Obituaries

James R. Drury

Jun 21, 2024

James Richard Drury, of Sunnyside, NY and later of Fredericksburg, VA passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. He was surrounded by his devoted wife of fifty-two years, Lynne, née Giebelhouse, and his loving daughters Teresa (Michael Sullivan) and Kathleen. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Éamonn, Jacqueline and Meghan.

 Right up until the end, Jim loved to tell stories...

Theresa DiMargo

Jun 20, 2024

Theresa Mary DiMargo passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at her home in Stamford, Connecticut after a long battle with cancer. Teri was born in the Bronx, NY, to Mildred (Johnson) and Joseph Tomasiewicz. She was a graduate of Lehman/Hunter College and was employed by the NYS Department of Health for 32 years, retiring as the director of the...

Walter Raymond Cowles

Jun 20, 2024

Walter Raymond Cowles passed away on June 20, 2024 in Bronxville, NY. He was 91 years old. Walter's life story reads like that of a classic American novel. Born alongside his twin sister, Joan, in the Bronx during the height of the Great Depression, he was the oldest of four siblings and learned early on the value of hard work...

John Tempone

Jun 19, 2024

Colonel John Anthony Tempone, Sr., USMC (Ret), passed away on June 19th, 2024, at Jackson West Medical Center in Miami, Florida, at the age of 75. He was born on December 17th, 1948, in Stamford, Connecticut, the son of Dr. Frank C. Tempone and Madeline E. Tempone (Nee Procario). He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Ann...

Pantaleone Pagnotta

Jun 19, 2024

In lieu of flowers please make a charitable contribution to Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church in Pantaleone Pagnotta's memory.Please make checks payable to:Fr Augustineand mail to;Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church59 E Main StElmsford NY 10523

Wani Gomes

Jun 17, 2024

Wani Gomes, 74, of Highland, New York, passed away on June 17th of 2024 after an arduous battle with metastatic breast cancer.

Wani was born on the 9th of March, 1950, to father Ibraim and mother Abadia in Minas Gerais, Brazil. While still in elementary school, Wani, along with both sisters Geralda and Iolanda, accompanied her mother Abadia moving to São...

Thomas White

Jun 17, 2024

Richard Eaton

Jun 16, 2024

Richard G. Eaton, MD, of New Rochelle, NY and Brewster, MA, passed away on June 16, 2024.

Born in Forty Fort, PA to the late Ruth Shaw Eaton and Walter L. Eaton, Dr. Eaton

graduated from Franklin and Marshall College and received his medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. He completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Brigham...

Frank Russo

Jun 16, 2024

Frank D. Russo, 93, former Valhalla resident and NY Housing Inspector; 4th degree member and officer with the K of C and eucharistic minister to the Homebound in Florida. Married to Anne RN (1973-Present), 5 children: Daniel, John (deceased), Michael, Ellen and Laura.

A Visitation will be held at Hawthorne Funeral Home, Thursday, June 20th from 3pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm.

A Funeral Mass...

Jack Berg

Jun 16, 2024

The family of Jack Berg mourns the passing of an incredible man, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and partner on Sunday, June 16th at the age of 96.

Jack was born on October 19, 1927 to Sarah and Harry in Brooklyn, NY. After graduating from high school, he attended the US Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point, NY. Jack...

James Carrea

Jun 16, 2024

James Carrea, age 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his cherished family. He was born on August 1, 1950 in Colledimezzo, Italy to Lorenzo and Concetta (Olivieri) Carrea. He came to the United States in 1955 and resided in Elmsford, NY. He graduated as a Structural Engineer from Syracuse University in 1973. He was married to Mirella (Simonetti)...

Raffaele Paul Fiorentino

Jun 14, 2024

Raffaele (Ralph) Fiorentino, long-time resident of the Silver Lake neighborhood of West Harrison, died peacefully on June 14th, 2024 at White Plains Hospital. Ralph emigrated from the small town of Giovinazzo in the Bari region of Italy at 4 years old. He grew to become a diehard NY Yankees fan and pillar of the community through his family and lifelong...

Robert Buehler

Jun 14, 2024

Robert C. Buehler passed away peacefully at home on June 14, 2024, surrounded by family. Robert was born on April 17, 1933 in White Plains, NY to parents William and Mary Buehler. Bob was a Fire Lieutenant at the White Plains Fire Department for 28 years. Bob had a successful roofing business. He enjoyed his outdoor activities. Bob was a...

Austin Isherwood

Jun 13, 2024

Austin Isherwood, 87, passed away on June 13, 2024, in Jupiter, Florida, surrounded by family. Austin Isherwood was born on March 17, 1937 in Queens, NY, to Austin Isherwood and Alice Isherwood. He graduated from Flushing High School, attended Fordam University and joined the United States Army, all before joining the NYPD, where he stayed for 21 years. After retiring...

Jacqueline Copeland

Jun 10, 2024

Barbara Meskill

Jun 8, 2024

Antonio Montez

Jun 7, 2024

Antonio Montez was born in Sao Joao da Ribeira, Portugal on January 9, 1937, and passed away on June 7, 2024, at the age of 87.

Antonio was predeceased by his parents, Antonio and Olimpia and is survived by many people who adore him, his wife of 66 years, Aulindia, his son, Vasco (Arleny), his daughter Paula (John), two...

David Whitefield

Jun 3, 2024

Mr. David M. Whitefield, Jr., peacefully passed away on June 3, 2024, in Montrose, NY at the age of 93. He was born to David and Margaret Whitefield on April 2, 1931, in White Plains, NY, and was a beloved Son, Brother, Uncle, Friend, and devoted Pet Parent.



David was a retired auto industry administrator. His prior service in...

Antonio Critelli

Jun 3, 2024

Antonio F Critelli, lovingly known as Tony, passed away on June 3, 2024, at the age of 87. He was born on March 1, 1937, in Marcellinara, Province of Catanzaro, Italy. Antonio resided in White Plains, NY, where he spent his final years surrounded by his beloved family.

Having arrived in America at the age of 19, Antonio worked tirelessly to...

John Alfero

Jun 3, 2024

John Alfero, 84, was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend. He passed away on June 3, 2024, in his home in Mahopac, New York. He was born to Carmine and Marian Alfero in White Plains, NY on November 28, 1939. He worked in the restaurant business, and many people have fond memories not only of Alfero's Restaurant...