Virginia Teen’s Final Journey Begins After Deadly Crash Leaves Family Heartbroken
A community in Virginia was rocked by heartbreak Sunday night after a teenager was killed in a violent rollover crash on an icy road, leaving his family and community grieving an unimaginable loss.
An 18-year-old was killed, and his brother was injured in an icy crash, police say.
Troopers were called shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 14, to a stretch of Freemans Ford Road in Fauquier County, where there was a reported single-vehicle crash.
According to state police, a 2016 Ford Fiesta was heading east on the roadway when the driver hit a patch of ice, lost control, and rolled over, …
Carbon Monoxide Caused Son's Death At Elmwood Park Apartment, Mom Says In Lawsuit
A New Jersey mother says her son died from carbon monoxide inside his apartment, and she’s suing the complex for negligence.
The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday, Sept. 10, in Bergen County Superior Court by Charlene Durham, claims her son, Odell Durham, was killed after being exposed to the deadly gas on Oct. 8, 2023, at 89 Mola Blvd., at the Elmwood Village Apartments & Townhomes.
Charlene, who is also administrator of his estate, accuses Elmwood Village Apartments & Townhomes, Morgan Properties, and several unnamed contractors of failing to maintain working carbon monoxide detectors.&…
‘Shining Light’: Maryland Teen, 19, Dies After Heart Attack, Sister Shares Painful Goodbye
A Maryland family is mourning the sudden loss of 19-year-old Diamond Catalan, who died after suffering a heart attack, and they are now asking for help to give her the farewell she deserves.
Catalan was more than a daughter, sister, and friend—she was a twin, “a shining light, and a source of love and laughter to everyone who knew her,” her family said.
Her spirit was described as vibrant, her heart pure, and her presence a blessing.
The teen’s obituary notes her life was “a gift we were lucky to have,” while her loved ones try to grapple with the unimaginable grief of losing her so …
Volunteer Firefighter Joseph LeViness, Brown Mills Native, Dies At 29
Joseph LeViness, a 29-year-old Brown Mills resident, died after battling single ventricle congenital heart disease and living with protein-losing enteropathy on Tuesday, Aug. 5, according to a fundraiser launched for his family.
A lifelong Brown Mills resident, LeViness was a volunteer firefighter and also worked as a military contractor, according to his obituary from the Mount Laurel Home for Funerals website.
In his free time, he enjoyed woodworking, gardening, going to the movies, painting, cooking and playing billiards, his obituary reads. He was also a collector of coins and mil…
‘Ride In Peace’: Dulles Motorcycle Community Mourns Taylor Jones After Sudden Death At 32
The motorcycle community is reeling after the sudden loss of a dedicated rider and technician whose skill, kindness, and passion left an unmistakable mark on everyone who knew him.
Taylor Jones, 32, of Alexandria, died unexpectedly on Monday, July 21, leaving his friends and family shocked.
Born in Falls Church, Jones was remembered by family, friends, and coworkers as someone who poured his heart into both his work and his love of riding before his life was cut short.
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Motorcycles of Dulles, where Jones had been a member of the service team since 2021, cal…
Beloved Music Teacher Mathew Price Mourned In Maryland: ‘Beautiful Soul With A Beautiful Voice'
Mathew Passarelli Price wasn’t just a music teacher—he was music.
A gifted baritone, passionate educator, and joyful spirit, the 25-year-old Maryland native filled classrooms, churches, and concert halls with harmony, heart, and hope.
Price, a cherished choir director at North County High School in Anne Arundel County, died unexpectedly on July 1, leaving behind a devastated community of students, colleagues, family, and friends.
A GoFundMe campaign has been launched by his sister to help lay him to rest after the family suffered unimaginable loss in recent years.
“Mathew was …
MVC 'Bodyguard' Davidson Cruz Of Wallington Dies Days Before 24th Birthday
Davidson Elian Cruz, a Wallington husband, father, and Motor Vehicle Commission employee, died on Friday, June 27, 2025, just three days before his 24th birthday, according to his obituary on the Alvarez Funeraria website.
He was born June 30, 2001, in the Dominican Republic, the obituary says.
Davidson worked for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) as a Safety Specialist at the Lodi Road Test Operations team since April 2022, according to a GoFundMe campaign which appears to have been launched by coworkers.
"Davidson made a lasting impact during his time with the Commission," th…
‘Fiercely Independent’ Vincentown Mom Critically Injured In Crash That Killed Partner
Jay Kozuch was the kind of person who filled every room he walked into— an animal lover, a devoted father, and the partner of a woman who shared his passion for building a life filled with care and compassion, those who knew him said.
But the life they built was shattered in a fatal crash in Pemberton on Saturday, June 28, authorities said. Kozuch, a 41-year-old Vincentown resident, was killed while his partner, Kristin Gangemi, was critically injured.
“Jay Kozuch was a man of many roles, many hats, many titles, but one unique larger-than-life personality as he will always be remembere…
Ramsey HS Grad Youssef Nissan Dies, 25
Youssef “Joseph” Nissan of Ramsey died Saturday, June 21, at age 25, according to his obituary with CC Van Emburgh Funeral Home.
Born in Ridgewood, Youssef graduated from Ramsey High School in 2018 and earned his psychology degree from Rowan University in 2023, his obituary reads.
"Youssef brought immeasurable joy, laughter, and light into the lives of everyone who knew him," the obituary continues. "From an early age, he was known for his adventurous spirit, his kind and compassionate heart, and his remarkable ability to make others feel truly seen, heard, and loved."
A GoFundMe camp…
Sudden Death Of Religious Educator’s Brother Sparks Grief in Tight-Knit Briarcliff Parish
A tight-knit parish in Westchester County is mourning the sudden and heartbreaking loss of Ian Richards, a graduate student, poet, and artist remembered for his gentleness, creativity, and deep empathy.
Richards, the younger brother of Kevin Richards, Director of Religious Education at St. Theresa’s Parish in Briarcliff Manor, died unexpectedly in a swimming accident in Maryland on Saturday, June 21, according to a newly launched GoFundMe organized on behalf of his grieving family.
The fundraiser, which had raised more than $14,000 as of Wednesday, June 25, aims to help hi…
Man Murdered Single Mom In Moriches Over Debt, DA Says
A Long Island man fatally shot his ex-girlfriend— a young single mom— outside her apartment in a cold-blooded act over a minor financial dispute, prosecutors alleged.
James Quininchetta, 40, of Ridge, was arraigned on murder and weapons charges in Suffolk County Court on Wednesday, June 18, in the killing of 33-year-old Rebecca Roth.
Quininchetta took a rideshare to Roth’s Moriches apartment complex, Heatherwood Apartments, at around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, June 6, to confront her over money she allegedly owed him, according to the Suffolk County DA’s office.
When Roth refused to pay, Quini…
