22-Year-Old College Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle 22-Year-Old College Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle
22-Year-Old College Lacrosse Player Dies After Cancer Battle Samuel W. Nice, a 22-year-old Pennsylvania college student who inspired those around him with his strength and spirit, has died after a battle with brain cancer, his obituary on the R Strunk Funeral Home website says. Sam, of Schwenksville (Montgomery County), passed away peacefully at home on Friday, April 4, following what his obituary describes as a courageous fight against the disease. Sam graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School, where he played varsity lacrosse for four years before continuing his athletic career at Neumann University alongside his brother. He later a…
‘True Legend’: Longtime Chief, Former Putnam Firefighter Dies After Decades Of Service ‘True Legend’: Longtime Chief, Former Putnam Firefighter Dies After Decades Of Service
‘True Legend’: Longtime Chief, Former Putnam Firefighter Dies After Decades Of Service A longtime Hudson Valley firefighter remembered as a “true legend” and the “backbone” of his department has died after decades of service to his community.   Robert W. Stramm Jr. died on Saturday, April 4, at the age of 81 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center with his family by his side, according to his obituary.  Born in Brooklyn on Feb. 11, 1945, Stramm graduated from Carmel School in 1964 before entering military service. He later built a career as a heavy equipment operator with Clove Excavators in Poughquag, where he earned the nickname “Cactus.”  Stramm, a Stanfordv…
Services Set For Slain Hudson Valley Mom Nicole Perez Services Set For Slain Hudson Valley Mom Nicole Perez
Services Set For Slain Hudson Valley Mom Nicole Perez Services have been set for a 29-year-old mother of two killed in a homicide in Ulster County. New York State Police have not yet announced a suspect in the death of Nicole Izabella Perez, 29, of Ellenville, on March 31. Perez leaves behind two young daughters, Novalee and Raelynn. Her obituary on the Brooks Funeral Home website they were the "light of her life." Her obituary says she was also close with her siblings, Kayla, Jenna, and Alannah, and also leaves behind the father of her children, James Bunora. A memorial visitation will be held on April 7 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. …
Sudden Death Of Former NY Firefighter, Young Father Sparks Wave Of Support Sudden Death Of Former NY Firefighter, Young Father Sparks Wave Of Support
Sudden Death Of Former NY Firefighter, Young Father Sparks Wave Of Support An Orange County fire company is mourning the sudden loss of a former member remembered for his devotion to family, as the community comes together to support his loved ones.  The Monroe-Lakeside Fire and Rescue Company announced the death of James Kelly in a heartfelt social media post shared Tuesday, March 31, calling his death “early and untimely.” Kelly, who previously served with the department, had stepped away from the fire service to spend more time with his wife, Lauren, and their three young children. More information about his death was not made public.  “Jim left our …
Acclaimed Actress Mary Beth Hurt Dies: Known For 'The World According To Garp,' Broadway Shows Acclaimed Actress Mary Beth Hurt Dies: Known For 'The World According To Garp,' Broadway Shows
Acclaimed Actress Mary Beth Hurt Dies: Known For 'The World According To Garp,' Broadway Shows Actress Mary Beth Hurt, known for her distinguished work on stage and screen, has died. Hurt passed away on Saturday, March 28, at an assisted living facility in Jersey City, New Jersey, following a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 79.  Her death was confirmed by her husband, writer-director Paul Schrader, and their daughter, Molly Schrader, on social media, where they expressed comfort that she is "no longer suffering and reunited with her sisters in peace." Born Mary Beth Supinger in Marshalltown, Iowa, Hurt rose to prominence…
Valerie Perrine Dies: Oscar-Nominated Actress Best-Known For Roles In 'Superman,' 'Lenny' Valerie Perrine Dies: Oscar-Nominated Actress Best-Known For Roles In 'Superman,' 'Lenny'
Valerie Perrine Dies: Oscar-Nominated Actress Best-Known For Roles In 'Superman,' 'Lenny' Valerie Perrine, the Oscar-nominated actress and former Las Vegas showgirl who captivated audiences with her role as Lex Luthor’s witty and charming accomplice in the "Superman" films, has died. Perrine's death at age 82 came on Monday, March 23, at her home in Beverly Hills after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. She was first diagnosed in 2015, and her courageous fight was chronicled in the 2020 documentary "Valerie." Perrine gained widespread recognition for playing Eve Teschmacher in "Superman" (1978) and "Superman II" (1980), in which her character famously saved Superman. Beyo…
Kiki Shepard Dies Suddenly: Popular TV Host, Broadway Star Kiki Shepard Dies Suddenly: Popular TV Host, Broadway Star
Kiki Shepard Dies Suddenly: Popular TV Host, Broadway Star Kiki Shepard, the legendary co-host of "Showtime at the Apollo," died suddenly at age 74 after suffering a massive heart attack in Los Angeles on Monday, March 16, her representative confirmed. Born Chiquita Renee Shepard in northeast Texas, Shepard became a cornerstone of Black entertainment and a guiding light for generations of performers.  She was best known for her 15-year run on "Showtime at the Apollo" from 1987 to 2002, where she earned the nickname "Apollo Queen of Fashion" for her signature elegance and style. Shepard co-hosted alongside stars like Steve Harvey, Sinbad, and M…
Family Of NYPD Officer Who Died While Deployed In Kuwait Left With 'Deep Void': Support Growing Family Of NYPD Officer Who Died While Deployed In Kuwait Left With 'Deep Void': Support Growing
Family Of Nypd Officer Who Died While Deployed In Kuwait Left With 'Deep Void': Support Growing The family of a Rockland County native and NYPD officer who died while deployed overseas in Kuwait for Operation Epic Fury is receiving an outpouring of support from community members as they mourn the loss of a husband, father, and lifelong public servant.  Major Sorffly Davius, 46, of Clarkstown, died Monday, March 9, after suffering a medical episode while assigned to Kuwait in support of Operation Epic Fury, part of the joint US-Israeli military campaign targeting Iran’s military infrastructure, as Daily Voice previously reported.  Davius served as a Major in the US Army Natio…
Somers Firefighter, 28, Dies Suddenly: Served For Decade, Was 'Mets Fanatic' Somers Firefighter, 28, Dies Suddenly: Served For Decade, Was 'Mets Fanatic'
Somers Firefighter, 28, Dies Suddenly: Served For Decade, Was 'Mets Fanatic' A Westchester County volunteer firefighter known for his dedication to service and love of his department is being remembered after his sudden death at the age of 28.    Frank Ritacco, of Somers, formerly of Pelham, died Tuesday, March 10, at Northern Westchester Hospital, according to his obituary.  The Somers Volunteer Fire Department announced Ritacco’s death on Wednesday, March 11, calling him a proud member of the department whose commitment to service left a lasting impression on fellow firefighters. Ritacco joined the Somers Volunteer Fire Department in 2016 and serve…
Marist Student, 19, Dies While Studying Abroad In London Marist Student, 19, Dies While Studying Abroad In London
Marist Student, 19, Dies While Studying Abroad In London A Hudson Valley college community is mourning the sudden death of a Marist University student who died while studying abroad in London.  Arianna LeCruise, 19, a sophomore at Marist University in Poughkeepsie, died Sunday, March 8, according to a message shared by her family. More information about her death was not immediately available. In a social media post on Monday, March 9, her mother, Anna LeCruise, said the loss has devastated the family.  "This loss is immeasurable, and our family is devastated beyond words," she wrote, adding, "She was deeply loved, and her absence…
'Radiant Soul', Daughter Of Restaurant Owners From Hudson Valley Slayed In PA Homicide 'Radiant Soul', Daughter Of Restaurant Owners From Hudson Valley Slayed In PA Homicide
'Radiant Soul', Daughter Of Restaurant Owners From Hudson Valley Slayed In PA Homicide A Hudson Valley, NY community is grieving the loss of the 27-year-old daughter of the owners of a local restaurant, who was killed in a homicide at her Pennsylvania apartment late last month.  Anne Tso, 27, of Philadelphia, originally from the Rockland County hamlet of Pearl River, was found with a gunshot wound to the head inside a residence on the 2600 block of South 9th St. just after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.  Responding medics pronounced Tso dead at the scene at 4:42 p.m., police said.  Investigators said the killing …
Whistleblower Alexander Butterfield Dies: Revealed Nixon’s Secret Tapes During Watergate Whistleblower Alexander Butterfield Dies: Revealed Nixon’s Secret Tapes During Watergate
Whistleblower Alexander Butterfield Dies: Revealed Nixon’s Secret Tapes During Watergate Alexander Butterfield, the former White House aide whose testimony revealed the existence of President Richard Nixon’s secret taping system and changed the course of American history, has died. The 99-year-old Butterfield's death came on  Monday, March 9, at his home in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego. “He had the heavy responsibility of revealing something he was sworn to secrecy on, which is the installation of the Nixon taping system,” former White House counsel John Dean said, according to The Washington Post. “He stood up and told the truth.” Butterfield is best remembered…