All Obituaries

William “Billy” Raymond Sarvent was originally from Haverstraw, New York. He passed away unexpectedly on November 23rd . He worked as a machinist for Omega Engineering located in Swedesboro, New Jersey. Billy resided with his family in Pennsville, New Jersey.   He is survived by his beloved wife Audrey (nee Beckmann) and his children Matthew (Carvo) John (Tina), Phillip (Amber), Linda, Elizabeth and his father Kenneth.   William is also survived by 7 beautiful...

Quintin “Q” James Toapha of Orangeburg, died on November 21, 2022 at his home with his family. Quintin was 12 years old.   Q was born January 29, 2010 in Nyack, NY to Robert and Patricia and survived by his brothers, Robert and Aedan.    Q went to school at the Jesse Kaplan school in West Nyack, NY.    Q will be remembered for his love of family, animals and his quick and funny humor. He treasured family outings and trips to Lake Placid where he...

Bernice C. Keefe Scales, 92, of Naples, Florida, passed away on November 17th peacefully at Physicians Regional Hospital after a short illness. She went peacefully and was surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Bernice was born on April 12, 1930, to Marybelle Ellwood Keefe and Harry Keefe. In 1950 she married George Scales and went on to have three children: Gia Dyer (Naples, FL), Cynthia Saenz (Menifee, CA) and Michel Scales (East Islip, NY). In 1968, Bernice, George and their three...

Charles Hunt of Montvale, New Jersey died November 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Tullahinell, Ballylongford, Co. Kerry, Ireland to Jeremiah and Catherine Hunt. He emigrated to America in 1968 where he met his wife, Breda, in New York City. They were married in 1972 and moved to Dumont, New Jersey where they raised their 4 daughters. Along with their husbands, daughters Mary, Monica, Dymphna and Charleen will continue Charles’ memory through his 10...

Tara (Healy) Kenny was born at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern, NY, on January 15, 1968. She passed away during the early hours of Friday, November 11th 2022.  On that day she was surrounded by her family and close friends who whispered words of comfort.   Tara was raised in Pearl River, NY, where she was a lifelong resident. She attended and graduated from St. Margaret of Antioch School, Pearl River High School, and the College of Mount St. Vincent in Bronx, NY.  After...

Nilsa Fernandez of Pearl River, NY former resident of Kissimmee Florida, died on November 8, 2022 at Woodcliff Lake Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Fernandez, née Vazquez-Ruiz, was a homemaker, who raised 3 children. Mrs. Nilsa Fernandez, née Vazquez-Ruiz, was born January 23, 1931 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico to Pedro and Rosario Vazquez. On February 23, 1952, she married Victor Manuel Fernandez at Iglesia Unida in Bronx, NY. Nilsa lived in Rockland...

John A. Haines of West Nyack, died from complications of Agent Orange poisoning on Monday, November 7, 2022. He was 73.   Mr. Haines worked as a postal worker for the United States Post Office in Pearl River.   Mr. Haines was born on November 29, 1948, in Pearl River, New York, to Curtis and Elsie (Wilkens) Haines. He graduated from Tappan Zee High School in 1966. Mr. Haines served in the United States Marine Corps from Sept. 9, 1966, to Sept. 8, 1970, attaining the rank of...

Marie Staniscia passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022. She was 101.  Marie loved her family and friends more than life itself.  Sure, and like most of us, she had many hardships along the way.  Starting with the death of her husband, Victor Staniscia in February 1969 when he was only 50, to losing her mom, Theresa Logomarsini two years after in 1971.  It was a struggle for her, but through the tremendous support of family and friends, she managed to live on.  It took...

Richard “Dick” Whelan, 95, of Monroe, NY passed away peacefully on November 2nd 2022.  Richard was born Feb 24,1927 in East Greenville, PA to Arthur & Mary Whelan. He was raised by Harvey & Katie Moyer.  He proudly served his country in the US Navy during WW2. His ship, the LST 806 was assigned to the Asiatic-Pacific theater and participated in the Palawan Island landings. After the war, Richard worked as a Machinist for Dexter Folders Co. Pearl River NY....

Evelyn Garrity, nee Murphy - of Pearl River, NY; originally from Bekan, Co Mayo passed away on November 2, 2022, at The Joe Raso Hospice Residence in New City, NY. Evelyn is finally reunited with her beloved son, Declan Gerard, who passed away in 1975 at the age of 7 months and is buried in Knock, Co. Mayo. Evelyn was born on February 19, 1943 in Bekan, Co Mayo to Martin Murphy and Margaret (Peg) nee Freeley. She was the third eldest of 14 children. Evelyn attended Bekan National School and...