Obituaries

Phyllis Yavner

Phyllis Yavner

Jan 22, 2025

Phyllis M. Yavner (February 13, 1938 - January 22, 2025)

Phyllis M. Yavner, beloved mother, grandmother, and dedicated educator, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on February 13, 1938, in Brooklyn, NY, Phyllis was a compassionate and resilient woman whose life was defined by her commitment to her family, her work, and her friends.

In...

Patricia Mary DeLuca

Patricia Mary DeLuca

Jan 22, 2025

Patricia Mary DeLuca (Murphy), 91, of White Plains, New York passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, surrounded by her closest family.

A selfless soul, grateful for what she had insistently sharing with others while never asking for anything in return.

She was born in Ossining, New York on March 15, 1933, to the late Martin Francis Murphy and Agnes Mary Murphy...

Joyce Ann Lewkowski

Joyce Ann Lewkowski

Jan 21, 2025

Joy Lewkowski, 77, of Briarcliff Manor, NY passed away peacefully on January 21st, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was a cherished mother, wife, and friend to many. She will be deeply missed.

Joy was born on July 5th, 1947 in Cincinnati, OH. Although she grew up in Cincinnati (Hughes High School Class of 1965), she spent her adult life in...

Leonard Spina

Leonard Spina

Jan 21, 2025

Leonard Joseph Spina, 78, of Valhalla, NY, passed away peacefully on January 21, 2025. He was surrounded by his family.

Len was born on July 6, 1946 in Astoria, Queens the son of Joseph and Theresa Spina.

Len graduated from Queens College then went on to earn a Masters Degree from NYU.

Len married Alfreda Liebmann on...

Rudolph Surace

Rudolph Surace

Jan 21, 2025

Rudolph Thomas Surace of Hawthorne, NY - May 10, 1933 - January 21, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rudolph (Tom) Surace on January 21, 2025 at the age of 91. He was born on May 10, 1933 to Nancy (Annunziato) and Paul Surace in White Plains, NY.

Tom married the love of his life, Marie...

Betty Innamorato

Betty Innamorato

Jan 19, 2025

Betty J. (Rutherford) Innamorato, a life-long resident of White Plains, passed away on January 19, 2025 at the age of 95. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother and wonderful friend to many. She will be greatly missed.

Betty was born in 1929 to Sarah and William Rutherford. A 1947 graduate of White Plains High School, Betty...

Adela Riquelme

Adela Riquelme

Jan 19, 2025

Adela Riquelme, a beacon of love and elegance, passed away peacefully on January 19, 2025, in Stroudsburg, PA. Born on November 2, 1954, in Itacurubi, Paraguay, Adela embraced a life filled with warmth, kindness, and an unparalleled passion for fashion and family.

Adela's journey as a designer started in Argentina, where she specialized in haute couture, and then transitioned to the...

Darwin Efrain Polo

Darwin Efrain Polo

Jan 18, 2025

Darwin Efrain Polo, 40, of Hopatcong, New Jersey passed away peacefully on January 18th, 2025 surrounded by his beloved parents, and closest family. 

Born to Federico and Maria Polo on November 23, 1984 in New York, he spent most of his childhood years in Queens and was a 2002 graduate of Flushing High School. 

He was the youngest of the family pack,...

Elizabeth Bolin

Elizabeth Bolin

Jan 18, 2025

Elizabeth (Betty) Bolin died peacefully on January 18, 2025. She was 88 years old. Betty was born to George and Elizabeth (Gallagher) in the Bronx on December 20, 1936.

Betty was a Bronx girl through and through. She attended St. Angela Merici School and finished her education at Hunter College. She spent many years as a teacher, taking time...

Georgia Kyle

Georgia Kyle

Jan 16, 2025

In Loving Memory of Georgia Mae Kyle

Georgia Mae Kyle, age 96, peacefully entered eternal rest surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, January 16, 2025. Born on April 3, 1928, in Scotland Neck, North Carolina, to the late Nannie Evans and James R. Evans, she was named after her cherished grandmother, Georgianna James. At age three, she moved to Tarrytown, New...

Jo-Ann Pagano

Jo-Ann Pagano

Jan 15, 2025

Jo-Ann Pagano of Waterford, CT passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025 at the age of 70. She was born in Bronx, NY to the late Carl and Josephine Scaglione. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Daniel Pagano, her children John (Traci), Daniel Jr.(Gretchen), Joanna (Brian) Lamboy, and her grandchildren, Shawn (Amanda),...

Basdeo Jagnandan

Basdeo Jagnandan

Jan 15, 2025

In Loving Memory of Basdeo Jagnandan

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Basdeo Jagnandan, a beloved member of our community. Basdeo passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, dedication, and love.

Basdeo was a cherished individual who touched the lives of many. Known for his unwavering commitment to his family (Wife - Etwari,...

Angelina Theresa DeLeno

Angelina Theresa DeLeno

Jan 15, 2025

Angelina Theresa DeLeno (nee Estatico), a New Rochelle resident for more than sixty-five years, passed away on January 15, 2025 from natural causes. She was 97 years old. She was a retired Operator for the New York Telephone Co. She was born in Pelham on April 18, 1927 to Theresa Pellicci and Antonio Estatico, and was the 8th of 9...

Jacqueline Steven

Jacqueline Steven

Jan 14, 2025

Jacqueline A. Steven - It is with sadness that the family of Jacqueline Augustine Steven announced her passing on January 14, 2025, at the age of 93. 

Jackie was born March 23, 1931, in Port Chester, NY to John Mavon and Marie (Gast) Mavon, who emigrated from Audincourt, France and arrived at Ellis Island aboard the S.S. Paris on October 11,...

Taylor Calder

Taylor Calder

Jan 12, 2025

Taylor Alan Calder - a devoted son, brother, and father and a proud lifelong resident of Queens, NY - passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025 at Mount Sinai South Nassau Hospital in Oceanside, NY. He was born in Augsburg, Germany on October 15, 1962, son of Nancy (nee Sanborn) Galvin and the late Gerald Calder.

Throughout his life, Taylor was...