All Obituaries

J. Donald Albright, PhD of Palisades, NY, formerly of Nanuet, NY, passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at the Jewish Home in Rockleigh, NJ. He was 88. Mr. Albright worked as a research chemist for Lederle Labs in Pearl River, NY for 42 years before retiring in 2000. Donald was born April 28, 1933 in Talmage, PA to Martin and Ida (Wolgemuth) Albright. He was educated in Leola, PA and graduated from Upper Leacock High School in 1951. He earned a Bachelors degree in Science at...

Nicholas "Big Nick" Gatti  Visiting Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 Thursday St. John's R.C. Church Peirmont, NY Burial Rockland Cemetery Sparkill, NY                                 

Helen T. Murray of Pearl River, NY, formerly of New City, NY, died Tuesday, July 27, 2021.  Helen was born October 6, 1932 in the Bronx, NY to Martin and Margaret O’Hara, Irish immigrants. Growing up during the Great Depression, Helen learned the value of hard work and thriftiness. Her Irish heritage and Catholic religion were at the core of who she was for her entire life.  Helen met her future husband, Marty, in high school where they became sweethearts.  They married...

Frederick Howard Brockway of Washingtonville, NY, died on July 1st, 2021 at his home. He was 79 years old. Fred worked in sales for his entire career before retiring as a sales manager with Samsung in 2009. He was born on November 14th, 1941 in Manhattan, NY to Howard and Helene Borkowski Brockway. Fred served in the United States Navy on the USS Boston from 1961 to 1965, achieving the rank of Petty Officer Second Class. On June 6th, 1968 he married Janice Antolich in Flushing, NY. Fred...

Francis E. McNerney of Pearl River, NY passed away Thursday, July 22, 2021 at the age of 83.  He was the loving and devoted husband of Kathryn (Moroney) for 55 years and proud father of son Patrick and daughter Linda.  He was born in Manhattan (Hell’s Kitchen) November 20, 1937 to Patrick and Helen (McHugh) McNerney.  He attended St. Paul’s Grammar School where he sang in the choir and Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx.  He is a United States Army...

Brian Flanagan of Park Ridge, NJ, passed away Tuesday, July 20th, 2021. He was  61. Brian was an elevator journeyman in Local 91. He started in the union November 28,1984. Brian was born on February 15,1960 in Englewood, NJ to Joseph Flanagan and Barbara Brynes. He graduated from Park Ridge High School in 1977. He attended Parsons School of Design and Upsala College. Locally he was known as “Hi-Fi” being that his primary form of entertainment was tunes! Brian will be...

Eleanor Ann Maher (nee Mahoney) of Pearl River, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at the age of 83 on Tuesday, July 13, 2021.  Eleanor was born on January 3,1938 to Patrick and Mary Mahoney (nee McGrath) and spent her early years in Washington Heights, Manhattan, New York along with her 3 sisters. The family then moved to Riverdale, Bronx, New York. She was a graduate of Incarnation School and Aquanis High School. She found a love for education while studying at...

Mary Clohessy of Pearl River, NY passed away peacefully at the age of 93 on Sunday, July 11, 2021.  Mary was born on August 18, 1927 in Manhattan, NY to Lillian Frazier and spent her early years on the Upper West Side with her 4 brothers and 1 sister. She had a love for jazz music and theatre and sang on the radio Saturday mornings until she married her love, John Clohessy, in 1947. They moved to Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx where they started their family and enjoyed their young...

Rockland County resident Mr Philip Traynor died suddenly at his Residence on Saturday July 10th, 2021. He is survived by Anne and  their four children Courtney, Ryan, Grainne and Ciara, his Brother Martin (Ireland) his sister Mary (Ireland) and his nephew David Kirk .Philip parents Eugene(rip) & Kathleen(rip) along with Philips brother Patrick(rip) are predeceased. Philip was born in 46 Street MaCartans Villas, Carrickmacross, County Monaghan Ireland and attended St Joseph’s...

Robert was born on March 20th 1937 in Hackensack, NJ to Elinor and Jackman Jarvis. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Rosemarie Jarvis, his son Robert Jr, his grandson Robert the 3rd, and his daughter Lisa. Robert also has a step son John Draper (Kelly) and grandsons Bryan and Brendan, as well as a step daughter Danielle Murray (Joseph) and grandchildren Christopher, Caitlyn, and Colin. Robert’s siblings include Lauretta Friedman, Lancy Jarvis, and Tommy Jarvis. He is predeceased...