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Diserens, Helen Barnett, 89, passed away on April 15. Following her graduation in 1941 from the University of Michigan as one of two women chemistry majors in her class, she moved to the New York area, where she worked for Elizabeth Arden, Hoffman LaRoche and Bristol Myers. While at Bristol Myers, as head of one of their consumer products research laboratories, she was responsible for the development of Ban deodorant and the first roll-on applicator, as well as the reformulation of Bufferin aspirin, Ipana toothpaste and other products. After a break to raise her young children, she returned to work. During her second career, as Business Manager of the Rippowam Cisqua School in Bedford, NY, she served as Chair of the Business Affairs Committee of the National Association of Independent Schools. In this capacity she co-authored, with John Shank of the Harvard Business School, a book that for the first time standardized accounting practices for independent schools. Following her retirement from Rippowam Cisqua School after 30 years, she continued to work in her own business, Money Minder, in which she managed personal and household finances for women in Northern Westchester. She completely retired at the age of 84.
Helen was born in Huntington, West Virginia, daughter of Arthur Leroy and Leah Barnett. Wife of the late Robert C. Diserens, Jr., Helen is survived by her sister, Betty Jane Miller, of Blue Hill, ME, her daughter, Deborah Diserens of Philadelphia, PA, her son, Robert C. Diserens, III of Bronxville, NY, and four grand children. She was a resident of Mount Kisco, NY for 55 years and will be remembered by her family and friends for her ingenuity, intelligence, no nonsense common sense, strong will, talent for flower arranging, flare for fashion, dedication to her community, and never flagging devotion to her family and home.
A memorial service will be held at St. Matthews Church in Bedford, New York on May 10 at 11:30 a.m. Contributions in her memory may be made to Rippowam Cisqua School, Rte. 22, Bedford, NY, 10506 or St. Matthews Church, Rte. 22, Bedford, NY.
Fiacco, Carmen P., age 70, of North Salem died Saturday, March 8, 2008 at Northern Westchester Hospital Center, Mount Kisco.
Mr. Fiacco was born in Mt. Kisco to Carmen J. Fiacco and Albena Fiacco.
He was retired from the Town of Bedford Highway Department, Bedford Hills, NY where he as a road maintenance foreman for 35 years.
He was a 50 year member of the Katonah Fire Department and he was an avid golfer and a fan of the NY Yankees and NY Giants. Carmen is survived by his loving wife Christine (Cordani) Fiacco and his mother, Albena of Bayshore, NY.
He is the loving father of Michael of Carmel, NY and Donna Giunti and her husband, Christopher of Carmel, NY. and he is the devoted grandfather of Joseph, Anthony and Sophia. He is the loving brother of Rosemary Hendricks of Bayshore, NY, Leonard Fiacco of Carmel and the late Stephen Fiacco.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2:00-4:00 & 7:00-9:00pm at Clark Associates Funeral Home, Katonah, NY. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10:00 at St. Mary of the Assumption R C Church, Katonah. Private cremation will follow.
Antoinette "Toni" Fortunato - September 21, 2011
Surrounded by her family on September 21, 2011, Antoinette "Toni" Fortunato left this world to be with Pat, the love of her life, whom she married on October 12, 1941 in St. Philip Neri Church in the Bronx. Toni was born Antoinette Marie Belvedere on September 29, 1918 in New York City. Toni was a wonderful, loved and cherished mom to three children, Roberta Grady, Christine Sena and Paul Fortunato. She is also survived by seven grandchildren.
Judith M. Janos - September 20, 2011
Judith M. Janos of the Town of Poughkeepsie entered into rest Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. She was 59. Daughter of Natalie Baker Leary and the late Attorney Daniel Leary, she was born on June 10, 1952 in Milton, Massachusetts. She married the love of her life, Jeffrey Janos on January 27, 1973 in Milton, MA; Mr. Janos survives at home in Poughkeepsie.
John R. Miller - September 15, 2011
John R. Miller, a resident of New Haven, Connecticut, died Thursday, September 15, 2011 in New Haven. He was 29. Son of Richard and Vee Miller of Poughkeepsie, he was born, November 17, 1981 in Poughkeepsie. John was a trombonist and graduate of Yale University, School of Music. He joined the staff at the School of Music immediately after earning his master's degree in trombone performance.
Haroldson, Arlene B. age, 70 a 44 years resident of Somers, NY died Wednesday, March 14, 2007 at Northern Westchester Hospital Center, Mount Kisco.
Mrs. Haroldson was born in NYC the daughter of the late George and Anna O’Connell
She was a school bus driver for the Somers School District for 38 years.
She was the beloved wife of George Haroldson for 50 years.
Arlene was the loving mother of Laureen Davis and her husband, Richard of Somers, NY
Karolyn Haroldson and her husband, Rody Briceno of Sacramento, CA and Khristine Haroldson and her husband, Benjamin Spain of Cupertino, CA and the late Keith Haroldson
Devoted grandmother of Spencer and Logan Davis; Maliah, Makena, and Mierra Haroldson
Friends may call at CLARK ASSOCIATES FUNERAL HOME, KATONAH, NY on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Joseph's RC Church, Croton Falls, NY on Saturday at 10:00 am Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Somers
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Doris Day Animal League; 2100 L Street NW, Washington, DC 20037
Hopkins, Elinor Kuchler a long time resident of Bedford died Tuesday, July 29, 2008 in West Dennis., Cape Cod
Born in New York City to Ethel and Frederick J. Kuchle.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Katonah for over 50 years
She was a graduate of Lasalle College in Auburndale, MA
Life Member of the Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson
Member of the Bedford Hills Women’s Club and active member of the Lewisboro and Bedford Seniors.
She enjoyed vacationing on Cape Cod for over 50 years
She was the loving wife for 43 years to the late Ferdinand T. Hopkins, Jr.
She is the loving mother of F. Travis Hopkins and his wife, Priscilla of Brewster, NY and Nancy Hopkins Reilly and her husband, Robert of Pawling, NY
Devoted “Nana” of Meghan and Morgan Reilly
The funeral will be Monday at 10:30 am at the First Presbyterian Church of Katonah, 31 Bedford Road, Katonah.
Interment will be private
Contributions in her memory may be made to:
Lasalle College
Stonybrook School
Visiting Nurses Association and Girl Scouts
Mahr, Caroline A., of Somers, NY died Sunday, March 30, 2008 at Northern Westchester Hospital Center, Mount Kisco.
Mrs. Mahr was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and later moved to Chappaqua, N.Y., the daughter of the late Peter and the late Rose (nee Castellana) Fischetti.
She was a graduate of Ithaca College, earned her masters at Western Connecticut State University and was a Teacher in the Pleasantville School System for many years.
She was President of Condo Association 28 at Heritage Hills, Somers, NY; President of "Chat & Sew" and active in the Women’s Club of Heritage Hills.
Devoted Wife of the Late William L. Mahr.
Beloved Mother of Caroline Heim (Doug), Kathy Murano (Frank), Teri De Witte (Steve) and William P. Mahr (Alise) of Elmira, NY.
Dear sister of Angela Santini.
Loving Grandmother of Peter; Joseph; Amanda; Margaret; Michael; Nicholas; William; Katie and Matthew
The family will receive friends at Clark Associates Funeral Home, 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, NY on Friday April 4, from 2-4 and 7-8 pm. The Mass of Christian Burial will be Saturday 10:00 am at St. Joseph's RC Church, 10 Croton Falls Road, Croton Falls, NY.
Entombment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Hawthorne, NY.
In memoriams to American Cancer Society, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 7, East Syracuse, N.Y. 13057-0007 or Somers Library P.O. Box 443 Somers N.Y. 10589 Deeply Appreciated
