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Easton, PA
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Easton Dad Of 3 Killed By Train ID'd As Family, Friends Remember 'JB'
A Pennsylvania father of three remembered for bringing joy to those around him has been identified as the man struck and killed by a train, authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20. James Wesley “J.B.” Brown, 39, of Easton, died at St. Luke’s Hospital’s Anderson Campus after being struck in Easton on Wednesday, Oct. 7, Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek said. Brown was walking east along the railroad ties on Easton’s South Side when a westbound Norfolk Southern train struck him around 6:30 a.m., according to the coroner. His identity was unknown when he died and has since been confi…
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say
A Paterson family is mourning the sudden death of a 10-year-old girl who was found unresponsive and rushed to a hospital, where doctors spent hours trying to save her life. Kyla Dorenda Fairley died Saturday, Oct. 17, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Jay Jones to help cover her funeral and burial expenses. "What began as an ordinary day turned into every parent's worst nightmare," the fundraiser says. Kyla was taken to a hospital after being found unresponsive, but despite hours of efforts by medical professionals, she was pronounced dead later that day, according to the fundr…
Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Bridgeport Dad Killed In Road Rage Shooting Remembered For Humor, Dancing, Love
Nelson Batista loved Prince, the Yankees, and making people laugh. Now, his family is asking for help laying the Connecticut father to rest. Batista, 48, was shot near Park Avenue and Cottage Street in Bridgeport around 9 a.m. on Oct. 12, police said. Batista's loved ones said his love for family stood out. His relatives described the Bridgeport father, brother, cousin, and friend as someone who filled their lives with music and laughter. He was known for spontaneous dancing. “Whether he was cracking jokes, enjoying music, or simply spending time with loved ones, Nelson had a way of creat…
White Plains, NY
Obituaries
Cops ID Maintenance Worker Killed In I-287 Crash In White Plains As Father Of 2
A father of two who died in a crash on Interstate 287 in Westchester County is being remembered as a devoted family man as his community rallies to support his longtime partner and their children. Jamil Wilson, 47, a lifelong White Plains resident and New York State Thruway Authority Maintenance Worker, was identified by New York State Police as the victim of the fatal crash on Interstate 287 on Monday, Oct. 19. The crash was reported around 2:27 p.m. on westbound I-287 near Exit 6 for Broadway (Route 22) in White Plains, according to New York State Police. As Daily Voice p…
Hyattsville, MD
Obituaries
7-Year-Old Left Without Mom After Hyattsville Murder-Suicide As Family Fights To Bring Her Home
A 7-year-old girl has been left without her mother following a suspected murder-suicide in Maryland. Now her family is seeking help to bring her body home to Guatemala so she can be laid to rest. Maury Cecilia Carías García, 29, was found dead inside her van in Hyattsville on Wednesday, Oct. 14, one day after her family reported her missing, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officers were called to a parking lot in the 2000 block of University Boulevard around 12:20 p.m., where they discovered Carías García suffering from traumatic injuries inside the vehicle. She wa…
Westwood, MA
Breaking News
RFK's Westwood Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dead At 42
A member of one of America's most prominent political families has died at her Massachusetts home. Kyle Francis Kennedy died at her home in Westwood, surrounded by family, on Sept. 21, according to her obituary on the Burke Funeral Home website. She was 42 years old. Kyle was one of 34 grandchildren of Sen. Robert F. “Bobby” Kennedy, brother of John F. Kennedy, and Ethel Kennedy. Her parents were Michael Kennedy and Victoria Denise Gifford. She is survived by her children, Conor and Declan, and her siblings. Her daughter Josephine died shortly after birth. Kyle is…
Bloomfield, CT
Breaking News
Hartford Man Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Bloomfield Tow Truck Driver, Father Of 2: Police
A Hartford man faces manslaughter and DUI charges after a DUI crash killed a 26-year-old tow truck driver who leaves behind a wife and two young children. Police arrested Curran Melanson, 28, at his Hartford home Monday, Oct. 19, following the Sept. 8 Bloomfield crash that killed Alexander Ramos on Tunxis Avenue in Bloomfield, police said. Melanson faces charges of second-degree manslaughter, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and failing to reduce speed for a non-emergency or emergency vehicle, police said. Melanson was being held on a $425,000 bond, auth…
Bethlehem, PA
Breaking News
Bethlehem Man, 20, Dies 9 Days After Shooting; Family Mourns: 'I Love U Baby Boy'
A 20-year-old Pennsylvania man has died nine days after he and another man were shot in Bethlehem, leaving loved ones mourning a final hug they never knew would be their last, authorities and family members said. Quamir J. Davis, of Bethlehem, was pronounced dead at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Fountain Hill, according to a release issued Monday, Oct. 19, by Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Davis died from gunshot injuries, and Buglio ruled his death a homicide. The shooting happened around 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in the area of the 1100 b…
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
Army Veteran, DC Investigator Known As 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Dies After Cancer Battle
Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez, a decorated Army combat veteran and longtime DC police investigator who spent much of his life serving others, has died following a battle with cancer. Nunez, a husband and father of five young daughters, died on Saturday, Oct. 17, just days after friends and fellow officers organized a fundraiser to help his family as he underwent cancer treatment. The DC Police Union announced his death over the weekend, remembering a man whose kindness, generosity, and friendship left a lasting impression on those who served alongside him. Nunez joined the Metropolitan Police Dep…
East Meadow, NY
Breaking News
East Meadow Father Of Three Dies, Fundraiser Launched For Wife And Kids: ‘An Unimaginable Time'
A Long Island father of three died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 10, and his family has launched a fundraiser following the shocking loss. Howard J. Woltmann III, of East Meadow, worked as a customs broker at JFK Airport and was remembered fondly across his personal and professional life. “He was the kind of person who could always make you laugh and had the biggest heart,” Woltmann’s niece Jennifer Bishun wrote on Facebook. “The love he had for my Aunt Tina, and the happiness they shared together, was truly something special and so admirable.” Tina Woltmann’s sister, Rosemary Duffy, launche…
Reading, PA
Breaking News
Mom Drained 401(k) Before Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Double Homicide, Family Says: Reports
A Pennsylvania mother charged with killing her husband and 3-year-old son at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos had tapped retirement savings to fund the family's three-week vacation and home renovations before the killings, according to her stepmother, who now believes the deaths were planned. Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, of Towanda, appeared happy during a video call with relatives shortly before her husband, Charles "Chaz" Harrison, 36, and their son, Tristan, were found stabbed to death inside the resort on Monday, Oct. 12, her stepmother, April Thetga, told the New York Post in an intervie…
Englewood, NJ
Your Community
It's A Boo-tiful Time For Tenafly's Hallowscream
Get ready, Tenafly! Hallowscream is back. According to the borough's official event flyer, Hallowscream features spooky trails, costumes, treats, and activities for children and families. It is hosted by Tenafly Recreation and takes place Friday, Oct. 23, at Roosevelt Commons near the tennis courts. The event offers two haunted walking experiences designed for different age groups. The Haunted Day Woods runs from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m. and is recommended for children ages 3 to 8. Younger visitors can explore a haunted pathway where costumed characters will appear along the route. For tho…
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