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We are sad to inform you of the passing of our Beloved mother, Arko Samaha, a resident of New York, originally from Lebanon, at the age of 93. Born on December 30, 1930, our mother lived a full and vibrant life. She did not spare any sacrifice small or big to support and promote our family, her children and community. She leaves behind her children and her favorite grandchildren, Danielle, Roger, Jean-Jacques and William whom she helped raise and educate. Mrs. Arko Samaha was known for her unwavering kindness, sharp wit, passion for life and exquisite refined cooking. She was passionate about Art, Fragrant Flowers, Nature and Life.

Joseph S. Catalano, 95, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024 at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Joe was born on October 16, 1928 to Frances DiStefano and Charles Catalano in Brooklyn, NY. He became a renowned expert on Sartre and was a Professor Emeritus of Kean University and an Adjunct Professor of Philosophy at the New School of Social Research. A member of the American Philosophical Association and the North American Sartre Society, he wrote many articles and papers on existentialism. He was also the author of 8 books, including Reading Sartre and The Saint and the Atheist. Born to Frances DiStefano and Charles Catalano in Brooklyn, NY, Joe leaves behind his beloved wife, Marisa Pagin Catalano; his brother, Charles Catalano; his stepdaughter, Melissa Pagin Ferraz; his stepson, Antonio Ferraz and his wife, Andressa Ribeiro; his stepdaughter, Graciela Pagin; his step grandchildren, Luke Groome and Olivia Groome; and his niece Patricia Catalano and her husband, Dennis Moyes. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Unbound.org

Dana Adkins Pan, 77, died at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City on July 22, 2024, after complications from a fall and head injury precipitated by Ehrlichiosis, a deer tick disease. Adkins Pan was a well-known editor who worked many years in major publishing houses and later as a partner at Adkins & Phillips Literary Agency. Adkins Pan was born June 30, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Travis Blair Adkins and Mae Burke Adkins. She is survived by her husband Robert O. Pan of New York City and Poughquag, N.Y.; a twin sister Dinah Adkins of Portland, Ore.; and sister-in-law Pauline M. Pan of Ann Arbor, Mich. She will be missed by many friends, cousins, and work colleagues. Adkins Pan graduated from Revere High School in West Richfield, Ohio, in 1965, and from Miami University of Ohio, in Oxford, where she studied American literature and classics, in 1969. After attending the Radcliffe Publishing Procedures Course at Radcliffe College, Adkins Pan began her career in Boston, Mass., and later moved to New York City, where she was an editor at The Viking Press, and senior staff editor at Reader’s Digest in New York City and Pleasantville, N.Y. Dana Adkins was the beloved wife of Robert Pan; the couple were married in New York City on Sept. 10, 1983. The Pans had no children. They spent many years in the city and at a country home in Poughquag, as well as travelling abroad and in the United States. Adkins Pan was a frequent visitor to museums, the opera, theater, and musical venues. Her friends described her as a terrific editor, and as a kind, gentle, and generous person who loved books, the arts, people, and her pets. The latter most recently included a smooth collie Phoebe, a Havanese Anna, and two cats, a Tonkinese called Tonky, and an abandoned black cat, Inky, that she enticed in from the woods in winter. In addition to being survived by her husband, sister, sister-in-law, and many cousins, Adkins Pan is survived by a close second cousin, Naomi Burke, recently of Citrus Heights, Calif., and now of Atlanta, Ga. The family wishes to recognize the loving help of Alfredo Santana who visited her frequently in the hospital and generously provided assistance, and a group of friends who kept Dana in their prayers, hoped for her recovery, and stayed in constant touch with the family during her illness. These include Bruce Trachtenberg of New York City, Barbara Burge of New York City and Millerton, N.Y; Beth Tondreau of New York City and Tarrytown, N.Y; Nancy Mills of Scottsville, Va.; and Maureen M. Kilroy of Akron, Ohio. A memorial service will be announced for October.

Obituary for Maria I. New Maria I. New Maria Iandolo New died peacefully in her sleep at home on Friday, July 26, 2024. Born on December 11, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York to Esther and Loris Iandolo. Sister of the late Robert Iandolo, wife to the late Bertrand New for 40 years; mother and mother-in-law of Erica New and Alan Lerner, Daniel New and Kimberly New, Antonia New and Benjamin Zipursky; grandmother to Zachary, Claudia, Noah, Milo, Gregory, Emma, Rebecca, and Gillian; great-grandmother to Grant, Laura, Soren, and Theodore. Compassionate pediatrician, brilliant scientist, legendary teacher, and adoring grandmother, Maria was one of a kind. Born into a humble Italian-American family in Brooklyn on the eve of the Great Depression, she became a member of the National Academy of Sciences and one of the world’s leading Pediatric Endocrinologists, caring for thousands of children over a career that spanned almost seventy years. Her warmth and charisma left a mark on all who met her. She will be sorely missed but never forgotten.

Jacqueline Jon Bauer was born on February 22, 1945 to John and Julia David. She is predeceased by her husband, William Bauer of 14 years and dear sister, Judith Dowd (née David) She leaves behind her loving sister, Theresa Muller (née David), b rother-in law Robert Muller, and b eloved nephew Matthew Muller En Lieu of Flowers the family welcomes donations to: Urology Care Foundation as an expression of sympathy. To donate please go to ( urologyhealth.org ) The visitation will be held on Friday, June 14th 2024 from 2-5pm & 7-9pm at John Krtil Funeral Home. The funeral mass will be on Saturday, June 15th at 10am at St. Joseph's Church with the burial at Calvary Cemetery.

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We are sad to inform you of the passing of Ada L. Coddington on Thursday May 2, 2024 at the age of 83 after a short illness. She died at home with her son Toby at her side. Ada was born in Paterson NJ and was the middle child of John S. Lenander and Ann T. Lenander Ada was a 1958 graduate of Eastside High, and Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. She worked for 50 years for various securities firms. Ada moved to Bay Ridge where she met her late husband James at the Telemark Ski Club, and together built a log home in Stephentown, NY where they spent many weekends. The family moved to Roosevelt Island around 1999 and had the addresss of Main Street, NY, a great trivia game question. Ada is survived by her son Toby, sister Karin Lerner of Cortland, NY, and brother Erik Lenander {Dolores) of Closter, NJ. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Thank you all for being a part of Ada's life. Graveside services at Cedar Lawn Cemetary, Paterson, NJ were held May 9, 2024 under the direction of Krtil Funeral Home.

Marshall Pereira was born on June 8th, 1954 to Charlotte and Mortimer Pereira. After the untimely loss of his mother, he was raised by his stepmother Dorothy Pereira. Marshall joined the navy as a teenager, and served during the end of the Vietnam war. When Marshall returned to the states, he met and fell in love with MaryEllen Panacciulli. They married on September September 21, 1980 and soon gave birth to their first daughter, Aimee. Scott, their son, followed soon after and their youngest daughter, Erica, was born in 1989. Marshall had a great work ethic, that he instilled in all of his children, and spent the majority of his career working at Borough of Manhattan Community College. Marshall worked hard to provide and show love to his family, but he also built long standing friendships with his coworkers. Outside of work, Marshall enjoyed the company of his friends and family, and had many hobbies. From toy trains to firearms, Marshall’s interests were vast and passion filled. None of which he was more passionate about than automobiles. At a young age he worked on classic muscle cars and in his later years he enjoyed high performance speed. Marshall took pride in his cars, like he did most things in his life. He was proud of his friends and loved to celebrate their accomplishments. He was proud of his children. Aimee, who gave birth to his first two grandsons, Kevin and Nicolas, a successful business, and later added “granddaughter “ Jenna. Erica, who is a professional ballerina, wife to her husband Craig, and mother to his first granddaughter Ruby, and Scott and Kirby, his son and daughter-in-law, that shared many of his passions. Most of all Marshall was proud of his wife. She was an outstanding mother and stood by him during his 15 year battle with cancer. These people, his friends and family, will remember Marshall as a strong, passionate, and loving person. May he rest in peace. En Lieu of Flowers Please Donate to the 9/11 Victims Fund https://www.911healthwatch.org/where-to-get-help /