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Orangetown
Obituaries
Beloved Orangeburg Firefighter, School Bus Driver Dies Suddenly
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 Valley
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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…
Armonk
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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…
Camden
Obituaries
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.
Middlesex NJ
Obituaries
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.
Stafford
Obituaries
Virginia 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…
Bucks
Obituaries
State Trooper, Bucks County Dad 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…
Middlesex NJ
Obituaries
Keith Johnson, 38, Father Of Six 'Adored All His Children' In Dunellen
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
Obituaries
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…
York
Obituaries
Marine Killed In Pennsylvania Manure Spreader Crash: 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…
Lancaster
Obituaries
Lititz Dad, Lancaster Daughter Have Joint Visitation After RT 322 Crash In Manheim
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…
Hudson
Obituaries
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…
Mamaroneck
News
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…
Yonkers
Obituaries
'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…
Lewisboro
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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…
Union
Obituaries
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…
Warren Hunterdon
Obituaries
‘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…
Essex NJ
Obituaries
‘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, Brya…
Morris
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‘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,…
Hackensack
News
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 hydrot…
Monmouth
News
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…
North Rockland
Obituaries
Former North Rockland High School Quarterback 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…
Northampton
Obituaries
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…
Camden
Obituaries
Marine With NJ Ties ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash
The motorcycle rider who died at the scene of a crash in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 20, has been identified as a former marine with ties to New Jersey. Ricardo Reyes, 35, of Mount Joy, was killed in the two-vehicle crash at 8:15 p.m., according to a release by the Lancaster County Forensic Center. The Manor Township police were called to a crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Seitz and Manor Church roads at 7:22 p.m., according to a release by the department. The police officers "render aid to the motorcycle rider until Blue Rock FD and EMS arrived," as stat…
Lancaster
Obituaries
Mount Joy Marine ID'd As Motorcyclist Killed In Central Pennsylvania Crash: Coroner
The motorcycle rider who died at the scene of a crash in central Pennsylvania on Saturday, August 20, has been identified by the Lancaster County Coroner's office. Ricardo Reyes, 35, of Mount Joy, was killed in the two-vehicle crash at 8:15 p.m., according to a release by the Lancaster County Forensic Center. The Manor Township police were called to a crash involving a motorcycle at the intersection of Seitz and Manor Church roads at 7:22 p.m., according to a release by the department. The police officers "render aid to the motorcycle rider until Blue Rock FD and EMS arrived," as stated …
Southwest Dutchess
Obituaries
Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Wappinger Crash Remembered As Loving Mother, Grandparent
A Hudson Valley woman who died in a three-vehicle crash last week is being remembered as a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Dutchess County resident Katherine Woisin, of Wappinger, died at the age of 85 in a crash on Route 9D in Wappinger at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 4, authorities said. Authorities said Woisin was driving onto Route 9D from Alpine Drive when her vehicle was struck by a southbound vehicle. Her vehicle was then struck by a northbound vehicle. Earlier report - Woman Killed In 3-Vehicle Wappinger Crash According to her obituary, Woisin w…
Warren Hunterdon
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Motorcyclist Dies In Crash, 41
Beloved Hunterdon County motorcyclist and technical school graduate Jeremiah J. Kratz died in a crash on Friday, June 10. He was 41. Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jeremiah graduated from Warren County Technical School in Washington and lived in Whitehouse at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. Jeremiah was known for being a talented craftsman and machinist, as well as his passion for cars, and was often referred to as a “gearhead,” according to his memorial. He also loved to cook and sing karaoke. Jeremiah leaves behind his loving mother, Debra L. Kratz and …
North Passaic
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Devoted Passaic County Mom, Black-Belt Martial Artist Dies, 48
Devoted Passaic County mother and black-belt martial artist Nicole D. Toulas died on Saturday, June 4 at the age of 48. Raised in Ringwood, Nicole graduated from Lakeland High School before attending the University of Tampa and earning her bachelor’s degree from William Paterson University, according to her obituary. Nicole interned for MSNBC and later pursued a marketing career, working for several years as the Director of Marketing for Rehabilitation Specialists, her memorial says. Nicole lived in Wayne with her loving husband, Andy, at the time of her death. The two had spent 18 years o…
New Rochelle
Obituaries
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…
Northampton
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Lehigh Valley Native, Loving Husband Dies Suddenly At 30
Lehigh Valley native and loving husband Matthew Ehrlich died suddenly on Tuesday, May 3 at the age of 30. Born and raised and Bethlehem, Matthew loved to renovate homes and research genealogy, his obituary says. Matthew also had an unending passion for traveling and exploring numerous different parts of the world. Described as having a “quick” sense of humor, Matthew had an enormous heart and instantly bonded with anyone and everyone he met. Above all, Matthew truly embraced his role as a caring and devoted husband to his wife, Chantal. “He joyfully helped and supported those in need, an…
Southwest Dutchess
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Hopewell Junction Resident Who Traveled Worldwide For Work Dies At 44
A lifelong Hudson Valley resident who traveled around the world for his job has died at the age of 44. Dutchess County resident Jeffrey Sullivan died suddenly at home on Friday, April 29, according to his obituary. Sullivan grew up in Poughkeepsie and eventually moved to Hopewell Junction. He attended Holy Trinity School in Poughkeepsie and Canterbury School in New Milford, and he later graduated from Marist College, his obituary said. "Jeff was employed as the Head of US Supply Chain for Unilever International in Englewood Cliffs, NJ where he was a dedicated employee for over 11 years an…
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