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MLB Reliever Randy Moffitt Dies, Brother Of Tennis Legend Billie Jean King
He carved out his own legacy on the pitcher’s mound while sharing a famous family name off the field. Randy Moffitt, who spent a decade anchoring the San Francisco Giants bullpen and was the younger brother of tennis icon Billie Jean King, died Thursday, Aug. 28, in his hometown of Long Beach, California, after a long illness. He was 76. A right-hander known for durability and steady relief work, Moffitt pitched 12 Major League seasons from 1972–83. Drafted 18th overall by the Giants in 1970 after starring at Long Beach State, he debuted two years later and went on to appear in 533 o…
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NY Flight Paramedic Dies Midflight, Leaves Legacy Of Service: 'A Wonderful Human'
Kevin Robert spent his career rushing to help strangers in their darkest moments. Now, after suffering his own emergency aboard a helicopter, the veteran flight paramedic is being remembered for a lifetime of service and compassion. Robert, 48, died unexpectedly Wednesday, Aug. 27, during a LifeNet flight out of Ticonderoga, the agency revealed in a Facebook tribute. At the time, he was caring for a patient alongside a flight nurse and pilot. The crew quickly landed at a nearby hospital while emergency responders rushed in to assist, but despite their efforts, Robert could not be revived…
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‘Indiana Jones Of Ancient Alcohol’ UPenn Professor Pat McGovern Dies Suddenly
Patrick Edward McGovern, the University of Pennsylvania professor celebrated worldwide as the “Indiana Jones of Ancient Alcohol,” died suddenly the week of Aug. 17, 2025, leaving colleagues and friends in shock. McGovern, 78, was the scientific director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health at the Penn Museum in Philadelphia, where he also served as an adjunct professor of anthropology. Over nearly five decades at Penn, McGovern pioneered the field of molecular archaeology, chemically uncovering the secrets of ancient beer, wine, mead, …
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Heartbreaking Joint Obituary Remembers Man, Wife Of 54 Years Killed In Long Island Crash
Walter “Butch” Jakubowski and his wife, Margaret, built a love that lasted more than half a century. They shared laughter, raised a family, and welcomed friends into their Long Island home — always together. On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Ronkonkoma couple left this world the same way they lived in it: side by side. Suffolk County Police said the couple was driving through their town around 11:20 a.m. when their Subaru Forester crossed into the eastbound lane of Peconic Street, left the roadway, and struck a tree. Walter, 83, was behind the wheel. Margaret, 75, was in the passenger seat. Bo…
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Past Fire Chief In Orange County Dies Suddenly At 47: Remembered As 'Friend To Many'
The Orange County firefighting community is mourning the sudden loss of a past fire chief and longtime responder whose life was tragically cut short. Joseph John Mazza Sr., 47, of Orange County, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Aug. 23, the Pocatello Fire Department announced. Mazza was a past chief and commissioner of the Pocatello Fire District in Middletown and a member of both the Orange County HAZMAT team and the Orange County Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, according to the department. "Joe was known and loved everywhere he went," the department wrote in a tribute…
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Young Orange County Man Who Saved 8 Lives Through Organ Donation Remembered After Sudden Death
Community members are coming together to help the family of a young Orange County man whose sudden death earlier this month has left his family devastated — while his gift of organ donation saved the lives of eight people. Brian T. Carey died on Tuesday, Aug. 19, according to his family. More information about the circumstances behind his death was not made public. In a GoFundMe page started by his sister-in-law, Carrie Massari-Carey, she wrote he was a man whose “laughter, kindness, and vibrant spirit touched everyone who knew him.” "Brian was a bright light in our lives, and …
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‘Knockout Kings Of Comedy’ Star Reggie Carroll Identified As Shooting Victim
Baltimore comedian Reginald "Reggie" Carroll has been identified by authorities as the victim in a fatal shooting last week in Mississippi. The Southaven Police Department issued an update over the weekend, confirming that Carroll was the target of a shooting on Wednesday, Aug. 20. According to police, officers were called to investigate a reported shooting on Burton Lane in Southaven, where they found the 52-year-old Carroll suffering from fatal gunshot wounds. One person was arrested and later charged with murder, officials said on Saturday, Aug. 23. "Our thoughts our …
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Services Set For Putnam County Sheriff After Death At 68
Service dates have been set to honor the life of Putnam County Sheriff Kevin J. McConville, who died last week at the age of 68. McConville died peacefully at home on Friday, Aug. 22, with his family by his side, as Daily Voice previously reported. According to his obituary, friends and family will gather on Tuesday, Aug. 26, from 4 to 8 p.m. at Clinton Funeral Home, located at 21 Parrott St. in Cold Spring. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated the following day, Wednesday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Loretto Church at 24 Fair St. in Cold Spring, with interment to foll…
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‘Lost a Great One’: NY Restaurateur Remembered For Heart, Community Spirit After Cancer Death
Longtime patrons and relatives are mourning the loss of a beloved Ulster County restaurateur following her death from cancer. Julie Martin Swarthout, the steady heart behind The Anchorage Restaurant and Marina in Eddyville, died this week following a battle with a rare and aggressive cancer, her daughter Julianne shared on Facebook Thursday, Aug. 21. “Today, my heart is broken as I share that we’ve lost an incredible soul,” she wrote. “She was loved by everyone who knew her because she had the biggest heart and always put others before herself.” Julianne attributed her care for others, and…
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Man Killed In Construction Accident In Hudson Valley; Support Swells For Partner, Young Son
Total strangers are coming to the aid of the grieving partner and young son of a man killed in a Hudson Valley construction accident. John Lust, 63, of Glen Spey, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, in a jobsite mishap in Sullivan County, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Details about the accident have not been released. “John was a devoted life partner to Lisa and a loving father to her young son, Lucas," organizers Doug Militzer and Amy Miller wrote. "His sudden passing has left an unbearable void in our hearts — and a financial burden for his family." The campaign, which had collected over $37…
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Family IDs Daughter Killed In NY Crash While They Were On Way Home From Beach
The family of the young girl killed in a fiery rollover crash in Westchester is seeking help with covering funeral costs and medical expenses for her siblings, who remain hospitalized. The crash happened in Rye Brook on Saturday, Aug. 16, around 5:10 p.m. on Westchester Avenue, when first responders arrived to find a vehicle overturned and engulfed in flames, according to the Port Chester Fire Department. Several children and adults were rushed to local hospitals following the incident, as Daily Voice previously reported. In a GoFundMe, the girl's parents, Blanca Morales and Marv…
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Man, 22, Drowns In Orange County Park: Family Seeks Help Sending Him Back To Home Country
The family of a 22-year-old man who tragically drowned in an Orange County state park over the weekend is now seeking help from their community in sending him back to his home country as well as funeral expenses. The incident happened in Orange County on Saturday, Aug. 16, when Darwin J. Chuiza-Tagua went hiking with a friend in the Turkey Hill area within Harriman State Park, located in the town of Highlands. Around 11:35 a.m., he entered the water to cool off, quickly submerged, and did not resurface. Emergency crews recovered him about 20 feet from shore in 10 …
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