Westchester Native Who Was Photographer, Former High School Athlete Dies At Age 27 Westchester Native Who Was Photographer, Former High School Athlete Dies At Age 27
Westchester Native Who Was Photographer, Former High School Athlete Dies At Age 27 A lifelong Hudson Valley resident, who worked as a freelance photographer and a carpenter, has died unexpectedly at age 27. Putnam County resident Ryan Daly, of Mahopac, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 11, according to his obituary. Daly was born in North Tarrytown, and he was a graduate of Mahopac High School with the class of 2012, his obituary said. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree at Savannah College of Art and Design. During his time at school, he also played football, basketball, and lacrosse, his obituary said. "He had an eye behind the lens and captured so many won…
Brothers Killed In CT Crash Remembered As Inseparable Friends Brothers Killed In CT Crash Remembered As Inseparable Friends
Brothers Killed In CT Crash Remembered As Inseparable Friends Two brothers who died last month in a Connecticut crash are being remembered by loved ones as inseparable friends.  The single-vehicle crash happened in New Haven County at about 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 28, on Hosley Avenue in Branford, police reported.  All three occupants of the vehicle died in the crash.  The driver was identified as 17-year-old Megan Nicole Povilaitis, of East Haven, and the two passengers were identified as Anthony Dudchik, age 19, of East Haddam, and Robert Dudchik, age 22, of East Haven. Earlier report - Three Killed In Branford Crash A fu…
Annapolis Teen, Friend He Got Out Of Jail Featured On 'Ellen' Annapolis Teen, Friend He Got Out Of Jail Featured On 'Ellen'
Annapolis Teen, Friend He Got Out Of Jail Featured On 'Ellen' Brandon Harris and Sura Sohna have been friends since the fourth grade.  Once inseparable, the Annapolis buddies went down separate paths later on in life. Harris would eventually go off to college and Sohna ended up in prison.  When Harris learned about Sohna's incarceration, he wanted to do something to help.  So, he founded started a project of "telling the stories of the ignored and forgotten," which focused on at-risk youths who get caught in the wrong crowd.  The two friends were both recently featured on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," telling their storie…
Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36 Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36
Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Photographer Dies Suddenly, 36 Jersey Shore native and beloved photographer Walter Kelly McCaffrey, Jr. died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 5. He was 36. Walter grew up in Barnegat and graduated from South Regional High School, his obituary and social media pages say. Walter then went on to graduate from Colorado Mountain College before moving to Denver, where he was studying economics at the University of Colorado, his memorial says. Walter was a skilled photographer and enjoyed cycling, snowboarding, and surfing, his obituary says. Walter leaves behind his loving parents, Anthony and Antoinette Agresta; his siblings,…
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved Dad Dies Suddenly, 33 Hunterdon County native and beloved father of two daughters Ryan Lerke died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 10 at Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital in Camden. He was 33. Born in New Brunswick, Lerke grew up in Whitehouse Station and lived in Oxford at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. Lerke had worked as a chemical technician at VIP Managing in Califon with previous experience at F&M Hobbies, Dicola’s Pizza and Hunan Wok, according to his Facebook page and memorial. Lerke was known for his love of animals and had three cats and a bird of his own. He also enjoye…
Beloved Sussex County HS Grad, Bio Technician Ashley Hipper Dies Suddenly At 25 Beloved Sussex County HS Grad, Bio Technician Ashley Hipper Dies Suddenly At 25
Beloved Sussex County HS Grad, Bio Technician Ashley Hipper Dies Suddenly At 25 Beloved Sussex County high school graduate and bio technician Ashley-Maria Hipper died suddenly at her home in Boynton Beach, Florida on Jan. 12. She was 25. Born in Denville, Hipper grew up in Glenwood and graduated from Vernon High School, her obituary says. Hipper then went on to earn a degree from Fortis Institute and was preparing to work as a bio technician, according to her memorial. Hipper was known for her passion for nature and animals. She loved the Appalachian Trial and Stairway to Heaven. Hipper was also remembered for her soulful singing voice and love of music and photogra…
Mick Rock, Legendary Photog Behind Iconic Images Of Bowie, Lou Reed, Others, Dies At 72 Mick Rock, Legendary Photog Behind Iconic Images Of Bowie, Lou Reed, Others, Dies At 72
Mick Rock, Legendary Photog Behind Iconic Images Of Bowie, Lou Reed, Others, Dies At 72 You may not know Mick Rock by name, but you've seen his photos on iconic album covers -- Lou Reed's "Transformer," Cat Stevens's "Foreigner," David Bowie's "Pinups," Joan Jett's "I Love Rock and Roll" and "Queen II," which became a familiar element of the band's "Bohemian Rhapsody" video, to name some. Michael David Rock photographed a who's who of rock and roll -- including the Ramones, the Sex Pistols, Talking Heads, Roxy Music and Blondie. He was considered not just a photographer among rocks stars but a rock star among photographers. The beloved British photog died Thursday at 72. "Sh…
Northampton County Native, Bethlehem Tech School Graduate Jake Fink Dies Suddenly At 27 Northampton County Native, Bethlehem Tech School Graduate Jake Fink Dies Suddenly At 27
Northampton County Native, Bethlehem Tech School Graduate Jake Fink Dies Suddenly At 27 Northampton County native and Bethlehem technical school graduate Jake L. Fink died unexpectedly at his home on August 21. He was 27. Fink graduated from Freedom High School and Bethlehem Area Vocational-Technical School before attending Northampton Community College, his obituary says. Fink was known for his wide range of hobbies and interests, including spending time outdoors, photography, cooking and music, his memorial says. Fink also loved sports and had experience swimming at Northwest Swim Club, playing baseball at Northeast Little League and playing football with the Bethlehem Stee…
24-Year-Old Man Who Drowned In Pennsylvania State Park ID'd As Local YouTuber 24-Year-Old Man Who Drowned In Pennsylvania State Park ID'd As Local YouTuber
24-Year-Old Man Who Drowned In Pennsylvania State Park ID'd As Local YouTuber The 24-year-old man who drowned at Lake Marburg at Codorus State Park on Saturday was identified as a local YouTuber. Ganga Gautam, of the 500 block of Harvest Drive, Dauphin County, accidentally drowned while using a camera underwater, according to the York County coroner. Gautam was on a pontoon boat with family when the group decided to go swimming-- everyone but Gautam returned to the boat. Crews were called to the park just before 6 p.m., as Daily Voice previously reported. He was transported to UPMC Hanover hospital where he was pronounced dead at 7:13 p.m. Gautam worked at Nordstr…
'Good Soul:' Award-Winning Warren County Musician, Photographer Jack Williams Dies At Age 32 'Good Soul:' Award-Winning Warren County Musician, Photographer Jack Williams Dies At Age 32
'Good Soul:' Award-Winning Warren County Musician, Photographer Jack Williams Dies At Age 32 Award-winning musician and photographer Jack Allen Williams died at his Warren County home on June 14 at the age of 32. Born in Raritan Township, Williams grew up in High Bridge before spending time in Annandale and settling in Washington, his obituary says. Williams graduated from Voorhees High School in Glen Gardner and went on to earn the Bernie Worrell award for musical excellence at Raritan Valley Community College, where he graduated with highest honors, his memorial says. Williams performed with numerous local bands as an accomplished guitar player and composer. He also worked as a …
'Life Changed For Worse': College Student Seeks Help For Family After Irvington House Fire 'Life Changed For Worse': College Student Seeks Help For Family After Irvington House Fire
'Life Changed For Worse': College Student Seeks Help For Family After Irvington House Fire Support is surging for an Irvington family devastated by a house fire earlier this week. Nashad Rouse writes on a GoFundMe he had left his Mill Road home on April 5 when he got a call from his brother: The house was up in flames. Rouse, an aspiring photographer and videographer, lost all of his business equipment and tools, belongings, clothing, and the family's five puppies. "On the afternoon of April 5th my whole life changed for the worst," he said. "All we are left with is the clothes on our backs and the slippers on our feet.  "Anything that can be contributed to help us get in…
Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside
Montclair Homeowner Reports Middle Aged Man Taking Pictures Of Young Girls Playing Outside A Montclair homeowner told police that a middle-aged man stopped to take photos of his young daughter and her friend playing outside before jogging away, authorities said. The girls were in their Central Avenue driveway, and the homeowner was tending to his yard on March 11, when the man passed their house then turned around and stopped at the edge of the driveway, Montclair Police Sgt. Terence Turner said. "The subject then appeared to take pictures with his phone of the juveniles, then started to slowly jog north on Central Avenue towards Edgemont Park," the sergeant said.  "The sus…