Obituaries

Maria Rosaria Loffredo (nee Bettino) was born on Oct. 4, 1936, in Piedimonte Matese, Italy. She was the second oldest of seven born to Maria (nee Falcigno) and Luigi Bettino. She died on June 19 at 87. Her early life was

Mary Elizabeth Challman, 63, passed away on May 21, in Palos Hills, Ill. Mary Beth was born on May 20, 1961, to Florence E. and Ronald F. Challman in Omaha, Neb. She subsequently moved with her family to Colorado Springs,

Dr. Alan Poritzky, a distinguished dental professional in Cortlandt, died peacefully on June 8. He was 88. Born Nov. 17, 1935, in Peekskill, he graduated from Peekskill High School, and his thirst for knowledge led him to Hobart College, where

David Victor Skehan, 38, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 12. Beloved father, son, brother, uncle and friend, David loved the outdoors, playing football and traveling the world. David is predeceased by his father, John Skehan. He is survived by

Arthur Zuch, of Purchase, passed away June 1 at age 94. He was born Dec. 23, 1929, to Herman and Malvina Zuch. Arthur proudly served in the U.S. Army during the era of the Korean Conflict. He was a graduate

Dorothy Valentine Gates, a resilient spirit from Thornwood and Pleasantville, peacefully passed away at her home on June 6. She was 93 years old. Born on Dec. 6, 1930, to Peter Valentine and Helen Speiss in North Castle, Dorothy’s early

Yolanda Rivellino, of Thornwood, Pleasantville and most recently of Teaneck N.J., died on June 9. She was 107 years old. She was the beloved wife of Ernest Rivellino, who died in 2008; mother of Steven, Dennis and Ernest Rivellino Jr.; grandmother

Hartsdale’s Arthur James Taylor, a much-loved husband, father, grandfather, uncle and jokester, departed this life on Saturday, May 25 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx at the age of 95. Arthur was born on June 22, 1928, to Mabel Maud

Andrew Mattei of Fort Myers, Florida died May 29, 2024, in White Plains after a valiant two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 66. He was born November 15, 1957, in Brooklyn, to Mario Mattei and Alice McHugh. He spent

On April 24, 2024, God dispatched his Angels to escort Penola Nelson White from earth to her heavenly home.  She was 89. She was born August 25, 1934 in Ossining, to Henry Nelson and Suluter Bunch Nelson. She was educated