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Harriette Schmertz, community supporter, was 92

Posted 2/8/24

Harriette Lebowitz Schmertz passed away peacefully at her home in Riverdale on Jan. 22, 2024, at the age of 92. She was a 50 plus year resident of Riverdale.

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