obituaries

Apr 30, 2024

Helen C. Pulos, age 87, passed away on April 30, 2024. She was born on September 4, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to Steve and Anastasia Komondorea. She was a member of the Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in West Nyack, NY for nearly 60 years. Helen was predeceased by her husband James and six brothers and sisters....

Apr 22, 2024

John W. Barbey, 74 was called to his eternal rest on April 22, 2024. John was born in Yonkers NY on August 3,1949.  He was the son of the late John and Joan Barbey. John grew up in Dobbs Ferry NY and was very active in sports; playing both high school baseball and football. He graduated high school and...

Apr 18, 2024

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Apr 13, 2024

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Apr 11, 2024

Closter resident for 59 years, formerly of the Bronx. Passed away on April 11, 2024 surrounded by family. Wife of the late Donald T. Merritts, Sr. Dear mother of Donna (Fred) Giannetti, Marianne Lamb, Donald T., Jr. and Gerard (Jennifer). Adored Nanny of Matthew Giannetti, Lauren Giannetti, Alison Merritts (fiancé Patrick), and Madeline Merritts. Also survived by brother-in-law Robert...

Apr 9, 2024

Marsha Ann Seebach, 63, passed away on Tuesday, April 9th at Garnet Health Medical Center in Middletown, NY; surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 7, 1960 to James Joseph Lynch of Massachusetts and Anna Pagnozzi-Lynch of Piermont, NY. She was a graduate of Albertus Magnus High School and attended Berkeley School of Design. Marsha, a devoted...

Apr 9, 2024

Margaret Alexander Ronsberg was born June 22, 1926 in Old Tappan, NJ where she lived until her passing April 9, 2024 at the age of 97.  Margaret met the love of her life at age 16 during World War II when she began writing letters to Clayton "Rons" Ronsberg, a US Navy sailor.  Within two years, they were engaged,...

Apr 2, 2024

Richard E. Casey, 62, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on April 2,  2024.  Richard was born January 18, 1962 in New York, NY.  He was a long time resident of Tappan and a graduate of Pearl River High School and Saint Thomas Aquinas College.  Rich had a long career as a Senior Systems Analyst with...

Mar 31, 2024

Teresa E. Pesce

Our mother, Teresa Elizabeth Pesce, passed away peacefully on Easter morning.

She was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. She handled her diagnosis with grace, strength, and unwavering faith. In her last weeks, she was surrounded by family and unconditional love, like the love she had given to so many people in her...

Mar 31, 2024

Our Mother Ancilla (Anne) Steller passed away on Easter Sunday, March 31, 2024 after a decade-long battle with Alzheimer's. She was 86.

Anne was born in New York City on June 16, 1937. She graduated from Astoria High School, and then worked in New York City as a Comptometer Operator.

She married her high school...

Mar 29, 2024

Cynthia A. Burgos (nèe Cynthia Arce Ursulich), longtime resident of Tappan, NY, peacefully passed away on March 29, 2024 in Rockleigh, NJ. Born June 30, 1934 in Harlem, NY, she was predeceased by her loving parents, Caridad Ursulich Arce and George Felipe Arce, sister Georgiana Perez, brother George Arce, Jr., and loving husband, William Burgos Marrero. She is survived...

Mar 29, 2024

Arthur W. Pekar, 101, of Tappan, NY (formerly of Binghamton, NY) died peacefully on March 29, 2024 after a brief illness.  He was predeceased by his parents, Stephen and Emily Pekar, brother Stephen, sister Mary Rackley and his beloved wife of 64 years, Marion.  He is survived by his daughter Pamela of Tappan and niece Ellen Williams of Carrollton,...

Mar 27, 2024

Ann Benson (McKenna) McCluskey, 98, of Demarest New Jersey, peacefully passed away on March 27, 2024 in her home of sixty-two years. Her nephew, William Smith, and long-term care provider was by her side at the time of her passing.  She was a parishioner of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.

Ann was born in Manhattan to parents Ann...

Mar 25, 2024

Kathryn Lillian Kubarych, a longtime resident of Tappan, NY, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2024 after a long illness.  She was born in Manhattan to Ralph and Lillian Frink on March 13, 1926.

Kathryn was a nurse for 30 years and the Director of Nursing at the Tolstoy Foundation Nursing Home in Valley Cottage before retiring....

Mar 22, 2024

Alice Parsells (née McLoughlin), 96, of West Caldwell, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024. Alice was born on December 2, 1927, in Harlem, New York, to parents Clara McLoughlin (née Daly) and Edward J. McLoughlin. Alice grew up in the Bronx, where she attended the Ursuline Academy on the Grand Concourse. She often described her childhood...

Mar 22, 2024

93.  Born February 19, 1931.  Lifetime resident of Closter.  Also, resident of Marco Island, FL and most recently moved to Arkansas.  Passed away on March 22, 2024.  Loving Husband to Louise, for the past 67 years.  Cherished Dad to Peter (deceased 2016), Patty Christ, Mary and husband Eddie Doidge (deceased 2023) and Kathy and husband Don Haupt. Loving Pop...

Mar 16, 2024

Audrey Jane Mullin (née Hartye), cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on March 16th at Nyack Hospital following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories with her daughters, Kerry Jane Beckmann (William) and Kyle Jane Kitchenman (Michael); her grandson, Will Beckmann; granddaughter, Katie Jane Mahon (Terence); and...

Mar 12, 2024

Annie Evelyn Gray, of Demarest, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024. She is predeceased by her husband Don. Devoted mother of Joe  and Maryann .  Loving grandmother of Connor, Jess, Devon and Johnny. Funeral Mass Monday, March 18, 2024, 11 AM at St.Joseph Church, Demarest, NJ. Burial at  the Rockland Cemetery in Sparkill, NY.

Mar 10, 2024

Fernando A. Pangilinan Jr., 74, of Mahwah, NJ , passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and loved ones on March 10, 2024.

Fernando, know to his friends and family as 'Junior,' 'Tanoy' or simply 'Mr. P.' was born in Santa Cruz, Manilla, Philippines. He studied accounting and obtained his degree at the University of...