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THE MAMARONECK OBSERVER
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February 25, 2026
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Ann Strychalski (née Soderstrom) passed away on February 9, 2026, in the early morning hours at White Plains Hospital, NY, after a brief bout of pneumonia. She was 83. Ann is survived by her children Eugenia Roche (James), Nicholas (Ludmila Kravchychyn), and Luke (Astrid Loots); her grandchildren Caroline and Dean Roche and Gabriel, Daniel, Nolan, and Emile Strychalski; and her brother Bob Soderstrom, along with many lifelong friends. Ann is predeceased by her parents, F
Feb 24


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Reta Herlyn , of Mamaroneck, passed away on January 24, 2026. She was 90 years old. Reta was born in Philadelphia on May 29, 1935, to Albert & Reta Cudlipp. She received her degree in nursing and spent many years working as a registered nurse at New Rochelle Hospital. Reta was devoted to her family, and they were the center of her life. She is the loving wife of Warner Herlyn, the cherished mother of Mark Herlyn (Debra) and Jeffrey Herlyn (Kristine), dear grandmother of,
Jan 28


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Claudia A. McGraw (nee Wagner) of Mamaroneck, NY passed away on January 7, 2026. She was 78. She was born in Port Chester, NY on June 25, 1947 to the late Frank and Viva Wagner (nee Lashley). Claudia is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, Kevin McGraw, loving daughters, Melissa Falkerson and Meagan McGraw and son-in-law Keith Morales, cherished grandchildren, Travis, Justin, and Megan Carlson, great-granddaughter, Stella Scogna and her adored grand doggie, Sweet
Jan 13


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Gloria Teresa Warrington , a longtime resident of Larchmont, passed away on December 2, 2025, at the age of 97. She was born on May 18, 1928, in Yonkers, NY, to Agostino and Antoinette DiLorenzo. Gloria grew up in Stratford, CT, and during World War II proudly served her country by working at the General Electric plant, where she tested electrical components for military aircraft. On November 15, 1947, Gloria married the love of her life, Eugene “Gene” Warrington. Gloria
Dec 10, 2025


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Mary Ingraham Westcott , beloved mother, neighbor, and longtime resident of Mamaroneck, NY passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025, at the age of 94. Born on March 1, 1931, Mary lived a life defined by quiet strength, devotion to her family, and a genuine kindness she extended to everyone she met. Mary was the daughter of Mary Whitman Ingraham and Edgar Blakely Ingraham, and grew up in a household shaped by the Depression, hard work, education, and a rich heritage. Sh
Nov 25, 2025


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Marie Pace (nee Vitro) of Mamaroneck, passed away on November 9, 2025. She was 87. Born August 29, 1938 in Port Chester to Gabriele and Maria Vitro (nee Girondo). Marie is the beloved wife of her late husband, Peter Pace, and loving mother to Pam Berlingo, Peter Pace Jr. (Yolanda), predeceased Patrice Pace, and a cherished grandmother of eight and great-grandmother of eleven. She is survived by her sister, Felicia DiFolco, John Vitro, Joseph Vitro and Anthony “Bobby” Vit
Nov 11, 2025


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Caterina Violi of Mamaroneck passed away on October 26, 2025, at age 93. She was born on February 22, 1932, in San Vito, Calabria, Italy to Leonardo & Maria Rosa Pasceri. Caterina was a loving and devoted caretaker to many. She cared for children in her home for over thirty years and was the founder of Nonna's House Daycare. She was devoted to her faith and her family, grew beautiful flowers and an abundant vegetable garden. She was an amazing cook who created many incr
Oct 28, 2025


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Lucille Pinto Longo of Mamaroneck passed away on Monday September 22, 2025 at Greenwich Hospital at the age of 99. Lucille was born at...
Oct 1, 2025


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Guy Joseph Pipolo , a great “Guy,” passed away on September 6, 2025. He was 62. Born in the Bronx on February 20, 1963, to Thomas and...
Sep 10, 2025


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Raymond A. Baron , a former longtime Mamaroneck resident, peacefully passed away July 28, 2025, in Corpus Christi, TX. He was 81. Ray...
Aug 12, 2025


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Peter Agliardo Jr , a longtime Mamaroneck resident, passed away July 21, 2025, at age 91. Pete was born February 21, 1934, in the Bronx...
Jul 30, 2025


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Frank LeDonne , age 72, of Mamaroneck, NY, passed away on July 11, 2025. Frank was born on January 7, 1953, in L’Aquilia, Italy, and...
Jul 15, 2025
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