All Obituaries

Giulia DiMascia 88, of Ossining, NY passed away peacefully on Feb. 23, 2020. Giulia was born on Feb. 25, 1931 to the late Angelo and Rosa (nee Sticca) Manicchio in Castle Mauro, Italy. Giulia was predeceased by her devoted husband Giovanni DiMascia in 2003. Giulia is survived by her loving son Tony (Anitra) DiMascia of Ossining, NY her brother John Manicchio of Putnam Valley, NY her two sisters Maria Manicchio of Ossining, NY, Anna Robinson of Ossining, NY, her cherished grandson Christopher...

Helen L. Chanowsky 94, of Ossining, NY passed away on Feb. 13, 2020. Helen was born on Nov. 22, 1925 to the late John and Virginia (nee Lawrence) Colwell in New York, NY. Helen was predeceased by her devoted husband Joseph Chanowsky in 2000. Professionally Helen was a school teacher in the Yonkers Public School district for 39 years. Helen was a proud volunteer for both Phelps Hospital for 20 years and the Ossining Public Library. Helen is survived by her children Lawrence (Maureen)...

Stella Piccini 104, formerly of Yonkers, NY and most recently of Ossining, NY passed away on Feb. 7, 2020. Stella was born on Sept. 22, 1915 to the late John and Mary Ptraskiewchz in New York, NY. Stella was predeceased by her devoted husband Vincent Piccini in 1968. Professionally Stella and Vincent successfully co-owned Yonkers Carpet and Linoleum in Yonkers, NY for many years. Stella eventually moved in with her daughter Christine who cared for her in her home. Stella is survived by her...

Andrew I Young, a long-term resident of Ossining, NY departed this life on February 3, 2020 surrounded by his family after battling a life threading illness.   Andrew was born in Cape Breton Nova Scotia (NS) Canada and attended high school at Church Point Military Prep School in Digby, NS.  Andrew worked and retired as a NYS Department of Transportation employee out of Millwood, NY. Andrew was proceeded by his parents, Andrew and Bertha (Boone) Young, sisters Jeanette (Joe)...

Karen Coppedge, 92, a longtime resident of Wilmington, NC, and recently of Briarcliff Manor, NY, passed away on January 29, 2020. She was born Elfriede Klopottek on January 30, 1927 near Danzig, Germany and is predeceased by her parents, Karl and Auguste; siblings Erich, Gertrud, and Karl; and husband James Young Coppedge. She is survived by her sister Lore DiSalvo, brother-in-law John; son Alan Crosswell; daughter-in-law Daphne; granddaughters Rachel, Sarah, and Danielle; nieces and nephews...

Geraldine Lobus 77, formerly of Peekskill, NY and most recently of Ossining, NY passed away peacefully on Jan. 27, 2020. Geraldine was born on Sept. 3, 1942. Geraldine is predeceased by her parents Paul and Josephine (nee Astrologo) Weise. She is survived by her devoted husband Richard Lobus of Ossining, NY. Geraldine was a devoted catholic and loved her dogs and cat. Geraldine is survived by her daughter Lainie (Paul Mihalchik) Lobus of Beacon, NY, her brother Vincent (Joanne) Pileggi...

Alfonso DeCesaris, 90 of Ossining, New York passed away on Monday, January 27, 2020.  Alfonso was born to Alfonso and Maria (DiDonato) DeCesaris on March 3, 1929.  Alfonso served in the Army Air Corp.  After the Army he started his own Television Repair Service.  He ran his own business until 1992 at which time he retired and began to paint full time throughout the years.  He has painted and donated many of his paintings to the Ossining Historical Society and the...

Lawrence M. Waterhouse, Jr. passed away suddenly on January 24 in Jupiter, Florida where he resided. Lawrence ‘Larry’ was born on May 3, 1937 to Dr. Lawrence M. and Winifred Rose Waterhouse in Queens, NY.  There he attended Immaculate Conception Catholic Academy and Bishop Loughlin High School in Brooklyn.  He then enrolled at Villanova University, graduating in 1959 with a B.A. in History.  While in college, Larry was a cadet in the ROTC program and upon...

John L. Toppi 82, of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. and formerly of Mt.Vernon and New Rochelle, N.Y. died on Jan.11, 2020 at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. He was born on August 30, 1937 to the late John and Elsie (nee Fanelli) Toppi in Yonkers, N.Y. He proudly served in the US Navy. John was a retired General Mgr. with Pepsi Cola Bottling Corp. in Mt.Vernon, N.Y. John is survived by his devoted wife, Kathleen (nee Smith) Toppi of Briarcliff Manor, N.Y. and by his loving children,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Frank Vito announces his passing on Sunday, January 5th, 2020 at the age of 94 years. Frank will be lovingly remembered as a beloved father and grandfather by his children, John (Cindy) and Carol (Glenn), and by his grandchildren, Michelle (Christopher), Catherine and Lindsey. Frank was predeceased by his former spouses, Norma Vito and Frances Vito. Frank was born in Italy in 1925 and came to America as a young boy where he settled in New Rochelle,...