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Vira Mamchur Schwartz

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vschwartz@dailyvoice.com

Vira Mamchur Schwartz is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades... and master of a few of them. Vira’s editorial career started in technology publishing, writing and editing at the Ziff-Davis publication Computer Shopper. Later she served as Managing Editor at CD-ROM World and then Internet World, before moving to freelance writing.

Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, L.A. Times, Folio, Portable Computing, Internet Shopper and other websites and magazines that no longer exist. She ghost-wrote and designed an award-winning diet and fitness book for a popular fitness personality and, currently, loves to tell stories about people and animals.

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Obituaries

Former Westport Schools Guidance Counselor Robert W. Hanf, 79, Was Devoted To Family It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Robert W Hanf, fondly known as Bob, on March 22, 2023 at the age of 79. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Kathleen Anne Dutney, and his parents, Gertrude and Walter Hanf. Bob Hanf was born on November 18, 1943 in Cambridge and raised in Belmont, Massachusetts, where he attended Belmont High School and graduated with the class of 1961. He went on to earn a liberal arts degree from Harvard College (1965) and a master’s degree in guidance at Harvard Graduate School of Education (1966). After graduating, he moved to Westport where …

by Family of Robert W. Hanf

03/24/2023

Lifestyle

There's More To See In Atlantic County Than A Boardwalk Atlantic County is known for its stunning beaches and natural beauty, but did you know that it's also home to several incredible historic sites? With a rich history stretching back hundreds of years, there are many amazing places to explore in Atlantic County that you may not even know exist. Here are five that you’ll want to add to your list of must-see locations on your next visit. Absecon Lighthouse. You'll find the third-tallest masonry lighthouse in the United States in Atlantic County. Located right in Atlantic City, the lighthouse, which stands 171 feet tall, began operations in 1…

by Daily Voice

03/23/2023

Lifestyle

Movies You Never Knew Were Filmed in New Haven Have you ever wondered which movies were filmed in New Haven? Read on to learn about a few that made use of the Elm City for their settings. All About Eve. The 1950 Bette Davis classic directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz shot many key scenes in New Haven. Both Yale University and the Schubert Theater feature significantly in the film that was nominated for 14 Oscars. The film tells the story of ambitious but manipulative aspiring actress Eve Harrington who works her way into the lives of theatre stars Margo Channing and her husband Bill Sampson. Bette Davis (left) and Anne Baxter (right) e…

by Daily Voice

03/22/2023

Lifestyle

Prohibition Didn’t Stop Atlantic City From Thriving Prohibition put the kibosh on economic growth for many cities in the United States. Atlantic City, however, was not one of them. In fact, the bustling seaside resort town on the Jersey coast saw immense economic growth and prosperity from 1920 to 1933. Unlike other towns, Atlantic City had two key factors working in its favor: its location and lack of enforcement of the Eighteenth Amendment — which banned manufacture of alcohol, its transportation, and its sale — on the part of local officials. Clockwise: Al Capone, Meyer Lansky, and Lucky Luciano. All three took part in the Atlantic …

by Daily Voice

03/22/2023

Lifestyle

York County’s Claim To Fame Don’t overlook the rich and vibrant history of York County. From its role in the American Revolution to its important place in the Industrial Revolution to its role in a beloved candy, the county has played an integral part in the development of America. Philadelphia may like to stake the claim, but the denizens of York have their own claim to first capital of the newly formed United States. The York County capital seat served as the setting for the First Continental Congress from September 30, 1777 to June 27, 1778 after it had to flee Philadelphia because British troops were threatening t…

by Daily Voice

03/22/2023

Lifestyle

These 5 Women Are Among Yale's Most Famous Grads Five presidents have attended Yale University in New Haven, but they aren’t the only famous graduates. Some of the world’s most famous women also attended the world-renown school. From groundbreaking entrepreneurs to award-winning actors, these women have made their mark on the world in many ways. Meryl Streep. Streep, who holds the record for most Oscar nominations (with 21) of any actor, is a graduate of Yale’s drama school with a Master’s in Fine Arts in 1975. With a career spanning five decades and counting, Streep, a longtime Litchfield County resident, is far from done. Lupita Nyon…

by Daily Voice

03/21/2023

Obituaries

Kenneth L. LaCour, 82, Was A Beloved Ossining High Guidance Counselor Kenneth L. LaCour, 82 of Ossining, died peacefully in his sleep December 22, 2022. He was born in Dallas, TX on December 24, 1939 to Leon LaCour, Sr., and Esther LaCour (nee Severin). A beloved Ossining resident and guidance counselor at Ossining High School, Mr. LaCour is survived by his wife, Sarah LaCour, of Rhode Island and his children Samuel LaCour and Emma LaCour of Arizona, Antoinette Meares of Maryland, Jean-Pierre LaCour of New York, and Monique LaCour of Maryland. He is also survived by his grandchildren Alycia Covelly of Maryland, Alexis Meares of Virginia, Julian Meares of North…

by The LaCour Family

03/09/2023

Obituaries

Mahwah's Harold F. Perrine, 84, Was Successful In All He Did Harold F. Perrine Jr., 84 of Vero Beach, FL and formally of Mahwah, went home to be with Christ our Lord on March 23, 2022, after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Harold F. and Regina Perrine and was predeceased by his brother Robert and wife Peggy, and sister Gloria Lufts of Suffern, NY, and his first wife Doris. In his youth, Harry—or Butch, as he was known at St. Mary's High School in Rutherford—was very active in sports and especially basketball and football. Because of this he was inducted into the St. Mary’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2013. After graduation, Harry enli…

by Family of Harold F. Perrine

03/07/2023

Obituaries

Ellen Elizabeth Hilpl, Beloved Former Pound Ridge Teacher, 67 Ellen Elizabeth Hilpl, 67, a former Pound Ridge resident and most recently of the Village of Millerton since 2017, died Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at her home in the village. Born May 26, 1955 in Port Chester, NY she was the daughter of the late John E. and Norma Dean (Lasher) Hilpl of Pound Ridge. Ellen Elizabeth was a graduate of William Patterson College, receiving a bachelor’s degree in 1979, and the College of New Rochelle, where she received a master’s degree in education in 1984 as well as a master’s degree in music. For many years, Ellen Elizabeth was a beloved kin…

by Family of Ellen Elizabeth Hilpl

02/06/2023

Obituaries

Steve Harrison, Pleasantville Native and Award-Winning Medical Illustrator & Educator, Has Died Steven Joseph Harrison, PhD, MSMI, CMI, FAMI A distinguished leader with many awards and honors for his work as a medical illustrator and educator, Steve Harrison died on January 13, 12 days before his 76th birthday. Born on January 25, 1947, in White Plains, the only son of Joseph Harrison and the former Etta Belle Buckaloo, Steve grew up in Pleasantville and attended Pleasantville High School, where his art teacher, Walter Hahn, encouraged him to pursue a career in medical illustration. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees from the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) …

by Family of Steve Harrison

01/31/2023

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