New Britain Mom Of 2 Remembered for Her Personality, Kindness After Christmas Eve Death
The unexpected death of a New Britain mother of two on Christmas Eve has left her family reeling. Loved ones say her warmth, generosity, and larger-than-life personality touched everyone she met.
Roxanne “Bean” Buonanducci, 46, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2025, according to her obituary. Her family did not disclose the cause of death. She leaves behind two children, a son and a daughter, who were the center of her life.
Buonanducci’s family has launched a GoFundMe to help cover memorial and related expenses.
“Roxanne was a loving sister, daughter, mother, and frie…
Prosecutor IDs Crazed Man Who Killed Immigrant Dad With Bow And Arrow, Set Fire In Kearny
A Kearny man has been charged with murder and arson after authorities say he killed an immigrant dad with a bow and arrow then triggered a SWAT standoff and a multi-alarm fire over the weekend.
The Hudson County Prosecutor’s Office identified Oscar Feijoo, 44, of Kearny, as the suspect charged in the case.
According to prosecutors, Kearny police were notified around 6:45 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 20, of an injured man in the area of Kearny Avenue and Johnston Avenue. Responding officers located Criollo, 45, of Harrison, who had been struck by an arrow. He was transported to University Hospital…
Wantage 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…
