‘Heartbroken And Struggling’: Maryland Family Mourns Kenneth Spaulding After Life Cut Short
A Maryland community is in mourning after the life of Kenneth Spaulding was cut tragically short, leaving behind a young son, his family, and countless loved ones struggling with the loss.
The Maryland man’s passing on Saturday, Sept. 13, has sparked an outpouring of grief, with friends and family sharing memories of a father, son, brother, and friend whose presence touched everyone he knew.
“Kenneth was a son, a brother, a father, and a friend whose light touched everyone who knew him. His passing has left our family heartbroken and struggling to process this unimaginable loss,” his loved …
‘The Center Of Attention In Any Crowd’: Chance Burrell Celebrated After Fatal Virginia Crash
Loved ones in Virginia say Chance Burrell had a gift for lifting spirits, whether with a laugh, a hug, or his unforgettable smile before his unexpected death at 27.
Burrell was struck and killed by a driver shortly after midnight on Saturday, Sept. 13, when a Toyota Camry was heading south on Dorset Road, according to Virginia State Police.
Burrell, a Powhatan County native, was standing along the roadway when he was fatally struck by the driver, who cooperated with investigators following the crash, police said.
"Chance Burrell lit up any room that he entered with his thousand-watt …
Husband, Dad Killed In Meat Processing Facility Accident In Saugerties Was 'Friend To All'
A Hudson Valley community is grieving the loss of a beloved husband, father, and kitchen worker who died after a tragic workplace accident earlier this month.
Salomon “Salo” Pop Chub, of Saugerties, died Monday, Sept. 15, after spending a week in critical condition following an accident at a meat processing facility. He lost a significant amount of blood and went into cardiac arrest multiple times, according to a GoFundMe campaign.
“Salo was a cornerstone of our kitchen family and a beloved friend to all of us,” wrote organizer Ally Merritt, owner of Gracie’s Luncheonette in Leeds.
Salo jo…
Somerset Mom Joyce Nuñez Dies At 33 After Rare Cancer Battle
A New Jersey community is mourning the loss of Joyce Yvette Nuñez, who died Thursday, Sept. 11, at 33 years old, according to her obituary on the Bronson & McNamara Memorial Home website.
Joyce, of Somerset, was diagnosed last year with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that typically affects children but, in her case, was found in the uterus, according to a GoFundMe created by her husband, Dennis Nuñez.
He wrote that Joyce was believed to be the ninth adult to ever receive this diagnosis. Despite the prognosis, she “fought with everything she had for more than a year…
Brick Dad, 36, Dies Suddenly, Leaves Pregnant Wife, Young Son
The Brick Township community is mourning the sudden loss of local dad Matthew Michael Matera, who died unexpectedly at his home on Sept. 10, according to his obituary from the Weatherhead Young Funeral Home. He was 36.
Matera was born in Point Pleasant and spent his childhood in Cape Coral, FL, before returning to New Jersey, where he built a life with his wife, Jen, according to his obituary. Together, they were raising their 2½-year-old son, Matthew James “MJ,” and were expecting their second son this November, his obituary reads.
Matera owned Triple M. Motors in Point Pleasant, wher…
‘My Beautiful Bride’: Heartbroken Husband Mourns Toms River Hairstylist Wife Killed In Crash
Just last week, Ashli Crespo Galanos and her husband, Andrew, celebrated eight years together.
They married in October 2024 and were planning adventures, and looking forward to a lifetime side by side. But fate had other plans.
On Thursday, Sept. 11, around 8:45 p.m., Ashli was struck by a 46-year-old driver who veered over the center median on Hooper Avenue in Toms River, Galanos confirmed. A passenger in the striking vehicle was also killed, while the 46-year-old driver and 4-year-old passenger survived with injuries, prosecutors previously said.
Galanos tells Daily Voice his wife …
Death Of Millville Police Officer Spreads Sadness: Remembering Richie Ramos
A New Jersey police department is mourning the loss of one of its own.
Millville Officer Ricardo Ramos died Thursday, Sept. 11, after a years-long battle with glioblastoma, surrounded by family and friends.
Ramos, who was born and raised in Millville’s Center City, was in his 20th year of service to the department. Over his career, he worked as a patrolman, detective, and field training officer, mentoring and coaching many officers along the way, police said.
A GoFundMe for the officer's family, launched by Kenny Sharretts, had raised more than $46,000 as of press time.
Richie and L…
Young EMT Killed In Riverhead Motorcycle Crash Was Disabled Veteran Mom’s Caretaker
A young EMT and aspiring nurse is being remembered as a devoted son, brother, and friend after his life was cut short in a motorcycle crash on Long Island.
Aiden LoMele, 18, of Whitestone, Queens, was fatally injured in a collision at a busy Riverhead intersection on Tuesday, Sept. 9, as Daily Voice reported.
The crash happened around 2:20 p.m. on Center Drive, just south of West Main Street, according to Riverhead Town Police. LoMele was riding a 2022 Honda motorcycle when he stopped in front of a tractor-trailer at a red light.
When the light turned green, the truck began moving and col…
$22K Raised For College Freshman Grieving Hawthorne Mother's Loss
Shock and sadness spread following the Monday, Sept. 1 death of Amy Spring (Graves) Reyes, a Passaic County mother and educator. She was 51 years old.
A devoted mother, her greatest joy was her son, Evan Reyes, whom she supported, encouraged, and cheered on every step of the way, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was also engaged to Andrew “Drew” Taylor, with whom she shared love, laughter, and plans for the future.
Born in Oceanside, CA, and raised in Oakdale, Long Island, Amy earned her degree in anthropology from Miami University of Ohio before joini…
