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Astrid Wray, 77, Mount Kisco
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Astrid Margareta Svenson Wray died Saturday morning of pancreatic cancer in Mount Kisco.
Wray was born on May 14, 1940, in Sweden. She worked at Northern Westchester Hospital Center and The Harvey School, Katonah, before becoming a full-time mother. She was a founding member of the local Knights of Columbus Ladies Auxiliary where she held active duty at many offices for a time. She is predeceased by her husband Raymond F. Wray, parents Arvid Olof and Doris Charlotta Svenson, and her twin sister Alice Carmen.
She is survived by her sons Raymond F. Wray Jr., Mount Kisco;…
Oradell Native Elisabeth Rozgonyi Dies At 52
ORADELL, N.J. – Elisabeth “Beth” Rozgonyi of Pequannock died at home in the loving care of her family on January 10. She was 52.
Beth was born in Oradell and raised in Pompton Plains, and was a graduate of Pequannock Township High School.
She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Glen, her children Brian and his fiancé Stephanie Tedeschi, John, and Jessica, her mother, Lois, and her siblings, Thomas, Douglas, James and Patricia McDonald. She was predeceased by her father, Robert McDonald, and her brother, Robert McDonald Jr.
“She adored her family and worked hard for them. A gifted cook…
Retired Nyack Firefighter, 51, Dies Of 9/11 Related Cancer
Retired FDNY Lt. Joseph Stach Jr. of Valley Cottage, died of 9/11 related cancer on Sunday, Jan. 7. He was 51.Stach, who also volunteered for the Nyack Fire Department, served with the FDNY for more than 20 years, before being forced to retire in 2010 after suffering numerous illness, including pancreatic cancer.
On Sept. 11, 2001, Stach was a first responder during the event and spent the first 72 hours at Ground Zero after the attacks. Following he worked at the scene for hours, days and weeks
In a GoFundMe page, his son, Darren Sach, wrote that he wanted to share his father's story so p…
