Former High School Quarterback In Hudson Valley Dies At Age 21
Friends and loved ones are mourning the death of a former high school quarterback from the Hudson Valley.
Rockland County native Jeffrey Abrams Jr. died Friday, Sept. 9, at the age of 21, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given.
Born in Nyack on Dec. 14, 2000, Abrams attended North Rockland High School in Thiells, where he was quarterback and captain of the Red Raiders football team, his memorial said. He graduated in 2019.
A natural athlete, he was passionate about sports and working out, and was a huge Giants fan, his obituary said.
He also loved video games, sneaker…
Lehigh Valley Native, Beloved Brother Dies Unexpectedly, 39
Lehigh Valley native and beloved brother Edward T. Pysher died at his home in Easton on Sunday, Sept. 4. He was 39.
Born in Easton, Edward was an athlete at the Wilson Area School District and graduated from Boyertown High School in 2001, his obituary says.
Edward was known for his love of drawing and the Dallas Cowboys.
He leaves behind his loving parents, Kathleen (DeVatt) Campbell and her husband Jerome Campbell; Glenwood E. Pysher, Jr.; brother, Glenwood E. Pysher III and his wife Erin and a sister, Kimberly Pysher; four nieces, Bailey, Hayden, Skylar and Alexia Pysher; a nephew, Glenw…
Bill O’Shaughnessy, Owner Of Wvox In New Rochelle, Dies
William O’Shaughnessy, a broadcasting pioneer in New York, died at his home in Connecticut on Saturday, May 28. He was 84.
O'Shaughnessy was owner and president of Whitney Radio, which owns and operates WVOX in Westchester County.
A 1999 New York Times profile described O'Shaughnessy as "a flamboyant figure, a tall man with bright silver hair and a penchant for London-made suits and Corvette convertibles."
He was born April 7, 1938 to William Mac O’Shaughnessy of Elmira and Catherine Pauline Tucker of Waverly, according to his obituary.
As president and editorial director, he presided for…
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William Christopher, Supervisor At New York State Higher Education, Dies Suddenly At 57
Family and friends are mourning the death of a former state employee from Albany County.
William Christopher, age 57, of Colonie, passed away suddenly Wednesday, April 27, surrounded by his family, according to his obituary.
Christopher spent nearly 30 years working as a supervisor at New York State Higher Education Services Corporation (HESC).
The agency helps students who want to attend college by administering the state’s Tuition Assistance Program and more than 20 state scholarship and loan forgiveness programs, among other services.
An avid fan of horse racing and football, Christoph…
Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday
Beloved Lehigh Valley father of two Michael E. Taschler, Jr. died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, what would’ve marked his 36th birthday.
Born in Lehighton, Michael worked at Blue Ridge Pressure Casting Co., his obituary says.
Michael was known for his love of sports, especially basketball, wrestling, and football, his memorial says.
Above all, Michael is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his son and daughter, Jaida Rose and Jordan Taschler.
Meanwhile, more than $500 had been raised as of Wednesday on a GoFundMe for the family’s final expenses.
“I ask that in t…
