obituaries

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...

Mar 2, 2025

It is with deep sorrow and profound love that we announce the passing of Jacqueline June DuBois, who left this world peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and unwavering love.

Jacqueline was a beacon of light in the lives of all who knew her. She had an incredible ability to make others feel valued, cherished,...

Feb 28, 2025

Mary Anne Muriello, long-time resident of Newton, MA, recently passed away peacefully at the age of 63. The daughter of Peter and Marie Muriello, Mary Anne was raised in Orangeburg, NY together with her brothers, Mark, and Peter. Mary Anne excelled in many areas of her life, bringing extraordinary passion to her academic, professional, artistic, and personal interests. Despite the...

Feb 27, 2025

It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Lucille Mary Schmidt nee Territo of Dumont, NJ who left us on February 27th at the age of 86 years.

Lucille was born December 8th, 1938, in, Montclair, NJ.  Married in 1970 she and her devoted Husband Detlef (Louie) Schmidt spent the next years of...

Feb 22, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Diane L. Plate of Orangeburg, NY who left us on February 22, 2025 at the age of 92.

Diane was born on September 22, 1932 in Kingston, NY. While growing up in Teaneck, NJ, Diane met her childhood sweetheart, Fred. They married in November 1953 and moved...

Feb 20, 2025

It is with great sadness, we announce the passing of Laszlo Bodak of Piermont, NY on February 20, 2025.

Laszlo was born and grew up in Budapest, Hungary. Following his graduation from high school, he escaped the country after the1956 revolution, fleeing to America, settling in New York, where he studied

and received his engineering...

Feb 12, 2025

On February 12th 2025, Brigitte Schroeder, 90 passed away peacefully at home with her husband, Heinz, by her side after a long and fulfilling life.

Born on October 22, 1934 in Germany, Brigitte is survived by her husband Heinz of 70 years. Shortly after marriage they moved to the United States calling Dumont, NJ home where she...

Feb 9, 2025

Martin Semar, a devoted husband, father, uncle, great-uncle, friend, and mentor, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2025, at the age of 88. Born in Brooklyn on July 1, 1936, Martin lived a life defined by love, service, and advocacy.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Antonia, and his son, Bram, who resides at Spectrum for...

Feb 8, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Thomas Grady on February 8, 2025. He was born in Hackensack and grew up in Dumont. He is survived by his wife, Karen and his children Judy (Brian) Powers, Maureen Grady, TJ (Misti) Grady, grandchildren Brian Powers, Caitlin (Bill) Dunker, Madilyn, Garrett, & Tanner Grady. Karen's children Megan Tufford,...

Feb 6, 2025

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Peter Jason Demoleas, of Closter, New Jersey, beloved son, brother, and friend, who passed away at the age of 66. He was born on February 12, 1958 in Athens, Greece. Peter dedicated his life to his passion for floristry. His work as a self-employed florist touched the lives...

Feb 6, 2025

It's with great sadness we announce the passing of Michael J. Luccketti on February 6, 2025. Michael was born on April 1, 1948 in Pearl River, NY and grew up in Camp Shanks and Tappan, NY; he was a kind soul who leaves a void in all of his loved ones.

Michael, a Navy veteran, is survived...