Obituaries

David Kazan

Dec 31, 2023

We grieve the passing of our beloved David Kazan, who died on the last day of the calendar year at age 81, after a difficult hospitalization. David lived in White Plains his entire life, and saw it change from woods at the end of the street to inevitable development. He also had a summer place on Halls Lake in West...

Emma Mendoza

Dec 31, 2023

Our beloved mother, Oma, great grandmother, wife and friend, Valhalla resident for 50 years, Emma Mendoza, left her earthly body to be with our Lord and Savior on the evening of Sunday, December 31, 2023. Emma was predeceased by her husband, Marcos, and leaves behind 5 children; Cindy (Billy), Marco (Nina) and Maria Beckley (Ron), Patricia and Ismael (Maria) along...

Sonia Burchard

Dec 30, 2023

With heavy hearts yet with grateful spirits, we announce the passing of Sonia Burchard, a beloved mother, sister, daughter, friend, and a deeply faithful member of the White Plains, NY community. Sonia passed away peacefully on December 30, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Slovakia on June 17, 1950, Sonia's adventurous spirit brought her to the United...

Nicola Ruvo

Dec 30, 2023

Nicola Ruvo, 87 of Hawthorne New York, was called home to heaven on December 30, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. Nicola was born November 8, 1936 in Castelgrande, Italy to the late Antonio and Cristina (Federici) Ruvo.

Nicola is survived by his loving wife of 64 years Grace, his children, Maria LaRose and her husband Louis, his son...

Zieda Brathwaite-Blum

Dec 29, 2023

ZIEDA ANITA BRATHWAITE-BLUM passed peacefully away at home on December 29, 2023. She was born March 31, 1924 to George Brathwaite and Stella Stuart who came to the United States from Barbados. Zieda was born at home when George and Stella lived on Webster Avenue, Bronx, New York. The family eventually moved to Third Avenue, Bronx, New York where Zieda...

Theresa Wynne

Dec 28, 2023

Theresa Wynne passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 28, 2023, at the age of 87 years old.

Theresa Wynne (nee Carolan) was born on February 22, 1936, in Cavan, Ireland. She is survived by her son, Vincent (Mary, predeceased) Wynne, and their children Kaitlyn and Dylan, daughter, Maureen Lydon (Brendan), and their children Kevin, Christopher (Rebecca) and Makayla...

Robert Svede

Dec 24, 2023

Robert Svede, 82 was called home to Heaven on December 24, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of the late Alice Ann Svede (nee Hughes).

He was born in Bronx, New York to Herman and Emily (Ozal). After meeting and marrying the love of his life, Alice, they moved to various towns within Westchester County...

Guillermo Saavedra-Romero

Dec 23, 2023

Guillermo Saavedra Romero falleció a los 80 años de edad el 23 de diciembre del 2023. Fue un buen esposo de Rita. Un padre preocupado y amoroso de Guillermo, Edson, Milagros, Karen y Jhonatan. Un abuelo tierno de Christopher, Jeffrey, Allison, Aileen y Katalina. Un excelente hijo, hermano, tío, cuñado y suegro.

Fue una persona muy carismática, que...

Robert Schoener

Dec 22, 2023

Robert "Eric" George Schoener, 76, of Thornwood, NY, passed away on Friday, December 22nd, 2023. Robert was born on January 17th, 1947 to William and Margaret (nee Stoveland) Schoener in New York, NY. After Robert graduated from Evander Childs High School in 1965, he went on to study physical education and play baseball at Hunter College in the Bronx, NY....

Paul Howell

Dec 20, 2023

Paul Martin Howell, December 17, 1969 - December 20, 2023. We said goodbye to our dear brother, uncle, nephew and cousin on December 20, 2023. Paul had a beautiful and genuine soul, deeply inspiring everyone around him. A gifted artist with an unmatched verve for life, Paul had an incredible knack for reimagining the beauty in the world, whether on...

Celso Lopez Diaz

Dec 19, 2023

Lawrence P. Lonergan

Dec 18, 2023

Lawrence Parker Lonergan, a longtime resident of the Town of Mount Pleasant, died peacefully with family by his side at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx on December 18, 2023. He was 81 years old. Born in New York City, Lawrence ("Larry") grew up in White Plains with four brothers, before settling in Valhalla in 1974. He completed his master's degree...

Mariann N. Machera

Dec 17, 2023

Mariann Machera, our beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at 91 years of age on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Mariann is predeceased by Frankl Machera her beloved husband of over 55 years and her brother Eugene Martini. She is survived by her daughters Anita and Lucia and her three grandchildren Silvana, Jordan and Michael.

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Michael A. Sangiuolo

Dec 16, 2023

Michael A. Sangiuolo passed away peacefully on the morning of December 16, 2023. Michael was a man of honor and respect who lived his life selflessly giving to others. He was a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and a firefighter with the FDNY for over 35 years. Additionally, he owned and operated a successful HVAC business up...

Joshua Jay Kaufman

Dec 15, 2023

Joshua Jay Kaufman passed away on December 15, 2023, after his strong spirit succumbed to recent illnesses. He was surrounded by his loving family. Even in his last moments he found energy to tap a toe to Engelbert Humperdinck's version of "Love is a Many Splendid Thing" -- the song of his wedding dance with his wife, Elaine, the love...

Norman E. Friedman

Dec 15, 2023

Norman E. Friedman, 89, of New Rochelle, NY, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2023 at home with his son Jason, and daughter-in-law Melanie, by his side after a long illness. Norman was born on May 28, 1934 to Moe and Helen Friedman in the Bronx, NY. For over 65 years, Norman devoted his career to the care and treatment...

Benito Scimia

Dec 14, 2023

Benito Lino Scimia of Mamaroneck, NY, passed away on December 14th, 2023. Benito was born on September 21, 1934, to Guiseppe and Isolina (Scopano) Scimia, in Bagno Grande, providence of L'Aquila, Italy. Benito came to the United States at the age of sixteen. It was here that Benito graduated from high school in White Plains, NY, and after receiving his...

Elaine (Romagnoli) Hardie

Dec 13, 2023

Elaine Romagnoli Hardie of White Plains, NY passed away in the early hours of the morning on December 13th, 2023. She leaves behind two daughters, two sons, four grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins, and many others who loved and admired her. Elaine was predeceased by her husband John by 20 years. She was a lifelong artist who studied at Manhattan's...

Caeser Sanzaro

Dec 13, 2023

Caeser Sanzaro of Stamford, Connecticut passed away on Dec 13, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

Susan Jean Axelrod

Dec 13, 2023

Susan Axelrod of Briarcliff Manor, New York passed away on Dec 13, 2023. Her loved ones are composing her obituary, which you will be able to read here.