Obituaries

May 26, 2023

Dwight Lorimer Degener, age 93, died peacefully at his home Friday, May 26, 2023. He is survived by his children Craig (Ruth Ann) and Nancy, and grandchildren Craig Jr. (Sarah) and Kristy. Dwight was pre-deceased by the love of his life, Mary Edythe Degener. Dwight was born in New York City, New York to William Degener and Florence Mabel...

May 21, 2023

William Fargelli, 38, passed away on May 21, 2023, in New York, NY.

William was born on October 27, 1984 in New York, NY, to William Carmine Fargelli and Marcella Fargelli. William graduated from White Plains High School in 2002 and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree from Mercy College. His career as a Physical Therapist...

May 20, 2023

Josephine DiPalma, peacefully passed away on Saturday, May 20th at the age of 91 at her home in Westchester, New York. Josephine was born April 20, 1932 in Brooklyn, daughter of Maria and Antonio Bassano, the youngest of 5 sisters. In 1952, she married her true love, Rudolph and together they raised three children. Josephine is survived by her...

May 20, 2023

Richard (Richie) Westlein passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 20th in Riverdale, NY. He died of natural causes at the age of 71. Richard was a world traveler, cameraman and writer. He graduated from Sarah Lawrence College and received his Master's Degree in Liberal Studies from the City University of NY in 2019. He spent several...

May 17, 2023

Thomas W. Acheson of Hawthorne, NY passed away on May 17, 2023, at the age of 87. He was born on February 11, 1936 to Thomas & Anna Acheson in Bronx, NY. Thomas graduated and from Mount Saint Michael Academy in Bronx, NY. He served honorably in the U.S Air force from 1958-1962. Following his commitment in the Air...

May 16, 2023

Daniel A. Woodard Jr., a beloved and long-time resident of White Plains, NY, passed away on May 16, 2023, at the age of 93. Surrounded by his loving wife and devoted daughter, he left this world with cherished memories and a legacy that will be remembered for generations to come.

Born on March 12, 1930, in Rockville...

May 16, 2023

Our beloved father, Robert Burns McKechnie, passed away peacefully at the FASNY Firefighter’s Home on May 16th, 2023.

Robert was born on Jan 13th, 1937, in Woodside, NY. He was a graduate of James Bryant High School in Queens, NY, and soon after graduation, he began his almost 40-year career at PepsiCo. He proudly served his country...

May 15, 2023

Huguette Del Ponte, of Danbury, Connecticut, went home to Jesus on May 15, 2023, at the age of 76 due to Multiple complications of a ruptured diverticulum.

Huguette was born on March 30,1947, to Marie-Ange and Antonio Fillion in Jonquiere Quebec, Canada. At the age of 18 she migrated to the United States to learn English. In...

May 14, 2023

The Reverend Doctor Frederick J. Schumacher, born on March 8, 1939, in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on May 14, 2023, at 84 years old. Growing up in Bellerose, Queens, he was active in the Scouts, earning his Eagle badge with one palm, and in youth groups at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. After high school, the reverend pursued a Radio...

May 12, 2023

Allen F. Gutkin (born in Brooklyn in 1934) joined his deceased wife Joan on May 12, 2023, after a short bout with Cancer. Allen had a bachelor's degree in Political Science from Brooklyn College and loved to discuss the subject. He was an excellent athlete, beginning with playing basketball with the Priams in the Bensonhurst JCC. He was an...

May 8, 2023

Our beloved mother, Alma Manners, passed away peacefully at New York-Presbyterian Brooklyn Hospital on May 8, following a brief illness. She was 96 years old and lived in Brooklyn. Mommy was born on March 29, 1927, on the island of Nevis in the Caribbean. She was one of eleven children and immigrated to the United States when she was...

May 5, 2023

Christopher Allen Morgan was born on January 10, 1992, in Mount Pleasant, New York to Sharon Lenice Hoard and Herbert Benjamin Morgan. He departed this earthly life on Friday, May 5, 2023, at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, New York at the age of 31. He attended and graduated from Peekskill High School in 2010. He enjoyed different genres of...

May 4, 2023

On May 4, Leonard Patrick Altizio, beloved husband and treasured friend, passed away at the age of 76. He was born on March 22, 1947 to Patrick and Jean Altizio. Leonard was a graduate of Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains, N.Y. He later attended Manhattan College in Riverdale N.Y. Leonard was the Owner and Operator of Superglass Windshield...

May 3, 2023

Sue was a woman of many talents and passions. She graduated University of Rhode Island with a BS in business administration and applied her savvy business acumen co-founding the regional chain of fabric and home goods stores around the Washington, D.C. area, the "Fabric Man."

When she was young, Sue was an avid tennis player. Sue also...

May 1, 2023

The Honorable Sandra Anita Forster (Rubin) passed away peacefully at home on May 1, 2023, after a year-long battle with brain cancer. She was a vivacious, curious and intellectual woman who loved travel, the arts, culture, nature, science, PBS and her beloved New York Times. She was a tomboy who loved playing sports when girls were not welcome to...

May 1, 2023

Mardig Kachian of White Plains, New York passed away on May 1, 2023. His loved ones are composing his obituary, which you will be able to read here.

May 1, 2023

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our loved one, Barbara Joan Baylock (Wright), often referred to as "Bobby" by her family/peers and "Yum" by her grandchildren. Barbara was a beloved sister, mother, grandmother, and aunt, known for her feistiness, unfiltered but loving comebacks, and infectious sense of humor. She departed this life on May 1st, 2023,...

Apr 27, 2023

The feisty, fabulous fun-loving Ruth W. Meell died on April 27th in Greenburgh, NY. She was 100 years old, which she attributed to her love of oysters and mimosas.

Ruth was born on Sept. 14, 1922 in Philadelphia, PA to Anna Pervis and William Wise. She and her brother,Joseph wereraised in the area and attended Upper Darby...

Apr 26, 2023

Annette Florin, our dearest Nana, passed away on Wednesday, April 26th at the age of 83 in White Plains, New York, surrounded by her loving and heartbroken family. Beloved mother of three, grandmother of eight, Annette was born February 20, 1940 in Brooklyn, the daughter of Hyman and Yetta Nachwalter. In 1959, she married her true love Alan and...

Apr 26, 2023

Lisa Mary Pitre passed away on April 26, 2023. Born Lisa Mary Van Roten in Queens, NY to Theodore and Beryl Van Roten on December 21, 1960, Lisa was a devoted and loving grandmother, mother, sister, aunt, and friend. After graduating from Pace University with a Bachelors degree, Lisa spent the following 40 years of her life dedicated to her...