Obituaries
Gregory Nelson Delgado
Jan 21, 2026
Gregory Nelson Delgado of Pelham, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, NY. He was 88 years old.
Born in New York City to Gregorio Delgado and Monserrate Pagan, Gregory was the eldest of six children. He grew up in the Hell's Kitchen neighborhood with his devoted mother, graduating from Power Memorial High...
Ruth Markowe
Jan 16, 2026
Ruth Markowe-Manning
Ruth passed away January 16, 2026. She is finally at rest after many years of dementia. Her sister, Nancy and her companion Sal were with her. Ruth was a fire ball with a gentle heart, more with animals than people. She was an iconic NYC figure, walking to work every day from E 72nd to W 57 with her...
Samuel J. Lore
Jan 15, 2026
Samuel J. Lore passed away on January 15, 2026, at Hackensack Meridian Hospital.
Born in New Rochelle, NY, to Samuel and Rose Lore, Samuel was one of three children. He was a proud graduate of New Rochelle High School. Immediately after graduating, Samuel began working in the family business as an asphalt paver, Sam Lore and Son. Following the passing of...
Sofia Leon De Aviles
Jan 12, 2026
Sofia Leon de Aviles of Bronxville in Westchester County, New York, passed away the early morning of Tuesday, January 13, 2026.
Sofia was 89 years old, born into a farming family in Boyacá, a town in central Colombia with a population of ~4,500. Interestingly, it was one of the founding states of Colombia, known as “the land of freedom” and the...
Annette Cowan Monachino
Jan 9, 2026
Annette Cowan Monachino, a former longtime resident of Pelham Manor, passed away peacefully on January 9, after bravely facing several health challenges. She was 83.
Known for her warmth and positivity, Annette Romayne Cowan was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Paul R. and Anna B. Cowan (nee Toth) on August 26, 1942. Anna died tragically, following an illness, when Annette was...
Debra Ramona Campbell
Jan 7, 2026
Debra Campbell of Mount Vernon, New York, passed away on January 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with ALS.
Born in Port- of- Spain in Trinidad, Debra was the third of seven children. She was lovingly raised in Trinidad by her parents, Augustine and Claudette Webster, before moving to New York at the age of 17. Shortly after arriving in New...
Caroline McGinley
Jan 7, 2026
Caroline McGinley of Woodside, New York, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 47.
Born in Derry City, Ireland, to Patrick and Kathleen McGinley, Caroline was the third of five children. She was raised in Gweedore, County Donegal, where she attended Derrybeg National School and Gweedore Secondary School. From a young age, Caroline had a deep love of...
Tom Hanusik
Jan 3, 2026
Thomas Hanusik of Pelham, New York & Cape Coral, Florida; passed away on January 3, 2026. He was 76 years old. Born in Yonkers, NY to Thomas and Anne Hanusik, Tom was one of 2 children. Tom graduated from Lincoln High School, Yonkers, NY. He would later meet his wife Barbara at Pace University. The couple would marry and move...
Barbara Ann Keane
Jan 2, 2026
Barbara Ann Keane, devoted wife, mother and grandmother, died on January 2, 2026 after a long illness. Born in The Bronx to Irish immigrant parents, Barbara was the youngest of four siblings. She met her future husband of nearly 60 years, Timothy “Ted” Keane, while they were teenagers growing up in the Highbridge section of The Bronx.
At Cathedral High School...
Armando J. (Mario) Deiana
Dec 26, 2025
ARMANDO (MARIO) J. DEIANA: A longtime resident of Mt. Vernon, NY, passed away on December 26, 2025 at the Wound Care Division of Calvary Hospital while lovingly and prayerfully attended to by Maire, his adoring wife and their devoted daughter Nicolette, both of whom never left his side.
Mario’s was born June 5, 1928 to (Giovanna-Mario) who was from Sardinia Italy...
Emil Jacques Balthazar M.D.
Dec 16, 2025
In Loving Memory: Emil Jacques Balthazar, MD
● (1933 – 2025)
It is with profound respect and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Dr. Emil Jacques Balthazar, a titan in the field of diagnostic radiology, a devoted educator, and a cherished colleague. Dr. Balthazar passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that fundamentally changed the way physicians diagnose and...
Anthony Villardi
Dec 16, 2025
Anthony J. Villardi died on December 16, 2025, at the age of 102. Mr. Villardi was born on March 12, 1923, to Joseph and Concetta Cacamo Villardi.
Anthony worked as a supervisor for the City of New York Police Department. Mr. Villardi served in the US Army during World War II. He was on Omaha Beach, during the initial attack.
Mr. Villardi...
Jose P. Lizarazo
Dec 10, 2025
Jose Policarpo Lizarazo (Joe) passed away on December 10, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old.
Born in Cúcuta, Colombia, to Carmen Cecilia and Jose Policarpo Lizarazo, he was one of six siblings. Joe emigrated to the United States at the age of 11 with his parents, settling on Pelham Parkway in the Bronx. He graduated from...
David P. Condon Jr.
Dec 9, 2025
David P. Condon Jr. (Dave), beloved father, grandfather, husband and dedicated public servant, passed away on December 9th, 2025 at the age of 72, after a very long and courageous battle with cancer. He had far more than nine lives, facing every challenge with strength, grit, and an unmistakable sense of humor.
Born on September 29, 1953 in the Bronx, a...
Anthony Senerchia
Dec 2, 2025
Anthony Senerchia of Pelham Manor, New York, passed away on December 2, 2025. He was 84 years old. Born in Avellino, Italy, to Nicola and Maria Senerchia, Anthony was the middle of their three children. He spent his early years in Avellino before immigrating with his family to Mount Vernon at the age of 15. He attended Edison High School,...
Judith Zallo
Nov 30, 2025
Judith Zallo, a longtime resident of Pelham, New York, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2025. She was 75 years old.
Born in Manhattan to Stephen and Dorothy Medovich, Judith was one of four children. She grew up in East Irvington, New York, where she attended the Irvington School System. After graduating high school, she went on to earn her degree...
Marie Therese Laloi
Nov 25, 2025
Marie Therese Laloi, a longtime resident of New Rochelle, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at the age of 90.
Born in Jacmel, Haiti, to Jean Caba Laloi and Marie Carmen Leger, Marie Therese was the younger of two children. She was raised in Jacmel, where she attended local schools and completed her high school education. After graduating, she dedicated...
Ted Rice
Nov 22, 2025
Ted Rice, devoted husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on November 22nd, 2025, surrounded by the family he loved, supported and guided his entire life.
Ted was born in Newcastle, Co. Down on April 29, 1937 - the town where the Mountains of Mourne sweep down to the sea. He grew up the youngest of Ned and Catherine...
Nicholas Leighton Ferguson
Nov 20, 2025
Nicholas Leighton Ferguson passed away on November 20, 2025.
Born in St. Catherine, Jamaica, Nicholas was the beloved son of Aaron Ferguson and Nadine Lee. He was raised by his stepfather John Lee from the age of 1. He was the oldest to his younger siblings and held the honored role of being the best big brother for his sisters— a...
James W. Swinehart
Nov 17, 2025
James W. Swinehart of New Rochelle, New York, passed away on November 17, 2025, He was 94 years old. Born in Liberty, MO he was one of 2 children. James graduated from William Jewel College and received his Doctorate at the University of Michigan where he met his wife Sandy. The couple would marry and move to Pelham where they...


