All Obituaries

Ronald Anthony Hubbard, 64, of Lagrangeville, NY, formerly of Ossining, NY passed away April 1st, 2021.  Ronald was a beloved husband, father, brother, family member and friend to many.  Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, April 18th between the hours of 4:00 – 8:00 PM, and the funeral service will be held on April 19th at 11:00 AM, at Leach and Thomas Funeral Home.  The interment will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Yonkers, NY. LEACH & THOMAS FUNERAL HOME 45 S....

Nancy E. Deland, of Valhalla, NY, died at her home at The Knolls, on Sunday, April 11, 2021 after a brief illness.  The daughter of Jesse W. and Theresa Dundon of Erie, Pa, Nancy held a Masters degree in Clinical Speech from Pennsylvania State University, and two Bachelors degrees. She had an exceptional career as a speech and language pathologist in Westchester County, spanning 50 years, and raised her three daughters in Ossining, NY. She directed clinical speech/language services in...

Carole B. Ward passed away peacefully on April 11, 2021 in Clermont, FL at the Cornerstone Mike Conley Hospice House. She was a life-long resident of Croton on Hudson. She was born on July 24, 1942 to James and Dorothy Cunningham Byers. Carole attended Holy Name of Mary School when it was a 4-room schoolhouse accommodating first through eighth grades in the original Church building. She graduated from Croton Harmon High School and became a Certified Residential Specialist at the Realtors...

Sharon Faris was born Sharon Kay Smith in Wellington Kansas on November 1, 1943. She was the youngest in the family, with a brother and two sisters and parents who worked hard to provide for a family of four children. She graduated from Wellington High School and decided that she wanted to make a mark, so she went to Emporia State Teachers College and participated in theater and choral activities and was in the Pi Kappa Delta honor society. She entered and won a contest as Miss Chiropractic...

Frances Antonini, lifelong resident of Ossining, New York, passed away in her daughters home surrounded by family on March 20, 2021, at the age of 83. Frances was born to Severino and Amelia Pala on July 30, 1937. She was named Miss Ossining in 1955 and everyone who knew her, knew she wore her crown proudly throughout her life, as an active member of her community. Frances graduated Ossining high school in 1956 and continued on to the Wilfred Academy of Hair & Beauty in New...

Barbara Jean Mackey 68, Of Ossining Ny, was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend.  She retired this life on February 25, 2021 to enter her eternal peace and rest. Barbara Jean was born on January 4, 1953 in Prince Edward County Virginia to Lucille and Eddie Ford.  She moved to Ossining with her family and became a long time resident.  She graduated from Ossining High School and later began her career of 30 plus years at the VA hospital in...

Daniel J Reilly, Jr., a lifelong resident of Ossining, NY, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2021.  He was born on December 3, 1955.  He graduated from Ossining High School in 1974.  He went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from Mercy College in 1984.  He had previously been a volunteer with the Ossining Fire Department.  Daniel is survived by his sister, Helen Chakraborty, and her husband Utpal of Waynesville, NC.  His...

Virginia G. Murray of Ossining, NY, formerly a 30-year resident of Briarcliff Manor, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2021 at the age of 87.  Virginia was born on June 27, 1933 in the Bronx, NY to the late Donald and Irene Ahern. Virginia was married to Dr. Robert W. Murray on November 17, 1956.  They started their family in the Bronx and had six children together within nine years.  Following the completion of Bob’s medical training and subsequent service as a...

Dan Proctor, age 65, passed away in New York following a lengthy illness.  Dan grew up in Muncie, Indiana, attended Burris, and graduated from Ball State University.  The beloved son of Lela and the late Ken Proctor, Dan is survived by his daughter Morgan Proctor (Greg Olson), sons Kyle, and Lucas (and their mother Alison Proctor), his brother Gary (Tyra Oglesby-Proctor), his sister Renae Conley (Bob D’Andrea), and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Dan was a talented...

Stephen T. Di Renno was called to Heaven at the age of 65 on Feb. 6, 2021. Born in Ossining New York to Rocco and Ann (Diglio) Di Renno, he was predeceased by his loving parents and his beloved son, Wm. Anthony Di Renno. In October 1981 Steve married Margaret (Margo) Tierney, together they shared 40 happy years raising two sons Stephen Michael and William Anthony.  In later years, they enjoyed extensive travel, exploring many cities and towns in Europe and the United States. Steve will...