West Harrison, NY passed peacefully on June 28th, 2024, in Midlothian, VA. Gregg was born on August 31st, 1963, in White Plains, NY to Shirley Auerbach Day and Harold Rosenberg. He attended Alexander Hamilton High School and graduated from Dobbs Ferry High School in 1981. Gregg began his career as a mechanic before realizing his...

Gina DeRenzis

Jun 27, 2024

Gina DeRenzis, 59, of Pawling, NY passed away on June 27, 2024.

After graduation from Eastchester High School, she went on to study at the Berkeley Business School. Later, Gina worked at PepsiCo for 41 years and was a meaningful part of the Law Department for her entire career. Her contributions began as an administrative assistant and her hard work was...

Jane Sapery

Jun 24, 2024

Jane Sapery, beloved wife and mother, passed away on June 24, 2024. She was 79 years old.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Sandy, her parents Howard and Edith Newman, and her brother Louis Newman.

Jane is survived by her sons, David (Lisa) and Michael. She will be dearly missed by all who knew her.

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Patricia O'Grady

Jun 22, 2024

Patricia "Patsy" O'Grady

Patricia O'Grady of White Plains, New York, passed away on June 22, 2024, at White Plains Hospital, surrounded by loved ones. Patsy, as she was affectionately known, was a woman whose loyalty, kindness, and generosity of spirit will be greatly missed by those she touched.

Patricia O'Grady was born on October 9, 1939, to John...

Elaine Rikoon

Jun 21, 2024

With sadness we announce the passing of Elaine Rikoon, born on August 6, 1929, in New York, NY. She peacefully departed from this world on June 21, 2024, in White Plains, NY. Elaine was a devoted homemaker, dedicating her life to the loving care of her family. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Irwin Rikoon.

Elaine will be deeply missed...

James R. Drury

Jun 21, 2024

James Richard Drury, of Sunnyside, NY and later of Fredericksburg, VA passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was surrounded by his devoted wife of fifty-two years, Lynne, née Giebelhouse, and his loving daughters Teresa (Michael Sullivan) and Kathleen. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Éamonn, Jacqueline and Meghan.

 Right up until the end, Jim loved to tell stories...

Theresa DiMargo

Jun 20, 2024

Theresa Mary DiMargo passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at her home in Stamford, Connecticut after a long battle with cancer. Teri was born in the Bronx, NY, to Mildred (Johnson) and Joseph Tomasiewicz. She was a graduate of Lehman/Hunter College and was employed by the NYS Department of Health for 32 years, retiring as the director of the...

Walter Raymond Cowles

Jun 20, 2024

Walter Raymond Cowles passed away on June 20, 2024 in Bronxville, NY. He was 91 years old. Walter's life story reads like that of a classic American novel. Born alongside his twin sister, Joan, in the Bronx during the height of the Great Depression, he was the oldest of four siblings and learned early on the value of hard work...

John Tempone

Jun 19, 2024

Colonel John Anthony Tempone, Sr., USMC (Ret), passed away on June 19th, 2024, at Jackson West Medical Center in Miami, Florida, at the age of 75. He was born on December 17th, 1948, in Stamford, Connecticut, the son of Dr. Frank C. Tempone and Madeline E. Tempone (Nee Procario). He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ann...

Pantaleone Pagnotta

Jun 19, 2024

In lieu of flowers please make a charitable contribution to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in Pantaleone Pagnotta's memory.Please make checks payable to:Fr Augustineand mail to;Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church59 E Main StElmsford NY 10523

Wani Gomes

Jun 17, 2024

Wani Gomes, 74, of Highland, New York, passed away on June 17th of 2024 after an arduous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Wani was born on the 9th of March, 1950, to father Ibraim and mother Abadia in Minas Gerais, Brazil. While still in elementary school, Wani, along with both sisters Geralda and Iolanda, accompanied her mother Abadia moving to São...

Thomas White

Jun 17, 2024

Richard Eaton

Jun 16, 2024

Richard G. Eaton, MD, of New Rochelle, NY and Brewster, MA, passed away on June 16, 2024.

Born in Forty Fort, PA to the late Ruth Shaw Eaton and Walter L. Eaton, Dr. Eaton

graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Brigham...

Frank Russo

Jun 16, 2024

Frank D. Russo, 93, former Valhalla resident and NY Housing Inspector; 4th degree member and officer with the K of C and eucharistic minister to the Homebound in Florida. Married to Anne RN (1973-Present), 5 children: Daniel, John (deceased), Michael, Ellen and Laura.

A Visitation will be held at Hawthorne Funeral Home, Thursday, June 20th from 3pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm.

A Funeral Mass...

Jack Berg

Jun 16, 2024

The family of Jack Berg mourns the passing of an incredible man, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and partner on Sunday, June 16th at the age of 96.

Jack was born on October 19, 1927 to Sarah and Harry in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from high school, he attended the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Jack...

James Carrea

Jun 16, 2024

James Carrea, age 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his cherished family. He was born on August 1, 1950 in Colledimezzo, Italy to Lorenzo and Concetta (Olivieri) Carrea. He came to the United States in 1955 and resided in Elmsford, NY. He graduated as a Structural Engineer from Syracuse University in 1973. He was married to Mirella (Simonetti)...