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Stand-Up Comic, TV Host, Police Officer Dies Suddenly At NY Home; Comics Pay Tribute
John Mulrooney, a Brooklyn-born stand-up comedian, late-night host, and former police officer, has died. He was 67.
Mulrooney died suddenly at his home in Coxsackie, New York, on Monday, Dec. 29, according to his obituary. No cause of death was cited.
Mulrooney became a mainstay on the New York comedy scene during the 1980s. He performed at major clubs like the Improv, the Comic Strip, and the Laugh Factory. Fans knew him for his boisterous energy and fearless style, according to USA Today.
He gained popularity with audiences and earned respect from some of the era’s most well-known stand-…
NJ High School Principal Dies: Remembering Terry Woolard
Terry Woolard, the principal of Hillside High School, died on Monday, Dec. 29, the school district said.
"This is truly heartbreaking news, and. this loss is deeply felt throughout our school community," Hillside Public Schools said in a statement. "Mr. Woolard was a dedicated leader whose commitment to students, families, staff, and colleagues made a lasting and meaningful impact. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with his family."
According to Village Green, Woolard died after a short battle with cancer.
A graduate of Ithaca College, Woolard previously worked for the South Orang…
JFK’s Granddaughter, Tatiana Schlossberg, Dies At 35
Tatiana Schlossberg, the granddaughter of President John F. Kennedy and an acclaimed journalist, has died following a battle with cancer. She was 35 years old.
Schlossberg was the middle child of Caroline Kennedy and Edwin Schlossberg.
Her death on Tuesday morning, Dec. 30, was announced in an afternoon statement shared by the Kennedy Library Foundation on social media.
“Our beautiful Tatiana passed away this morning,” the family wrote. “She will always be in our hearts.”
The statement was signed by her parents, siblings, husband, Dr. George Moran, and their two children.
Schlossberg, wh…
Penn Police Officer, NJ Native Dad Tomasz Czarnuszewicz Dies At 34
A University of Pennsylvania police officer, father, and New Jersey native has died, leaving behind a young daughter and a community shaped by his years of public service.
Tomasz Andrzej Czarnuszewicz, 34, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, in Hopewell, New Jersey, according to J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Czarnuszewicz spent his life committed to protecting others, building a career in public safety that spanned multiple agencies. He began working as a security officer at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before serving as a corrections …
NJ Mom, Leader In Child Care Melissa Leavy White Dies, 50
Melissa Leavy White, of Wantage and formerly of Paramus, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 18, surrounded by love, following a short illness, according to an obituary published on the Pinkel Funeral Home website. She was 50 years old.
Melissa dedicated her life to caring for children and families and was best known for owning the daycare “Roots & Wings,” later continuing her work as a caregiver for families with young children, according to her obituary. She was active in her church community at Christian Faith Fellowship Church and was "known for her tenderness, kindness, compass…
