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ESPOSITO, ARTHUR J. - Arthur J. Esposito, a lifelong White Plains resident, died Monday, February 5, 2001. He was born April 29, 1927 in White Plains to Frank and Nancy Esposito. Arthur served in the United States Navy. He worked for Sears Roebuck & Company for 35 years in White Plains as a manager and salesman, he retired in 1987. He is survived by two sons, Frank P. Esposito of Washington, DC and William A. Esposito of Coral Springs, FL; his wife Patricia and her daughters, Pattie, and Wendy Accurso and Dawn Lombardo and two grandchildren Jessica L. and William Daniel Esposito. Visiting hours will be Friday 5-9 pm at MCMAHON, LYON & HARTNETT FUNERAL HOME, INC, where services will be held Saturday morning. Interment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
FALKENSTEIN, RUTH - Ruth Falkenstein, formerly of Rye Brook, died Wednesday, February 7, 2001. She was 86. She was predeceased by her husband, Hans. She was a member of Congregation Kneses Tifereth Israel of Port Chester. She is survived by a son, Stanley Falkenstein and his wife, Lois and two grandchildren, Kara and David, of Manchester, CT. Funeral services will be Friday at 10:30 am at Congregation Kneses Tifereth Israel, 575 King Street, Port Chester. Contributions may be made to Congregation Kneses Tifereth Israel.
FERREBEE, JEROME LENNIE - Jerome Lennie Ferrebee, a resident of White Plains, NY died suddenly Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001 at the age of 43. Jerome is survived by his beloved wife Maeola Ferrebee and his devoted children Lennisha, Lennie, Keisha, and Lajuan Swinney. He is predeceased by one son Jerome L. Ferrebee, Jr. He is also survived by his brother (lucky) Ferrebee, his sister Gloria Ferrebee, and three grandchildren, Ke‘Vonn, Cheyanne, and Kaela. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 3:pm, at the Greater New Zion Church, Carlton Street, Greenburgh, N.Y. The family will receive friends at the church Saturday from 2: pm until 3:pm Ballard-Durand Funeral Home 2 Maple Avenue White Plains, NY 10601 914-9490566
FRALEIGH, GENE W. - Gene W. Fraleigh, Sr., a lifelong Yonkers resident, died Monday, February 5, 2001 at his home. He was 75 years old. A US Navy veteran of World War II, Mr. Fraleigh was actively involved in veterans associations in the City of Yonkers where he served as Past Commander of the American Legion Chippewa Post 1412 and of the VFW Lowerre Post 3083. He also served as chairman of the Central Committee of War Veterans in Yonkers. He was predeceased in 1999 by his dear wife, Doris T. Woods Fraleigh. He was the dear father of Gene W. Fraleigh, Jr. and his wife, Mary Beth and Karen Carretta and her husband, Anthony. Dear grandfather of Elise and Amber. Funeral service Friday 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home with interment following at Rose Hills Memorial Park, Putnam Valley, NY. The family will be present Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. F. RUGGIERO & SONS, INC. 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers (914)375-1400
GARBER, MARY ELLEN - Mary Ellen Garber of Croton Falls, died on February 5 at the age of 56. She was born in New York City on May 2, 1944 to Bernard and Dorothy Cavanaugh Garber. She attended Saint Mary‘s School in Katonah and is a graduate of Fox Lane High School, Class of ‘62. She went on to earn an LPN and was currently employed by Wachenhut. She is survived by her brothers, J. Brady and B. Michael of White Plains, Clinton D. of Somers and Gregory F. of Newtown, PA, two nephews, Colby and Jeremy and a niece Tiffany. Friends and family will gather at Clark Associates Funeral Home, Katonah, to remember Ellen on Thursday, February 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. A funeral mass will be offered at Saint Joseph‘s Church in Croton Falls on Friday, February 9, at 10 am with interment following at St. Francis Cemetery, in Mount Kisco. CLARK ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME 4 Woods Bridge Rd, Katonah (914)232-3033
HAHN, CHARLES DOUGLAS - Charles Douglas Hahn of Mt. Vernon died on Feb. 6, 2001. Charles was born Sept. 25, 1944 to Charles Joseph and Lucille Smith Hahn in Mt. Vernon. Mr. Hahn has worked for the City of Mt. Vernon in the Parks and Recreation Dept. of 35 years. He is survived by his mother Lucille, one sister Andrea Louise Nedley and one brother Thomas Joseph Hahn. Friends may call the Burr Davis Sharpe Funeral Home on Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Religious service will be held Thursday evening at 8 pm. Interment private. BURR DAVIS SHARPE FUNERAL HOME YANNANTUONO FUNERAL HOME 584 Gramatan Avenue, Mt. Vernon (914)699-9700
HARRELL, ELEANOR - Eleanor Harrell, 77, a 42 year resident of Somers, NY, died at Northern Westchester Hospital on February 7, 2001. Eleanor was a registered nurse. She was born August 14, 1923 in Elizabeth, NJ. She graduated Lenox Hill School of Nursing in NYC in 1944. Mrs. Harrell was a Deacon of Croton Falls Community Church, a longtime member of Salem Golf Club and lifetime member of Lake Purdy Property Owners Association. Beloved wife of Lloyd, Sr. Loving mother of Susan Ravetto of Newtown, CT, Karen Lunstead of Wappinger Falls, NY, Lloyd, Jr. of West Windsor, NJ, Sally Vinson of Poughkeepsie, NY, Janis Guaragno of Montgomery, NY, Patricia Owen of Poughkeepsie, NY. Also survived by 18 grandchildren. Calling hours will be at CLARK ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME, KATONAH, NY Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral service Saturday 2:00 pm, Croton Falls Community Church. Interment will be at Ivandell Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Croton Falls Community Church, PO Box 25, Croton Falls, NY 10519. CLARK ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah (914)232-3033 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT www.Legacy.com
KAUFMAN, LILLY - Lilly Kaufman, a resident of Scarsdale, NY, and a longtime resident of New York City, died Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at the age of 95. Lilly was born in Furth, Bavaria on January 7, 1906. She came to the United States in 1938 with her husband, Simon Kaufman. They were married March 1927. Her husband predeceased her. During her early years, Lilly worked as a bookkeeper in her father‘s toy company. She is survived by three grandchildren, Emily Kaufman Clary of Tarrytown, NY, Peter Kaufman of State College, PA, and Jean Kaufman Cruz of Westfield, NJ and four great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her son, Arnold Kaufman, who died in 1990. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, 11 am, at the Ballard-Durand Funeral Home, 2 Maple Avenue, White Plains, NY, Interment followed at Cedar Park Cemetery, Westwood, NJ. BALLARD-DURAND FUNERAL HOME 2 Maple Avenue, White Plains (914)949-0566
KRAUSS, FLORENCE S. - Florence S. Krauss, 83, of Yonkers, died on February 6, 2001. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Morton Krauss. Loving mother of Lawrence J., Arthur L., Millie L. and Casey Madden. Dear sister of Robert Sorin and Sylvia Sterling. Cherished step-grandmother of Ernie, Brian and Nicole Roberts. Florence‘s family was very important to her. She loved to crochet. The family will receive friends at the WESTCHESTER FUNERAL HOME, INC., EASTCHESTER, Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Service at the funeral home Friday, February 9 at 10 am. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
LA ROCCA, ANTHONY J. - Anthony J. La Rocca, a resident of West Harrison, NY, died Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at the age of 66. He is survived by his beloved wife, Judith La Rocca, his loving daughter, Lisa Martin, and dear son-in-law John Martin. Anthony served with the United States Marine Corp. His passion was his dedication to education. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, February 8, 10:00 AM, at St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church, West Harrison, NY. Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY. BALLARD-DURAND FUNERAL HOME 2 Maple Avenue, White Plains (914)949-0566
LAHARA, ROSE M. - Rose M. LaHara of White Plains, formerly of Elmsford died February 6, 2001. She was a retired supervisor with AT & T Longlines, White Plains, retiring in 1970. Mrs. LaHara was predeceased by her husband, Nicholas, and son Louis. Survivors include her son Michael LaHara, grandchildren, Nicholas and Melanie and brother Paul DiBello of Tamarac, FL. Visitation Friday 3-5 and 7-9 pm at McElroy-Flynn Funeral Home, Inc. Mass 10 am Saturday at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, Elmsford. Memorial donations to Rosary Hill Home, Hawthorne, NY. McELROY-FLYNN FUNERAL HOME, INC. 72 East Main St., Elmsford (914)592-6300
LEE, RANDY Y. - Randy Y. Lee died suddenly at home on February 5, 2001. The beloved husband of Regina, adoring father of Tyler, Aimee, David, and Allison, proud son of Gat Din Lee and Yuke Ngor Wong Lee. He is also survived by his loving sisters, Cookie (Michael) Yang, Jean Lee, Betty (Richard) Yee, and Yee (Alan) Rausch. He was predeceased by his mother, Yuke Ngor Wong Lee. He was a graduate of Pleasantville High School in 1970 and Qunnipiac College in 1974. Randy was a longtime Pleasantville resident. He was an avid fan of the New York Rangers, the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. His musical taste ran from Rock-n-Roll (The Grateful Dead, Country Joe and the Fish, Led Zeppelin) to Sousa Marches. For many years, he was an Assistant Vice President at the Chase Manhattan Bank. He balanced family, community, and work with equal dedication. He will be missed by all who were fortunate to have known him. Calling hours will be held 2-4 and 7-9 pm Thursday, February 8 and 2-4 and 7-9 pm on Friday, February 9 at the Maher Funeral Home, 117 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY. Mass to be held at Holy Innocents Church, 431 Bedford Road, Pleasantville, NY, Noon, on Saturday, February 10, followed by interment at All Souls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Regina Lee and family at 250 Washington Avenue, Pleasantville, NY, 10570.
LESSNER, MARGARET T. - Mrs. Margaret T. Lessner, a resident of Thorpe Village for the last 20 years, died on February 6, 2001 at the age of 89. She was born on November 12, 1911 in New York City to Theodore and Nelly Whitterman Schmidt. Mrs. Lessner was a resident of the Bronx before moving to Sparkill. She was an operator for the New York Telephone Co. in Manhattan. Mrs. Lessner was predeceased by her husband, Herman, who died in 1968. She is survived by her sisters, Evelyn Shannon and Gabriella Kelly; three grandsons; a niece and nephews. She was also predeceased by her brother, Roy Schmidt. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday at 10 am at the Dominican Convent Chapel in Sparkill with burial to follow at St. Raymond‘s Cemetery in the Bronx. Visiting hours will be Friday 2-4 and7-9 pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan. MORITZ FUNERAL HOME 98 Route 303 South Tappan (914)359-0890
LEVIN, ROBERT M. - Robert M. Levin, Our dear beloved died February 1, 2001 at his Piermont home. He is survived by his wife Pauline; his three children, Janet Hawk of London, England, Susan Williamson of Mendam, NJ, and Robert Levin of Lowell, MA; three stepchildren Gregg Lewis of Pittsfield, NH, Cheryl Lewis of Portland, ME and Janine Baker of Greer, SC, Reverend Edward Levin, his brother; four grandchildren and four step grandchildren. A worship service in celebration of his life will be Saturday, February 10 at 4:30 pm at Naurashaun Presbyterian Church, Pearl River. Donations may be given to the Nauraushaun Mission Ministry in lieu of flowers.
LEVINE, SHELDON R. - Sheldon R. Levine, beloved husband of Marion. Loving father of Deborah and Steven Galper, Joyce and Mitchell Spiegel, Robert and Lisa Levine. Cherished grandfather of Zachary, Brian and Jason Galper, Jacob and Maddison Spiegel and Jordan Levine. Service today 1:30 pm at Riverside, 21 West Broad St., Mt. Vernon, NY.
MAHATCEK, JAMES - James Mahatcek, of New City, died Monday, February 5, 2001, at the Friedwald House in New City, he was 74. Mr. Mahatcek was born in Astoria, NY, on Febuary 18, 1926 the son of Charles and Mary (O‘Donnell) Mahatcek. Mr. Mahatcek is survived by his wife Jennie (Michaels) Mahatcek, two sons, Kevin Mahatcek and James Mahatcek, Jr, a sister, Gertrude Zimmerman and two grandchildren Samantha and Christopher Mahatcek. A funeral service will be held at the T. J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home, Inc, Congers, Thursday, at 7 pm. Interment in the F.W. Loescher Vets. Cemetery, New Hempstead on Saturday at 12 noon. Friends may call at the funeral home Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. For guestbook and directions please go to www.legacy.com T. J. MCGOWAN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC 113 Lake Road East, Congers (845)268-6665
MERCURIO, PETER P. - Peter P. Mercurio of Haverstraw, formerly of Yonkers died Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern. He was 81. Mr. Mercurio was born in Brooklyn on September 9, 1919, the son of Angelo and Rosa (Saccente) Mercurio. Mr. Mercurio was a veteran of the Army from WW II and a member of VFW Post #126, West Nyack. Mr. Mercurio is survived by his wife Sadie (Pettignano) Mercurio, a daughter, Rose Johnson and son-in-law Stephen Johnson of Garnerville, a sister Ann Tutoni of Yonkers and two grandchildren Heather and Peter Johnson both of Garnerville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 10 am at St. Peter‘s Church, Haverstraw. Interment will follow at The Frederick W. Loescher Vets. Cemetery, New Hempstead. Friends may call at the T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home, Haverstraw, Thursday 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. T.J. MCGOWAN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC 133 Broadway, Haverstraw, NY (845)429-2130
MERCURIO, PETER P. - Peter P. Mercurio of Haverstraw, formerly of Yonkers died Wednesday, February 7, 2001 at Good Samaritan Hospital, Suffern. He was 81. Mr. Mercurio was born in Brooklyn on September 9, 1919, the son of Angelo and Rosa (Saccente) Mercurio. Mr. Mercurio was a veteran of the Army from WW II and a member of VFW Post #126, West Nyack. Mr. Mercurio is survived by his wife Sadie (Pettignano) Mercurio, a daughter, Rose Johnson and son-in-law Stephen Johnson of Garnerville, a sister Ann Tutoni of Yonkers and two grandchildren Heather and Peter Johnson both of Garnerville. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday 10 am at St. Peter‘s Church, Haverstraw. Interment will follow at The Frederick W. Loescher Vets. Cemetery, New Hempstead. Friends may call at the T.J. McGowan Sons Funeral Home, Haverstraw, Thursday 7-9 pm and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 pm. T.J. MCGOWAN SONS FUNERAL HOME, INC 133 Broadway, Haverstraw, NY (845)429-2130
MURPHY, HELEN - Helen Murphy died on February 7, 2001. Loving wife of the late Frank. Dear mother of Donna, Ellen and Edward. Cherished grandmother of 8 and great grandmother of 4. Religious services Saturday 9 am at Funeral Home with interment following at Rose Hills Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations to Calvary Hospital would be preferred. The family will be present Thursday 7-9 and Friday 2-4 and 7-9 at: F. RUGGIERO & SONS INC. 732 Yonkers Avenue, Yonkers (914)375-1400
NORCIA, JOSEPH - Joseph Norcia, 85, of Irvington, died February 5, 2001. He was born in Italy to George and Concetta Orlando Norcia. He moved to the United States at a young age. The family settled in Irvington. Mr. Norcia worked as a records coordinator in the engineering department of Stauffer Chemical Co., retiring in 1982. Survivors include two brothers, Charles of Irvington and Michael of Long Island, three nephews, Michael Norcia, Jr, John Norcia and Joseph Tulis. Joseph was predeceased by one sister, Jeanette Tulis. Mass of the Resurrection Friday, 10 am, at Church of the Immaculate Conception. Visiting 2-4 and 7-9 pm today at Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home. Memorials to Irvington Volunteer Ambulance Corps appreciated. EDWARDS-DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME, INC 64 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry (914)693-3330
PALMERA, LUCIA (IAPAOLO) - Lucia Palmera of Briarcliff Manor died Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at the age of 92. Lucia was born in Newark, NJ and lived most of her life in Jersey City where she was predeceased by her beloved husband, Arthur in 1965. She later lived in Dobbs Ferry where she was a member of the Women‘s Club and in Briarcliff Manor for the past 20 years. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Joan and Frederick Giordano of Dobbs Ferry and her beloved grandsons, Mark of Albany, CA and Neil of New York City. Visiting today 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Edwards-Dowdle Funeral Home. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Dobbs Ferry on Friday at 9:30 am. Interment will follow at Holy Name Cemetery, Jersey City, NJ. Memorial contributions to Ossining Food Pantry, 669 Albany Post Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY, 10501. EDWARDS-DOWDLE FUNERAL HOME, INC 64 Ashford Ave, Dobbs Ferry (914)693-3330
PANKEN, ANNETTE E. M. - Annette E.M. Panken, died on February 6, 2001 at the Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, NY. She is survived by her children, Marc Evan Panken (Carole Rita Simonetti), Elizabeth Muriel Panken (Bruce Appelbaum), her brother, Franklyn Bauer Mellion, and her five grandchildren, Evan James Panken, Sarah Eve Appelbaum, Daniel John Panken, Andrew Joel Panken, and Rachel Hanna Appelbaum. Mrs. Panken was a graduate of The Julliard School where she received both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education. She later received her Doctorate Degree, going on to teach for 23 years in the South Orangetown School District. Amongst her accomplishments, Annette composed and wrote vignettes for Educational purposes. She was also part of one of the Founding Families of Temple Beth-El and she was actively involved in the temple for 53 years. Annette belonged to many Civic Associations and Activities including the Metropolitan Opera Association, Delta Kopa Gamma, Nanuet Civic Association, Julliard Alumni Association, and the Retired Teachers Association of Rockland County. She was a Volunteer in the Office of the Rockland County Clerk and the Former Trustee of Rockland Opera Company. The Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 8, 2001 at 10 am at the Temple Beth-El Synagogue, 415 Viola Road, Spring Valley, NY. Interment will follow at the Baum Cemetery, in Haverstraw, NY. Shiva will be held at the Panken Residence, 27 Edsell Avenue, Nanuet, NY, starting Thursday, after the interment services until Sunday. For further information contact: HELLMAN MEMORIAL CHAPELS 15 State Street, Spring Valley (845)356-8600
PANKEN, ANNETTE E. M. - Annette E.M. Panken, died on February 6, 2001 at the Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, NY. She is survived by her children, Marc Evan Panken (Carole Rita Simonetti), Elizabeth Muriel Panken (Bruce Appelbaum), her brother, Franklyn Bauer Mellion, and her five grandchildren, Evan James Panken, Sarah Eve Appelbaum, Daniel John Panken, Andrew Joel Panken, and Rachel Hanna Appelbaum. Mrs. Panken was a graduate of The Julliard School where she received both her Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education. She later received her Doctorate Degree, going on to teach for 23 years in the South Orangetown School District. Amongst her accomplishments, Annette composed and wrote vignettes for Educational purposes. She was also part of one of the Founding Families of Temple Beth-El and she was actively involved in the temple for 53 years. Annette belonged to many Civic Associations and Activities including the Metropolitan Opera Association, Delta Kopa Gamma, Nanuet Civic Association, Julliard Alumni Association, and the Retired Teachers Association of Rockland County. She was a Volunteer in the Office of the Rockland County Clerk and the Former Trustee of Rockland Opera Company. The Funeral Services will be held Thursday, February 8, 2001 at 10 am at the Temple Beth-El Synagogue, 415 Viola Road, Spring Valley, NY. Interment will follow at the Baum Cemetery, in Haverstraw, NY. Shiva will be held at the Panken Residence, 27 Edsell Avenue, Nanuet, NY, starting Thursday, after the interment services until Sunday. For further information contact: HELLMAN MEMORIAL CHAPELS 15 State Street, Spring Valley (845)356-8600
POLLACK, LARRY - Larry Pollack, of Melbourne, FL, passed away February 6, 2001. He was 64 years old. Mr. Pollack was a resident of Blauvelt, NY before moving to Florida. Mr. Pollack was born in Brooklyn to Paul and Rose Pollack. He was married to his late wife Teresia Frank January 4, 1964. Mr. Pollack is survived by his loving family. His wife Irene Pollack of Melbourne, FL, his daughters Denise D‘Andrea and her husband Danny of Stony Point, NY, Teresia Kuhn of Tappan, NY, his brother Marvin Pollack of Coconut Creek, FL and his grandchildren Anthony, Jacqueline, Danielle, Stephanie and Christina. Mr. Pollack will also be missed by his devoted puppies Gabby and Lexy. Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday February 9th, 2001 at 11:00 am at the Garden of Memories, Washington Township, NJ. The family has requested that memorial contributions be made to The Kidney Foundation or the American Diabetes Foundation. HELLMAN MEMORIAL CHAPELS 15 State Street, Spring Valley (845)356-8600
RALPH, ROSE M. - Rose M. Ralph of Yorktown Heights, formerly of White Plains died on Tuesday, February 6, 2001 at Hudson Valley Hospital in Cortlandt Manor, NY. She was 84. Mrs. Ralph worked in Receiving/Sales for Alexander‘s in White Plains and then in Cortlandt Manor. She was with the company for 30 years before retiring in 1983. Mrs. Ralph was born on September 3, 1916 in White Plains to Emidio and Maime Ascani. On April 20, 1941 she married James Ralph at St. John‘s Church in White Plains, NY. Mrs. Ralph lived in Yorktown for the past 28 years. Before that, she lived in White Plains, NY from 1916 to 1972. She is survived by her daughter, Kathleen Parker and her husband, George of Yorktown, son, Arthur Ralph and his wife, Rosemary of Yorktown; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Family members who died earlier include her husband, James Ralph who died in May, 1972. Calling hours are Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 pm at Clark Funeral Home in Yorktown Heights. The funeral is Friday, January 9, 2001 at 10 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Shrub Oak, NY. Interment will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, White Plains, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Rosary Hill Home, 600 Linda Ave., Hawthorne, NY 10532. CLARK FUNERAL HOME 2107 Saw Mill River Road Yorktown Heights (914)962-3333
