Obituaries

Manju Goyal

Jan 6, 2024

On January 6, 2024, Manju Goyal of Scarsdale, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 75 in Westchester Medical Center. She fought her illness bravely and kept her spirits high just as she had through every challenge she’d faced in her life.Manju was born on July 18th, 1947 in Agra, India. She lived in various regions of India,...

Fereshteh Yazdpour Kovner

Jan 4, 2024

Dr. Fereshteh Kovner, beloved wife, mother, and pediatrician passed away on January 4, 2024 at the age of 92.

She is survived by her husband of fifty eight years Dr. Richard Kovner; daughter Linda Moran and husband Michael Moran; granddaughter Rebecca Cortez and husband Manuel Cortez; grandson Justin Moran; great granddaughter Jeshia Cortez; sister Monireh Yazdpour; and niece...

John Baxter

Jan 4, 2024

John Patrick Baxter, 88, treasured patriarch and a friend to many, passed away on January 4th, 2024 in his North White Plains residence. Born on December 4th, 1935 to the late Mary Blessing and Michael Baxter, John's life was one marked by resilience, dedication, and the warmth of his engaging personality.

John, former resident of Hawthorne for 30...

Agostino Troilo

Jan 4, 2024

Agostino ("Gus") Troilo (1923 - 2024) has left a legacy of family and friends. A lifelong resident of Harrison, NY, he was born to Nicolo and Luisa Troilo. Gus was a devoted husband (Tiziana) for 76 years; beloved father (Yvonne Blass and William ("Bill") Troilo) and father-in-law (Deborah Troilo). He was both Grandpa and "Dad" to Kimberly Roy (James) and...

Margaret Fuca

Jan 3, 2024

Margaret "Maria Immacolata" Penirelli Fuca, 80 of Pleasantville, NY passed away peacefully on January 3, 2024.

Margaret was born to the late Maria Concetta Penirelli (nee Cipriano) and Francesco Penirelli on May 2, 1943 in Montesarchio in the province of Benevento, Italy.

Margaret is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 59 years, Giulio; son David...

Frederick Crane

Jan 2, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing (January 2, 2024) of Frederick J. Crane, The Second. Fred was born on July 12, 1954 the youngest child and only son of Virginia Harriet English Crane and Frederick J. Crane. Fred was raised in Elmsford, NY. He attended Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Elementary School. Fred was a proud...

Dennis Bianco

Jan 1, 2024

Dennis Bianco, 74, of Eastchester passed away on January 1st following a tragically short battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born on December 28, 1949 to the late Saverio and Carmela (Venuto) Bianco. He was a graduate from St. Raymond's High School for Boys and Texas A&M University. Dennis was raised in the Bronx surrounded by a close-knit Italian...

Neal Weiner

Jan 1, 2024

Neal R. Weiner, 73, of White Plains, New York passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024 after an unexpected medical incident. Born to his late parents Elaine (Cooperman) and Max in Bethlehem, Penn., on August 20, 1950, Neal graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor's degree in Industrial Design. After working for more than ten years for IBM, he was...

John Caley

Jan 1, 2024

John Joseph Caley Jr., age 91, died peacefully on January 1, 2024.  He was born on July 28, 1932 to John Sr. and Viola (Shute) Caley in Ontario, Canada.  

 

At a young age his family moved to the Village of Elmsford where he attended Our Lady of Mount Carmel School & Alexander Hamilton High School.  He then joined the...

David Kazan

Dec 31, 2023

We grieve the passing of our beloved David Kazan, who died on the last day of the calendar year at age 81, after a difficult hospitalization. David lived in White Plains his entire life, and saw it change from woods at the end of the street to inevitable development. He also had a summer place on Halls Lake in West...

Emma Mendoza

Dec 31, 2023

Our beloved mother, Oma, great grandmother, wife and friend, Valhalla resident for 50 years, Emma Mendoza, left her earthly body to be with our Lord and Savior on the evening of Sunday, December 31, 2023. Emma was predeceased by her husband, Marcos, and leaves behind 5 children; Cindy (Billy), Marco (Nina) and Maria Beckley (Ron), Patricia and Ismael (Maria) along...

Sonia Burchard

Dec 30, 2023

With heavy hearts yet with grateful spirits, we announce the passing of Sonia Burchard, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, friend, and a deeply faithful member of the White Plains, NY community. Sonia passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Slovakia on June 17, 1950, Sonia's adventurous spirit brought her to the United...

Nicola Ruvo

Dec 30, 2023

Nicola Ruvo, 87 of Hawthorne New York, was called home to heaven on December 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Nicola was born November 8, 1936 in Castelgrande, Italy to the late Antonio and Cristina (Federici) Ruvo.

Nicola is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Grace, his children, Maria LaRose and her husband Louis, his son...

Zieda Brathwaite-Blum

Dec 29, 2023

ZIEDA ANITA BRATHWAITE-BLUM passed peacefully away at home on December 29, 2023. She was born March 31, 1924 to George Brathwaite and Stella Stuart who came to the United States from Barbados. Zieda was born at home when George and Stella lived on Webster Avenue, Bronx, New York. The family eventually moved to Third Avenue, Bronx, New York where Zieda...

Theresa Wynne

Dec 28, 2023

Theresa Wynne passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2023, at the age of 87 years old.

Theresa Wynne (nee Carolan) was born on February 22, 1936, in Cavan, Ireland. She is survived by her son, Vincent (Mary, predeceased) Wynne, and their children Kaitlyn and Dylan, daughter, Maureen Lydon (Brendan), and their children Kevin, Christopher (Rebecca) and Makayla...

Robert Svede

Dec 24, 2023

Robert Svede, 82 was called home to Heaven on December 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Alice Ann Svede (nee Hughes).

He was born in Bronx, New York to Herman and Emily (Ozal). After meeting and marrying the love of his life, Alice, they moved to various towns within Westchester County...

Guillermo Saavedra-Romero

Dec 23, 2023

Guillermo Saavedra Romero falleció a los 80 años de edad el 23 de diciembre del 2023. Fue un buen esposo de Rita. Un padre preocupado y amoroso de Guillermo, Edson, Milagros, Karen y Jhonatan. Un abuelo tierno de Christopher, Jeffrey, Allison, Aileen y Katalina. Un excelente hijo, hermano, tío, cuñado y suegro.

Fue una persona muy carismática, que...

Robert Schoener

Dec 22, 2023

Robert "Eric" George Schoener, 76, of Thornwood, NY, passed away on Friday, December 22nd, 2023. Robert was born on January 17th, 1947 to William and Margaret (nee Stoveland) Schoener in New York, NY. After Robert graduated from Evander Childs High School in 1965, he went on to study physical education and play baseball at Hunter College in the Bronx, NY....

Paul Howell

Dec 20, 2023

Paul Martin Howell, December 17, 1969 - December 20, 2023. We said goodbye to our dear brother, uncle, nephew and cousin on December 20, 2023. Paul had a beautiful and genuine soul, deeply inspiring everyone around him. A gifted artist with an unmatched verve for life, Paul had an incredible knack for reimagining the beauty in the world, whether on...

Celso Lopez Diaz

Dec 19, 2023