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11/07/2025

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11/04/2025

Keith Schneider

Keith P. Schneider of Lafayette, Louisiana passed away unexpectedly on October 20, 2025 due to heart failure. Born in Bronxville, New York, he was the son of Warren A. Schneider of Fresno, California and the late Nina Berkowicz Schneider, brother of Nancy Schneider (George) Coren of Fort Lauderdale, Florida and brother of Michelle Schneider of Fresno, uncle of Jeffrey Coren and Andrew Coren and great-uncle of several. He was a graduate of Scarsdale (NY) High School and obtained a BS degree at Vanderbilt University.

At Vanderbilt, Keith was captain of the Vanderbilt lacrosse team which won the SEC championship in his senior year, and was honored by his election to the All-SEC lacrosse team.

Keith spent most of his business career as an international banker, living outside the United States, with ABN AMRO Bank: as General Manager in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil; as head of Marketing in Dublin, Ireland; as President/District Manager in charge of lending in NY/CT at ABN Bank, New York; and in The Randstad, Netherlands as Head of Debt and Equity Capital Markets for all countries located in South America, Middle East and Africa. His final employment before retirement was as president of Safdie Investment Services Corp. He learned to speak Dutch, Spanish and Portugese.

Upon retirement, Keith moved to Lafayette and began a second career as head coach of the University of Louisiana "Ragin' Cajuns" men's lacrosse team, where he was known throughout Acadiana as "Coach Keith". His passionate leadership over the years led the team to multiple LSA conference championships and an MCLA National Championship for its division. He was known for his kind heart and his profound love for his magnificent companion, his Great Dane, Rio. Rio passed away a month before Coach Keith, and pursuant to Coach Keith's will, the two of them will be laid to rest together for eternity. Their well-known bond was a joyful part of his life, showcasing the warmth and gentleness he carried with him off the field.

Coach Keith's passionate leadership introduced the sport of lacrosse to thousands of kids of both sexes across many public and private schools across Acadiana. His devotion to this task was legendary, and his lacrosse legacy will live on.

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11/02/2025

Lorraine King

Born 1-21-43 in White Plains NY, daughter of Edward and Rosalind Weltman she passed away on 11-1-25 at the age of 82. She leaves behind 2 children Micheal and Staci and 2 grandchildren Elena and Joseph. She enjoyed reading, bowling, playing Mahjong, volunteering at her temple and most of all she enjoyed being with her family and friends. She will be remembered for her compassion, loyalty and had a contagious laugh that made everybody smile. My Dear mother will be missed greatly and will always be in our hearts.

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10/31/2025

Nora Adachi

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10/30/2025

Laura Persily

Laura Persily passed away last week at her home in Richmond, MA. A lifetime lover of animals, crafts, and the Berkshires, she was a trailblazer for women in the computer industry, having worked for Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) and Compaq after graduating from UPenn and the Sloan School of Management at MIT. Daughter of the late Clemens and Matilda Mallis Persily and sister to Andrew Persily, she is survived by her niece, Meredith Persily, and her nephew, Nathaniel Persily.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on November 7 at Ferncliff Cemetery, 280 Secor Road, Hartsdale, New York.

Memorial donations may be made to The Berkshire Humane Society located at 214 Barker Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201

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10/30/2025

Kathryn Towndrow

Kathryn Ann Towndrow(Kay) Born March 27, 1925 at 100 yrs

Passed away in her sleep, October 25, 2025 after a 3yr struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. Kathryn had three children, Bobby who pre-deceased her and survived by her two daughters Lyn S. Romano of Goldens Bridge NY and Mary Jo Garrity, of Montrose, Pa. Kay was blessed to have 6 grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great, Great Grandchildren!! In Kay's younger days she was employed by the Town of North Castle as the Deputy Town Clerk. Kay loved to travel, do crossword puzzles and above all spend time with her family. A more generous kind soul you will never meet. She drove until she was 95 and made the decision to hang up her keys on her own. Kay was best known for her love of Christmas and her baking of Christmas Cookies.

Kay's daughters request in leiu of flowers, please make a donation in Kay's name to St. Jude's Children's Hospital which was her charity of choice.

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10/29/2025

Erika Fischer

Erika Fischer passed away peacefully on October 27th 2025 at the age of 91. Erika was born in Augsburg Germany on November 27th, 1933 to Barbara and Albert Fischer. She was predeceased by her brothers Yohann, Albert and Gerhard.

Erika left Germany at the age of 21 and went to work as a nanny for a family in Canada. After 2 years she went to New York City and landed a job working at Royal Bank of Canada. Her next career move was as a credit clerk for Philip Morris International. She worked there for over 25 years and retired in 2001. She decided at that time to move from Queens NY to Manhattan. She loved living in the city where she would go see shows at Lincoln Center and the Metropolitan Opera. A true animal lover, she decided to volunteer at Bide-a-Wee animal shelter where she adopted a dog named Nina.

In 2011, Erika moved from Manhattan to Westchester County. Erika's final years were spent at the Kensington in White Plains where she was adored and well taken care of by the staff in the Haven. Erika led a full life defined by warmth, strength and resilience. She will be sadly missed.

A funeral mass will take place on Tuesday, November 4th 2025 at 11am at St. Gregory the Great in Harrison, New York, followed by a burial at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

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10/29/2025

Theresa Russotti

Theresa A. Russotti 74, a long time resident of Pleasantville, Thornwood, and most recently, Hawthorne New York, passed away on October 28th, 2025. She was born on November 3rd, 1950 to the late Charles and Rose Russotti in Tarrytown, New York. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Frank Riviezzo and her loving son Michael Mileo. She is survived by her sister Joanne Russotti of Carmel, New York and her brother John Russotti of Lakeland, Florida along with her niece and nephews, Lauren, John, and Robert. She is also survived by her four great nephews, many cousins, and friends. Anyone who knew Theresa knows that she had a heart of gold, was fun to be around, had a contagious laugh, and never judged anyone. Her loss will be felt by all who knew her. She will be missed dearly.

Funeral Services will be held at Hawthorne Funeral Home, Hawthorne NY on Tuesday November 4th at 10:00am. Interment to follow at All Souls Cemetery, Pleasantville NY.

In Leu of flowers, please make donations to the American Diabetes Association.

Together, We Can End Diabetes

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10/29/2025

Stephen C**n

On Sunday October 26th, Stephen C**n tragically passed away. Stephen was born on January 10, 1991 in a snow storm. Aside from his parents, the first thing that greeted him was Lavina, the cat who did a sniff and meow showing dismay as she was about to be replaced. Stephen went to Great Beginnings Nursery School, Hawthorne and Columbus Elementary school, and Westlake High School class of 2009. Stephen went on all the school trips, an Eagle Scout choosing to take care of the pets at the ASPCA. An early reflection of his compassion and committment to helping others. He loved skiing, hiking, skateboarding, and was up for any adventure. He worked summers at Sun and Surf beach club where he was a famed cabana boy or so people would say.

He furthered his education at Boston College and graduated in 2013 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science to save the environment. He took a job at Collier construction and worked his way up to vice president where he managed a variety of multimillion dollar projects ranging from high end residential to commercial. Where he was known for his professionalism, dedication, and leadership.

A fierce lover of all animals including his mother's multiple cats. He stood as a champion for his Uncle Chris in ways few would understand. Stephen has an adventurous spirit and fearless heart. A devoted Beatles fan, avid Yankee fan. Stephen's passion for life, generosity, sense of humor touched everyone who knew him.

Stephen shared a bond to his siblings Rachel and Nicholas like no other. Stephen showed compassion and would be the first to jump in when a need became apparent.

He was a man of the Lord baptized in 2021. He is survived by his Mother Victoria C**n, Step Father Sean Kelly, Father Ernest C**n, Step Mother Debbie C**n, Uncle Christopher Baumert, Brother Nicholas C**n and his Partner Jeanne, Sister Rachel Smith and her Husband TJ, his grandparents William and Denise Baumert and predeceased by maternal grandmother Judith Baumert, paternal grandparents Eleanor and Ernest C**n. He is also survived by countless friends from across the Universe.

A celebration of life will be held November 8th 2025 to honor and remember Stephen's remarkable life and the love he shared with so many.

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10/29/2025

We invite the community to our annual All Souls’ Day Light of Remembrance Mass, honoring the lives of those who have passed with a candlelight service and remembrance video slide. To RSVP, please call (914) 949-0566 or click here: https://www.ballarddurand.com/services/all-souls-day

10/28/2025

Irene Shadoian

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10/28/2025

Marjorie Gleit

Marjorie Rose Gleit (86)—a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother—passed away on October 26, 2025.

Marjorie’s childhood was spent in the Bronx and Forest Hills, Queens. After high school, she attended Cornell and Barnard. While home from college on break, she went on a blind date with Milton Gleit. Marjorie and Milt independently saved each hand-written letter they had exchanged while dating, and these letters are now preserved in twelve full binders. Marjorie and Milt married in 1959 and welcomed three children, Jonathan, Lawrence, and Pamela.

Nothing was more important to Marjorie than family. Her daughter, Pam, recalls that she was always smiling when, in later years, her children and grandchildren were together. When on a family vacation, Marjorie always sought out a round table for 12 so we could see one another.

Marjorie was brilliant, gentle, insightful, and an incredible listener. She paid attention to the details. Not only was every outfit perfectly color-coordinated, but she remembered the small details in her family and friends’ lives. She had a remarkable ability to zero-in on the things that make a person special. This gift shone in her work as a beloved life-long educator. She was a teacher by trade and inclination. Throughout her career, she was a classroom teacher, PTA Council president, librarian, and administrator. She developed The Windward School’s “study skills” curriculum. Her dedication to her students and belief in all children’s capacity to learn remain an inspiration to her daughter-in-law and granddaughter who followed in her footsteps as educators. In her free time, Marjorie enjoyed reading.

Marjorie is predeceased by her husband of 64 years, Milton Ralph Gleit, her parents, Martin and Rose, her sister Janet, and her son-in-law, Robert DeBell. Marjorie is survived by her children: Jonathan Gleit and his wife Debra, Lawrence Gleit and his wife Paulette, and Pamela DeBell; and her four grandchildren: Rebecca, Jennifer, Zachary, and Matthew. We loved her deeply and she will be missed.

A private funeral service for Marjorie was held on November 2, 2025. In honor of Marjorie’s memory, the family asks that any charitable donations be made to the American Lung Association, Memorial Sloan Kettering, or the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

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