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Holly Delohery of Roswell, GA; formerly a thirty-year resident of Greenwich, CT, passed away on Sept. 12, 2021. Holly was born on Dec. 8, 1952 in White Plains, NY to Madeline and Michael Francis Delohery III. She was a graduate of both Rye High School and Roger Williams University, RI. Holly dedicated her life to helping others; especially, children and teenagers. She was retired from a career with the Westchester County Department of Social Services and was very active in both the Junior League and the American Red Cross in Greenwich. The Red Cross sent Holly for three weeks to Louisiana in 2005 to help Hurricane Katrina victims. In Georgia; she continued service in the Junior League...

Francis (Frank) Peter Bensel passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at the age of 87 near his home in Tequesta, FL. Frank was born March 1, 1934, in New York City to Francis Scott and Nora Bensel and grew up in Riverdale in the Bronx, NY. Frank graduated from the College of the Holy Cross in 1955 and subsequently earned his law degree from Fordham Law School in 1958. He served in the US Air Force in Okinawa in the Judge Advocate General Program. Frank began his professional career as an attorney at the Manhattan District Attorney's office. He later joined Martin Clearwater and Bell where he became a partner in 1975 and went on to become a successful litigator. Frank was a loving husband...

SOUTHBURY, CT - Ryan Anthony Rutledge, 17, passed away unexpectedly on April 5, 2021. He was the beloved son of Anthony and Valerie (Kuehn) Rutledge; and twin brother of Patrick Francis Rutledge. Ryan was a junior at Pomperaug High School achieving high honors, and enrolled in numerous AP courses. When he wasn't studying, he was quite the athlete playing every sport imaginable. At school he played lacrosse, football, golf, weight lifting, and was on the ski team. He wasn't just talented in sports though, some of his other talents included playing 3 instruments fluently by ear, watching and investing in the stock market, solving a Rubik's cube in seconds, and being a master chess...

Davina (Scottie) Cowdrick, age 99, passed away on March 25, 2021. For full obituary please visit, www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com.

Mary Hurlie passed away in God's grace and within the warm embrace of her family on November 22, 2020 in Southbury, Connecticut. Mary Alice (Short) Hurlie was born on July 7, 1923 in Brooklyn NY the daughter of the late Michael A. and Anna (Coyle) Short. Her family moved to Yonkers, NY when Mary was a young child and she spent virtually her whole life in Westchester County (Yonkers, Mt. Vernon, Pelham, White Plains) moving to Southbury CT in 1997 with her late husband Chet. Mary attended Our Lady of Victory grammar school and was awarded a high school scholarship to The Ursuline School in New Rochelle where she graduated with honors. On July 7, 1945 at Our Lady of Victory Church in Mt....

George F. Thorsen, 73, Gettysburg, PA and formerly of White Plains, NY passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Gettysburg Hospital. He was born January 5, 1947 in Queens, NY the son of the late Arthur and Josephine Roseto Thorsen. George is survived by his wife of 49 years, Patricia Williams Thorsen. For many years, Mr. Thorsen taught foreign language at both Iona Prep School and Eastchester Public School system in New York. He later became an IT instructor at Queensboro Community College. While in Gettysburg he served on the Lake Heritage Board of Directors and on the Board of Directors at Birds of Paradise in Ajijic, Mexico. In addition to his wife, George is also survived...

Vincent Pietropaolo of Newington, Ct., formerly of Yonkers and Somers, NY, passed away on November 13th, 2020 in Danbury, Ct at the age of 80. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Kathleen (Coughlin), his sons Vincent (Jennifer), Michael, his daughters, Karen (James) Bengiovanni, Joanne (Edward) Murach, his five grandchildren, Vincent, Samantha, Anna, Sara and Jeffrey, his brothers and sisters-in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Vincent is predeceased in death by his father, Vincent Pietropaolo, his mother Antoinette Lacaprara, his brothers, Nicholas, Julio, Albert, Alfred and his sisters, Jenny, Anna, Annette, Caroline. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to...

Margaret Mary Hutchings, age 72, died of acute myeloid leukemia on October 10, 2020 surrounded by her family, at home in The Villages, Florida. Margaret is survived by her husband, Gerald Hutchings; her children, John Hutchings (Stacie) of Middletown, DE; Gerri Ann Bock (Laszlo) of Los Altos Hills, CA; and Patrick Hutchings (Stephanie) of San Antonio, TX; and her grandchildren, Paige, Lila, Emily, Mickey, and Annabelle. She is also survived by her siblings Peter Morley (Red Bank, NJ), Diane Morley (Gary Lichter), Morganton, NC, and John Morley (East Fishkill, NY); as well as many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, and her older brother Thomas Morley (St.Louis,...

Joseph DeGuilio Jr. passed from this life to new life on Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Joe was born and raised in Pawtucket, Rhode Island as the first son of Ellen (Sullivan) and Joseph DeGuilio Sr. on June 9, 1931. On April 11, 1953 he married Rose L. DeBellis at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church in Mt. Vernon, New York. He was a United States Army veteran who served as a Munitions Specialist stationed at Fort Dix, New Jersey. After his service and marriage to Rose he had a long career with the Continental Baking Company (Wonder Bread/Hostess). After an early retirement he spent another decade working for the Town of Eastchester. He and Rose bought their first home, a 1920's Sears &...

Elaine Ann Morrow, born in New Rochelle NY on February 19, 1935, passed away peacefully in her sleep, on September 22, 2020 in Rockingham, VA. Obituary and arrangements are at Kygers.com

Alicia Jane Zourdos, 92, of Charleston, SC and also a longtime resident of Bronxville, NY died peacefully on September 14, 2020. She was born to the late Howard Arthur Tucker and Frances Quinn Tucker on May 7, 1928, in Jersey City, NJ. Alicia graduated from The Academy of St. Aloysius and attended Hunter College, New York City, NY. Alicia was married to her late, loving husband, Harry C. Zourdos of Bronxville, NY and was also preceded in death by her grandson, Colin Schabel in 2020. She is survived by her three children: R. Mark Heilenday of Virginia Beach, VA, Marylouise H. Schabel and Alicia Ann Heilenday, both of Charleston, SC; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She...

Timothy John Hanrahan 77 passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 20 , 2020 at his home in Manchester Center, Vermont. Timothy was born December 24, 1942 to William Hanrahan and Mary (Pennessi) Hanrahan in Mount Kisco, New York. Timothy served in the U.S. Army during The Vietnam War. He was Honorably discharged December 31, 1969. He became a member of the Bedford Hills, NY Fire Department in 1962 and served as Chief of the Fire Department in 1976. Timothy also served on several committees within the Fire Department and was honored as Fireman of the year in 1994. Timothy continued to serve his community as a Police Officer for 14 years at the Bedford, NY Police Department from 1973 to 1986...

Carolyn Perillo, known lovingly and affectionately as "Ca", "A.C." and "Na", left this earth July 12, 2020 and joined her son, Anthony, in heaven. Carolyn was born in Bronx, NY on December 12, 1944 and married, Joe Perillo, in 1969. Together they raised their son and were successful small business owners in Stony Point, NY. She spent the golden years of her life in Naples, FL; enjoying the sun, country music, board games, shopping and especially BBCs at Tommy Bahama restaurant. She is survived by her husband, Joe; many loving nieces and nephews, especially, Lauren, Gino, Joseph, Nicholas, Greg and Joe and her long-time friend, Florence. Carolyn will be remembered for her smile, laugh,...

On May 7, 2020, Danette Amorosi de Lima, 63, lost her battle with lung cancer. She is survived by her husband of 41 years Edward de Lima, her son Devin de Lima, stepdaughter Theresa Whitton, Grandson Billy Whitton, sister Linda Dobrinski, brothers Nino Amorosi and Danny Amorosi. Preceded in death by her son Derek, brother Andy Amorosi, sister Delores Horton and her parents Daniel and Carole Amorosi. The family has requested in lieu of flowers, donations to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation or American Cancer Society in her name. Online condolences may be made at www.woodstockfuneralhome.com.

William O. Melvin Jr. of Vero Beach, FL, formerly of Scarborough, NY, passed away March 27, 2020, at his home, at the age of 83 surrounded by his loved ones. Bill grew up on the banks of the Hudson River in Ardsley on Hudson, N.Y. He was the eldest of six children of Eileen Monks Melvin and William Oscar Melvin. In his youth, he attended Immaculate Conception School in Irvington, NY. Bill continued his high school education at Portsmouth Abbey School in Rhode Island. He learned some of his most valuable skills, and life lessons during his time at Portsmouth and was forever thankful for his time spent there. Bill was a leader on both the field and the ice and was named an All-State football...

Vincent "Vinny" A. Puma, Sr. died on Sunday, March 22, 2020 in his home in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He was 78 years old. An online guest book may be signed at https://www.haisleyfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Vincent-Puma/

"You are loved" was a treasured affirmation of Walter G. Korntheuer, who passed away peacefully at his home on the morning of February 26, in Naples, Florida, three months shy of his 100th birthday. Walter was a beacon of wisdom and guidance to his family and to the many, many others who had the pleasure of knowing him. If you knew Walter, it was easy to love him back dearly. He was a selfless, giving and principled man of deep faith. His kindness, compassion, sense of humor and ability to love unreservedly made him an incredibly special person. He had a heart as big as they come and a generosity of spirit that was an example to us all. It would not be unusual for the staff of a doctors'...

Eileen M. Canavan, age 86, of Surfside Beach passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020, at home with her family. Born in New York, New York to Nora and Patrick Joseph Moran. She was the loving wife of the late Richard J. Canavan for 51 years. Eileen worked in the Nyack public school system and retired with over 20 years of dedicated service. She was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Survivors include her sons, Kevin R. Canavan of Orlando, FL, Brian P. Canavan of Valley Cottage, NY and Michael J. Canavan of Alexandria, VA; a sister Marguerite O'Callahan. Funeral mass will be 10:00 am, Thursday, February 6, 2020 at St. Michael Catholic Church. Please sign an online guestbook at...

Durham, NH - Walter Sutcliffe Helfer, 88, of New Rochelle, NY and Hampton, NH died Monday January 13, 2020. He was born August 16, 1931 in Lawrence, MA to the late Walter and Dorothy (Sutcliffe) Helfer. Walter is survived by his wife, Lorraine (Voepel) Helfer of New Rochelle, his brother, Michael Helfer of Norwalk, CT, a son, Walter V. Helfer of New Rochelle, his daughters, Margaret (Helfer) Herlehy of Hampton and Liann (Helfer) Kimball and her husband, William of Southbury, CT, and his much loved, 5 grandchildren. Assistance with arrangements is by the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory Hampton. Please visit www.RemickGendron to read Walter's complete obituary and for updates on...

Wellington, FL - Frances Dillon Bernhardt, 89, formerly of Hobe Sound, Florida, and Spring Valley, New York, passed away following a brief illness. Born on May 23, 1930, in Weehawken, New Jersey, to Francis Patrick and Grace Anderson Dillon, Frances, aka Hank by family and close friends, was the sixth of eight children. She married Donald Vincent Bernhardt in 1951, and together they raised four children. Hank was a serial volunteer including teaching religious instruction for 30 years, reading to children at Port Salerno School for 9 years, and working bingo concessions and countless bake sales, to name a few. She enjoyed playing bridge, poker, and mahjongg; she was an avid NY Mets fan...

Geneva Manganello, of Ocean City, MD passed away December 31, 2019 at Stansell House Coastal Hospice in Ocean Pines. She was 93. She was born in White Plains NY where she attended White Plains High School and resided for 78 years. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Geneva is survived by her son, Joe Manganello and his wife, Mary Ann, brother, Joseph Carone, 4 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was proceeded in death by her husband Joseph Manganello. Condolences may be shared via: www.burbagefuneralhome.com.