Obituaries
Thornton Willis Obituary
- June 15, 2025
Painter,(born May 25, 1936 in Pensacola, Florida) died peacefully, surrounded by family on June 15th, 2025, in NYC. He was a member of the Third Generation of Abstract Expressionists, known for his innovative color exploration. He became an icon to many painters with his commitment to the advanced work of The New York School, and believed painting to be one of the most powerful means of hu
John Jay Ross Obituary
- June 13, 2025
Maria Kazan Obituary
- June 5, 2025
Maria Antoinette (Ciupak) Kazan passed away tragically on June 5, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on April 14, 1945, Maria moved from Poland to New York in December 1965 with her mother and siblings. She carried with her a timeless elegance, a vibrant spirit, and an unwavering belief in the beauty of life and love. Maria had a gracious heart, and her parting words—“I wish you well”—were ne
Barry Gordin Obituary
- May 28, 2025
With deep sorrow, we share the passing of Barry Gordin, who died on May 28 from respiratory failure due to complications of ALS. Barry was a beloved and vibrant presence in New York’s cultural and artistic circles. A longtime resident of the city, he was the founder and owner of Barry Gordin Hair Design, a boutique salon nestled on Morton Street in the West Village, just steps from Bleecker S
Aisha Hadiya Oliver-Staley Obituary
April 8, 1977 - May 9, 2025
Obituary for Aisha Oliver-Staley: Brilliant Lawyer, Joyful Soul – A Legacy of Law and Love New York, NY — Aisha Oliver-Staley, a trailblazing legal mind and former General Counsel of New York University (NYU), passed away on May 9, leaving behind a legacy of integrity, advocacy, and transformative leadership in higher education law. She was 48. A distinguished attorney known for her shar
Veronica Richardson Obituary
August 23, 1933 - April 16, 2025
Donald Wilson Obituary
May 23, 1940 - April 15, 2025
Max Kozloff Obituary
- April 6, 2025
Max Kozloff (born June 21, 1933) died peacefully at home in Soho on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was an art and photography critic, as well as a painter and photographer. Born in Chicago, Max received his BA and MA at the University of Chicago, and did graduate studies at the Institute of Fine Arts, NY University. He was the art critic of The Nation from 1961-70 and an associate and contributing edi
Bonita (Bonnie) Eggers Obituary
- April 6, 2025
Bonita Margaret Eggers (Bonnie) passed away on April 6, 2025, at the age of 77. She was a shining light to all who knew her. Born in New York City, Bonnie was the daughter of Stanley and Elsa (née Toro) Burns. Having lived throughout the country as a child, she moved with her family to Wisconsin where she pursued her post-secondary education earning an associate’s degree. Throughout her life