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Mourning
New Britain, CT
Schools
'This Loss Will Be Felt Deeply’: New Britain Schools Mourn Death Of 15-Year-Old Student
A Connecticut community is in mourning after the death of a 15-year-old New Britain student The Consolidated School District of New Britain confirmed on Monday, April 27, that Melvin Osiel Duarte Garcia has died. “Melvin was a bright and strong-willed young man whose sense of humor brought joy to those around him. He treated others with respect and left a lasting impression on both students and staff, who cared for him deeply. He will be remembered for the impact that he had on our school community,” said interim principal of Catalyst Academy, Donnah Swaby, in a Facebook post.&nb…
Manassas, VA
Obituaries
Manassas Family Mourning Nonverbal Autistic 9-Year-Old Remembered As ‘Ray Of Sunshine’
A Virginia family is in mourning after a nonverbal autistic child was struck and killed by an unlicensed driver. Mathew Vargas. Vargas, the grandson of the owners of El Taco in Manassas, is being remembered as a boy who "brought so much joy" to those closest to him before his death. The 9-year-old was struck by Jacinto Josue Ezequiel Jacinto Morales on Route 28 late on Monday, April 13, when he got out of his house and ran across the roadway. He was struck shortly before 10 p.m. in the area of Centreville Road and Leland Road. After being struck, bystanders immediately began to perform CP…
White Plains, NY
News
Erika Kirk Extends Grace To Suspect During Husband Charlie's Memorial Service: 'I Forgive Him'
Grief turned to resolve as family, friends and political allies gathered at State Farm Stadium in Arizona to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s life and promise to continue his work. The service at the home of the NFL's Arizona Cardinals near Phoenix on Sunday, Sept. 21 lasted around five hours and there were an estimated 95,000 in attendance. From the lectern, his widow of the 31-year-old conservative influencer offered grace to the 22-year-old suspect in his murder and vowed to carry the mission forward. Erika Kirk, newly named CEO of Turning Point USA, told mourners she intends to make her …
Saddle Brook-Elmwood Park, NJ
Obituaries
NJ Little League Coach Dies Week After Cancer Diagnosis
A New Jersey community is mourning the loss of a father, coach, and mentor who died just days after a sudden cancer diagnosis. Christopher (Chris) Woolis, 47, of Elmwood Park, was diagnosed with cancer on Tuesday, Sept. 9, and passed away only seven days later, on Tuesday, Sept. 16, according to Elmwood Park Little League President Steven Kochlick. “It is with profound sadness and heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our dear friend and Vice President of Elmwood Park Little League, Chris Woolis,” Kochlick wrote in a statement to the community. “Chris served on the Board for …
Branford, CT
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Branford Girl Killed: 'We Are Heartbroken'
A Connecticut community is mourning the death of a 13-year-old girl. The teen died Wednesday, Sept. 17, around 7:30 a.m. on Killam’s Point Road in Branford. Police said her death was not linked to criminal activity. "We are heartbroken by the loss of such a young life, and our thoughts are with the family, friends, and all who are affected. Out of respect for the family’s privacy, no further identifying details will be released." Police said they are working with support agencies to assist the family and the community. "The Branford Police Department remains committed to supporting the fa…
Waterbury, CT
Police & Fire
Man Gunned Down Outside Waterbury Bodega Just Days Before 30th Birthday
A 29-year-old man has been identified as the person shot and killed outside a neighborhood bodega in Waterbury earlier this week. He would have turned 30 on Friday. Frank Garay, of Hartford, was shot around 7:45 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 15, on Charles Street, Waterbury police said. Police are still searching for the shooter. Tributes poured onto social media as news of Garay's death spread. "You were more than a godfather to my son — you were family, a guide, and a blessing in his life," Mij Hunter wrote on Facebook. "I will always be grateful for the love, protection, and wisdom you shared …
Millville, NJ
News
Death Of Millville Police Officer Spreads Sadness: Remembering Richie Ramos
A New Jersey police department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Millville Officer Ricardo Ramos died Thursday, Sept. 11, after a years-long battle with glioblastoma, surrounded by family and friends. Ramos, who was born and raised in Millville’s Center City, was in his 20th year of service to the department. Over his career, he worked as a patrolman, detective, and field training officer, mentoring and coaching many officers along the way, police said. A GoFundMe for the officer's family, launched by Kenny Sharretts, had raised more than $46,000 as of press time. Richie and L…
Jessup, MD
Obituaries
Maryland Teen Dies Unexpectedly Days After 19th Birthday: 'She Brightened Every Room'
Days after celebrating her birthday, a Maryland family is mourning the unexpected passing of Ashley Vasquez at 19. Loved ones are rallying around the family of Ingrid Ojeda and Jorge Vasquez, whose daughter died on Friday, Sept. 5, just four days after her 19th birthday. A member of the Blake High School Class of 2024, her family says Vasquez was known for "her kindness, warmth, and ability to brighten any room with her radiant smile." "She was a selfless young woman who never hesitated to lend a helping hand—often putting others before herself," Roberto Ojeda said. …
East Fishkill, NY
Obituaries
'Go-To Person': Well-Known East Fishkill Town Employee Dies After Cancer Battle
A Dutchess County town is mourning the loss of a dedicated and beloved employee who died earlier this week after a courageous battle with cancer. Edward “Butch” Kidney, an East Fishkill town employee since 2016, died on Tuesday, July 15, the town announced on Thursday, July 17. Kidney served in the Highway Department and most recently worked as a Foreman for Buildings and Grounds. Known as a go-to resource for his colleagues, he was admired for his deep knowledge, generosity, and unwavering willingness to help others without seeking recognition. "Butch had a wealth of knowledge t…
West Milford, NJ
Obituaries
West Milford's Nick Weinzierl Dies Suddenly, 33, With Wedding Date Less Than Year Away
Nicholas "Nick" Weinzierl had just bought his first home and set a date to marry the love of his life. But earlier this week, the 33-year-old from West Milford passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, his family said. Nick, who was born on Christmas, Dec. 25, 1991, died on Monday, July 14, according to an obituary on the D’Agostino Funeral Home website. He was remembered as fiercely loyal, endlessly thoughtful, and full of love: "He found joy in the little things and lit up when he could make the people around him smile," his sister, Jenna, said on a GoFundMe launched to support Nick's fiancé…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Schools
16-Year-Old Football Player Gunned Down Near Upper Darby High School; Suspect Sought (
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A teenage football player was gunned down in broad daylight just blocks from Upper Darby High School, and police are urgently seeking the suspected shooter — believed to be another teen — who was caught on camera fleeing the scene. Khalief Webster, 16, was riding his motorized scooter near Long Lane and Pine Street around 2:58 p.m. on Sunday, May 18, when he got into a heated argument with another juvenile male, according to Upper Darby Township Police. The other teen pulled a gun and shot Khalief in the lower back before running away, police said. Khalief was rushed to Penn Presbyterian Me…
Ridgewood, NJ
Lifestyle
Meet Kelsey Grammer In Ridgewood: Here’s Where, When
Bergen County, the doctor is in. Kelsey Grammer, who won numerous Emmys for portraying Dr. Frasier Crane for 20 years on “Cheers” and “Frasier” is opening up about a dark family tragedy. Grammer is signing copies of his new book “Karen” A Brother Remembers,” at Bookends in Ridgewood on Tuesday, May 6 at 6 p.m. Karen Grammer was just 18 years old when she was raped and murdered. In the book, Grammer discusses their life together, mourning for loss and how he worked to heal from her loss. His sister had moved to Colorado Springs where she was subsequently kidnapped by several men, who rap…
Suitland, MD
Obituaries
Suitland Mom Of 7 Mourned After Boyfriend Kills Her In Shooting: ‘She Had A Beautiful Spirit’
Neri Moreno Gratini was a mother of seven, full of love and joy. Now her loved ones are grieving an unimaginable loss. Family and friends are mourning the death of Moreno Gratini, a devoted mother who police say was shot and killed by her boyfriend in her Maryland home before he turned the gun on himself while fleeing police on the Capital Beltway. Officers with Prince George’s County Police responded to the couple’s Suitland home shortly after 4:15 a.m. on April 28 for a reported shooting. Inside, they found Moreno Gratini suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. She was pronounced d…
East Hartford, CT
News
RWU Student Dies Suddenly While Studying Abroad In Italy
The Roger Williams University community is mourning the loss of a junior who died after suffering a medical emergency while studying abroad in Italy, the university announced. Paige Moreau, Class of 2026, was an architect student and was studying in Florence when she died on Friday, April 26, school officials said. Paige was deeply involved in campus life at RWU. She served as a Resident Assistant for the Housing Office and worked as a Building Manager with the university’s Student Programs, Leadership, and Orientation (SPLO) department, RWU said. "Her leadership, mentorship, and spir…
Monroe, NY
Obituaries
Longtime Tuxedo Ambulance Corps Captain Dies: 'Mentor, Friend, Guiding Light'
An Orange County community is mourning the loss of Lorraine Eiben, a longtime volunteer ambulance corps member and former captain who served her community for decades. Eiben, a 60-year member of the Tuxedo Volunteer Ambulance Corps, died on Friday, Jan. 31, her son Edward Humenanski announced. Eiben was a pillar of the TVAC for 60 years, serving with unwavering passion and commitment. Under her leadership, TVAC expanded and thrived, earning accolades that recognized both her contributions and the organization’s growth. "Lorraine Eiben will be remembered not only…
Olney, MD
Obituaries
Dad's Sudden Death Sends Shockwaves Through Olney Community
A longtime employee of the National Institutes of Health is being remembered as a loving father, active member of the Latvian community - and accordion enthusiast - following his unexpected death. Juris Mohseni, the father of three young boys, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 12, at the age of 43, leaving friends and loved ones in shock and mourning. The University of Maryland graduate spent two decades with the NIH, serving as an analyst, according to his LinkedIn page. I'm still processing the sudden loss of my dear friend Mohsen Juris Mohseni last weekend. I met Juris my first week at..…
Hoboken, NJ
Police & Fire
Hoboken Police Officer Dies
The Hoboken Police Department is mourning the loss of one of its own. Officer Frank Francolino died at home while off-duty on Saturday, Dec. 28, the department said on X. "We ask all to keep the Francolino family in your thoughts, prayers & hearts. Please respect their privacy as they mourn this unimaginable loss," the statement reads. A cause of death was not announced. Records show Frankolino joined the force in 2008.
Manassas, VA
News
Best Friends Forever: Community Rallies For Crash Survivor After Tragic Loss In Virginia
What started as an exciting hunting trip for a pair of best friends in Virginia ended in tragedy when the two were involved in a head-on crash that left one dead and one with critical injuries. Dylan Lester, 28, is facing a lengthy recovery after being involved in an early morning crash on Saturday, Nov. 16, that claimed the life of his best friend, 25-year-old Manassas resident Patrick Ledoux. I find myself at a loss for words. Today heaven received an angel. Patrick was in a car wreck this morning and was... Posted by Jacqueline Robinson LeDoux on Saturday, November 16, 202…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Police & Fire
PA Daughters Mourning Mom Believed Murdered By Estranged Husband
Two daughters are in mourning after their reportedly missing mom was found murdered in the garage of the family home and their estranged step-dad was named a "person of interest" by the Philadelphia Police Department. Miguel Aguilar, 34, of Philadelphia, has been identified as a "person of interest" in the death of Ivelisse Lugo, 51, of the 5900 block of Elsinore Street, according to the Philadelphia Police. Lugo had been reported as missing at 8:15 a.m., PPD detailed in a release on Saturday, Oct. 26. She was thought to be "in the company of her estranged husband, who owns…
Newark, NJ
Police & Fire
Popular Newark Man Killed By Hit-Run Driver: Prosecutor
Police have made an arrest in a hit-and-run crash that killed a popular Newark man. Ahmed Bouda, 29 has been charged after authorities said he struck and killed Corey Claybrook around 1:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 14 on the 600 block of Springfield Avenue then fled the scene, Essex County Prosecutor Theodore N. Stephens, II and Newark Public Safety Director Fritz Frage said. Claybrook died approximately one hour later. Bouda was found by officers a short time later and was charged with death by auto, leaving the scene of a crash, and failure to render aid to a victim. He was lodged in th…
Clifton, NJ
Obituaries
Clifton Mourns Losses Of Student, Principal Days Apart
Clifton is mourning the losses of a student and a school principal just days apart. Juel Martinez, a Clifton High School student, died on Sunday, Oct. 6 after a nearly-year-long battle with cancer, a GoFundMe campaign launched for his family says. He was 15 years old. On Monday, Oct. 7, School Two lost its dear principal Jennifer Lucas, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Her cause of death was not made public. The campaign launched for Juel says he was "full of humor and didn't let the sudden cancer destroy his spirits, always fighting hard for his family." As of press time, more than…
Clifton, NJ
Schools
Clifton School Principal Dies: Remembering Jennifer Lucas
Jennifer Lucas, the principal of a Clifton elementary school, died on Monday, Oct. 7, school officials said. Acting Superintendent Mark Gengaro announced Lucas' death in a letter to families. Lucas, who helmed School Two, began working in the district as a music teacher at School 12 in 1995, where she continued to work as assistant principal. She later moved on to become principal of School Two, "where she made a lasting impact on all who knew her as a friend, colleague, and school leader," Gengaro said. "Her ability to inspire and motivate extended across Clifton as she brought our c…
Medford, NJ
Obituaries
Lenape High School Athlete, Mount Laurel Resident London DeShields Dies, 15
London Sophia DeShields, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 15, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Born in Voorhees, New Jersey to David A. and Lauren A. (nee Chatzidakis), London was about to begin her sophomore year of Lenape High School. She was an excellent student who was a favorite with all of her teachers. An accomplished athlete in her own right, London started as a gymnast and finished second in the country during her last season competing. She shifted her athletic talents to the track, where she won “Newcomer of the Year” as a member of the Lenape winter and spring track t…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
Obituaries
'Life's Too Short To Be Unhappy' PA Mom Killed Breaking Up Fight Wrote On Facebook
A 41-year-old mother killed by gunfire in Philadelphia this week was merely trying to break up a violent situation, her family said. On a GoFundMe page, they said Kelly Kane "was stolen from us as she was intervening to avoid violence." Police did not detail the circumstances of her death, only saying that she was shot in the arm shortly after midnight on Monday, Aug. 26 on the 2500 block of Kensington Avenue. Kelly's bio on Facebook shows she had a positive outlook on life: "Life’s too short to be unhappy. Do what makes you happy." The GoFundMe added: "We are seeing the silver lining in…
Fredericksburg, VA
News
Spotsylvania 'Country Boy' Dies In Crash, 20
A 20-year-old gearhead with an affinity for trucks, dirt bikes, and burnouts is being remembered as a man with a heart of gold who was the life of the party following a fatal crash in Spotsylvania. Support is steadily pouring in for the friends and family of "good ol' country boy" Robbie Green following the single-vehicle crash late last month. I want to say a big thank you to everyone who showed up yesterday for Robbie ❤️🤍💙I made a little video but I don’t think... Posted by Tayler Hubbs on Sunday, July 7, 2024 "My heart just shatters for this family," one well-wisher posted on Fa…
Jersey City, NJ
Police & Fire
SoHo Slaying: Popular Bayonne Sneaker Reseller 'Upscale Cracc' Victim Of Cold-Blooded Killing
Details are emerging in the killing of a 31-year-old Bayonne man early Tuesday, June 25 in Lower Manhattan. Complex Sneakers identified Javier Osorio-Mejia, aka "Upscale Cracc," as the victim of the early-morning SoHo killing. Rest in peace to Upscale Cracc, born Javier Osorio-Mejia, a reseller who was a mainstay at sneaker releases in New York City for years. If there was a lineup happening, Cracc was there. According to local news reports, he was the victim of a robbery that turned fatal in Soho in… pic.twitter.com/F14lFTrlF6 — Complex Sneakers (@ComplexSneakers) June 25, 2024 The NY…
Bowie, MD
Obituaries
Family Mourns 21-Year-Old Killed During Domestic-Related Stabbing Inside Maryland Home
Loved ones are mourning after the tragic death of a 21-year-old Maryland man in what police say was a domestic-related stabbing. Cristo Johnson of Lanham was fatally stabbed at a home on the 8000 block of Greenfield Drive around 7:15 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 25, Prince George’s County Police Department said. Police Corporal Antonia Washington said in a statement to WUSA9 at the time that Johnson was stabbed by a woman he lived with and that the the incident was being investigated as a “possible self-defense case amongst family members.” Her identity was not released, and detectives are workin…
Jersey City, NJ
Obituaries
Hoboken Bartender Dies Suddenly On 'Dream Trip' To Chile
A Hoboken restaurant is mourning the loss of one of its former bartenders who died on what loved ones say was a "dream trip" in Chile. Brian Kilduff, 27, of West Haverstraw, NY, died on Friday, Dec. 29, after becoming ill while in Chile, according to his obituary on the TJ McGowan Sons Funeral Home website. Brian enjoyed bartending in Hoboken, his obituary reads, and his former employer, Onieals Restaurant, penned a tribute to him on Facebook. "Brian was a kind, hardworking young man, who had a unique talent for making people feel at ease and was a genuine friend to all he met," the restau…
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
L.E.A.D VP, Retired NJ Police Chief Bret Alemy Dies During Florida Retreat
Bret Alemy, an Air Force veteran who later served as police chief in Hardyston, died on Thursday, Jan. 4, while attending a retreat in Orlando. He was 50 years old. Alemy was serving as Vice President of Program Development for Law Enforcement Against Drugs and Violence (L.E.A.D.) at the time of his death, the organization said. "The L.E.A.D Family is in mourning over the unexpected passing of our cherished, admired and beloved Vice President of Program Development Chief Bret Alemy," L.E.A.D. said on Facebook. "The organization is stunned but focused on serving the Alemy family …
North Hunterdon, NJ
Obituaries
Teen Twin Killed In Weekend NJ Crash: 'Our Community Is Reeling'
A community in New Jersey is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old high school student and twin, who died in a weekend crash. Isabella Todaro, a senior at Hackettstown High School, was identified in a GoFundMe as the victim of the Long Valley crash on Saturday, Oct. 7. The crash happened on Flocktown Road near Nestlingwood Drive, when the vehicle Isabella was riding in struck a utility pole just before 2:30 a.m., police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene. The GoFundMe for Isabella's family said she was a hard worker with a bright future. She shared a special bond with her twin brothe…
Mount Vernon, NY
Obituaries
Retired Mount Vernon Police Dispatcher Dies: Had Nearly 40-Year Career With City
A police department in Westchester is mourning the loss of a former dispatcher who retired after a nearly four-decade successful career. The Mount Vernon Police Department announced the death of retired Emergency Service Dispatcher Emma Blauvelt on Wednesday, Sept. 13. Her age was not released by the department. Blauvelt, who worked with the department for around 40 years, was known for her knowledge of Mount Vernon and her familiarity with the city's police officers. She always recognized the seriousness of the job that had to be completed, the department said …
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