obituaries
Recent obituaries in Closter, New Jersey & Tappan, New York .
The obituaries in the Rockland County, NY & Tappan, NJ area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to community service or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity Rockland County, NY & Tappan, NJ history and identity.
Catherine Bernadette Adams
Sep 18, 2024
In Loving Memory of Aunt Bernie
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Catherine Bernadette Adams, who left us peacefully in September 18, 2024 at the age of 97. Born on July 21, 1927 in Co. Sligo, Ireland to William Adams and Margaret Scanlon Adams, she carried with her...
Diana M Leibesberger
Sep 15, 2024
Diana M Leibesberger, a Blauvelt resident of 65 years, died peacefully on September 15th, at the Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City. Â She was born in Manhattan to parents Samuel and Henrietta (Eve) Mandler, she was raised in the Bronx before her family moved to Garnerville, NY and then after she married, she moved to Blauvelt.
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Anne L. Murphy
Sep 8, 2024
Anne Lark Murphy of Blauvelt, NY died peacefully on September 8th in New Haven, Connecticut. She was 90 years old.
Born in Flushing Queens, on April 27, 1934, to parents, homemaker Florence (Fagan) Lark and undertaker Laurence Lark, Anne and her adoring and precocious brother Bobby resided with their parents for their entire...
Lillian Gross
Sep 5, 2024
Lillian Gross, 92, of Pearl River, NY, formerly of Orangeburg, NY died peacefully on Thursday, September 5, 2024 at the Promenade at Blue Hill where she has resided for the past six years. Lillian grew up in New York City where she met her husband, Anthony Gross. The couple was married 65 years before Anthony's passing in 2017.
...Paul Gerard Yannazzone
Sep 4, 2024
Paul Gerard Yannazzone, of Sparkill, NY, went home to our Lord on September 4, 2024. Paul was born July 8, 1960 to Elizabeth and Carl Yannazzone.
During his younger years, Paul was a proud member of Camp Venture of Rockland County. Over the last 30 plus years he was a resident of Venture Klucas House in Bardonia....
George Bersis
Aug 31, 2024
George (Georgie) Bersis, Age 47, of Closter, passed away on Friday, August 31, 2024. Born in Secaucus, NJ, Georgie grew up in Demarest, NJ, where he joyfully interacted with the local residents of the Demarest Duck Pond, almost all of whom were aquatic. Fishing was a love that grew as the years moved on and truly became a source...
Eleanor Leimgruber
Aug 24, 2024
Eleanor ("Ellie") Leimgruber (nee Wilhelm), Age 86, of Demarest, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, August 24th, 2024.Born in the Bronx, NY, she attended and graduated Walton High School and then worked days and studied nights at New York University until 1972 when she and her husband Max launched Leimtex Corp., the textile import business they built...
Ruth A. Vezzetti
Aug 20, 2024
Family and friends mourn the passing of Ruth A. Vezzetti.  Ruth was born on February 22, 1947 to June Phillips nèe Dietz and Charles A. Vezzetti, Jr.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Palatnik, as well as her brother Christopher Vezzetti.  She is survived by her brother Charles Skip Vezzetti and his wife Linda as well as...
Barbara J. Guile
Aug 15, 2024
Guile, Barbara J. 77, of Closter, passed away August 15, 2024. Barbara retired from Cresskill High School as the secretary to the principal. Barbara was on the Closter Board of Health where she also served as president. Barbara was a faithful servant of St Paul's Lutheran Church. She is survived by her devoted children, Kimberly Luikert and her husband...
Richard J. Ruhl
Aug 14, 2024
71, an Air Force Veteran, originally from Norwood, NJ, passed away on AUGUST 12, 2024. Loving son of the late Carl and Elizabeth Ruhl. Survived by loving sister, Laura Surniak and husband Frank.
Leaves behind many cousins. Nieces and nephew: Jennifer, Andrea, and Jason; great-nieces and nephews: Hailey, Ethan, Alyssa, Rachel, Helen, Henry and River.
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Brigid 'Della' Kivlehan
Aug 13, 2024
Brigid "Della" Kivlehan of Orangeburg, died Aug. 13, 2024 at home. She was 86.
Mrs. Kivlehan was born May 18, 1938, in Claremorris, County Mayo, Ireland to Patrick and Mary Oates. She was married to Denis Kivlehan of Tubbercurry, County Sligo. A resident of Orangeburg since 1970, she formerly lived in the Bronx.
Mrs. Kivlehan...
Ilse Christine Heinz
Aug 6, 2024
Ilse Heinz, 72, of Washingtonville, NY (formerly of Tappan NY), passed away peacefully on August 6th 2024. Ilse was born on February 13,1952 in Pearl River NY. She graduated Westwood High School in 1970 and married the love of her life George in 1977. Ilse worked for many years at Lederle Laboratories before devoting her life to raising her...
Roy 'Mickey' Mooney
Aug 3, 2024
Roy "Mickey" Mooney
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Roy "Mickey" Mooney, aged 72, born in Staten Island, New York on June 3,1952. Mickey resided in Sparkill, New York for 34 years.
Mickey dedicated his life to his family and had many passions. He was known for his unwavering support...
Maria Paz Young
Jul 31, 2024
On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Maria Paz "Patchie" Young (nee Manalili), passed away at the age of 75. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother and fought hard for life until her very last breath.
Paz is remembered for her tremendous strength, her loving nature and her incredible sense of fashion. Â Anyone who met Paz...
Robert Scott Irving
Jul 15, 2024
Robert Scott Irving passed away July 15, 2024. Robert was born in Teaneck, NJ, October 28, 1952 and was a lifelong resident of Haworth, NJ. He attended the Haworth Public Schools and Northern Valley Regional High School, Demarest, NJ. Robert had early interests in nature, scouting and rock collecting but struggled with mental illness throughout adulthood, living with his...
Noreen Anna Stevenson
Jul 2, 2024
Noreen Anna Stevenson (Barry) was born to Nora Barry and David Barry in NY, NY on December 28, 1946. Â Noreen was their first, and only child. Â She grew up with her mother in an apartment in Yorkville and spent her weekends at her grandmother's apartment surrounded by her cousins. Â Close in age to two of those cousins, Rosella and...
Diana J Garland
Jul 1, 2024
Diana Jean Garland, age 73, of Dumont, New Jersey died on Monday evening, July 1st, 2024 at Chilton Medical Center in Pompton Plains. Born on December 20th, 1950 in Englewood to Virginia Rose (Meola) and Edward Neil Garland, she is survived by her brother Richard (Rita) Garland, of Beaufort, SC and Portsmouth, RI, a niece, Allison Kleszczewski Mullican and...
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