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Musicians United for ALS: A Night for Wayne Warnecke

A benefit for ALS United Greater New York — “A Night for Wayne Warnecke” — is set for Tuesday, April 15, from 7 to 10 p.m., at the State University of New York at Purchase, located at 735 Anderson Hill Road, Purchase.

Warnecke is a record producer from Pound Ridge. 

Performers and guests include the Average White Band, the Grammy-nominated Scottish funk and R&B band best known for their instrumental track “Pick up the Pieces,” Patty Smyth, Bernie Williams, Paul Shaffer, the Bacon Brothers, Elza Libhart and Kati Max. 

For tickets or more information, visit https://alsunitedgreaternewyork.ticketspice.com/. All proceeds go to ALS United Greater New York. 


Mayer and Pace Women’s Justice host toiletry drive

State Senator Shelley Mayer is partnering with Pace Women’s Justice Center to sponsor a Toiletry Drive in acknowledgment of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The senator and PWJC request donations of full-size items, including shampoo, conditioner, body wash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, deodorants, moisturizers, and feminine hygiene products. The drive continues through April 27.

Drop-off locations include Pound Ridge Town House, 179 Westchester Ave, Pound Ridge  and Sen. Mayer’s Office, 235 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 400, White Plains.


Bedford firefighters set open house April 26

The Bedford Fire Department is hosting its annual hands-on Open House on Saturday, April 26, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the firehouse, located at 550 Old Post Road, Bedford.

IN BRIEF

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Susan O’Connor, who ran Katonah Publishing with her husband

Susan O’Connor

Susan O’Connor of Katonah died Sept. 19 at Northern Westchester Hospital. She was 97.

O’Connor was born Dec. 4, 1926, in Oneonta, to the late Maria DiSalvitore and Joseph Schillace. She was a graduate of Bedford Hills High School, and earned a medical technician certification from Pace University.  

While working for Dr. Ernie Wilcox in Westchester County, she met Fred O’Connor of Pleasantville. They were married 48 years, until Fred O’Connor died Aug. 27, 1997.  

Together, she and her husband owned and operated Katonah Publishing on Edgemont Road, until they retired in 1985.

She was a member of St. Matthias Church in Bedford Hills, St. Mary’s Church in Katonah, the Katonah Museum of Art, and the Women’s Civic Club of Katonah. 

O’Connor’s family said she will be remembered for her love of family, friends and neighbors, her positive outlook on life, and her unwavering concern for others. The family said her mantra was: “Let me live in a house by the side of the road, and be a friend to man.” 

Susan is survived by Patrick (Arlene) of Pawling, and Jeffrey (Deborah) of Patterson, and three grandchildren.

Friends may call at Clark Associates Funeral Home, located at 4 Woods Bridge Road, Katonah, on Friday, Sept. 27, from 3 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Roman Catholic Church, located 55 Valley Road, Katonah, on Saturday, Sept. 28, at 10 a.m.  

Memorial contributions may be made to the Women’s Civic Club of Katonah, P.O. Box 122 Katonah, N.Y. 10536.


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