Obituaries

Jul 13, 2023

Aida was born in Athens, Greece, April 28, 1943, to Harkine (Anleyan) and Harituin Karabatzakian.  At the age of twelve, Aida, her sister Alice and their widowed mother emigrated to Montreal, Canada, where she finished high school and worked briefly.  In 1965, Aida married Michael J. Pisani, Jr., of Brooklyn, NY.

The happy couple soon settled in...

Jul 11, 2023

William “Billy/Pug” Pugh, son of William Taft and Joyce Walker, was born in Bronx, NY on February 3, 1947. He departed this life on July 11, 2023, at the golden age of 76.

Billy attended Samuel Gompers High School in the Bronx, NY.  He lived all his life in New York City. He worked for the United...

Jul 11, 2023

Dr. John J. McIntyre, III of Bedford, New York and East Dorset, Vermont passed away peacefully at his home on July 11, 2023 surrounded by loving family. Son of John J. McIntyre, Jr. and Jeanne (Anderson) McIntyre, he was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1934 and attended Fort Hamilton High School and Oswego State Teachers' College. Upon graduation,...

Jul 8, 2023

Joseph Anthony DelBene Jr. passed away at his home in Yonkers, NY on Saturday, July 8, 2023.  He was 61 years old.

Joseph was born on August 19, 1961, in Yonkers, NY to Joseph DelBene Sr. and Margaret Brady.  He is survived by his former wife, Kathy DelBene, their children, son Joseph DelBene III, daughter-in-law Kristin DelBene,...

Jul 6, 2023

Michelina Sammarco Buonassisi

A Strong, Selfless and Caring Woman

Michelina Buonassisi, 96, died peacefully at White Plains Hospital on Thursday, July 6, 2023. She was born in her home in Orsara di Puglia, Italy on October 5, 1926 to Antonia Frisoli and Leonardo Sammarco. She grew up in Orsara, and married Leonardo Buonassisi there on...

Jul 5, 2023

Annette L. Dimmie peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home on July 5, 2023, at the Hudson Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Yonkers New York after an extended illness. She was 84 years old. Annette was born on June 30, 1939 to the late Annabelle and Milford Wright in Marion, SC. She was the oldest of six children. Annette...

Jul 3, 2023

Peter Liebl passed away peacefully on July 3, 2023 at the age of 86.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sofie, daughter, Helen, her husband Steven, 2 grandchildren, Melanie and Benjamin, and brother, Manfred. Peter worked as an electrical engineer for the same company, AC Furia for 45+ years. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be...

Jul 2, 2023

Marion Elizabeth Sheenan, 91, of Valhalla, NY, died peacefully at her home on July 2nd, 2023, with her daughter by her side. She was born on December 22, 1931, in Mount Vernon, NY to Martin and Marion Graney. She is preceded by her parents, her brother Charles Graney, her husbands James Peters and Bernard Sheenan, and grandson Daryld Hamilton. Marion...

Jul 1, 2023

Elvira de Field, 100 years old, died on July 1, 2023, in Elmsford, New York. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend. Her passing has left a profound sadness in the hearts of all she touched. Elvira was born on February 5, 1923, to Pablo Francisco Herrera and Ines Babilonia Arnedo in Cartagena, Colombia. On May 22, 1955, she...

Jun 30, 2023

Charlotte aged 5 daughter of Shannon (Bishop) Ortega and Christopher Ortega passed peacefully on June 30, 2023.

Charlotte was a smart, affectionate, sassy little girl. She loved to have tea parties and fashion shows with her Barbie and Anna & Elsa dolls. She loved books and was a wiz at finding Waldo.  She was a delight to...

Jun 29, 2023

Milton Ralph Gleit - a devoted husband, father, and grandfather - passed away at home on June 29, 2023. He was 86 years old. Milton was born and raised in the Bronx. He excelled in school, going on to major in English at NYU in the Heights. He joined the college debate team and, as he told his granddaughter,...

Jun 27, 2023

Stephen Mencher, 85, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2023 after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. Throughout the difficult period of his decline, his loving, amiable spirit shown through to light us with love and gratitude, offering much inspiration to everyone around him. Even when verbal communication eluded him, his impish smile and strategically-raised eyebrow would always let us...

Jun 26, 2023

Vivian (Wilner) Sheff of Bronxville, NY passed away on June 26, 2023 at the age of 93. Born on May 10, 1930 to Bess and Israel Wilner, Vivian grew up on Faile Street in the Bronx surrounded by aunts, uncles, and cousins in a loving home. Vivian’s sister Barbara joined them in the Faile Street house six years later....

Jun 23, 2023

Chuck Ryan Pagharion, 37, a life-long resident of Scarsdale, New York, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 23, 2023 at White Plains Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1985 in New York Presbyterian Hospital, New York City to Millie Pagharion (Arayata) and Alfonso Pagharion. Chucky attended Greenacres Elementary School, then went on to graduate high school at the...

Jun 23, 2023

"Poppy," as our family called him, JJ, that a lot of his friends called him, and of course "Hey, Farina!!" by close family relatives, lived a full Life. Poppy Passed away on June 23rd at 1:10 am at the age of 94. He fought Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease to the very end. John Farina, Poppy, is survived by his wife,...

Jun 19, 2023

David Taxin, 75, passed away June 19, 2023 at his home, following a 3-year battle with ALS. David was born July 20, 1947 to Harry and Shirley (nee Harris) in Bronx, NY and then moved to New Rochelle where he spent the majority of his childhood and years later raised his own family. David was an avid tennis and...

Jun 16, 2023

Lillian Poletti, 91, passed away on June 16, 2023, in Poughkeepsie, NY. Born on February 11, 1932 in Cayey, Puerto Rico, Lillian moved to Greenwich Village, New York City as a young girl and graduated from Washington Irving High School, Manhattan, in 1949. She earned a trade degree in stenography and immediately began her career as a court stenographer...

Jun 12, 2023

John Michael Pesola, 12/27/87 To 6/12/23. Formerly of Yonkers , beloved son of Nancy and John ( pre-deceased) , loving brother of Danielle . Beloved nephew , cousin and friend. He is now together with his boys Dane and Brody who he loved, adored and treated them like they were his kids. John loved his baby girl Nahla Rose,...

Jun 11, 2023

Michael Joseph Carpenito, 43, of Valhalla, New York, passed away on Sunday, June 11th, 2023. Michael was born on Tuesday, April 22nd 1980 in White Plains, New York, to Michael Carpenito Sr. and Diane Bissett. Michael leaves behind a son, Joseph, and many others who will miss him greatly, from family and friends to former coworkers. A lifelong passion...

Jun 11, 2023

Dr. Leo Robert Cardillo, 93, a long-time resident of Hartsdale, NY died at home on Sunday, June 11th. He was surrounded by his children. Born in New York, NY, Leo was the eldest of Matthew and Carla Cardillo's two children. He graduated Bayside High School and Fordham College, Magna cum Laude before earning his Doctor of Medicine degree from...