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Beloved Longtime High School Teacher In Region Dies At Age 69
A Westchester County woman who spent more than 30 years working as a special education teacher at a high school has died at age 69.
Mary Jacinta Saffran died unexpectedly at her home in Irvington on Saturday, May 14, according to her obituary.
"She was an outstanding and beloved special education teacher at Lincoln High School in Yonkers, NY for 36 years," her obituary reads. "A vivacious lover of life, her passions were traveling, cooking, entertaining, and helping anyone in need."
Saffran also had a love of running, and she ran the New York City Marathon four times, her obituary reads.&n…
Woman Runs NYC Marathon For Son, Others Affected By Neurofibromatosis
Diane Owens never used to like running. In fact, she was vocal about it.
But that all changed after her son was diagnosed with a rare condition.
Nine years and many marathons, half-marathons, and 5K races later, she hasn't stopped pushing forward.
Owens is originally from Bethpage on Long Island, before later moving to Connecticut as a child. She now lives in Southbury, in New Haven County.
For the 2021 New York City Marathon on Sunday, Nov. 7, Owens said she spent less time preparing than she normally would, and chose instead to enjoy the views and take videos to honor loved ones and …
