Obituaries

Aug 20, 2022

Gene Stendardi, age 95, of Ossining  and formerly of the Bronx NY, died Saturday, August 20, 2022, at Phelps Memorial Hospital Center in Sleepy Hollow, NY. He served in World War II. He born to the late Mary (Clements) and Lowry Stendardi in the Bronx, NY. He is survived by his wife Olga (Miniaci) Stendardi, Daughter Lori ( Frank...

Aug 18, 2022

Jay Y. Brown, 51, passed away on Thursday, August 18, 2022. Jay is survived by his two children, Jay Jr. and Yolanda; two grandchildren; mother, Debra; siblings, Arron and Jacqueline-twin sister; nephew, Kenny; nieces, Mekiah and Jozlyn; sister-n-law, Shamika. He was predeceased by his father, and his brother Kenneth, and many cousins. Anyone who knew Jay, knew he missed...

Aug 18, 2022

Paula Tarnowski-Lumalcuri 67,formerly of Yonkers, NY and most recently of Hartsdale, N.Y. passed away very suddenly on August 18, 2022. Paula was born in Yonkers, NY to Clara and Watson Tarnowski.  Paula is predeceased by her husband, Gary Lumalcuri. She is also predeceased by cousin Cynthia Ribinski who she was raised with like a sister.  Paula is survived by...

Aug 17, 2022

It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the passing of Francesca Kosick-Bossey (age 53,) on August 17, 2022.

Francesca was born on November 22, 1968 in Bronx County, NY.

She was the wife of 32-years to Christopher L. Bossey (YFD retired,) daughter of Donald (deceased,) & Mary Kosick of Georgia.

She was...

Aug 17, 2022

Nicola DeFrenza, 84, of Hawthorne N.Y. passed away on August 17, 2022. He was born in Valenzano(Bari), Italy on May 9, 1938 to Rocco and Carmela DeFrenza.  Nicola leaves behind his loving wife Nancy of 56 years of marriage and his children Lina (Francesco), Rocco (Lisa) and Francesca (Jason) and his 8 grandchildren.  He is also survived by his...

Aug 17, 2022

On August 17, 2022, Thomas Malmud, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at the age of 83. Tom was born on April 7, 1939, in Brooklyn, N.Y., and graduated from the University of Rochester and Harvard Law School. Thereafter, he practiced real estate law for 57 years. On August 4, 1963, he married Rita (née Zal), and together...

Aug 16, 2022

Louise (Luigina) Frances Termini was born in New York City, New York on November 30th, 1927, the second daughter of Leoluca and Antonina DiFrisco (nee’ Pannino), and beloved sister to Carmela (Millie) and Dominic. She was an employee of New York Life Insurance Co. when she met her future husband Salvatore on an American Airlines flight from New York...

Aug 15, 2022

Tyrone Kirlew died recently at his home in New York, NY. A dual citizen of Jamaica and the United States of America, Tyrone made innumerable contributions to communities in both nations. Tyrone is survived by a son, an aunt, four siblings, several nieces and nephews, many cousins, and countless friends. He will be greatly missed.

Aug 14, 2022

Jeffrey Michael Rainer, 75, passed away on August 14, 2022, in White Plains, NY. Jeff was born on May 23, 1947 in the Bronx, to Dr. John D. Rainer and Barbara Rainer. From his earliest days his passion was music, which always filled their house. Piano lessons under Alexander Petruska spanned his entire youth. He graduated from Eastchester High...

Aug 13, 2022

Joyce Ann Smithson was born on April 10, 1957 to the late John Harvey Smithson and Hattie M. Bell Smithson in Kenbridge, Virginia.  Joyce was the 11th child and 4th daughter in her family of 15 children.  Aside from her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Smithson Allen (brother-in-law, Richard Allen), brothers William Harvey Smithson...

Aug 11, 2022

Walter C. Daniels was born on August 27, 1924 in the Bronx, New York to Walter P. and Beatrice M. Friebley Daniels. They moved to White Plans shortly after his birth. He attended White Plains schools. In 1943, he joined the army and served for two and a half years in the United States and Europe. In 1950, Walter...

Aug 10, 2022

Catherine Petrillo-Saracoglu, of Riverdale, NY passed away peacefully on August 10, 2022. Cathy was born on November 19, 1935, in Manhattan, NYC, NY to Ivan and Anna Rudik. Catherine was predeceased by her first husband, Joe Petrillo and then by her second husband, Orhan Saracoglu. Catherine is survived by her daughter, Anne, her grandson, Robert, her granddaughter-in-law, Lauren, her...

Aug 9, 2022

Linda M. Pontillo of New Paltz, NY formerly of New Rochelle, NY died August 9, 2022 peacefully at her Home. Linda was born July 2, 1960 in New Rochelle, NY to Anthony Bombace and Dorothy Castiglia. Linda made a career as a teachers aide at the New Paltz Central school district. Linda assisted the teacher in preparing lesson outlines,...

Aug 9, 2022

Gloria Fiorucci, of Yonkers, NY, passed away on Aug. 9, 2022 with her beloved daughter Linda, by her side. Gloria was born on August 23, 1922 in the Bronx, NY.  She graduated from Walton High School and went on to teach piano for 70 years. She also worked as a dental assistant in the Bronx for 30 years. Gloria...

Aug 9, 2022

Roberta Murray (Robbie), 78, of Yonkers, NY passed away peacefully on August 9, 2022.  Robbie was born on February 3, 1944 in Yonkers, NY to the late Harold and Eleanor Patrie.  Survived by her husband, Thomas Murray, her siblings: Louis Patrie, Harold Patrie and Valerie Tipa, her children: Lane Romano (husband Carmine) and Thomas Murray Jr. (wife Dena), and...

Aug 9, 2022

Mercedes Leis peacefully entered into eternal rest on August 9th, 2022. She will be remembered for her devout faith, love of family, witty sense of humor, and positive outlook. Mercedes was an avid reader who enjoyed puzzles, drawing and painting, sewing, crocheting, and jewelry making. After retiring from many years at the Bayer Corporation, she spent her days at...

Aug 9, 2022

Elizabeth Sottile, 95, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in White Plains, NY. Elizabeth (Betty) was born on November 8, 1926 in Yonkers, NY to Michael and Anna Kopko. She graduated from Yonkers High School in 1942. Elizabeth married Frank P Sottile on March 06, 1948. The couple had four children. Betty was best known for her love...

Aug 9, 2022

Iris Lane Struber (née Lerner) , a kind and creative soul, died on August 9, 2022 at the age of 83 in Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Iris is survived by her loving husband of 35 years Victor Struber, her daughter Tracey Lane Novick, her son-in-law Louis Novick, and her grandchildren Harrison and Emily Novick. She is predeceased by her...

Aug 8, 2022

George A. Letscher, of Thornwood, NY, and formerly of the Bronx, N.Y. passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022. He was born on January 31, 1941 to the late George and Elizabeth Letscher.  He is survived by his wife of 59 years Geraldine, three children George (Hanna), Scott (Deidre) and Lynn (Richard), siblings John, Betty, and Deborah.  Also survived...

Aug 8, 2022

Nelly Simone Picard, 77, passed away on August 8, 2022, in Hartsdale, NY. Nelly was born on December 28, 1944 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, to Theodore Holly and Lucie Holly. She spent her formative years in Haiti and attended Baruch College in New York. She met Jean Serge Picard in New York and they married in July of 1967. They...