Doting Father Killed In Head-On Crash In Red Hook: 'Leaves Void That Can Never Be Filled'
Columbia County's William Michael "Bill" Dougher, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and cherished member of his community, is being remembered for his profound impact on those who knew him following a tragic head-on crash in Dutchess County.
The crash occurred on Thursday, Jan. 23, just before 4 p.m., on State Route 9G in Red Hook, according to the Red Hook Police Department.
Police said Dougher’s northbound Hyundai crossed into the southbound lane for unknown reasons, colliding head-on with a pickup truck. Dougher, age 68, of Germantown, had to be extricated from his vehicle and was …
'Spirit Lives On': Kris VanBuskirk, Howell Resident, Killed In Car Crash: Authorities
A 26-year-old Howell resident, died on Wednesday, Jan. 22 after sustaining injuries in a car crash on Monday, Jan. 20, authorities said.
At 11:01 a.m., a 2024 Black Kia Forte, driven by Kris VanBuskirk, collided with a 2012 Ford F-250 on Route 34 and Airport Blvd. in Wall Township, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said.
The driver of the F-250 remained on scene while VanBuskirk was hospitalized, authorities said.
VanBuskirk is remembered for his love of life, the kind of man who could turn a trip to the grocery store into a memorable escapade, according to his obituary from Silv…
'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Of Tenafly Dies, 44
Dr. Julie Ferrauiola, a Ridgewood plastic surgeon known for her artistry, compassion, and technical skill, died on Jan. 17, at 44 years old.
Born and raised in Tenafly, Julie was an artist from a young age and a New Jersey Governor’s Scholar of the Fine Arts, according to her obituary on the Barrett Leber Funeral Home website. Julie initially pursued fashion, earning a degree from the prestigious Parsons School of Design, but later transitioned to medicine.
The Couture Surgeon website says that Julie completed her general surgery training at Wright State University befo…
Sudden Loss Of River Vale Father Michael Klingele Spurs Fundraiser For Children's Dreams
Michael Edward Klingele, a devoted Bergen County father and accomplished accountant, died on Jan. 18. He was 42 years old.
Michael's death was sudden and unexpected, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for the futures of his three children, Edward, Brayden, and Avery, by his brother-in-law, John Buldo.
Born and raised on Staten Island, Michael graduated from the University of Scranton, where he met his wife, Teresa, his obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website reads. Michael climbed the ranks in his accounting career starting at PwC and ultimately becoming a partner at BDO. He had …
MD Dancer, 20, Dies After PA Crash Forced SUV Into Tree: Coroner
A Maryland native with a love for pineapples, dance, and Chick-fil-A died in a Pennsylvania crash after the SUV she was riding in veered off the road and struck a tree, the York County Coroner announced Monday, Jan. 20.
Amelia McEvoy, 20, recently of Hopewell Township and originally of Baltimore, was the restrained front-seat passenger in a blue SUV traveling southbound on the Susquehanna Trail South in Springfield Township on Friday, Jan. 17, at 10:52 p.m., officials said.
The crash happened on the Susquehanna Trail South in Springfield Township when a northbound vehicle attempted to pas…
Manchester Township Man Identified In Tragic Incident, Honored At Funeral
A 73-year-old man who died in his Manchester Township home after a furnace malfunction has been identified as Michael Lee Beshore, whose funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 20.
Michael Lee Beshore, a lifelong Manchester Township resident, was pronounced dead on Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025, at 9:24 a.m. after his home on the 1500 block of Guildford Lane filled with smoke and carbon monoxide from a malfunctioning oil furnace, the York County Coroner said.
Known for his deep love of history, his lively storytelling, and his larger-than-life personality, Beshore was honored by family and frien…
Ridgewood Parks Employee John Quinn Dies, 34
John Quinn, a father and employee of the Ridgewood Parks Department, died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 16. He was 34 years old.
John, of Hewitt, worked in the Village's Shade Tree Division since 2021, records show. His obituary on the Vander Plaat Vermeulen website says:
Known for his strong sense of family and unwavering support for his loved ones, John was a pillar of his community, always ready with a helping hand and a friendly word. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He was a man of integrity, humor, and love who will be remembere…
Widow Who Lost Daughter, Husband Months Apart In Hagerstown Looks Ahead
Friends and well-wishers are coming together to help a Maryland woman move forward after tragedy struck her Hagerstown family repeatedly.
The community has raised thousands of dollars on behalf of Kim Liller, the widow of insurance agent Jason Liller, 44, who recently passed away, continuing a tragic trend of family members unexpectedly dying.
Jason Liller died on Friday, Jan. 10, following the death of his sister, Erica, in 2021, and daughter 13-year-old Jane, in April last year.
"Jason would be the first to say that his life didn't really start until he became a father in 2010," his obit…
