All Obituaries

Tara Elizabeth Healy passed away on June 4th, 2023, at Hackensack University Medical Center after heart surgery. Tara was born on June 11th, 1953, in Manhattan, NY, the second of three children born to Andrew Kehoe Bentley and Naomi Claire Casey Bentley. Tara began her career in 1976 at the Cerebral Palsy Center in Liberty, NY, Where she worked as a teacher for children with significant developmental disabilities.  Tara completed her undergraduate degree program at Rockland...

Kevin Anthony Curran, passed peacefully at home on June 4th 2023 after a tough battle with ALS. He was surrounded by close family and friends; Kevin was born in Waterville Co. Kerry Ireland on August 20th, 1961 to John and Mary Curran. Kevin is survived by his wife Karen, daughter Kasey and son Jamie Curran, his brothers John Joe (Sarah) Curran and Gerard (Deirdre) Curran, his brothers and sisters in law, nieces, nephews, and many close friends. Kevin was full of life, happiness, and...

Dr. Edward J. Reynolds, longtime resident and civic leader of Pearl River, New York died on Friday, June 2, 2023 at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan.  He was 90. Dr. Reynolds practiced general dentistry for 50 years in the U.S. Air Force, at the International Longshoremen’s Association Clinic in Manhattan, and in his own Pearl River practice before retiring in 2008.  He was a Rotarian for over 50 years and served as President of the Rotary Club of Pearl River and...

Margaret (Peggy) Burke of Nanuet, New York, mother of three daughters, passed away on May 18, 2023. Mrs. Burke raised her three children and supported her husband Patrick J. Burke. Peggy was born in County Roscommon, Ireland to Mary Ellen and James Diffley. She was the youngest of their nine children and grew up on a beautiful farm across from Lake Kilglass. Peggy immigrated to the United States and was a well-spoken, patriotic religious woman. Peggy lived in Nanuet for fifty years and...

Mary Ellen Latessa of Pearl River, former long-time resident of Riverdale, died suddenly on May 26, 2023.  She was 57.   Mary Ellen worked as a secretary for The Sisters of Charity in Yonkers, NY.     Mary Ellen was born November 22, 1965 in the Bronx to Patsy and Mary Latessa.    She graduated from Tolentine High School in 1983.   She is survived by her siblings, Patricia Morreale (Paul), Helene Smith (Pete) and Joseph Latessa (Linnae), her niece...

John Patrick Pendergast, a long-time resident of Pearl River, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on May 28th. He was 91 years old. Jack, as he was known by all, was proudly born and raised in the Bronx where he attended St. Anselm’s Grammar School. He received a full scholarship for drumming to All Hallows High School from which he graduated in 1950.  He went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He achieved the rank of Sergeant and was...

Catherine Sullivan of Bronx, NY,  passed away o May 26, 2023.  She was 96.  Mrs. Sullivan worked as school lunch attendant for Bronx High School of Science.   Catherine will be remembered for her true kindness, her respect for everyone and her willingness to help other.  She will also be remembered for her great sense of humor.  She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Greenspan and husband, Paul of Pearl River, NY, son, David Sullivan.  She is also...

Joan A. Schaefer, a beloved resident of Pearl River, North Carolina, and Park Ridge, NJ, passed away peacefully on May 25, 2023, at Valley Hospital. She was 89 years old. Joan was born on July 22, 1933, in Spring Valley, NY, to Frederick and Alberta Hollands (nee Van Horn). She received her high school education in Spring Valley, where she actively participated in the Chorus and Theater group, showcasing her beautiful voice and enjoyment for the performing arts. After completing her...

Angelina Campagna of Pearl River, NY passed away on May 24, 2023.  She was 91. Angelina was the beloved mother to Joseph Campagna and loving wife to Salvatore (May 8, 2010).  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10:00 AM, Wednesday May 31 at St. Margaret R. C. Church, Pearl River. Burial will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery, Nanuet, NY.   Visiting will be held from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM, Tuesday, May 30  at Wyman-Fisher Funeral Home Inc. 100 Franklin Ave....

Edward Patrick Coffey, 92 of Pearl River, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Montefiore Nyack Hospital surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born the youngest of nine children to Joseph and Margaret (Hughes)  Coffey on October 26, 1930 and grew up in Manhattan.  He served in the United States Army during the Korean conflict and later went to Manhattan College on an athletic scholarship where he served as catcher for the Jaspers’ baseball team, graduating in...