Tributes to local residents who have passed away
Former Yorktown Councilman Anthony L. Grasso, a longtime leader in the town’s Republican Committee, died peacefully Aug. 13. He was 96. Grasso served one term on the Town Board from 1985 to 1990, where he was liaison to the Planning
Read MoreWith heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Frank R. Womacsko, dear brother, beloved husband, proud father and loving grandfather who resided in Cortlandt Manor, on July 30 at the age of 84 years old. On July 22, 1940, Frank
Read MoreElaine Marie Walker, 95, of High Point, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Born October 16, 1928, in Holyoke, MA, she was the daughter of Louis and Marie Reindeau. Raised in Malone, NY, she graduated from Franklin
Read MoreArleen M. Dejong, 64, of Mount Kisco, New York, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2024, at Kaplan Family Hospice Residence. Arleen M. Dejong (Ives) was born to Samuel and Antoinette Ives on June 2, 1960, in Allentown, Pennsylvania. She
Read MorePeter J. Nekos of Ridgefield, Conn. passed peacefully into the Lord’s arms on July 31. He was 96. He was born in Kingston, N.Y. to James Peter Nekos and Athena (Stycos) Nekos on Oct. 27, 1927. At the tender age
Read MoreFrank A. Olivieri of Spring Hill, Fla. and formerly of Ossining, passed away peacefully at home on July 14 after battling ALS. Frank was born on Jan. 26, 1951, in Tarrytown to Frank and Edna Olivieri. He married Pamela Anderson on
Read MoreYolanda A. Regina (née Lemme), affectionately known as Yolly, passed away on July 25 in Valhalla at the age of 95. Born on Jan. 27, 1929, in Brooklyn, Yolly led a life marked by diligence and dedication. Yolly attended P.S.
Read MoreOur hearts are broken over the loss of our son. Robert Christopher Westmoreland was born on Apr. 4, 1969, in White Plains, and passed away on July 21. Robert (Bob) attended Providence College and received a degree in math from SUNY
Read MoreRobert “Bobby” Thomsen, 91, an Essex, Conn. resident, passed away peacefully on June 4 at Portland Rehabilitation Center following a long illness. Born on Nov. 8, 1932, Bobby was the son of the late Ernest and Jesse Thomsen. He married
Read MoreKathleen (Kathy) Martha Tilden left this world at the young age of 47 after a hard-fought battle with an extremely rare combination of cancers. Kathy was loved by all. She was a shining light of joy and inspiration and the
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