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Boces
Employee Dies At Age 47
A longtime tech worker in the Hudson Valley died at the age of 47 at his home. Jamie Brian Paterson of Hyde Park, a lifelong Dutchess County resident, lived in of Hyde Park and was born in Poughkeepsie to Daniel M. Paterson and Linda J. (Steele) Paterson. Paterson graduated from FDR High School in Hyde Park in 1994 and then from Dutchess Community College. He was a longtime employee of Southern Westchester BOCES in Rye Brook where he worked in their IT department as a systems engineer, according to his obituary. When he was not working, his obituary said Paterson enjoyed camping, bowling,…
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Beloved Mother Of Mayor In Westchester, Former NY State Senator Dies: 'She Inspired Us'
The beloved mother of a Westchester County mayor and a former New York state senator is being remembered for her life-long dedication to her family. Josephine Spano, the mother of Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and former New York State Sen. Nicholas A. Spano, died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 6 at the age of 89, according to an announcement by Mayor Spano's office. In a statement, Spano said that his mother helped give him and his siblings the drive to succeed. "We all just wanted to make her so proud," Spano said, adding, "She inspired us. She educated us. She dedicated he…
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Beloved Mom From Westchester Dies At 45: 'Heart Bigger Than The Moon'
A much-loved mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered as a selfless, delightful person who was always ready to spend her time helping others. Thornwood resident Christina Nassar died on Saturday, Oct. 28 at the age of 45, according to her obituary. Born in 1978, Nassar was raised in Yonkers before eventually marrying Kal Nassar in 2007 and moving with him to Thornwood. There, they welcomed their three children, Nicole, Christopher, and Joseph. Those who knew Nassar knew that she was a deeply caring mother who always went out of her way for others, especiall…
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Westchester Native, Business Owner Dies At 62: 'Lived For Adventure'
A Hudson Valley resident who owned a business in Westchester is being remembered for his sense of adventure and his countless escapades into the great outdoors. Putnam County resident Steven Dorazio of Mahopac died on Saturday, Oct. 21 at the age of 62, according to his obituary. Born in Port Chester in 1960, Dorazio was raised in the village and eventually graduated from Port Chester High School in 1978. Although he later moved to Putnam County, he remained tied to his hometown by becoming the owner of Port Chester-based Dazco Heating and Air Conditioning Corp.&n…
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Beloved Mother, Volunteer From Westchester Dies At 57
A beloved wife and mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered for her willingness to donate her time to countless volunteer works and her devotion to her family. Mount Kisco resident Beth Mannion died on Saturday, Aug. 5 at the age of 57 after a battle with ovarian cancer, according to her obituary. Born in Mount Kisco in 1965, Mannion grew up in Bedford Hills and graduated from Fox Lane High School in 1983. She then went on to earn an Associate's Degree from Westchester Community College and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from Western Connecticut…
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In Loving Memory Of White Plains Native Joanne Medicus Squires, 62
After battling her sustained illnesses, Joanne Squires died quietly at home on July 19, 2023. “Jo” was born on August 4, 1960, in New York City to Philip Jay and Rose “Davy” Medicus. She lived her entire childhood on Baylor Circle in White Plains and attended White Plains public schools, graduating White Plains High School in 1978. Jo attended the University of Maryland, graduating with a B.A. in Sociology in 1982. Jo married her high school sweetheart, Scott, in April 1984. Two sons, Doug and Danny, followed. Jo was a devoted wife and mother, even as the family moved from New York to Ma…
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Father, Personal Fitness Trainer From Westchester Dies At 36: Leaves Behind 2 Daughters
A fitness enthusiast and father who lived his entire life in Westchester is being remembered for his devotion to his family and love for riding motorcycles. Lifelong Port Chester resident Lester John Williams, Jr. died on Thursday, July 13 at the age of 36, according to his obituary. Born in 1986, Williams went to school in Port Chester and graduated from the village's high school in 2004. He then went on to become a private security officer for high-level clientele in New York City in addition to working as a personal fitness trainer. An active motorcycl…
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Longtime
Nypd
Officer, Attorney From Hudson Valley Dies At Age 56
A beloved former NYPD officer from the Hudson Valley who dedicated much of his life to serving the department in various roles and practicing his faith has died. Putnam County resident John Welch, of Mahopac, died on Thursday, April 6 at the age of 56, according to his obituary. Born in the Bronx in 1967, Welch graduated from Mount Saint Michael Academy before earning a bachelor's degree and a law degree from St. John’s University in Queens. Welch then began a career in law enforcement and joined the NYPD, serving as a police officer for 26 years before being as…
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Beloved Store Owner In Westchester Dies: Lived 'Extraordinary Life'
A well-known man from Fairfield County who owned a beloved store in Northern Westchester has died. Stamford resident Joseph DiPietro, Sr. died on Friday, Feb. 10 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. DiPietro, who lived an "extraordinary life," was the owner of Chubby's Hardware in Pound Ridge located at 68 Westchester Ave., which was named after his childhood nickname, his obituary said. Born in 1932, DiPietro worked at Getman and Judd Lumber Co. after high school and eventually rose to the position of General Manager before deciding to take a risk and start his own…
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'Heartbroken': Financier's Family Issues Statement After His Death In NY At Age 46
The family of a successful and popular Connecticut investment banker who jumped to his death from a rooftop bar says they are "heartbroken and deeply saddened by the tragic loss." Fairfield County resident Dale L. Cheney, age 46, of New Canaan, jumped from Bar 54 at the Hyatt Centric Times Square New York at 135 West 45th St. in Manhattan on Wednesday, Jan. 25 around 6:30 p.m., according to the New York City Police. On Friday, Jan. 27, the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner ruled Cheney's death a suicide. Cheney, a married father of five, had recently filed for divorce fr…
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Former Police Officer In Westchester County Dies
A beloved husband and father from the Hudson Valley who was both a US Army veteran and a former police officer in Westchester County has died. Putnam County resident Richard Kennedy of Carmel died on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the age of 72, according to his obituary. Born in 1949 in New York City, Kennedy served in the US Army from 1968 to 1970 and then served as a police officer in Port Chester until he retired in 1977, his obituary said. A lover of the outdoors, Kennedy could often be found hunting and loved spending time with friends at his "Hunting Cabin," according to his…
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'Most Difficult News': Police Department In Westchester Mourns Death Of Officer
A police department in Northern Westchester is mourning the sudden loss of one of its own. Gregory Jones, an officer with the Peekskill Police Department, died on Thursday, Nov. 24 at the age of 48, according to his obituary. A native of Orange County, Jones was born and raised in Middletown and earned his bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice from St. Thomas Aquinas College in Sparkill before beginning his law enforcement career with the Orange County Sheriff's Office, his obituary said. Jones later transferred to the Peekskill Police Department, where he stayed for…
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Peekskill's Paul Godbee, 84, Built Many Homes Throughout New York
Paul Godbee, a longtime Westchester resident and businessman, fell asleep in death on November 10, 2022. He was 84 years old. Paul was born on July 30, 1938 in Millen, GA to Willie Warren Godbee and Willie Mae Patrick (Godbee). He went to school in Georgia and worked hard on the family farm before following his older brother Willie and moving to Peekskill in 1955. Paul was a quiet man with a big heart. He wanted more for his family—his whole family. Paul Godbee embodied the three characteristics of an entrepreneur. He created different companies, he built many homes and est…
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Popular Educator From Westchester Dies At Age 68
A beloved educator from Northern Westchester who worked in Connecticut known for her dedication to her family has died. Edna Rose Ventarola of Ossining died on Monday, Nov. 14 at the age of 68, according to her obituary. Ventarola was born in 1954 and raised in the Bronx, graduating from Lehman College, her obituary said. Pursuing a career in early childhood education, Ventarola served as the director of Creative Playtime in Scarsdale and also directed the Head Start program in Port Chester, according to her obituary. Ventarola also later served as s…
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'Customers Loved Him': Hudson Valley Plumber, Father Of 5 Dies At Age 38
Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a beloved Hudson Valley plumber and father of 5 who died unexpectedly. Putnam County resident Peter Brophy, of Lake Carmel, died Sunday, Aug. 14, at the age of 38, according to his obituary. Born in Carmel on Nov. 16, 1983 to parents James and Kathleen, Brophy was known as a devoted father to his five children, reads his memorial. “He enjoyed the outdoors and loved fishing, especially with his children,” his obituary said. “He loved to cook and he enjoyed cooking for family and friends.” Brophy worked as a lead service technician for Fo…
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Beloved Teacher In Westchester Dies At Age 79
A longtime Northern Westchester resident and retired teacher has died at the age of 79. Elaine Kelleher, a 50-year resident of Katonah, died at her home while surrounded by family on Saturday, Aug. 13, following a brief illness, according to her obituary. She was born in Jersey City and studied at St. Dominic’s High School and Seton Hall University, her obituary said. She went on to work as a teacher for 30 years and retired from her role at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in 2005. "When she retired from teaching she turned to the raising of her 5 grandchildren and she is lov…
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Beloved Westchester Woman Remembered As 'Take-Charge Mother' Who Brought Mascot To HS Games
A Westchester woman is being remembered as a devoted mother of six and loving wife. Mary Jane D’Arrigo, age 95, of Irvington, died peacefully while vacationing in Boca Raton, Florida, according to her obituary. D’Arrigo spent her earliest years in Flushing before moving at age 7 to Orange County and a farm in Walden, her obituary said. She began studying at Cornell University when she was 16 years old, and after graduation, she moved to New York City and taught women's groups about nutrition and how to cook fresh vegetables. "It was here that she met and married Steve D’Arrigo, a fresh pr…
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Mount Vernon's JoAnna Hood, 65, Was Beloved Mother, Sister, Aunt, And Friend
JoAnna (Laporta) Hood, 65, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. JoAnna was born January 6, 1957, in Mt. Vernon to Joseph and Raffaelina Laporta. She never missed the opportunity to smile, dance, or sing; especially "Happy Birthday." Above all else she loved her children, her dog, and coffee... in that order. She was the most loving and loyal mother, sister, aunt, and friend. Survived by her three children, Mary Catherine Hood, Christopher Hood, and Alexandra (Hood) Vicchio; her four siblings Maria Abatecola, Catherine Sorrell, Joseph Laporta, and…
Business
Popular Hudson Valley Store Up For Sale After Nearly 40 Years In Business
The owner of a successful Hudson Valley store that has been in business for decades has announced plans to close her store in the coming months. Leonora Burton, who has owned and run Putnam County staple The Country Goose in Cold Spring since the 1980s, is getting ready to embark upon her next adventure. "The Country Goose and its truly amazing owner Leonora Burton are saying goodbye to Main Street Cold Spring soon," the Cold Spring Area Chamber of Commerce said in a Facebook post on Sunday, Jan. 23."The spot is a tiny village in itself with its own community. Come visit if you haven’t alr…
Obituaries
Hudson Valley Man Known As 'Hot Dog Guy' Dies At Age 80
For the past 18 years the "Hot Dog Guy," has stood on the side of a busy area roadway and waved to passing vehicles, bringing smiles to bypassers. Sadly, those days have come to an end with the death of Dutchess County staple George Schwartz, the hot dog man's real name, on Friday, June 18 in Lagrangeville. Schwartz, who was 80, always said he was a "regular guy" who sold hot dogs, his obituary said. He worked on Route 55 until the end, only stopping when a short illness would not allow him to serve his customers any longer. Schwartz, who has been selling hot dogs for years and years, was…
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Robert Trump, Who Dies At 71, Was Longtime Hudson Valley Resident
President Trump's younger brother, Robert Trump, died Saturday night in a Manhattan hospital. He was 71. "It is with heavy heart I share that my wonderful brother, Robert, peacefully passed away tonight," the president said in a statement. "He was not just my brother, he was my best friend. "He will be greatly missed, but we will meet again. His memory will live on in my heart forever. Robert, I love you. Rest in peace." "Uncle Robert, we love you," Ivanka Trump tweeted Saturday night. "You are in our hearts and prayers, always." President Trump had visited his brother Friday at New York…
Lifestyle
Photos: Family Finds Way To Welcome Newborn Amid
Covid-
19 Pandemic
One brand-new baby boy got a special welcome from his big sisters and grandparents as he was born in the middle of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Because the girls and other family members could not be in the hospital, Gregg and Andrea Whitesell took their granddaughters, Addyson, 7, and Brooklyn, 3, of Hopewell Junction, to meet their new baby brother, Jack at Putnam Hospital Center in Carmel on Sunday, April 26. Knowing it would not be possible to go inside the hospital, they set up a beautiful parking lot surprise for the new parents James and Elaine Sheehy. The girls …
Obituaries
White Plains Native Ann Marie Beach Dies At 57
Ann Marie Beach, of Dutchess County, originally of Westchester, died Sunday, Aug. 11, at age 57. Beach who lived in Stormville was born in White Plains on Feb. 10, 1962. She met "the love of her life" William "Bill" Beach while attending high school and shortly after graduating, they married on June 28, 1980, said the obituary. They were married for 39 years and had two daughters, Tina Marie and Rose Mary. Ann Marie Beach will be remembered most of all for the love and devotion she felt for her family and friends which included dogs, Cooper and Zoe, according to the obituary. …
Lifestyle
Back-to-School Strategies For The Whole Family
It’s hard to say goodbye to summer. Heading back into the school routine can create more stress for everyone in the family. Busy schedules, academic pressure, and lack of sleep can raise anxiety levels. Furthermore, we have less time to relax and connect with each other. With that in mind, here are some strategies to ease the transition back into the school year. Build the family’s resilience and positivity. Resilience is our ability to bounce back from difficult events or emotions. The more resilient we are, the more we can handle the stress of the busy school year. Fortunately, there ar…
News
Westchester Mom With Five Children Found Dead In Midwest Motel Room
A mother of five from Westchester was found dead in an out-of-state motel room. Janaya Michelle Jones-Boone, 38, of Yonkers, was found around noontime on Wednesday, Dec. 12 in the Fort Wayne, Indiana, motel room after police received a 911 call about an unknown problem in the room. When officers and EMS arrived on the scene, they found Jones-Boone dead inside the room. Her husband, Tyrin Royce Boone was arrested Friday in Fort Wayne in connection with her death, according to WANE 15. A person in a neighboring room said the couple had been living in the room with a baby. L…
Neighbors
Days Before Dying, Scarsdale Mom Urges Family Time
Just five days before succumbing to a battle with cancer, Scarsdale mom and teacher Debra Heyman Leitner shared an important message on her Facebook page: "There is nothing better than time with your family," the post says, with two pictures of her loved ones. Leitner is survived by her two sons, Ryan and Jaxson, and her husband, Kenny. More than $95,000 had been raised for the boys on a GoFundMe as of Sunday afternoon. "A wonderful friend to all who were privileged to know her," her New York Times obituary says. Services were last weekend. Click here to donate.
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