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Bethlehem Valedictorian, 37, Dies After Summit Fall Hiking In Washington State, Family Says Bethlehem Valedictorian, 37, Dies After Summit Fall Hiking In Washington State, Family Says
Bethlehem Valedictorian, 37, Dies After Summit Fall Hiking In Washington State, Family Says A Pennsylvania native died after falling during a strenuous hike in Washington State, his family and rescue officials confirmed. Andrew (Andy) Robert Wong, 37, of Bethlehem, PA, summitted Dragontail Peak in Leavenworth, WA, before falling to his death on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, according to his obituary from Heintzelman Funeral Home, Inc. in Hellertown. Wong had just completed a weeklong Alpinism 1 Program on Mount Baker through the American Alpine Institute before attempting the Enchantments Traverse, his family said. He was reported missing on Friday, Sept. 5, and his body was later disc…
Ventnor City Driver Killed Pedestrian On Black Horse Pike, Fled Scene: Prosecutor Ventnor City Driver Killed Pedestrian On Black Horse Pike, Fled Scene: Prosecutor
Ventnor City Driver Killed Pedestrian On Black Horse Pike, Fled Scene: Prosecutor A 32-year-old Ventnor City man was indicted by a grand jury for fatally striking a pedestrian and leaving the scene, authorities announced Thursday, Aug. 7. On Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 6 p.m., Gino Garofalo struck Alisha Cottman, a 40-year-old Atlantic City resident, while driving on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. Garofalo fled the scene while Cottman was pronounced dead as a result of her injuries, authorities said. Born in Atlantic City, Cottman was remembered as someone who lived life to the fullest, enjoying shopping and spending t…
Tree Logs Fall, Kill Tow Truck Operator From NY In PA: Coroner Tree Logs Fall, Kill Tow Truck Operator From NY In PA: Coroner
Tree Logs Fall, Kill Tow Truck Operator From NY In PA: Coroner A tow truck operator from New York was killed when several tree logs fell and struck him in the head in Weisenberg Township, Pennsylvania, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office announced on Wednesday, May 21. Steven M. Gill, 36, most recently of West Penn Township, died after the accident in the 3700 block of Spring Road around 8:50 a.m., according to officials. Gill was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest, where he was pronounced dead at 9:49 a.m., the coroner’s office said. An autopsy completed Thursday determined he died from blunt force injuries. His death was ruled accidental. G…
Fatal Fire: 'Devoted Husband,' Veteran ID'd As Victim In Raging Island Park Blaze Fatal Fire: 'Devoted Husband,' Veteran ID'd As Victim In Raging Island Park Blaze
Fatal Fire: 'Devoted Husband,' Veteran ID'd As Victim In Raging Island Park Blaze A man who was found dead inside a Long Island home consumed by flames was being remembered as a dedicated family man and proud veteran. George Urich, 83, was the sole victim in a raging fire that tore through his Island Park home on Sunset Avenue early Monday, March 17, Nassau County Police confirmed days later. The massive blaze had engulfed the home in flames by the time Fourth Precinct officers and firefighters arrived, as Daily Voice reported. Fire crews from Island Park and surrounding departments fought to contain the inferno. When the flames were finally extinguished, responders mad…
Corrections Officer, Oak Ridge Dad Yuda Sunarno Dies, 43 Corrections Officer, Oak Ridge Dad Yuda Sunarno Dies, 43
Corrections Officer, Oak Ridge Dad Yuda Sunarno Dies, 43 Yuda Sunarno, a 43-year-old Oak Ridge resident and Passaic County corrections officer died on Sunday, Feb. 2, according to his obituary from the Vander May Funeral Home. A football player at Bloomfield High School, Sunaro later graduated from Montclair State University, his obituary reads. Initially beginning his career working at Aeropostale, Sunaro later applied to the Passaic County Sherriff's Office, working as a corrections officer for more than 10 years at Grand Street Jail in Paterson, according to his obituary. Our hearts are heavy to announce the untimely passing of retir…
Couple Married 63 Years Killed In Crash Lands High Hatfield Driver Homicide Charge: DA Couple Married 63 Years Killed In Crash Lands High Hatfield Driver Homicide Charge: DA
Couple Married 63 Years Killed In Crash Lands High Hatfield Driver Homicide Charge: DA A Harleysville man is facing homicide by vehicle charges after a DUI crash killed a beloved Hatfield Township couple who had been married for 63 years, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele and Hatfield Township Police Chief William J. Tierney announced Thursday, Dec. 19. Michael Lennon, 21, was arrested following the June 8, crash at the intersection of Bergey Road and Bethlehem Pike, which left Jaime Burgos, 86, and Eva Burgos, 79, fatally injured, officials said. The couple, who were married in 1961, were remembered for their devotion to family and their community. Jaime, a…
WWII Veteran, Rolin Minot, 101, Of Waynesboro, Leaves Legacy Of 72-Year Marriage WWII Veteran, Rolin Minot, 101, Of Waynesboro, Leaves Legacy Of 72-Year Marriage
WWII Veteran, Rolin Minot, 101, Of Waynesboro, Leaves Legacy Of 72-Year Marriage Rolin Dean Minot, a centenarian and WWII Navy veteran who shared 72 years of marriage with his beloved wife, passed away peacefully at the age of 101 on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024, at Autumn House East in York, according to the John W. Keffer Funeral Home.  Rolin Dean Minot, known for his dedication to family, faith, and country resident passed away peacefully at Autumn House East in York on Saturday, Nov. 2, as detailed in his obituary. Born on June 26, 1923, in Sunbury, Rolin was the son of the late Lyal and Mabel (Rothermel) Minot. A dedicated member of the Otterbein United Methodist Ch…
Longtime Port Chester Firefighter Dies: 'Unwavering, Selfless' Longtime Port Chester Firefighter Dies: 'Unwavering, Selfless'
Longtime Port Chester Firefighter Dies: 'Unwavering, Selfless' A longtime Westchester County firefighter from Connecticut who dedicated himself to serving others for seven decades is being remembered for his selflessness and bravery.  Fairfield County resident Richard Nickerson of Greenwich died on Sunday, Sept. 1 at the age of 92 with his family by his side, according to his obituary.  A member of the Port Chester Fire Department's Putnam Engine & Hose Co. #2 for 70 years, Nickerson was known for his dedication to helping people.  Born in 1932, Nickerson went on to become the owner and operator of Nickerson P.C.…
HOMICIDE: Man Dies 38 Years After Baseball Bat Beating, York County Coroner HOMICIDE: Man Dies 38 Years After Baseball Bat Beating, York County Coroner
Homicide: Man Dies 38 Years After Baseball Bat Beating, York County Coroner A 26-year-old man was beaten with a baseball beat and left with life-altering injuries— 38 years later he died and the York County Coroner has ruled his death a homicide according to a release on Tuesday, June 12.  Craig "PeeWee" Tschudy, was 64 when he died from "Diffuse Traumatic Brain Injury" at Inners Creek Nursing Home in Dallastown at 11:25 a.m. on June 5, 2024, as detailed in the coroner's release.  Although his death comes nearly four decades after an assault left him with the TBI and other injuries that left him wheelchair-bound, his "this is ruled a homicide in [the] manner of dea…
'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22 'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22
'Ray Of Sunshine': Heather McNamara, NY Recipient Of Groundbreaking Surgery, Dies At 22 Heather McNamara, who stole hearts across the tristate area after undergoing groundbreaking cancer surgery as a child, has died at the age of 22. The Long Island resident from Islip Terrace died Saturday, June 1, due to multiple organ failure after spending months hospitalized in intensive care from a bacterial infection, her mother Tina announced. McNamara became a familiar face to many in 2011, when she appeared in a commercial for NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital. In the black and white spot, the then 7-year-old recounted how two hospitals turned her family away before Dr. Tomoaki Kato ag…
Community Heartbroken Over Loss Of Hudson Vallely Firefighter, School Bus Driver Community Heartbroken Over Loss Of Hudson Vallely Firefighter, School Bus Driver
Community Heartbroken Over Loss Of Hudson Vallely Firefighter, School Bus Driver Community members, firefighters, schoolchildren, friends, and family are "heartbroken" over the sudden passing of a popular Hudson Valley firefighter and school bus driver. Rockland County resident Matthew M. Duffy, age 57, of Orangeburg, died on Thursday, April 25. Duffy was the Deputy Director of Plant Facilities at Rockland Psychiatric Center for 37 years before retiring in 2021. After retirement, his obituary said that he worked for Peter Brega as a school bus driver for the Nyack school district.  He was an active life member of the Orangeburg Fire Department for 42 years and a m…
Pascack Hills HS Mourns Loss Of Senior Joseph McNeice, 18: 'Unimaginable' Pascack Hills HS Mourns Loss Of Senior Joseph McNeice, 18: 'Unimaginable'
Pascack Hills HS Mourns Loss Of Senior Joseph McNeice, 18: 'Unimaginable' A Bergen County high school is mourning the loss of one of its students. Joseph "Joe" McNeice, 18, of Montvale, died peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, his obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website says. "He courageously battled hardships every single day of his life, but he outmatched each obstacle with a positive outlook and smiling face," Joe's obituary says. A senior at Pascack Hills High School, Joe was a "dynamic force" on the school's bowling team, having learned the game from his older brother, Sean, Jeo's obituary reads. "Joe loved to live HIS life every day. He was eager to…
Director At Business In Armonk Dies At Age 57 Director At Business In Armonk Dies At Age 57
Director At Business In Armonk Dies At Age 57 A Navy veteran from the Hudson Valley who had a crucial role in a Northern Westchester business is being remembered for his kind heart.  Orange County resident Eugene “Gene” Guido of Highland Mills, died peacefully at the age of 57 while surrounded by family members on Friday, Feb. 16, according to his obituary.  Born in 1966 in the Bronx, Guido went on to serve in the US Navy and eventually became the director of pre-construction for Armonk-based Touchstone Builders.  Guido was also known as a loving husband to his wife, Rose, and an always-caring father to his ch…
James Leo Haven, 49, Of Cherry Hill Had 'Undeniable Humor, Ability To Debate Anything' James Leo Haven, 49, Of Cherry Hill Had 'Undeniable Humor, Ability To Debate Anything'
James Leo Haven, 49, Of Cherry Hill Had 'Undeniable Humor, Ability To Debate Anything' James “Jim” Leo Haven, of Cherry Hill, died on Feb. 3, according to an obituary published by Murray-Paradee Funeral Home. He was 49 years old. "His undeniable humor, silly antics, one-liners, ability to debate anything, love of film and sports will always be remembered and greatly missed," his obituary said. Jim is survived by his fiancee, Dama Thompson, of Cherry Hill; his mother, Judy Haven of Roanoke, VA; and his sisters Julie Rye (Dewayne) of Nottingham, MD, Jamie Christ of Whiteford, MD, and Joanna Haven of Hardy, VA. Click here to read James Leo Haven's complete obituary.
Miroslaw Kolenda, 42, Of Middlesex, Enjoyed Fishing, Helping Others Miroslaw Kolenda, 42, Of Middlesex, Enjoyed Fishing, Helping Others
Miroslaw Kolenda, 42, Of Middlesex, Enjoyed Fishing, Helping Others Miroslaw Kolenda of Middlesex died on Feb. 1, according to an obituary published by Van Tassel Funeral Home. He was 42 years old. Miroslaw worked as a machine operator for Cascades Container in Piscataway, his obituary said. "He liked fishing but most of all he loved helping other people," his obit said. Miroslaw is survived by his parents, Krystyna Kolenda and Andrzej Kolenda, his sister, Anna Kolenda and his ex-wife, Yolanta Kolenda. Click here to read Miroslaw Kolenda's complete obituary.
Brooke Point High School Lacrosse Player Jake Sinclair Dies, 17 Brooke Point High School Lacrosse Player Jake Sinclair Dies, 17
Brooke Point High School Lacrosse Player Jake Sinclair Dies, 17 Jacob "Jake" Sinclair died on Jan. 16, 2024, at his home in Fredericksburg, according to his obituary on the Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service website. Jake's obituary says he was a lacrosse player at Brooke Point High School, and remembers him as a "kind soul with a caring heart," who "always made people laugh." He was 17 years old. People turned out in droves to pay their respects at his funeral on Thursday, Jan. 25, Jake's mom, Cindi Sinclair, tells Daily Voice. "He was a kid who made everyone he met feel loved and talked friends down when they were sad," she said. "But h…
PA State Trooper Bryan Gray Dies, 36: 'Leader With Calm, Level-Headed Approach' PA State Trooper Bryan Gray Dies, 36: 'Leader With Calm, Level-Headed Approach'
PA State Trooper Bryan Gray Dies, 36: 'Leader With Calm, Level-Headed Approach' Bryan Gray, a Pennsylvania State Police trooper, husband, and father, died on Thursday, Jan. 18, according to his obituary. He was 36.  A Philadelphia native, Gray most recently lived in Morrisville with his wife and daughter, loved ones wrote. He was a state trooper of five years, serving at the Troop K barracks in Philadelphia, a family member wrote on GoFundMe. FOP State Lodge #37 said Gray was a "leader on his midnight squad, and always provided a calm and level-headed approach to any situation." Until 2015, Gray served in the US Army Special Forces as a Green Beret, and toured in…
Keith Johnson, 38, Father Of Six 'Adored All His Children' In Central Jersey Keith Johnson, 38, Father Of Six 'Adored All His Children' In Central Jersey
Keith Johnson, 38, Father Of Six 'Adored All His Children' In Central Jersey Keith Johnson, a father of six from Dunellen, died on Friday, Jan. 19, according to an obituary published by Sheehan Funeral Home. He was 38 years old. Keith grew up in Dunellen graduating from Dunellen High School, his obituary said. He was a foreman with Atlas Demolition. "At a young age, he became a father and this has been his greatest role. Keith loved being a Dad!" his obit said. "He adored all of his children." He is survived by his wife, Laura Martinez Johnson; their children, Kaylee, Angel, Giselle, Jason, Jazzlyn and Richard; his mother, Kathy Johnson; brother and sister-in-law, …
Yonkers Native Miriam Toohey-Garabrant, 93 Yonkers Native Miriam Toohey-Garabrant, 93
Yonkers Native Miriam Toohey-Garabrant, 93 Miriam Toohey-Garabrant, age 93, passed on November 30, 2023. She was born and raised in Yonkers, and, when she married, she moved to Northern New Jersey to raise a family. She was predeceased by long-time partner James Fanning and her sister Maureen Conte Stark of Sarasota, FL. She was also predeceased by her mother, Miriam, and father, James Christopher Toohey, and brother, Brendan Toohey—all of Yonkers. Survivors include her brother, Brian of Rye, daughters, Joyce “JT” Garabrant of Wesley Chapel, FL and Dale Zale (Terry) of Palm Harbor, FL and two granddaugh…
Marine Killed In Manure Spreader Crash: York County Coroner Marine Killed In Manure Spreader Crash: York County Coroner
Marine Killed In Manure Spreader Crash: York County Coroner A beloved "Pop pop" has been identified as a York County man who died from injuries sustained when he slammed into a manure spreader, Pennsylvania State Police told Daily Voice on Thursday, Dec. 14. Lester Carl Stewart, 68, of Fawn Township, was pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital at 11:55 p.m. on Dec. 2, as detailed in Coroner Pam Gay's release.  It was foggy and Stewart was not wearing a seatbelt when he struck a tractor towing a manure spreader around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Stewart was going 55 miles per hour when he attempted to pass 19-yea…
Father, Daughter Have Joint Visitation After RT 322 Crash At Lebanon/Lancaster Line (UPDATE) Father, Daughter Have Joint Visitation After RT 322 Crash At Lebanon/Lancaster Line (UPDATE)
Father, Daughter Have Joint Visitation After RT 322 Crash At Lebanon/Lancaster Line (Update) A father and his daughter have had a joint visitation following a double-fatal two-vehicle crash on PA Route 322 on Dec. 1, according to their obituaries. Allen G. English, 84 of West End Avenue, Lititz Borough, and his daughter, Grace English-Rohrer of Pine Drive, Lancaster, were killed at the scene of the crash on PA Route 322. West 28th Divison Highway near the Lancaster/Lebanon counties line in Penn Township, Manheim at 11:45 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 1, the Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department detailed in a release.  At 11:54 a.m. NYCRPD, the Bricke…
Red Bulls Staffer Davauni Brown Dies At 31: 'Amazing Individual' Red Bulls Staffer Davauni Brown Dies At 31: 'Amazing Individual'
Red Bulls Staffer Davauni Brown Dies At 31: 'Amazing Individual' Davauni Brown, who worked as an operation manager for the New York Red Bulls and lived in Newark, died on Thursday, Oct. 5 at the age of 31 after a long battle with a serious illness, the team announced. Brown was born in Kingston and migrated the United States as a teenager, according to his obituary. He earned his master's degree at New Jersey City University in June 2021 and said working for the Red Bulls as his dream job, his obituary reads. In honor of Brown, the Red Bulls wore black armbands for their match against Toronto on Saturday, Oct. 7. We're wearing black armbands tonigh…
Former Assistant Westchester DA Dies After Larchmont Swim Event: 'Distinguished Public Servant' Former Assistant Westchester DA Dies After Larchmont Swim Event: 'Distinguished Public Servant'
Former Assistant Westchester DA Dies After Larchmont Swim Event: 'Distinguished Public Servant' Westchester is mourning the sudden loss of its former assistant district attorney who is being remembered for his generosity and his dedication to serving the public.  Retired Westchester Assistant District Attorney Patrick Moore died at the age of 62 on Saturday, July 29 following a Swim Across America Event at the Larchmont Yacht Club, CBS News reported.  Moore died at an area hospital after suffering a medical event in the water, the outlet said.  As the county mourns Moore's sudden loss, the Westchester District Attorney's Office is remembering him as a "devoted and…
'Beautiful Soul' From Yonkers Dies At 24: 'Touched Many Lives' 'Beautiful Soul' From Yonkers Dies At 24: 'Touched Many Lives'
'Beautiful Soul' From Yonkers Dies At 24: 'Touched Many Lives' A Westchester resident who died at the age of 24 is being remembered for his larger-than-life presence and sharp style.  Tyger Nicholas Winston, of Yonkers, died on Monday, May 15, according to his obituary.  Born in Houston, Texas in 1999, Winston spent his younger years there before moving to New York, where he graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White Plains.  After graduating, he then attended Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania.  Known for his fearlessness, Winston could often be seen sporting a sharp sense of style and always…
Beloved Former Teacher For Katonah-Lewisboro School District Dies Beloved Former Teacher For Katonah-Lewisboro School District Dies
Beloved Former Teacher For Katonah-Lewisboro School District Dies A former teacher who worked for schools in both Northern Westchester and Fairfield County has died.  Margaret "Peggy" Beccaria died on Sunday, Jan. 15 at the age of 85, according to her obituary.  A native of New Canaan, Beccaria graduated from high school there before attending college at Western Connecticut State University. She then became a teacher in Stamford.  During this time, she married her husband, Peter, in 1959, and then moved to Westchester County, settling in Pound Ridge where the couple raised their two children, Michael and Patrick.  After tak…
NJ Transit Detective Alexis Melendez Dies NJ Transit Detective Alexis Melendez Dies
NJ Transit Detective Alexis Melendez Dies Members of the NJ Transit Police Department were mourning the loss of one of their own. Detective Alexis Melendez, of New Egypt, died on Thursday, Jan. 26. He was 51 years old. A cause of death was not announced. Melendez started in patrol in Newark, but his "outstanding police work shined," and he was reassigned to a plain clothes position, his department said. "As a plain clothes officer, Melendez helped to protect your travels as he blended amongst the traveling public," the NJTPD wrote. "The countless actions he took, always served to ensure your safety.⁣⁣" ⁣Melendez was assigned…
‘Truly One Of The Good Guys:’ Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident David Barnes Dies At 34 ‘Truly One Of The Good Guys:’ Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident David Barnes Dies At 34
‘Truly One Of The Good Guys:’ Lifelong Hunterdon County Resident David Barnes Dies At 34 Lifelong Hunterdon County resident David Barnes died at his home in Flemington on Thursday, Dec. 29. He was 34. Born in Flemington, David was raised in Delaware Township, where he attended Delaware Township School and learned to embrace the outdoors, his obituary says. David was described as a “gentle soul, kind to everyone he met,” though he still loved exhilarating activities like mountain biking and camping. He could also often be found cooking, gardening, or learning about history through novels and movies, his memorial says. David is survived by his loving parents, Susan and Edward B…
‘True Living Angel:’ Sara Quinn Of North Jersey Dies, 39 ‘True Living Angel:’ Sara Quinn Of North Jersey Dies, 39
‘True Living Angel:’ Sara Quinn Of North Jersey Dies, 39 Passionate and emotional tributes are pouring in for Sara “Gene” Quinn of North Jersey, who died on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the age of 39. Sara attended Montclair High School and previously lived in Hopatcong, according to her social media page. Remembered for her “profound sense of community service and spirit,” Sara had an enthusiastic love for volunteering, her obituary says. She also had a passion for animals and crafts. Sara is survived by her loving husband, James Quinn and their cat Cinders; her grandmother, Genevieve Bunk; her mother, Toni Lyn and her father, Brian; her brother, Bryan…
‘Speechless And Heartbroken:’ Sean Ainsworth Of Budd Lake Dies At Age 20 ‘Speechless And Heartbroken:’ Sean Ainsworth Of Budd Lake Dies At Age 20
‘Speechless And Heartbroken:’ Sean Ainsworth Of Budd Lake Dies At Age 20 Lifelong Budd Lake resident Sean Ainsworth died on Monday, Nov. 21 at the age of 20. Born in Hackettstown, Sean was known for his passion for working with cars and bikes, his obituary says. He had a heart that constantly yearned for speed and adventure and could never get enough. Sean loved to skateboard, ride quads and dirt bikes, race BMX bikes, and would even street race at Island Dragway, according to his memorial. But Sean had a softer side — he adored his cats, Tito and Kitten, and liked to relax by playing video games and spending time with his friends and longtime girlfriend, Ava,…
Iconic Competitive Eater Patrick Philbin AKA ‘Pat From Moonachie’ Dies, 59 Iconic Competitive Eater Patrick Philbin AKA ‘Pat From Moonachie’ Dies, 59
Iconic Competitive Eater Patrick Philbin AKA ‘Pat From Moonachie’ Dies, 59 Iconic competitive eater Patrick Philbin — better known as Pat From Moonachie from the ‘Opie & Anthony Show’ on the radio — has died at the age of 59, multiple news reports say. Fondly recalled for his larger-than-life sense of humor and even bigger appetite, the Bergen County native had appeared on the O&A show and came in second place in 2009's Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating contest in Atlantic City. While the cause of Pat’s death hasn’t been revealed, he had to have his leg amputated last year, according to a GoFundMe that raised more than $20,300. He was also undergoing hydroth…
Jersey Shore Owner Of Circus Drive-In Dies At 95 Jersey Shore Owner Of Circus Drive-In Dies At 95
Jersey Shore Owner Of Circus Drive-In Dies At 95 The founding owner of the Circus Drive-In diner known for its 12-foot clown sign has died at the age of 95. Richard J. “Dick” Friedel, who founded the 64-year-old eatery on Route 35 in Wall Township, died on Oct. 27, his obituary said. The Circus Drive-In was demolished in 2018. It featured car-door service that included seafood, burgers and shakes. He was born in Bogota, NJ, and was married for 53 years. Friedel’s first job was a Revlon salesman, but was best known as the owner of the Circus Drive-In for 49 years until his wife Bobbi passed away in 2004, his obituary said.  Generat…