Obituaries

Aug 12, 2019

Richard W. Strahan 83, of Wallkill, N.Y. and formerly of Yorktown Hgts., N.Y. died on Aug.12,2019. He was born on April 28, 1936 to the late Richard and Mary (nee Lampel) Strahan in Yonkers, N.Y. Richard was a retired Electrical Engineer with Loral Electronics Systems in Bronx, N.Y. He loved Classical Music and his dogs. He is survived by...

Aug 11, 2019

Born in Plymouth, NC on December 7, 1928 Departed on August 11, 2019 and resided in Elmsford, NYMemorial Gathering: Ballard Durand - Elmsford ChapelSaturday August 17, 2019 2:00pm to 4:30pmMemorial Service: Ballard Durand - Elmsford ChapelSaturday August 17, 2019 4:30pm

Aug 10, 2019

Born in New Rochelle, NY on January 17, 1930 Departed on August 10, 2019 and resided in Harrison, NY

Joan G. McCoy, 89, passed on peacefully in her sleep on Friday, August 9th, 2019. She is survived by her two daughters, Kim and Karen, her two grandsons, Erik and Liam, her extended family, and her many friends.

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Aug 10, 2019

Born in Paterson, NJ on December 31, 1938 Departed on August 10, 2019 and resided in Delray Beach, FLGraveside Service: Mt. Calvary CemeterySaturday August 17, 2019 11:30am

Aug 9, 2019

Born in Cincinnati, OH on March 9, 1929 Departed on August 9, 2019 and resided in Port Chester, NY

Allen Davis III, 90 long time Manhattan resident, passed away on August 9th after a prolonged illness. He was the beloved brother of Jerry (Ruth) and devoted uncle and granduncle. Allen served during The Korean War as a proud Marine....

Aug 7, 2019

Born in Cologne, Germany on February 8, 1928 Departed on August 7, 2019 and resided in Purchase, NY

Dr. Wolfgang Tretter, noted pioneering obstetrician and gynecological surgeon and devoted husband and father, died on August 7, 2019. Dr. Tretter was born February 8, 1928, in Cologne, Germany. After graduating Heidelberg University School of Medicine in Germany magna cum laude...

Aug 7, 2019

Cherolyn R. Rein 67, formerly of Pelham Manor, N.Y. and most recently of Orlando, Fl. died on Aug.7,2019. She was born on May 25,1952 to the late Charles and Rose (nee Trompa) Rein in Bronx, N.Y. Cherolyn was a Human Resource Director with Freed-Ginsberg Advertising in NYC. She was a teacher with various Fl School Districts and an avid...

Aug 7, 2019

Dorothy H. Cimino 89, of Valhalla, N.Y. died on Aug.7, 2019 at her residence.  She was born on Jan.14, 1930 to the late Theodore and Stella (nee Hryn) Naperkowski in Altoona, PA. She was predeceased by her devoted husband Giacomo (James) Cimino in 2010 and also predeceased by her six brothers and five sisters. Dorothy is survived by her...

Aug 5, 2019

Born in Bronx, NY on September 30, 1993 Departed on August 5, 2019 and resided in Las Vegas, NVVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsFriday August 16, 2019 5:00pm to 9:00pmFuneral Service: Our Lady of Good CouncelSaturday August 17, 2019 10:00amBurial: Calverton National CemeterySaturday August 17, 2019 Following Mass

Kevin Dennis Flecha of Bronx, NY, passed away August 5, 2019....

Aug 2, 2019

Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 18, 1929 Departed on August 2, 2019 and resided in White Plains, NYMemorial Service: White Plains Presbyterian ChurchSaturday September 14, 2019 11:00am

Thor H. Andersen of White Plains, NY, passed away peacefully at Calvary Hospital with his daughter by his side on August 2, 2019.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY...

Aug 1, 2019

Born in New York, NY on April 13, 1937 Departed on August 1, 2019 and resided in White Plains, NYGraveside Service: Sharon Gardens CemeteryTuesday August 6, 2019 2:30pm to 3:30pm

"A true Raquette Lake Camps spirit soars to the clouds"

Rennie Frances Halsband

April 4, 1937 - August 1, 2019

Rennie grew up...

Aug 1, 2019

Alfreda Rochelle-Thomas 91, died on August 1, 2019 in Palm Beach, FL. She was born on Aug.1,1928 to the late Walenty and Anastasia (nee Zakiewicz) Brzozowski in Poland. Her Beloved husband, children and family all predecease her. She was a retired Antique Dealer. Alfreda is survived by her wonderful care giver Rhonda Munden of Wellington, FL. Graveside Services at...

Aug 1, 2019

Brian D. Putorti 39, of Valhalla, N.Y. died suddenly on Aug. 1, 2019. He was born on Dec. 19, 1979 to Dennis and Linda (nee Farina) Putorti in White Plains, N.Y. He was a self employed landscaper in Valhalla, N.Y. Brian was a big guy with the biggest of hearts. He wouldn’t hesitate to lend a helping hand to...

Jul 31, 2019

Joan Kurfirst 92, of Forest Hills, N.Y. Died on July 31, 2019. She was born on April 28, 1927 to the late Max and Anna Bershod in Brooklyn, N.Y. She was co owner-operator of a Hand Bag Wholesale Distributor with her husband in NYC. Joan was predeceased by her beloved husband, Nathan Kurfirst in 1989 and her beloved son,...

Jul 30, 2019

Born on August 17, 1935 Departed on July 30, 2019 and resided in Yonkers, NYVisitation: St. Gregory Armenian ChurchThursday August 1, 2019 6:00pm to 9:00pmFuneral Service: St. Gregory Armenian ChurchFriday August 2, 2019 11:00amBurial: Cedar Grove CemeteryFriday August 2, 2019 Immediately Following Service

Jul 30, 2019

Benedetto (Benny) DiMaggio, of Valhalla, NY, aged 89, was released from his struggle with dementia on July 30, 2019, at Sharon Hospital, Sharon, CT.  Benny was born on May 5, 1930 in the Bronx, and lived in Valhalla, NY for 55 years.  He was the son of Orazio and Josephine (Panzarella) DiMaggio. Benny attended Bronx Vocational High School, and...

Jul 28, 2019

Born on January 14, 1958 Departed on July 28, 2019 and resided in White Plains, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsTuesday July 30, 2019 4:00pm to 6:00pmMemorial Service: Ballard Durand - White PlainsTuesday July 30, 2019 6:00pm

Please click the link below to read the editorial in the July 28, 2019, Journal News.

https://www.lohud.com/story/news/local/westchester/2019/07/28/richard-liebson-longtime-journal-news-storyteller-dies-61/1852110001/

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Jul 25, 2019

Born in New York, NY on August 15, 1933 Departed on July 25, 2019 and resided in Sunrise, FLFuneral Service: Congregation Kol AmiSunday July 28, 2019 11:00am to 12:00pm

Jul 25, 2019

Born in Port Chester, NY on October 1, 1928 Departed on July 25, 2019 and resided in West Harrison, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - White PlainsMonday July 29, 2019 4:00pm to 8:00pmMass of Christian Burial: St Anthony of Padua ChurchTuesday July 30, 2019 10:00amEntombment: Gate of Heaven CemeteryTuesday July 30, 2019 11:30am

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Jul 24, 2019

Born in Chauncey, NY on March 17, 1925 Departed on July 24, 2019 and resided in Elmsford, NYVisitation: Ballard Durand - Elmsford ChapelSunday July 28, 2019 4:00pm to 8:00pmMass of Christian Burial: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church ElmsfordMonday July 29, 2019 10:00amBurial: Mount Hope CemeteryMonday July 29, 2019

Frank Patrick Scallero, 94 of Elmsford, NY passed away on...