obituaries

Feb 7, 2024

Rena Ferri passed away peacefully on February 7th.  Rena was 97 years old and only two months shy of her 98th birthday.  She was born in Tenafly, NJ to Angioletta and Scolanti Corado and lived in Tenafly for her whole life only relocating to Arbor Terrace in Norwood, NJ,  in 2022.  She is survived by her daughter, Linda, of...

Feb 2, 2024

Richard G. Pforte, a lifelong resident of Tappan, New York, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2024. Born on December 10, 1935, in Nyack, New York to Josephine and John Pforte, Rich's life was marked by a deep commitment to family, service, and community.

Rich graduated from Tappan Zee High School in 1950 when it was located in Piermont, New York....

Jan 27, 2024

Marjorie Elizabeth Shaw Kubach, 102, died on January 27, 2024.

Marjorie was born August 12, 1921, to Lloyd and Gertrude (Jones) Shaw in Bath, Ohio, on the family farm her maternal grandparents, Henry and Elizabeth (Schmid) Jones, had acquired as a homestead.  She spent summers on the Bath farm as a child and grew up on West...

Jan 24, 2024

Alice Casey (Getler), aged 73, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her beloved husband and lifelong partner Donald on January 24th after battling longtime health issues.

Alice is best remembered as a loving mother to her daughters, Colleen and Eileen and her son, Michael. She will always be remembered as "granny " to her...

Jan 21, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound admiration, the family of Christina Katharina Bourmatnov announces her passing on January 21, 2024 in Tappan, New York. Christina, 85, was born to Alois and Katharina Siebl on January 20, 1939 in Munich, Germany. After spending her early childhood immersed in World War II Germany, Christina was instilled with a tenacity, faith, and resilience...

Jan 21, 2024

Thomas "Mike" Payne, Jr., 83

January 11, 1941-January 21, 2024

Mike was called home by God on Sunday morning, January 21st, after a brief hospital stay.  He suffered a 'sudden cardiac event' after being admitted for treatment for complications from pneumonia.

Mike was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Jean-Margaret...

Jan 20, 2024

David James Sansone Jr., 65, of Blauvelt, New York, passed away on January 20, 2024 after a battle with cancer. David was born on November 28, 1958, the son of Barbara and David James Sansone Sr. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. David worked his career in wireless technology sales, but prided himself as a husband, father, and Grandfather above all. David...

Jan 19, 2024

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Jan 19, 2024

Joan (Downey) Biernacki passed away on January 19, 2024, surrounded by her loving grandchildren, following a valiant battle with lung cancer.  She was 90 years old.

Joan was born February 12, 1933, in Brooklyn, New York, to Thomas Downey and Helen Weincek, the eldest daughter of five children.  She spent her childhood terrorizing New York with her...

Jan 5, 2024

Anita Mary Hafner (nee Kurtz), of Closter, NJ  passed away peacefully on Friday January 5, 2024. She was born on October 11, 1937 in New York City to Stephen and Mary Kurtz.

She was predeceased by her husband John G. Hafner in 1997.

Anita leaves behind and will be missed by her children June McMorrow...

Jan 5, 2024

Herminigildo 'Abe' Reinoso, of Valley Cottage, NY passed away on January 5, 2024. He was born in the Philippines. He is survived by his devoted daughter, Girlie Reinoso. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 51 years, Estelie.

Abe travelled the world as a seafarer for many years until settling in Valley Cottage in 1980 with...

Dec 28, 2023

Annamae (Mickey) Sward Cramer, 95, of Tappan, NY died on Thursday December 28, 2023.  She was predeceased by her husband Albert B. Cramer in 2003.

A native of Chicago Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Alice McBride Sward.  The Cramers spent many years living in Rockland County before retiring to  Salem, South Carolina.  ...

Dec 28, 2023

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Dr. Bruce Stephan of Piermont, NY, passed away on December 28, 2023, at the age of 81. He was born in New York City on March 16, 1942, to Howard and Edna Stephan. He is survived by his devoted wife Julia Ann (Jan) Stephan, three children Jennifer Stephan...

Dec 25, 2023

Edward Vincent Sullivan Jr., 83, of Closter, passed away peacefully on December 25th, 2023, after a yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer. Edward was the son of Jeannette Marie Faganand Edward Vincent Sullivan Sr. Born in Passaic, NJ on August 14th, 1940, Edward was an amazing man who started his electrical contracting business in 1966 after serving in the US...

Dec 25, 2023

Ruth H. Dizzine (nee Shields), of Tappan, NY, passed away peacefully on Christmas night, Dec. 25th, 2023, surrounded by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was born in Nyack, NY on November 18, 1923 to Robert and Lillian Shields. Ruth recently enjoyed her 100th birthday celebration with her large and loving family. Ruth is predeceased by her devoted husband...

Dec 25, 2023

Suzanne Marsino, 67, passed away, 12/25/2023 after a devastating brief illness.  She was born in Bronx, NY, February 8, 1956.   She is survived by her son, Justin Kramer, Lisa of Tappan, NY and son Sean Kramer of Closter, NJ.  Suzanne was the grandmother of two beautiful grandchildren, Mason and Shea, whom she loved fiercely.  She also is survived by...

Dec 25, 2023

Robert Peter Minichiello, age 100, of Blauvelt, NY, died peacefully in his home on December 25, 2023.

Born on September 9, 1923, in Boston, Massachusetts, Robert was the son of Carmine and Concetta (née Chirichella) Minichiello. He is survived by his children Constance (and Brent), Antoinette (and Brian), Robert, Francesca, Michael (and Bill), Maria Pia, Charles, and...

Dec 21, 2023

A lifelong resident of Closter, passed away December 21, 2023.  The love of his life was Janet, his soulmate and bride of 43 years. John used to say to Janet, our lives are an adventure. He was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2014. He would always say, "I can't beat it, but I'm not giving up". Devoted father of...

Dec 17, 2023

Conrado Lagustan Logmao, affectionately known as Tatay Conrad, was called home on December 17, 2023, surrounded by loving family. He led a life of kindness, selflessness and humility and he is sorely missed.

Conrado was born on November 26, 1935 in Tarug, Mogpog, Marinduque Philippines.

He is the eldest son of six siblings; Petra, Vicenta,...

Dec 13, 2023

John E. D'Andrea

June 10, 1932 – December 13, 2023

John E. D'Andrea of Orangeburg, New York passed away peacefully on December 13, 2023. John was born on June 10, 1932 to James and Mary D'Andrea in their home on McGraw Avenue in the Bronx. He lived with his...