All Obituaries

Edith Rose Beck Kates, 97, on 1/13/2021. Feminist, peace activist, lifelong Unitarian Universalist, child welfare advocate. A feisty, creative, fearless woman forever unafraid to stop and smell the flowers. Mother, grandma, and great- grandma intensely loved by her friends, family, and all who knew her. She is survived by her three children: Michael Kates, Betsy Kates, and Bill Kates, her seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Donations in lieu of flowers to Unitarian Universalist...

Robert Michael Filippi (Poppy), 91, formerly of Briarcliff Manor, NY passed away on January 11, 2021. He was born in East Harlem, NY to John Filippi, survived by his daughters Karen Camilli, Audrey Filippi, Barbara Kluender and Jacqueline Lema, along with 11 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He is predeceased by his wife Lillian, sisters Eileen Ciullo and Dorothy Maiolini, sons Robert and Thomas, and grandson Shane Doebel. Robert proudly served his country between 1951 and 1953 under...

Rosemary DiFonzo 74, of Briarcliff Manor, NY passed away on Jan. 3, 2021. Rosemary was born on April 15, 1946 in the Bronx, NY. Reposing, Waterbury & Kelly Funeral Home on Friday from 4-8PM. Funeral Mass, St. Theresa's Church in Briarcliff Manor, NY on Saturday 10 AM. Entombment to follow at Ferncliff Cemetery in Hartsdale, NY.  WATERBURY & KELLY FUNERAL HOME 1300 Pleasantville Road Briarcliff Manor, New York 10510 914-941-0838

Shi’na Monique McClam was called home at the early age of 32 on Wednesday December 23, 2020.  She was born on September 11, 1988 in Sleepy Hollow New York to Tessie Cherry and the late Tyrone McClam. Shi’na accepted Christ at a young age in her life and was baptized at The Star of Bethlehem Baptist Church, Ossining NY.  She was raised in Ossining NY. Shi’na was educated in the Ossining Union Free School District and graduated in 2006.  Following graduation,...

Gloria F. Lehning 93, of Briarcliff Manor, NY passed away on Jan. 4, 2021. Gloria was born on Jan. 12, 1927 to the late Arthur and Evelyn (nee Swetz) Springer in Mt. Vernon, NY. Gloria was known as a loving mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother and Great Great Grandmother. She had a strong passion for both her family and golf. Gloria was a longtime member of the Knollwood Country Club. Gloria was a graduate of St. Barnabas High School in the Bronx, NY. Gloria was predeceased by her beloved...

Jacqueline C. Carlson died peacefully on January 2, 2021.  She was born in Spring Lake, New Jersey on December 16, 1930 to James and Ethel Coburn, who were Salvation Army officers. Jacqueline’s life was centered on the motto of the Salvation Army, taught to her by her parents. “Doing the Most Good,” was a theme that transcended into her daily living. She grew up in the tri state area, graduated from Rochester Institute of Technology and worked at Joseph Horne in...

William F. Jaenike 83, of New York City and Ossining, NY passed away on Jan. 1, 2021. William was born on Oct. 3, 1937 to the late William and Marian (nee Halloran) Jaenike in NY, NY. William was predeceased by his devoted wife Elizabeth Jaenike in 2015. Professionally William began his career as an electrical engineer and culminated it as Chairman of the Board and CEO of DTC in NY, NY. William is survived by his two sons Eric and Chris Jaenike, his two sisters Marian (Robert) Hoke, Ellen...

Patricia “Pat” Nielsen 73 of Ossining passed away on December 25, 2020. Patricia was born on January 4, 1947 to the late John and Euphemia Cassidy in the Bronx, NY. Patricia is survived by: her loving husband of thirty-nine years, Bruce. Her two daughters, Jennifer and Heather, seven grandchildren, four great grandchildren, and brother Robert. Patricia is predeceased by her brother, John.  Patricia was the bookkeeper for St. Ann’s school in Ossining for over...

Ellen Polidoro 99, of Ossining, NY passed away peacefully of natural causes on Dec. 23, 2020. Ellen was born on June 3, 1921 to the late Thomas and Isabella (nee Battista) Polidoro in North Tarrytown, NY. Ellen was predeceased by her four sisters and one brother. Ellen is survived by her niece Gloria (John) McGalagly of Milford, DE. Due to the current world crisis all services will be private. A private interment at the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery in Sleepy Hollow, NY will be held. LEACH &...

Carmela “Millie” Gullotta (nee Di Leo), 89, passed away on December 11, 2020.  Millie was born in Ossining, NY on November 15, 1931, to Albina (Picciano) and Vincent Di Leo.  She attended Ossining schools and graduated from Ossining High School in 1949.  On October 12, 1963, she married the love of her life, Anthony “Tony” Gullotta; they spent many happy years together until his death in 2006.  Millie was a switchboard operator and receptionist,...