Westchester Marketing Professional, Mom Of Two Teens Dies At 49 Westchester Marketing Professional, Mom Of Two Teens Dies At 49
Westchester Marketing Professional, Mom Of Two Teens Dies At 49 A Westchester County woman known as a successful marketing professional and devoted mother of two has died at the age of 49. Heather Paltz Ughetta, of Larchmont, died on Thursday, Dec. 16, according to her obituary. She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Ted Ughetta, and her children, 17-year-old Teddy and 14-year-old Caroline. She is also survived by her mother, Carole Paltz, and two siblings. Paltz Ughetta was raised in Manlius and worked in marketing and communications at IBM and Accenture, her obituary said.  "A slow judge of fast horses, Heather had a sharp wit, a bri…
Medical Worker In Westchester Dies At Age 33 Medical Worker In Westchester Dies At Age 33
Medical Worker In Westchester Dies At Age 33 A Westchester County medical worker has died at the age of 33. Bryan DuBois, of New Rochelle, died on Wednesday, Dec. 22, according to his obituary. DuBois was a registered psychiatric nurse at Westchester Medical Center and a graduate of Cochran School of Nursing. "Bryan was known for his infectious laugh, great sense of humor, and a big heart filled with generosity," his obituary reads. "He will be missed by all who knew him. Bryan lived life to the fullest enjoying bodybuilding, drawing, music, and enjoying the beach with friends." He is survived by his parents, Jeffrey DuBois and…
Longtime Employee At School District In Westchester Dies At 67 Longtime Employee At School District In Westchester Dies At 67
Longtime Employee At School District In Westchester Dies At 67 A longtime employee of a school district in Westchester County has died at the age of 67. Katherine Umbro died on Tuesday, Dec. 21, according to her obituary. Umbro was a resident of New Rochelle and a graduate of St. Gabriel's High School. She worked for the City School District of New Rochelle for more than 30 years, and she retired as the personnel assistant for Civil Service responsible for the district, her obituary reads. She was the wife of John Umbro and the daughter of Andrew Pelham Sr. and Veronica Pelham. Umbro is survived by her children, her siblings and her 11 gra…
Beloved High School Teacher, Coach In Northern Westchester Dies Beloved High School Teacher, Coach In Northern Westchester Dies
Beloved High School Teacher, Coach In Northern Westchester Dies A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who was a beloved high school coach, and teacher, as well as the chief of a local fire department, and a standout college athlete in Connecticut, has died. Northern Westchester resident Michael Repp, of Somers and formerly of Katonah, died on Wednesday, Oct. 6 at age 82 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.  He was born in Orange County on May 15th, 1939, in Cornwall, to the late Michael and Irene Repp. He was raised in Katonah, attended Saint Mary’s School in Katonah, and was a member of the first graduating class from John Jay High S…
Former Mayor In Westchester Dies At Age 60 Former Mayor In Westchester Dies At Age 60
Former Mayor In Westchester Dies At Age 60 Dennis Pilla, who served four terms as a mayor in Westchester, has died at the age of 60. Pilla died peacefully on Thursday, July 8, according to his obituary. He was the Port Chester mayor from 2007 to 2013 and from 2015 to 2017.  Pilla was also formerly president of the Westchester Municipal Officials Association from 2012 to 2013, and a member of its executive committee from 2017 to 2014.  He is survived by his wife, Margoth Pilla, and his son, David. He is also survived by David's wife, Kristy, and their children, Danny and Lily.  His obituary said memori…
Beloved Westchester Teacher Dies At Age 56 Beloved Westchester Teacher Dies At Age 56
Beloved Westchester Teacher Dies At Age 56 A longtime, beloved Westchester special education teacher has died at the age of 56. Christine Amanna (Antonecchia) age 56, of Somers, formerly of Hawthorne, died Tuesday, June 29 at Northern Westchester Hospital. Amanna was born in 1964 to Guido and Barbara Antonecchia. She was the eldest of three children predeceased by her sister Lisa and her father.  She was raised in Yonkers, graduated from the University of Hartford where she received a bachelor of science and a dual master of science of education and Special Education from Manhattan College. Amanna was a special education tea…
Ramapo Police Department Mourns Death Of Retired Lieutenant Ramapo Police Department Mourns Death Of Retired Lieutenant
Ramapo Police Department Mourns Death Of Retired Lieutenant The Ramapo Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its retired lieutenants. Lieutenant William Starkey passed away on Thursday, April 8, surrounded by his daughters and wife. He was 82 years old.  Starkey, a Spring Valley native, served with the department from December of 1966 to January of 2006.  "Bill is credited with developing our Firearms Training Unit," the department said. "Bill was an “old school” boss and always built camaraderie with department members." Starkey graduated from Spring Valley High School and soon met his future wife, all the while learning…
Dr. John Alexander, Chiropractor In Area, Dies Suddenly At 58 Dr. John Alexander, Chiropractor In Area, Dies Suddenly At 58
Dr. John Alexander, Chiropractor In Area, Dies Suddenly At 58 Dr. John A. Alexander, a chiropractor in the Hudson Valley, died suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 25 at the age of 58.  Alexander, a resident of Mahopac, was born on Feb. 6, 1962, in New York City, the son of John and Braulia (Alvino) Alexander.  John attended Life Chiropractic College in Marietta, Georgia where earned his doctorate in chiropractic medicine.  On April 4, 1992, he married Phyllis Spaccarelli at St. John The Evangelist Church in Mahopac.  "John loved being a chiropractor and loved his patients," his obituary said. "Many became his best friends." In addition to …
Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Northern Westchester Boy Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Northern Westchester Boy
Scholarship Fund Established In Memory Of 11-Year-Old Northern Westchester Boy A scholarship fund has been established in memory of a Northern Westchester boy who died on Saturday, Feb. 29 at age 11 in a hiking accident. Mattias James Edstrom of Chappaqua was born July 12, 2008 in New York City to Ivy Pool and Christian Edstrom. He is also survived by his sister Alexandra.  Mattias was a student at Robert E. Bell Middle School in Chappaqua.  He was an avid learner and loved to share what he knew with all around him, according to his obituary. Mattias loved the outdoors, skiing, playing baseball, and hiking with his family. He was a scout in Chappaqua Troop…
22-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman Dies Days After Being Diagnosed With Flu 22-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman Dies Days After Being Diagnosed With Flu
22-Year-Old Hudson Valley Woman Dies Days After Being Diagnosed With Flu A 22-year-old woman who was a community activist in the Hudson Valley has died after battling a flu virus. Newburgh resident Rebekah Grohl, an outspoken activist who was the campaign manager for Orange County Legislator Kevindaryan Lujan and volunteered on the campaigns of Sen. James Skoufis and Congressman Antonio Delgado, died on Sunday, Jan. 5 after being diagnosed with the flu last week. Lujan took to Facebook to remember Grohl, calling her “courageous, fierce, loving, compassionate and truly powerful.” 
“Her light was unlike any other I have ever seen,” he said. “She inspired people …
Stephen Anderson Of Poughkeepsie, Formerly Of Highland, Dies Suddenly At 41 Stephen Anderson Of Poughkeepsie, Formerly Of Highland, Dies Suddenly At 41
Stephen Anderson Of Poughkeepsie, Formerly Of Highland, Dies Suddenly At 41 Stephen Anderson of Poughkeepsie, who previously was a longtime Highland resident, died suddenly on Monday, Aug. 12, at age 41. He was born in Poughkeepsie on May 12, 1978.  Survivors include his children, Jamel and Dejah Anderson; his parents Joseph and Betty Anderson of Highland; their kids Holly, Jason, Michael and his wife Erin.  In addition, brothers John, Charlie and Joseph, sisters, Joane, Betty, Allison and Rachell, and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will take place on Friday, Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. at Poughkeepsie Rural Cemetery, 342 South Ave., Poughkeepsie.
Matthew Ward Of Rye, Student At Purchase College, Dies At 21 Matthew Ward Of Rye, Student At Purchase College, Dies At 21
Matthew Ward Of Rye, Student At Purchase College, Dies At 21 Purchase College student Matthew Michael Ward of Rye died Friday, May 31. He was 21. He was the son of Michael and Vivian Ward and is also survived by sisters, Marguerite, Miriam, Mary-Kathryn, and Meredith.  According to his obituary, he was the happiest young man who loved making everyone laugh, gifted with many talents including making music, jamming with his friends, and playing timpani at St. Augustine's Church on major feast days with his father who is the longtime music director there. Ward was pursuing a degree in communications.  The family will receive friends Monday, …