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Vira Mamchur Schwartz

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Vira Mamchur Schwartz is the quintessential jack-of-all-trades... and master of a few of them. Vira’s editorial career started in technology publishing, writing and editing at the Ziff-Davis publication Computer Shopper. Later she served as Managing Editor at CD-ROM World and then Internet World, before moving to freelance writing.

Her articles have appeared in the New York Times, L.A. Times, Folio, Portable Computing, Internet Shopper and other websites and magazines that no longer exist. She ghost-wrote and designed an award-winning diet and fitness book for a popular fitness personality and, currently, loves to tell stories about people and animals.

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Obituaries

Mt. Kisco's Citizen Of The Year 2015 Frank Yozzo Touched The Hearts of Many Francis “Frank” Anthony Yozzo (83) of Somers, passed away peacefully on January 24th surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 27, 1940 in Mt. Kisco to proud parents Rose and Joseph Yozzo. He was the youngest of 10 and loved his family dearly. He married June Stapleton Cory, on October 20, 1973 and they had two daughters, Ashley and Alexis (Fortunato) Cambareri. For 55 years, Frank was the proud owner of Four Seasons Flower Shop. His generosity and kindness touched the hearts of many, reflecting his passion for his craft. He loved the town of Mt. Kisco and was…

by Family of Frank Yozzo

01/26/2024

Obituaries

Yonkers Native Miriam Toohey-Garabrant, 93 Miriam Toohey-Garabrant, age 93, passed on November 30, 2023. She was born and raised in Yonkers, and, when she married, she moved to Northern New Jersey to raise a family. She was predeceased by long-time partner James Fanning and her sister Maureen Conte Stark of Sarasota, FL. She was also predeceased by her mother, Miriam, and father, James Christopher Toohey, and brother, Brendan Toohey—all of Yonkers. Survivors include her brother, Brian of Rye, daughters, Joyce “JT” Garabrant of Wesley Chapel, FL and Dale Zale (Terry) of Palm Harbor, FL and two granddaugh…

by Family of MIriam Toohey-Garabrant

01/10/2024

Obituaries

Chappaqua Native Peter Charles Neale Was An Avid Reader, Traveler, And A Man Of Deep Faith Born July 3, 1956, in Westchester County, Peter Charles Neale died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home in Lewisburg, WV on Oct. 29, 2023. He was the son of Richard Lewis Neale and Claudia Garesché Neale of Chappaqua, where he grew up amongst a large family of siblings and cousins. Peter earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Iona College in New Rochelle. After working many years as a house painter, he began to travel across the U.S. and to pursue his deep interests in world history, music, comparative religion, and American life. Over th…

by Family of Peter Charles Neale

11/17/2023

Obituaries

Formerly Of Mohegan Lake, Joanne Catherine Rini, 78, Valued Family And Career Joanne Catherine Rini (nee LoCicero) passed away peacefully at her home in Winston Salem, NC on Oct. 22, 2023. Born on Dec. 29, 1944 in the Bronx, Joanne was the daughter of a fish monger and homemaker. Her childhood was one surrounded by cousins and big Sunday dinners at Grandma and Grandpa’s house. Her parent’s instilled in her a strong faith in God and a solid work ethic. She attended Catholic schools and graduated from Saint Barnabas High School in Yonkers in 1962. Joanne attended Catholic schools and graduated from Saint Barnabas High School in Yonkers, New York in 1962. Fami…

by Family of Joanne Catherine Rini

11/06/2023

Obituaries

Former Briarcliff Resident Burt Erickson Passes Away at 100 Burt Erickson, 100 years young, formerly of Briarcliff Manor and Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully on Oct. 23, 2023 at the Veteran’s Association Nursing Home in Montrose, where he received wonderful care. Burt was born on March 8, 1923 in Chicago, the son of Frances and Burton Erickson. He was the oldest of three children. He was predeceased in death by his sister Gertrude “Trudie” Hodges and his brother Jerome “Jerry” Erickson. Burt married the love of his life Rita Marie Jerome on Dec. 27, 1952. They were married 61 years until her death on April 17, 2014. Burt is survived by his dau…

by Family of Burt Erickson

10/27/2023

Obituaries

A Celebration Of A Life: Robert A. Muir, Former Cresskill Mayor and Councilman “A father's love is forever imprinted on his child's heart.” JOIN US for a Celebration of Life for Robert A. Muir, on Sunday, Oct. 22, from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Hall located at 75 Legion Dr. in Cresskill to honor the memory of the town's former mayor and celebrate his amazing life. It is a Halloween-themed (his favorite holiday) tribute; costumes are optional. Food and drink will be provided. ALL are welcome. The former Cresskill mayor and councilman passed away on July 27, 2021.

by Family of Robert A. Muir

10/19/2023

Obituaries

Tom Ingegneri, Sr., 80, Former Owner Of The Cranbury Inn, Was A Successful Yet Humble Man Thomas Christopher Kavanagh Ingegneri, Sr., of Cranbury, NJ, passed away at the age of 80 with his family by his side, on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA. Born Feb. 7, 1943, in Mt. Kisco, NY to immigrant parents from Taormina, Sicily and Dublin, Ireland, Thomas graduated from Fox Lane High School in 1960 where he held the first trumpet seat for 4 years in the New York State Orchestra. He earned a B.A. from Franklin and Marshall College in Lancaster, PA in 1964 where he joined R.O.T.C. He was a first-generation American and the f…

by Family of Thomas Christopher Kavanagh Ingegneri, Sr.

10/11/2023

News

Cscu Board Of Regents Welcomes Newest Members Martin Guay, Ted Yang Governor Ned Lamont has named two Connecticut business leaders to the Board of Regents of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system. Martin Guay, Vice President, Business Development at New Britain-based Stanley Black & Decker, and Ted Yang, founder of several companies and nonprofits including 4CT, the state’s largest COVID relief fund, and President of Cantata Media, Daily Voice’s parent company, are set to serve six-year terms on the Board, replacing two departing members. The Board of Regents is made up of 22 members. Nine are appointed by the governor. The Re…

by Vira Mamchur Schwartz

09/21/2023

Lifestyle

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by Daily Voice

09/02/2023

Obituaries

New Canaan's Teddy Berg, 90, Was Known For Her Gardens Theodora (Teddy) Banning Gibson Berg passed away in her sleep on Monday, Aug. 14th at her home in New Canaan, surrounded by her loving children and her two adored cats, Whitey and Tabby. After a long battle with kidney disease, Teddy eventually died of complications while receiving hospice care in her home for the last nine months. Teddy was born on July 7, 1933 in Mount Vernon, NY to John Peck Banning and Irene Finer Banning. She is predeceased by her older sister, Constance Banning Gatling, and survived by her younger brother, Jack Banning. Teddy grew up in Mount Kisco, NY, g…

by Family of Theodora Berg

08/21/2023

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