All Obituaries

Joyce Lopez, age 70, passed away peacefully in her home on November 24, 2022, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born in the Bronx to Joseph Cristallo and Louise (Tiso) Cristallo. Joyce was a graduate of Eastchester High School, Class of 1970. She married Albert Lopez on June 21, 1980 in Eastchester. She went on to get her Master’s Degree and become a teacher in White Plains School District. Joyce’s passions were crotcheting and working in her gardens. She loved to cook and...

Anthony G. DiRusso, from Marlboro, NJ, passed away on November 20, 2022 at the age of 91. He was born May 31, 1931 in Brooklyn, New York. After serving in the Marines, he moved to Westchester, NY in 1954, where he resided for most of his life. He moved to Marlboro, NJ in 2021. He is predeceased by his parents Nicola and Carmela DiRusso. He is survived by his wife Marion Hertel, daughter Terri Giorgio, grandsons Christopher and Michael Giorgio, sister Angelina Totillo, nephew Raymond Totillo,...

Joseph D. Priolo 92, of Hawthorne, N.Y. died on Nov.21,2022 at his residence. He was born on Sept.16,1930 to the late James and Josephine (nee Alaimo) Priolo in NYC. He served proudly with the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired Maintenance Supervisor with Therma Tool, Inc. in Northport, CT. Joseph was predeceased by his devoted wife, Marianne (nee Schwarz) Priolo in 2012 and is survived by his loving son, James Priolo of Hawthorne, N.Y. Predeceased by his sister, Lillie...

Allan Jay Newmark, 93, formerly of Chappaqua, NY, and more recently of The Greens in Greenwich, CT passed away on November 18, 2022. He was born to Saul and Ella Newmark and grew up in Manhattan. Allan was a graduate of Horace Mann, Harvard College, and Harvard Law School, from which he graduated at age 23. He served in the Air Force during the Korean War prior to becoming an attorney. Allan abandoned the law early in his career and became an investment banker and merchant banker who dreamed...

John Joseph Pierce of Valhalla, NY passed away peacefully on November 11 surrounded by loving family. He was 82 years old. His proudest titles were Father to Michael (Nora) Pierce of Hawthorne NY,  Christopher (Sally) Pierce of Mount Kisco NY, Dennis (Tabitha) Pierce of Appleton WI, Julie (Sean) Lonergan of Thornwood NY. Adoring Grandfather to Kelly and Kristin (Pierce), Stefania, Nicholas, Matthew, and Victoria (Pierce), Aria, Emily, Zoe, Tobias, and Elliott (Pierce), and Kathryn,...

Mary J. Scagnelli 51, formerly of Hawthorne, N.Y., died on Nov. 15, 2022 at Calvary Hospital, Bronx, N.Y. She was born on March 6, 1971 to Gerald and Joan (nee Shepherd) Gallagher in White Plains, N.Y. Mary was a graduate of Westlake High School. Besides her father, Gerald Gallagher of Virginia Beach, VA., she is survived by her loving children, Michelle and Joseph Scagnelli, both of Hyde Park, N.Y., and her two grandchildren, Mahlia and Reese.  She is also survived by her devoted...

We are very saddened to share that our mom , Patricia Marie Finnegan (Pat) passed away on November 11, 2022,  in Marlton, N.J.  surrounded by her loved ones. Pat was born and raised in the Kingsbridge area of the Bronx on 08/19/1944, Patricia was predeceased by her parents, Raymond and Agnes Rita Finnegan and her brother, Raymond. She is lovingly survived by her son, Joseph Murphy (Wife, Gillian); her daughter Kristin Murphy-Slaton (husband Joseph); her granddaughter Madeline...

Carla Ahlers formerly of Guilford, CT passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022 at the age of 74. She was born in Bronx, NY to the late Carl and Josephine Scaglione. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Richard Ahlers, her children Jessica (Christopher) Wargins, Rich (Jennifer), Carl, and her grandchildren, Emilia, Elle and Aila. She is also survived by her five siblings, Angelo (Judy), Jo-Ann (Danny), Carl (Nancy), Christine and Roberta.  Carla was...

We are sad to announce the passing of Gilda Salhuana,  who was most lovingly referred to as Jill. She was a wife, sister, daughter,  mom, grandmother, and so much more. She loved with all her heart, and her strength was monumentous. She fought hard for many years and passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13th, 2022. She was loved by all who met her, her infectious personality lit up the room with love, she always made everyone feel welcome and at home. She had an affinity for...

Marilyn Mercatante passed away on November 14, 2022, She was 92. She is predeceased by her husband Louis and survived by her 4 children, Shari, Holly, Louie and Marylou. She was also blessed with 4 grandchildren, Bobby, Scott, Julianne and Tommy as well as many cherished nieces, nephews and friends. Marilyn was dedicated to helping her furry friends.  In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations to the ASPCA. Funeral Services are under the direction of Hawthorne...