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Rosemary A. Roche, 92, Lifelong Yonkers Resident
YONKERS, N.Y. -- Rosemary A. Roche, a lifelong Yonkers resident, died Monday, Oct. 5. She was 92. Roche was born July 7, 1923, to Andrew Roche and Nora Purcell.
She attended Yonkers schools and graduated from Gorton High School. She was a member of the Monastery Church of Sacred Heart. Roche spent her career working for the New York Telephone Co., which later became Verizon, and was an active member of the Telephone Pioneers.
She loved to travel and visit exotic places. She also spent many winter seasons in Hawaii with her sisters.
She is the last surviving sibling of the family; predec…
Pound Ridge Library Features Storytelling Festival
POUND RIDGE, N.Y. -- The Pound Ridge Library will host a storytelling festtival Saturday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 11, 1-4 p.m.The theme for Oct. 10 will be Bards & Beverages, featuring Jennifer Munro and Matthew Dicks, professional storytellers. Tickets are $40 per person and includes one glass of wine and light refreshments.
Oct. 11 will bring Stories for Families, featuring Tom Lee, professional storyteller. The event is free, and everyone is welcome. The event will Include additional activities, special events and refreshments. Tickets are available at the library or onlin…
Marguerite Julia Spears Of Mount Kisco
MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. -- Marguerite Julia Spears (Soulias) of Mount Kisco died Thursday, Oct. 1. Spears worked at Flintlock Construction in Mamaroneck for the past 20 years.
She loved reading and spoiling her grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents, Michael and Doris, and a brother, Michael.
She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Gourlay (Colin) of Mount Kisco; her grandchildren, Ryen Skye and Dylan; her sisters, Michele Dugan (Bill) of Brewster and Kim Budzinski (Michael) of Patterson; a brother, Charles Soulias (Amy) of South Salem; and a niece and nephew, Samantha and Tyler …
