Obituaries
Maggie Newman
- October 10, 2025
Margaret Janie Newman, whose life traced a rare and graceful arc from modern dance to Kabuki to T’ai Chi, passed away on October 8, 2025. She was a singular artist and teacher, weaving together traditions of East and West into a lifetime of movement, discipline, and deep spirit. Born in Lanett Alabama, Maggie’s early fascination with form led her first to sports, then to dance. After studie
Roxana Lucas Trammell
August 25, 1951 - October 4, 2025
Roxana Lucas Trammell, best known as Roxie Lucas, passed away on October 4, 2025 at the age of 74. Raised in Texas and based in New York, Roxie was an accomplished stage actor for more than four decades, and a joyful, exuberant spirit to those who knew her. Born Aug. 25, 1951 in Memphis and raised in Houston, Texas, she attended Bellaire High School and University of Houston, beginning her life
Roxine M. Gassette
- October 4, 2025
In loving memory of Roxine M. Gassette who passed away peacefully on Saturday October 4th, 2025 at 6:11am in New York City. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, friend and adult education counselor whose kindness, strength, and warmth touched everyone she met. Her love for family and her generous spirit will always be remembered . Though she is no longer with us, her legacy of love and comp
Alfred Hugh Kingon
May 11, 1931 - October 1, 2025
Alfred Hugh Kingon served as White House Secretary of the Cabinet under President Ronald Reagan from 1985 to 1987 and as the United States Ambassador to the European Union from 1987 to 1989. Bernard Weinraub, Special To the New York Times on March 11,1986 wrote: “as secretary to the Cabinet and as one of the closest aides to Mr. Regan, Mr. Kingon plays a central role i
David George McGreevy
- September 22, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of David George McGreevy, 68, of New York City, announces his passing on Monday, September 22nd. David was a longtime New York City educator and devoted collector of vintage photography. David was born on September 5, 1957, and raised in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Kapaun Mount Carmel High School in 1975. David went on to attend the Univers
Barbara Stahura
- September 13, 2025
Barbara Stahura passed away on September 13 at Mount Sinai Morningside Hospital in Manhattan due to complications stemming from a yearlong battle with glioblastoma. She was 72. Raised in Whitestone, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Sophie Stahura. She was a graduate of Marymount Manhattan College and Columbia University, after which she began a nearly four-decade career in healthc
Mrs. Evelyn M. Isola
October 25, 1924 - September 11, 2025
Mrs. Evelyn M. Isola, a beloved centenarian and living historian of American history, passed away peacefully at the remarkable age of 100. A woman of great curiosity and intellect, Evelyn never lost her lust for learning new things, embracing knowledge and discovery well into her later years Throughout her life, Evelyn shared her gifts not only through her wisdom but also through her generosity.
David Randall Bashaw
August 29, 1961 - September 10, 2025
It is with great sadness that the family of David Randall Bashaw, 64, of New York City, announces his passing. David was born on August 29, 1961 in Fredonia, N.Y. where he grew up. David attended State University's of Geneseo and Cortland . David loved traveling and new experiences. He lived in Rochester on his way to New York City. In the city, he had an expansive professional life: from being
Lenore Weber
April 2, 1942 - September 9, 2025
Lenore Weber, daughter of Mary (Siegel) and Julius Weber always had a keen appreciation for beauty, in its many guises. As a teenager she discovered Native American turquoise jewelry, and so began a lifelong passion collecting Native American jewelry, art and postcards. In mid-life she left her career as a photographer and photo editor in the publishing field and attended Yeshiva University to com
