Obituaries

Dec 11, 2023

On May 9, 1944, Juanita was the second daughter born in New Rochelle, NY to Otis and Mary Ruff. Her parents and siblings: Elizabeth, Odessa, and Linda predeceased her. Juanita Maddox was truly loved and passed away unexpectedly on December 11, 2023, at the age of 79. Juanita resided in Elmsford and Mount Vernon, NY, for decades. Her selflessness...

Dec 10, 2023

Lucine Adourian, our adored mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully at 93 years old on Sunday, December 10, 2023. She is predeceased by her parents Serpuhie and Toros Torosian, and her beloved husband of over 60 years, Zaven Adourian. She is survived by her three children, Hratch Adourian, Betty Salbashian, and Silva Demirdjian, and her six grandchildren. Lucine was...

Dec 10, 2023

John J. Baker of Valhalla, NY passed away peacefully at the age of 78 on Sunday, December 10, 2023. John was at Phelps Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, where he fought hard against lung cancer. John was born on October 31, 1945, in New York City. John lived in Valhalla with his parents and siblings. He graduated from Valhalla High School,...

Dec 8, 2023

Donald James Cook passed away on Friday December 8th 2023, at Epic Nursing Home in White Plains, at the age of 95. He was predeceased by his wife of 65 years, Nancy Cook, in 2021.

Donald was born in White Plains on November 15th, 1928 to the Late Albert and Frances Cook. He graduated from White Plains High School in...

Dec 8, 2023

Joan Rosemary Malara (née Culhane), most fondly known as Mema, passed away peacefully at home at age 96 on Friday, December 8, 2023..  She had been in hospice care for only a few hours and most likely could hear all the fussing around her when she decided for herself that she was ready to say Goodbye.

She...

Dec 8, 2023

Robert E. Fischel, MD, died December 8. Adored husband, father, grandfather, brother, son, uncle, and friend. Beloved psychiatrist and teacher. The funeral service will be held on Monday, December 11 at 11am at Bet Am Shalom Synagogue in White Plains, NY. Contributions can be made to The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration. We love you big, no fig, Bobbo.

Dec 7, 2023

Ramonita G. Ostin (April 5, 1945 - December 7, 2023) Elmsford, NY - Ramonita G. Ostin, a cherished member of the community, passed away peacefully on December 7, 2023, at the age of 78. She was born on April 5, 1945, in Haiti, later immigrating to the United States. Ramonita's deep-rooted faith was an integral part of her life. She...

Dec 6, 2023

Ellen Holly, noted ground-breaking African American actress of stage, screen and television passed away peacefully in the early hours of Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at the age of 92.  Ellen Virginia Holly was born and raised in Richmond Hills, Queens, New York on January 16, 1931 to William Garnet Holly and Grayce Arnold Holly. She was a graduate of...

Dec 6, 2023

Carol (nee Metzler) D’Amour, age 97, died peacefully on December 6, 2023, with her daughter at her side, after a long illness.  She was born in White Plains, New York on January 28, 1926 to Gustav and Katherine (nee O’Leary) Metzler. She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Armand, in 2019.  Loving mother of the late Bruce (Judy), Kathryn...

Dec 4, 2023

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the St. Gregory the Enlightener Armenian Church at 1131 North St, White Plains, NY 10605, or the Fairfield County House, One Den Rd, Stamford, CT 06902.

Dec 4, 2023

Stephen Chiltern (or Steve as he generally went by), was born in Brooklyn, close to Ocean Parkway if I remember his telling me correctly, in June of 1943. He was an adoring older brother to Robert, and a devoted son to Frances and Hy. Steve was phenomenal in mathematics, loved the Brooklyn Dodgers, spent summers in the Catskills, taught himself...

Dec 3, 2023

Arthur Alonzo Williams Jr. was born on November 8th, 1961 in Tarrytown NY, to the late Jaqueline Ruby Williams Fife and Arthur Alonzo Williams Sr. Arthur also known as (Dickey Boy, Artie, Brother In Law & more), graduated from White Plains High School and later began his life in White Plains, NY.

Arthur worked for the Westchester...

Dec 3, 2023

Elizabeth Jane Lonergan (née Connick), a longtime resident of the Town of Mount Pleasant, died peacefully at her home in Valhalla, NY on December 3, 2023. She was 74 years old. Born in Waltham, Massachusetts on March 24, 1949, Elizabeth ("Betsy") grew up in Bayside, Queens with six sisters, before settling in Valhalla. Of her many accomplishments, she was most...

Dec 3, 2023

Andrew P. Adelhardt, of White Plains, NY, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Sunday, December 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving children.  He was currently residing at Ridgefield Station Assisted Living in Ridgefield, CT.

Andy was born on December 1st, 1928, in Staten Island, NY to Peter and Anna (Schmidt) Adelhardt.  His siblings and...

Dec 2, 2023

Lorraine Marie Buonocunto, age 92 of White Plains, New York passed away December 2, 2023. Lorraine was born on March 23, 1931 in Manhattan, New York to Rev. Alberto and Maria Mangiacapra and grew up in Manhattan and the Bronx. Lorraine attended New York University and graduated in 1962 with an associate degree of X-Ray Theory Practice and Technique...

Dec 1, 2023

Marco DeBiase Sr. 78, of Carmel, N.Y. and formerly of Hawthorne, N.Y. passed peacefully surrounded by his family on December 1, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1945, to the late Felice and Sabina (nee Turturro) DeBiase in Giovinazzo, Italy. He was a retired auto mechanic and owned DeBiase Brothers Service Center in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., along with his...

Nov 30, 2023

Our beautiful Rosalina "Lina" Figueroa Marrero, formerly of New York City and later of White Plains, New York, was called back to God on November 30, 2023. Lina lived 100 beautiful years of life. During that time she was a devoted daughter, caring sister, dedicated wife, loving mother, endearing aunt, doting grandmother and delightful great-grandmother. She loved all animals, especially...

Nov 29, 2023

Charles Joseph Lattarulo age 93 of White Plains, NY passed away peacefully in Hospice care in Delray Beach, Florida on Wednesday, November 29, 2023

The son of Fortunato & Elena (Dentice) Lattarulo, Charles was born in New York City on March 19th, 1929.

He was preceded in death by his wife Georgette (Imperial) Lattarulo, parents...

Nov 29, 2023

Robert B. Patterson, 80, a long-time resident of Brewster, NY, passed away on November 29, 2023. Born in Columbus, Ohio, to Robert Patterson, Sr. and Bernadine Patterson (nee DelGiudice), he served in the U.S. Army in Alaska during the Vietnam War, afterwards attending Elizabeth Seton College. Mr. Patterson worked as a Logistics Manager for General Motors Corporation for 37 years...

Nov 28, 2023

Walter M. Svec, 85, of Deerfield Beach, Florida, passed away from natural causes in Hazlet, New Jersey on November 28, 2023.  Prior to residing in Florida, Walter lived in the Town of Greenburgh from 1972 until 2022.

Walter was born in Manhattan, New York on December 28, 1937, the fourth son of John J. and Josephine Ryan...