obituaries

Apr 26, 2025

Given by God January 20, 1928 - Given to God April 26, 2025

Norma was born in the small town of Lacey, Iowa. She was the daughter of Emmett and Caroline ( Engle) Franklin. She and her two brothers lived on a small farm outside of Oskaloosa, Iowa. She attended Oskaloosa High School, where she was a...

Apr 25, 2025

Formerly of Closter NJ, age 92 passed away on April 25, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family. Preceding Donald his wife of 60 years Nancy (2019) Survived by his three children Cynthia Fullman and husband Peter of Myrtle Beach SC, James Winters and wife Dorine of Harrington Park, NJ and Susan Lutz of Fort Worth, TX. Five grandchildren Keith (his...

Apr 23, 2025

Michael O'Dwyer passed away peacefully surrounded by his adoring family on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025.

Michael, the son of Mary and Patrick O'Dwyer was born in Limerick, Ireland on November 21st, 1935. The third of five children, Michael spent a happy childhood with his sister and three brothers at their home on St. Joseph's Place in Limerick...

Apr 18, 2025

Anthony L. Fitzgibbon, of Upper Grandview, passed away on Good Friday, April 18th.

He leaves behind his wife of 55 years, Angela; and two nieces, Meredith of Tennessee, and Tracy of California.

Retiring at 60, he worked for Grace Line, Alitalia Airlines, lastly at St. Thomas Aquinas College. Tony was the No. 1 cargo salesman...

Apr 17, 2025

Margaret M. Jordan, lovingly known as Peggy to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2025. She resided in Orangeburg, NY.

Born on August 2, 1951, in the Bronx to the late Peter and Margaret Healion, Margaret grew up surrounded by love and a deep appreciation for education and family. She graduated from Mount...

Apr 16, 2025

Brian Thomas Hussey, born on August 15, 1960, in Yonkers, NY, passed away on April 16, 2025, at the age of 64. Growing up in Kingsbridge section of the Bronx then moving to the suburbs to Tappan, NY and finally residing in Mamaroneck, NY, Brian was a loving member of his communities.

Brian's life was marked by...

Apr 15, 2025

East Hampton, N.Y. Ryan Peter Mott ("Motty") 44 years young, passed away on April 15th. A resident of East Hampton and formerly of Closter, N.J. Ryan is the son of the late Peter Mott. He is survived by his mom, Gail Gardeski O'Neill, his sisters Allison and Jennifer O'Neill and his stepfather Tim O'Neill. He was the beloved nephew...

Apr 13, 2025

Patricia Ann Davis (née Mudrick), age 85, of Bergenfield, NJ, entered eternal life on Sunday, April 13, 2025, peacefully at home. She was born in Carbondale, Pennsylvania and resided in Bergenfield for 63 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Donald, in 2023. She was the devoted mother of her two daughters, Cynthia Hansen and husband Rune; and Cheryl...

Apr 10, 2025

Maureen Murtha passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the age of 79. She was born in Manhattan and raised in Saddle Brook, NJ. She lived in numerous towns in Rockland County, NY for over 50 years and for the last few years spending her winters in Naples, Florida with her partner...

Apr 7, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Abbey Watters of Westwood, NJ, formally of Oyster Bay, NY, on Monday, April 7, 2025.  Beloved wife of Matthew and the loving mother of Thomas (Jeanette). Cherished grandmother of Matthew, Kaitlyn, and Emily Watters. Dear sister to Nancy Lucey, Mary Randles, Bridie Mahon, Jim, Tom and Den Flynn.  ...

Apr 4, 2025

Sara Lacey Zawalick, beloved daughter and sister, passed away on Friday April 4, 2025. She was 30 years old.

Sara was born on November 1, 1994 in New York City to Christine Keywork-Zawalick and Matthew Zawalick. She graduated from Tappan Zee High School in 2013 and New York University in 2018 with a degree in Applied Psychology....

Mar 30, 2025

William (Bill) Kivlehan of Tappan died on March 30,2025. Bill was born in New York on November 5th, 1945. He grew up in the Highbridge section of the Bronx and graduated from Manhattan Prep High School. Bill served in the Army in the 4th Infantry from 1963 to 1965.

In 1968 he met his wife, Alice Brady....

Mar 30, 2025

Joseph Michael Grasso, "Michael," of Tappan, New York, 68; beloved husband of Margaret Anne Thomsen-Grasso, "Meg" who were married for almost 30 years, and loving father of Thomas Thomsen-Grasso, died peacefully at Kindred Hospital in Passaic, New Jersey on March 30, 2025, after an extended illness.

He was born October 18, 1956, in Nyack Hospital, Nyack NY,...

Mar 27, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Camille "Billie" Bonfiglio Martorano, who left us on March 27, 2025 at the age of 88. Billie was born on September 27, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York.

Billie was preceded in death by her two husbands Ferdinande "Barney" Bonfiglio and Gioacchino "Jack" Martorano. She is survived...

Mar 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Marina Lopez, also known to all as ELA. She was devoted mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, and pillar of love in our family. All who knew her called her ELA, thinking that was her name. That was her nickname. Her grandchildren, when they were toddlers, had a hard...

Mar 15, 2025

Carolyn McErlean of Blauvelt NY died at home on March 15, 2025.

She was born in Brooklyn, NY in 1934 to Sylvester Moore and Anna Schlott Moore and grew up surrounded by a community of aunts, sisters and her all female cousins. Carolyn graduated from Prospect Heights High School where she studied fashion. She worked in the...

Mar 15, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Christos Konstantinidis, a beloved son, brother, and uncle, who passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2025, at the age of 35.

Christos was born on March 19, 1989 in Teaneck, NJ. He was a wonderful person with a kind, compassionate, and generous spirit. His commitment to...

Mar 12, 2025

Urania "Nitsa" Boudounis, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on March 12, 2025, at the age of 77. Born to Greek parents, the late Athanasios and Athanasia Ergel, Nitsa was raised in the vibrant city of Constantinople (Istanbul). Her deep pride in her Greek heritage and Orthodox faith profoundly influenced her values and identity throughout...

Mar 6, 2025

Kevin R. McAndrew Sr., 76 of Pearl River, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday March 6, 2025. Born on February 21, 1949, Kevin hailed from the Bronx and moved to Blauvelt, NY with his family in 1959. After attending St. Catharine's, Don Bosco Prep, and Saint Vincent College he settled down with his high school...

Mar 5, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Joan Marie Zelenka who left us on March 5th,  at the age of 92.

Joan was born in New York City on December 4, 1932.  She married her devoted husband Frank on April 24, 1954.  They settled in Closter, New Jersey where they raised their three...