Tributes to local residents who have passed away
Alice E. Roker, a local trailblazer who became the first African-American elected to local office in Yorktown’s history, has passed away, an advisory last night from the Yorktown Democratic Committee announced. She was 77. Roker passed away Monday afternoon at
Read MoreLisa Ann Murray (Kearns) was a kind, loving and hard-working wife, daughter, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who was deeply loved by her family and friends. She passed at the age of 54 in her home in Patterson on Jan.
Read MoreIt is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Brent William Carter, a beloved father, husband, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He left us on Monday, Jan. 27 at the age of 74. Brent leaves behind his wife, Jeannie;
Read MoreRoy R. Westmoreland passed away on Jan. 24 at White Plains Hospital at the age of 85. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and uncle and a friend to all. Roy and Theresa Roach were married in 1961
Read MoreThomas J. Avezzano, formerly of Hartsdale, passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 24 with his family by his side. He was 95. Tom was born in Yonkers to Edward and Emma (Spreckelson) Avezzano on Dec. 7, 1929, where he
Read MorePasquale Noce of Pleasantville passed away peacefully at home on Jan. 23 at the age of 92. He was born in the town of Fagnano Castello, Cosenza, Italia to the late Ernesto and Letizia Noce. Pasquale is survived by his
Read MoreKathleen Anne Berman (née Schelberg) of Chappaqua died unexpectedly at home on Jan. 16. Born Nov. 27, 1950, in Washington, D.C. to Sarah Jane Schelberg (née Jarboe) and William Vincent Schleberg, Kathy attended school first in Poughkeepsie and then in
Read MoreBarbara Bruce Jackson (1939-2025) died at Westchester Medical Center on Jan. 22 after a fall at her home in Mount Kisco. A dedicated and inspiring English teacher who helped generations of youngsters get into college from Blind Brook High School
Read MoreRuth (Manganello) Strumke died Jan. 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. She was 92. She was born Feb. 23, 1932 in Peekskill to James Manganello and Margit (Ekstrom) Manganello. She grew up in Montrose and went on to graduate from
Read MoreJack Yvars, a devoted husband, loving father, and cherished grandfather, died Jan. 8, 2025. He was 90. Born April 4, 1934 in White Plains to Jack Yvars and Lena Fusaro, he grew up with a passion for sports, particularly baseball.
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