Obituaries

Mar 19, 2026

David G. Kratzok, age 94, passed away on March 19, 2026, in West Harrison, NY after a long illness.

He was born in Philadelphia, PA, and was a long-time resident of Pearl River, NY and Mt. Pleasant, SC.

David is survived by his wife of 68 years, Lora (Refsin) Kratzok; his children, James (Roni) Kratzok, Diane Lesko, and Thomas (Laura)...

Mar 18, 2026

Though her Song may have ended, the Melody plays on. The memory we cherish today is filled with an abundance of love, laughter, and admiration.

In the early morning of March 18, 2026, at Riddle Hospital in Media, PA, Barbara A. Harper peacefully departed this life following a sudden and brief illness. She was 88 years old. Barbara resided in...

Mar 17, 2026

Michel Andre "Andy" Jean-Jacques1938 - 2026Michel Andre Jean-Jacques died peacefully in his sleep on March 17, 2026, in Poughkeepsie, NY.He was the devoted husband of Gyselle, who sadly passed away in March 2020. Michel was an invested father to his sons David and Danny and a proud grandfather to Rosalie. He never had a chance to meet his granddaughter Elodie...

Mar 17, 2026

Mar 17, 2026

David Robert Shapiro, 76, passed away after a sudden and brief battle with lung cancer.

David was a patient, wise, and thoughtful man who valued kindness in others. An excellent listener, he sought to truly understand people, always honoring perspective and experience.

He was predeceased by his sister, Janet. He is survived by his wife Ilene; his children Adam (and...

Mar 15, 2026

Salvatore Charles "Sal" Brancato, 84, of Valhalla, New York, passed away peacefully on March 15, 2026.

Born on September 24, 1941, in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood of Manhattan to Anna and Anthony Brancato, Sal grew up in a vibrant New York City community that he loved deeply and spoke about often throughout his life. He frequently described the neighborhood as...

Mar 14, 2026

We share the sad news of Nirmal Agarwal's passing this weekend. She passed peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family.

Nirmal was the matriarch of the Agarwal family, with three generations affectionately calling her "Mom." A formidable presence and a woman well ahead of her time, she was among the few women in India to attend and graduate from law...

Mar 13, 2026

On March 13, 2026, Clinton "Chip" Warren Calhoun, Ill, passed away at the Hackensack University Medical Center after a hardfought battle with multiple myeloma. He was born in Saint Louis, Missouri to the late Jean Ott Calhoun and Clinton Warren Calhoun, Jr, on December 24, 1951.

He is survived by his wife, Marsha Davies Calhoun, his son, John Clinton Calhoun,...

Mar 12, 2026

Gwendolyn Ann Rigby; 98; of Valhalla, New York, passed away peacefully in her home on March 12, 2026.

Gwen was born in Mt. Vernon, NY to Mabel V. (nee LeHart) and Robert L. Williams on April 20, 1927. She was baptized at the First Method Church and was a member of their youth group and choir. Her experiences at First...

Mar 12, 2026

Alex J. Corini, beloved husband, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend, passed away on March 12, 2026 in Hartsdale, NY surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Bronx, New York, on June 11, 1941, to Larry and Marie Corini.

Growing up in the Bronx, Alex spent his childhood playing stickball in the streets, cheering for his beloved Yankees,...

Mar 12, 2026

John Lester, born on March 26, 1953, in Tarrytown, New York, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2026, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the cherished son of Joseph Lester and Mary (Yarabek), both of whom are deceased.

John was a devoted husband to Catherine Lester (Coughlin) and a loving father to his three sons: Daniel Lester and...

Mar 10, 2026

Lorraine Walker, age 75, passed away in White Plains, New York, on March 10, 2026, after a courageous battle with metastatic breast cancer. Born in the Bronx, New York, on December 13, 1950, to Daniel Roman and Elizabeth Cauch, Lorraine completed business school after high school and went on to work for the CBS Network for 50 years. She was...

Mar 9, 2026

James D. Cooper, a resident of Montrose, NY and formerly Pleasantville, NY passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026 at the age of 74. His parents Alice and Norman Cooper predeceased him. He is survived by his brother Ronald (wife Carol) and niece Robin Stoutenburg (husband Christian) and nephew Daniel Cooper (wife Meagan) as well as 4 grand nieces.James graduated...

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Mar 2, 2026

Con profundo pesar, la familia anuncia el fallecimiento de María Dolores Méndez, quien partió en paz el 2 de marzo de 2026 a la edad de 92 años.

Doña María Dolores nació en Azua, República Dominicana, y más adelante estableció su hogar en White Plains, Nueva York, donde vivió rodeada del amor de su familia y comunidad. Fue una madre...

Feb 27, 2026

Feb 26, 2026

Bennie Paulk Jr., age 79, of Westchester County, NY entered in to eternal rest on Thursday, February 26, 2026. He was born on February 23, 1947 to the late Bennie and Rosa Lee, Paulk in Douglas, Georgia. He grew up in a loving home with his parents and three siblings. He began his formal education in Harlem, NY at PS...

Feb 26, 2026