Obituaries

Douglas Gerard Hearle

Douglas Gerard Hearle

Aug 23, 2025

Douglas Gerard Hearle of Mount Vernon, New York, formerly of Pelham, New York, passed away on August 23, 2025. He was 64 years old.

Born and raised in Pelham, Douglas was the eldest of three children. He attended Colonial Elementary School and graduated from Pelham Memorial High School, where he loved playing football and golf. He continued his education at St....

Thomas Phelps

Thomas Phelps

Aug 19, 2025

Tomas's obituary is pending and will be placed here once completed.

Oscar C. Camacho

Oscar C. Camacho

Aug 12, 2025

Oscar Camacho, of Pelham, New York, passed away on August 12, 2025, at Calvary Hospital at the age of 74.

Born in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, to Oscar and Norma Camacho, Oscar was one of two children. He graduated from Aviation High School in Long Island City, NY, and went on to attend the City University of New York. While still...

Helen Mary Orza

Helen Mary Orza

Aug 7, 2025

Helen Mary Orza, 99, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

Born in Scranton, Pennsylvania, to Stanley and Catherine Drumsta, Helen graduated from West Scranton High School before moving to New York, where she met the love of her life, Vito Orza. The couple married and made their home in the Bronx, where Helen took...

Alex Neal

Alex Neal

Jul 27, 2025

Alex Carmine Neal, beloved son, brother, uncle, fiancée, cousin, and friend, passed away on Sunday July 27, 2025.

 A lifelong New Yorker, Alex’s passion for the Rangers was only surpassed by his love of music. Born in Brooklyn, NY on March 14, 1985, Alex’s eclectic musical taste spanned the decades and was successfully passed on to his siblings, cousins, and nephews....

Hilary A. Elliot

Hilary A. Elliot

Jul 11, 2025

Hilary Elliot (née Warnock) of New York, New York, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025, at the age of 85.

Hilary was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland, to Kathleen and Thomas Warnock, and was the second of three sisters. She left Belfast at age 10 and later graduated from St. Columba’s in Howth, Dublin, before attending business school. After graduation,...

Gerald Carl Poinsette

Gerald Carl Poinsette

Jun 29, 2025

Gerald Carl Poinsette (Jerry), of Mount Vernon, New York, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2025. He was 81 years old. “For we know that when this tent we live in – our body here on earth – is torn down, God will have a house in heaven for us to live in, a home he himself has made, which...

Paul Edouard de Merlier White

Paul Edouard de Merlier White

Jun 6, 2025

Paul Edouard de Merlier White, a beloved husband, devoted father, cherished son, loving brother, and unforgettable friend, passed away on June 6, 2025. He was 45 years old.

Born at Einstein Hospital in the Bronx on January 8, 1980, Paul was raised in Pelham, NY, where he attended the Pelham school system and graduated from Pelham Memorial High School in 1998....

Maryrose Massaro

Maryrose Massaro

May 26, 2025

Maryrose Massaro (76), born and raised in the Castle Hill and Morris Park sections of The Bronx, passed away peacefully at home after a long battle with cancer.

She lived a quiet life deeply rooted in her family and simply enjoyed being around those she loved. She enjoyed music and dancing and always welcomed an opportunity for celebration and going out...

Carmen Maria Mongiello

Carmen Maria Mongiello

May 26, 2025

She gave everything — to everyone, and to everything that lived and breathed.



To say she lived each day to the fullest hardly captures the depth of her spirit. The love she gave was boundless, unwavering, and without condition. She gave her all — and then gave even more.



Our beloved Carmen Maria Mongiello was so much to so many: a devoted...

Kathy Ann Touris

Kathy Ann Touris

May 23, 2025

Kathy Ann Touris, a cherished mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away leaving behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and unwavering love. Born on April 24, 1954, to John and Gilda Mercurio, Kathy grew up surrounded by family in Mount Vernon, New York, alongside her three siblings.

Kathy lived a life inspired by compassion and service. She gave of herself generously—through...

Sr. Catherine Ellen McVicar

Sr. Catherine Ellen McVicar

May 17, 2025

A celebration of Sr. Catherine's life will be held at the Pelham Funeral Home, located at 64 Lincoln Ave, Pelham NY 10803 on Saturday June 7, 2025 between the hours of 8:00 am and 9:30 am. A Funeral Mass will be held, at St. Catherine’s Church, Pelham NY.,on Saturday June 7, 2025, at 10:00am. Interment will follow at Gate of...

Richard Varricchio

Richard Varricchio

May 11, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Varricchio announces his passing on May 11, 2025, at the age of 87. Richard, known affectionately as "Richie," was born and raised in the Bronx to Carmela (nee Ruocco) and Guarino Varricchio. He was the second of five children, and his roots in the Bronx were an integral part of...

Margaret "Peggy" Murray

Margaret "Peggy" Murray

May 11, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” Murray, a longtime Brooklyn resident, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2025, at the age of 86.

Born in Manhattan to Joseph and Josephine (Caiati) Murray and raised in Brooklyn, Margaret was predeceased by her parents and her brother Joseph Patrick Murray, who resided in Pelham. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Ann Murray, nieces Maryanne Buechner (Terry) of...

Ok Hang Lee

Ok Hang Lee

May 4, 2025

With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Ok Hang Lee, who departed this world on May 4, 2025, at the age of 67, after a long and brave journey with Alzheimer’s disease.

Born on July 27, 1957, in Seoul, South Korea, to Bong Sik Kim and Tae Hee Lee, Ok Hang lived a life of quiet strength,...

Jeremiah Joseph Sullivan

Jeremiah Joseph Sullivan

May 4, 2025

Jeremiah Joseph SullivanJanuary 11, 1963 – May 4, 2025It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jeremiah Joseph Sullivan, lovingly known as “Uncle Jerry,” on May 4, 2025. Born and raised in the Bronx, NY, Jeremiah was a proud Irish American whose life was rooted in family, friendship, and community.Jeremiah was the beloved son of the late...

Michele Cataldi

Michele Cataldi

May 3, 2025

Michele (Mike) Cataldi, PhD passed away peacefully on May 3, 2025 after decades long battle with cancer. Born in Terlizzi, Bari Italy on November 21, 1937, he learned many difficult and joyous lessons as a child while living and surviving under a fascist regime, a Civil War and World War II. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife...

Esmano "Lido" Gori Sr.

Esmano "Lido" Gori Sr.

May 3, 2025

Lido J. Gori Sr., of New Rochelle, New York, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He was 90 years old. Born in the Bronx to Ambrosina and Ernani Gori, Lido was one of two children. He graduated from Saint Raymond’s High School in the Bronx, where he began building the foundation for a full and devoted life.

Lido would later...

Richard P. Doyle

Richard P. Doyle

Apr 23, 2025

Richard P. Doyle, of Trumbull, Connecticut, passed away peacefully at his home. Born in Mount Vernon, New York, and raised in Pelham, Richard lived a full life marked by love, service, and dedication to family, country, and community.

A proud graduate of Blessed Sacrament High School, Richard went on to serve honorably in the United States Army. He built a long...

Angela Kruse Ludington

Angela Kruse Ludington

Mar 19, 2025

Angela Katherine Kruse Ludington dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother departed this life on Wednesday, March 19 at home at the end of a full and active life. She was one hundred and one years of age.

Gay (short for Angela) was born to Ralph and Felice (Enneking) Kruse in Dayton, Kentucky on July 28, 1923. Her family moved to...

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