Carmel Vacarro Loddo, a Rye Beach and Rye Golf Club Fixture, Dies at 99
Carmel was an accomplished quilter, made costumes for the Rye High School Theater Program, and was an active member of the Rye Seniors.
Elizabeth Worsham, Remembered For Her Kindness and Inclusivity, Dies at 71
Elizabeth Ann Denton Worsham passed away on Sept. 19. She was born in Hicksville, New York, but raised in Rye.
Renée Marie Fraine, a Rye Native Who Found Her True Calling in Teaching
Renée Marie Fraine, beloved mother, daughter, sister, teacher, and friend, passed away peacefully in Richmond, Virginia, on Saturday, Sept. 28, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Dirk Jager, a Graduate of Rye High School, Dies at 85
Dirk Peter Jager, of Rye, died on Sept. 9, surrounded by loving family in his home in Westminster West, Vermont.
Phyllis Tillinghast McBride, a Devoted Rye Resident, Dies at 95
Most notably, in 1976, Phyllis directed the elaborate Rye Bicentennial celebration casting Rye’s professional actors as revolutionary figures come to life.
Malcolm ‘Doc’ Clarke Jr., a Long-time American Yacht Club Member, Dies at 88
Doc’s lifelong passion for sailing began in childhood. He was a member of the American Yacht Club for more than 50 years, serving as commodore from 1989-1990.
Anjali Bakshi, a Beacon of Laughter and Courage, Dead at 56
Anjali’s interests were a colorful tapestry that mirrored her vibrant character. She was an ardent admirer of Garfield the cat, whose antics always brought a smile to her face.
Mary Louise Reid, a ‘Renaissance Woman,’ Dies at 99
After receiving her master’s degree in psychology from Columbia University, Mary Louise began her varied professional life in the HR department at the CIA.
Gertie M. Cooper, Member of Bronx Science’s First Female Class, Dead at 93
Gertie M. Cooper passed away on Sept. 3 at the age of 93. The daughter of Justin and Beate (Wortsmann) Maier, she was born on Feb. […]
Kathleen Campbell Steinthal, a Fixture at Church of the Resurrection, Dies at 85
Kathleen Campbell Steinthal of Rye and formerly White Plains, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 27. She was 85.