Obituaries
New Rochelle Remembers Beloved Actress Frances Sternhagen, Who Lived There For More Than 60 Years Before Death At 93
Sternhagen was a strong supporter of the local arts. In 2010, she received an Arts Westchester Award.
December 5, 2023
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- New Rochelle paid a loving farewell Monday to acclaimed Tony Award-winning actress Frances Sternhagen, who called the city home for more than 60 years before her death.
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Sternhagen died at her home last week at 93. She loved the city and her neighbors loved her back.
At Holy Name of Jesus Church, family and friends said goodbye to New Rochelle's beloved Franny Carlin, better known by her stage name.
"She loved New Rochelle very, very much," said Father Marty Biglin, a retired pastor, who treasured his friendship with Sternhagen. "I will remember her as the most gracious person in the world that I've ever met because she was always reaching out to people."
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