A Legacy of Paws and Compassion

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joe Edmond Porter, 80, who left us as the sun rose on May 31, 2025. Born March 3, 1945, in Dallas, Texas, to Joseph and Nora Porter, Joe was the second of three children and brought warmth and laughter to all around him. A proud graduate of Bryan...

Varady, Eva WYNANTSKILL - Eva Varady, 101, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2026, at her residence, following a long illness. Born in Budapest, Hungary, Eva was the daughter of the late Attila Varady and Marta Szendey Varady. In 1951, she immigrated to the United States with her two children,...

Leslie Morris Golden, 82, passed away on April 6, 2026. He was the beloved son of the late Irving and Anne Golden; cherished brother of Bruce Golden and the late Marla Wolfinger; caring brother-in-law of Kenneth Wolfinger (Ying); loving uncle of Dale Golden, Cheryl Balaban (Joel Epstein), Beth...

John W. Hollawell passed away on April 4, 2026 at age 66. He was born March 22, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA to Grace and John Hollawell. He graduated from Holy Ghost Preparatory High School in 1978 and attended the University of Scranton. He attended Widener Law School and was a practicing attorney...

Kenneth Leslie Smith, 69, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, passed from this earth on March 30, 2026. Kenny was born in Wichita, Kansas in 1956 to Myron and Margaret (Kiser) Smith. In 1960, the family moved to Sand Springs, Oklahoma. Kenny enjoyed growing up in a neighborhood full of friends, playing ball and...

Michael Magid Apr 1, 2026 Syracuse - Michael J. Magid, age 73, of Syracuse, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Syracuse, Indiana. He was born on June 27, 1952 to Sam and Frances (Meisler) Magid in Detroit, Michigan. He married Marilla Jager on November 29, 2013. Michael's life was marked...

Meredith Ann Fricke, 91, of Berkeley Twp., NJ, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026. Born in Jersey City, NJ, she lived in Palisades Park, NJ for 30 years before moving to Berkeley Twp. 30 years ago. Meredith was predeceased by her son Randy in 1998 and her son in law Bob LoSacco in 2020. She is...

Stephen McClure, a gifted musician, dedicated dentist, and lifelong student of the arts, passed away on April 3, 2026. Born on July 1, 1951, in Lakewood, Ohio, to Robert E. McClure and Dorothy Love, Steve grew up in Mount Lebanon, Pennsylvania, building a life defined by intellectual curiosity,...

Nancy (Angell) Carter, 84, of Warwick, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, March 30, 2026. She was born on September 22, 1941, in Providence, RI, to the late Howard and Doris (Farr) Angell. She worked for many years as a histologist at Women & Infants Hospital. Following her retirement, she...

Darlene S. Morisco passed away on Sunday, April 5, 2026. The family is being cared for by Countryside Funeral Homes and Crematory - Bartlett.

Luann Winover Lowrance, who departed this life on January 2, 2026, at the age of 95 at her home in Norman, OK. A service to honor and celebrate Luann’s life will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Bittiker Funeral Home in Carrollton, MO. The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM at...

Lee E. Ramsauer, 84, of Beacon Falls, CT, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 3rd, 2026, at the Connecticut Hospice in Branford with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Elizabeth Mandy Ramsauer. Born in Pasadena, California, on September 2nd, 1941, he was the son of the late...

Patricia Page Nix went home to be with the Lord on April 4, 2026 after a miraculous and courageous battle. She delighted in talking about her daughter and grandchildren, and sharing her testimony. She was born on February 15, 1957 the daughter of the late Doris Page Nicholls of Landrum, South...

Marlene Grace Ross, 89, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Marlene was born in the Bronx, New York and lived in Manhattan for many years. Marlene studied Fine Arts at the Pratt Institute in New York City and was a talented artist across many mediums,...

Patricia Pantera Di Sessa August 30, 1945 - March 29, 2026 Lexington, Kentucky - Patricia Pantera Di Sessa, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, at her home in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 80. Patricia was born on August 30, 1945, in...

Patricia Elaine Rowell August 1, 1957 - March 15, 2026 Patricia Elaine Rowell was born August 1st, 1957, in Bartlesville, Okla. She died March 15, 2026, after a long, courageous battle following colon surgery complications. She was raised in parts of Kansas and eventually moved to Broken Arrow,...

Joan Annette Lee Joan Annette Lee, 79, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away April 1, 2026. She was born May 3, 1946, in Huntington, West Virginia, to the late Verlin and Dorotha (Williams) Lee. Annette worked as a special education teacher for Toledo Public Schools, where she meaningfully touched the...

SMITH, Jean Gorham Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Age 94, passed away unexpectedly, on Saturday March 28, 2026, in the company of her family, after a brief illness caused by pneumonia. Jean was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, valued friend, encyclopedic librarian, and lover of...

Columbia “Connie” Sara Lodato has passed away. The family is being cared for by Galante Funeral Home - Union.

Patricia M. Peters passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026. The family is being cared for by Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, Inc. - Pleasantville.

Lucille T. Paul 1928 - 2026 Westfield "A beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and friend - Lucy was adored by all who knew her, forever winning hearts with her sweet spirit and gift for laughter. Lucille Therese Gagnon, born February 21, 1928, in Holyoke, MA, to Armand and Rita...

Edward (Ed) S. Campion, II, 67, of Utica, NY and Annapolis, MD, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Masonic Care Community in Utica, NY. Born on November 22, 1958, in Annandale, VA, Ed was the son of John and Charlotte Campion. He graduated from Annandale High School in 1977 and went...

Mr. David William Edwin Smith, beloved husband of Andrea Joan Schwalm, entered into rest on Friday, March 27, 2026. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date. David was one of four children born to Homer Edwin and Edith Marie Ringbom in Niagara Falls, New York. The family later...

Dorothy H. Lakatos, 90, of Edison, NJ, passed peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at Complete Care on Park Ave. in Plainfield, NJ She was born on April 25, 1935 in Perth Amboy, NJ, and had resided in Edison for the last 60 years. She was a graduate of Perth Amboy High School. She was a retired...

Patricia L Shaw passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The family is being cared for by Paul L Henney Memorial Chap.

VIOLET JEAN BEYLER (neé Crocker) age 82, beloved wife of Raymond E. Beyler Jr. for 26 years; loving mother of Cameron (Becky) Ferguson and step-mother of Curtis (Pamela) Ferguson; devoted grandmother of Zachary, Cade, Kylie, and Sara; daughter of the late Logan and Alice (nee Long)...

Gilma Calle Commander, 98, of Orlando, Florida, departed our world on Sunday, March 15, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Gilma was the heart of her family, a devoted wife of more than 51 years, a loving mother, a cherished grandmother known as "Lita," and a caring sister and aunt. Born...

Marilyn Ann Bly passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026. The family is being cared for by M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home.

Debra "Debbie" Watkins, 63 of Gurnee, IL, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026 at her home. She was married to Carlos Carbajal for 36 years. Debbie worked at Littelfuse for 22 years. She retired from Rust-Oleum with more than 22 years of service. Debbie enjoyed photography, camping, boating,...

Gertrude Elizabeth Gavin (née Gilmartin), fondly known as “Betty,” a native of Drumfad and Derrylihan, Grange, Co. Sligo, Ireland, and a 55-year resident of Evergreen Park, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in the gentle, loving arms of her daughters. Beloved and utterly devoted...

Mrs. Brenda Fern Howell Gibson, age 86, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at her home in Abbeville, MS. She was born on January 12, 1940, in Oakdale, LA to the late Hallis Groce Howell and Artie Hudnal. Brenda shared a loving marriage of 45 years with her husband, Cecil E. Gibson, until his...

Irene Ruth Sommer, 81, passed away peacefully on March 25, 2026. She was at home surrounded by her loved ones, including her husband, daughter, and best four-legged friend, Harley. She was born on November 10, 1944, in New York City to the late Gerhard Schnap-Schroeder and Maria Schnap-Schroeder....

Obituary of Kathryn E. Rea Milford, PA Kathryn E. Rea, a resident of Milford, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at Achieve Nursing and Rehab, after a short illness. She was 81 years old. Kathryn was the daughter of Daniel and Helen Girardi, born on September 9, 1944, in...

Franklin Dwain Cox, beloved husband, dedicated law enforcement officer, and longtime member of the Lubbock community, passed away on March 31, 2026, at the age of 88. He was born on August 16, 1937, in Moran, Texas. Franklin served with distinction as a Special Texas Ranger with the Texas...

John Horek II, age 83, a lifelong resident of Warren, passed away on April 1, 2026. He was born in Detroit, Michigan on December 9, 1942, to the late John and Evelyn Horek. John was the beloved husband of Linda Horek, with whom he shared 63 years of marriage. He was the loving father of Bryan...

Linda Kae Vinyard of Tuttle, OK, was born on October 22, 1957, to Kenneth Leo and Sidnie Jo Vinyard in Tulsa, OK. She passed away on March 30, 2026, surrounded by family, after a long battle with strokes, dementia, and heart failure. Linda was the second "enda" of the famous "endas". She was...

Emelie L. Klouser went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, April 1st 2026. While her family’s hearts are broken, they take comfort in knowing she is finally at peace. Born in Coal Township on October 9th, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Irene (Brida) and James Rumberger. She attended...

Mary Therese Robinson, 84, of Harpers Ferry, WV, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at home. Born on February 16, 1942, in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Roy Eugene Craver and Mary Edna Lyon. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Parish of St. James the Greater, in...

Fairport: William “Bill” M. Hughes passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 31, 2026 at the age of 87. Bill was born in Rochester and spent most of his adult life in Fairport. His catholic education had a profound impact on his life including both Aquinas Institute and St....

Carol A. Frate June 10, 1940-March 22, 2026 85 Years Young It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother and Nana, Carol Frate who passed peacefully in her sleep at the home of her daughter in Cape Coral, Florida. She was a woman of extraordinary...

Patricia Ann (Ballew) Dowling, age 76, of Jeannette and formerly of North Huntingdon and Irwin, passed peacefully in her home with her family on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Patricia was born on May 5th, 1949 and was the daughter of the late William and Kathryn (Dale) Ballew. Patricia was the...

Sean David Giroux, 45, died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Sean was born in Portsmouth, New Hampshire on April 10, 1980 and is the son of George Giroux Jr. and Donna (Canzano) Giroux. He attended and graduated from Westford Academy in Westford, Massachusetts and continued...

Our dear loving father Norman Artzt, born June 3, 1948 in Brooklyn, New York, passed away April 1, 2026. Our dad started working at the age of 13 to help support his mother and grandmother at the age of 20. He opened up his first hair salon in Brooklyn, and after a couple of successful salons,...

Sylvia Saldamarco Sylvia Saldamarco, age 91, of Derby, entered into rest on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Benchmark at Split Rock in Shelton. Sylvia was born in Derby on October 15, 1934, daughter of Salvatore and Matilda (Boni) Saldamarco, and was a lifelong Derby resident. She spent her career...

Jacqueline Lother passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026. The family is being cared for by Foster-Warne Funeral Home - Collingswood.

Jessie Vinson Pilgrim passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The family is being cared for by RiverCrest Cremation.

Loading Marian Land, born December 2, 1941, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, surrounded by her family. Marian was proud to have worked as a medical transcriptionist at Lovelace Hospital for 40 years. She was known for her quick wit, her sense of humor, her deep dedication to her family,...

Deborah Lynn Brown (lovingly known as Debbie) of Chattanooga, TN passed away on March 23rd, 2026, at the age of 66. Born in Sylva, NC on September 17th, 1959, she was the daughter of Dee Allen and Joan Ensley. She graduated from Sylva-Webster High School, and attended Western University. Known...

Charles Carroll “Charlie” Mallonee, Jr., age 75, of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Charlie proudly served his country in the US Air Force where he earned the rank of Chief Master Sargent in the Air National Guard. Military Patents and numerous service awards are among...

Robin Louise Phillips, 62, of Columbus, died at 4:20 a.m. on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Hickory Creek of Franklin. Robin was born January 17, 1964 in Columbus, the daughter of Ray Phillips Jr. and Deletta (Smith) Briles. She married Ronnie Jeanne Eppley on October 31, 2014. Robin was a vibrant...