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Tyrone Bryant Roberts Jr., 31, Of Nyack
NYACK, N.Y. – Tyrone Bryant Roberts Jr., a resident of Nyack, died Sunday, July 17. He was 31.
Born Feb.20, 1985, he was the son of Simanetta Dove and Tyrone Bryant Roberts Sr.
When he was 6 months ago, he was diagnosed with sickle cell anemia. He surpassed every obstacle along his life. Despite his illness he enjoyed playing sports, riding bikes and fishing with his father. He loved any activity outdoors and any opportunity to hang out with family and friends.
He grew up in Nyack, and attended Nyack Public Schools until Junior High School. In 2001, his family and him moved to Garnervi…
Robert T. Digilio, 76, Of Poughkeepsie
POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. – Robert T. Digilio, a resident of Poughkeepsie, died Wednesday, July 20. He was 76.
Born Feb. 19, 1940, in Poughkeepsie, he was the son of the late Frank R. and Rose Grittlow Digilio.
He was a 1958 graduate of Poughkeepsie High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Berlin Crisis. On April 17, 1960, he married Sandra L. Starzyk at St. Joseph's Church in Poughkeepsie; she survives him at home.
He was the manager of design at Automatic Systems Developers in Poughkeepsie, retiring in 2001. As well as being a member of St. Joseph's Church, he was a member of the…
Margaret DeBiase, 88, Of Hopewell Junction
FISHKILL, N.Y. – Margaret DeBiase, a resident of Hopewell Junction and formerly of Yonkers, died Wednesday, July 20. She was 88.
Born Feb.6, 1928, in Yonkers, she was the daughter of Matthew and Mary Smith Vance.
She was employed as a teacher’s assistant for Yonkers School District for 30 years until her retirement. She was a member of the Daughters of Scotia and the Order of the Easter Star in Yonkers.
On Dec. 7, 1963, she married Frank DeBiase.
She is survived by her children and their spouses, Linda and Bruce Smith of Hopewell Junction, Patricia and Mark Bax of Ithaca and Deborah a…
Carolyn Joustra, 79, Formerly Of Hawthorne
HAWTHORNE, N.J. – Carolyn Joustra, a resident of St. Petersburg, Fla. and formerly of Hawthorne, died Tuesday, July 19. She was 79.
She was born in Paterson and lived in Hawthorne since 1957, before moving to St. Petersburg last year.
Prior to her retirement, she was a receptionist with Atlantic Stewardship Bank in Midland Park. She also was a member of Unity Christian Reformed Church in Prospect Park.
She is survived by her children Mark Joustra of Midland Park, Tim Joustra and his wife Barbara of Florida, Paul Joustra and his wife Debbie of Florida and Steven Joustra of Florida; 11 gr…
Jeanne Price, 63, Of Nyack
NYACK, N.Y. – Jeanne (Cole) Price, a resident of Nyack, died Wednesday, July 20. She was 63.
She was born on April 23, 1953, in Nyack, to James and Elizabeth Byrnes.
She was a longtime resident of West Haverstraw. She graduated from North Rockland High School.
She recently retired from Sterling National Bank. She was also a long-term member of S.W. Johnson’s Ladies Auxiliary.
She is survived by her children, Michael and wife, Donna of Valley Cottage, Keith and his wife, Jean of Nanuet, and Kristen and her husband, John Mancuso of Highland Mills; her five grandsons Justin, John, Josep…
Dorothy Naomi Germond, 96, Of Beacon
BEACON, N.Y. – Dorothy Naomi Germond, a lifelong resident of Beacon, died Wednesday, July 20. She was 96.
Born Aug. 28, 1920, in Beacon, she was the daughter of Edward Gilbert Germond and Mary Becker Germond.
She was a member of the Beacon High School graduating class of 1938 and furthered her education at the Spencerian Business School in Newburgh, receiving her certificate in 1939.
For 18 years, she was employed at the New York Rubber Company sales office in Beacon. In 1961, she accepted a bookkeeping position at the former Matteawan National Bank, and then she retired from the Emery …
Stephen Pilla, 55, Of Thiells
THIELLS, N.Y. – Stephen Pilla, a resident of Thiells, died Tuesday, July 19. He was 55.
He was born to Dolores and the late Pasquale Pilla in the Bronx.
He served as a sergeant in the U.S. Air Force, before settling down and starting a family. He was an incredible athlete and would participate in the annual Wheelchair Games, horseback riding, bowling and ping-pong.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen; his daughter Tina Pilla; two brothers Robert and Richard; and numerous nieces, nephews and Godchildren.
Church services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Living Hope Fellowship in Tompkins C…
Helen Baldino, 93, Of Paterson
PATERSON, N.J. – Helen Baldino, a resident of Paterson and formerly of Passaic and Lodi, died Tuesday, July 19. She was 93.
Before retiring, she worked for Thermo Electric Co., in Saddle Brook.
She is survived by her children Sam Baldino of Wayne, Raymond Baldino of Wayne and his late wife Carol, his companion Celeste, John Baldino of Paterson, and Janice De Angelis and husband Pasquale of Hawthorne; grandchildren Anthony, Raymond, Joseph, Carissa and Anna; andh many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband Samuel; parents Frank and Anna; and brothers Frank, Michael and Ja…
