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Millburn Police Officer Luke Lyons ID'd As Victim Of Route 15 Crash (Update)
Luke Lyons, an officer in the Millburn Police Department, has been identified as the victim of a crash on Route 15 in Morris County on Sunday, May 19, authorities confirmed.
Lyons, 31, was in a four-door 2006 Honda Civic when he crashed on the southbound side of the roadway near mile post 3.5 around 1:25 a.m., Jefferson Township Police Capt. Robert Bush said.
Our hearts go out to Millburn Police Officer Luke Lyons' family and friends. His sudden passing in a motor vehicle crash... Posted by NJ State PBA on Monday, May 20, 2024
A former marine and cancer survivor, Lyons wa…
Bridgeton's Angel Alicea Jr., 46, Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Funeral services are on Friday, May 10 for Angel L. Alicea Jr. of Bridgeton who died on May 1, according to an obituary published by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home.
Angel, who was 46 years old and a grandfather, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Upper Deerfield Township, as reported by Daily Voice.
"His passing leaves a void in our hearts and a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories," his obituary said.
Angel was known as a hard worker, dedicated to providing for his family and building a better future, his obit said, adding: "He found joy in simple pleasures like fishing in …
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…
Investment Banking Frat VP From Mountain Lakes Found Dead On College Campus Was 'Team Player'
Services have been finalized for Christian Samay, a New Jersey native, who died while attending Bucknell University on Saturday, March 30 at 22 years old, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
Samay, a political science major, was active in the Phi Gama Delta fraternity where he was elected vice president and treasurer his junior year, according to his obituary on the Norma Dean Funeral Home website. In the summers, he worked as an investment banker, his obit says.
Growing up in Mountain Lakes, Christian played lacrosse and soccer: "He was the consummate team player, a loya…
Nicholas Lewis, Closter Native, Dies At 41: 'True Mensch'
Nicholas Lewis, a native of Closter, died unexpectedly on Saturday, Feb. 4, according to his obituary.
A graduate of Northern Valley Regional High School in 2000, Lewis was a standout lineman for the Norseman, earning All-League and All-Bergen County honors as a sophomore, his obituary reads.
I am sorry to share the very sad news, but the world lost a huge personality and great man over the weekend, Nick Lewis... Posted by John Shankman on Monday, February 5, 2024
A lawyer, Lewis recently had started his own law firm, Lewis Law, in Woodcliff Lake.
He is survived by his…
Methuen Man With 'Beautiful Soul' Dies At 20, Community Pours Out Support
A young man who "met everyone with a smile" died, leaving his family to lean on their community in his absence.
Xavier Carlos Cordero, of Methuen, died "peacefully" at age 20 in Buffalo, New York, according to his obituary.
Cordero spent his childhood in Savannah, Georgia and Worcester, Massachusetts before moving to Methuen.
He was a high school athlete, participating on the wrestling, golf, and track teams while attending Methuen High School.
He graduated in 2021 and enrolled in Bridgewater State University in Bridgewater, Massachusetts.
Cordero stayed busy with many hobbies and …
Tragic Death Of 'Cherished' Lynn 24-Year-Old Sparks Outpouring Of Community Support
The character of a young man whose body was found in a marsh was summarized by his family as "a good person, son, boyfriend, best friend, and a hard worker."
Dickson "Joel" De Los Reyes, of Lynn, had not been heard from since Sunday, June 1 when his phone called 911 after getting a LYFT from a party in Chelsea. His body was found in marshland along Route 107 in Revere on Friday, June 17, as reported by Daily Voice.
Read more: Body Of Lynn 24-Year-Old Who Called 911 Then Disappeared Found In Revere
His family, who describes De Los Reyes as "the best friend that we ever had," has received …
Philadelphia Teenager Reported Missing Has Died, Loved Ones Say
A Philadelphia teenager who was reported missing by family members last month has died, her loved ones said in a GoFundMe post.
Ruby Corchado, 14, disappeared after leaving for school on April 10, city police said at the time. She was last spotted on the 3000 block of Almond Street in Port Richmond, according to the department.
Now, in a GoFundMe campaign that went live on Tuesday, May 30, those close to the teen say she has passed away.
"Unfortunately she passed away yesterday morning May 29, 2023, after being shot in the jaw by accident," wrote page organizer Alyss…
Beloved Toms River Dad Sajen Hendricks Dies, 27
Beloved Toms River native and devoted dad Sajen Paul Thornton Hendricks died Wednesday, May 10 aged 27.
Born in Teaneck, Sajen’s sister, Cassandra, raised him until age four, when they moved in with their adoptive parents, his obituary says.
Sajen then grew up in Toms River before graduating from Manchester High School in 2014.
He was known for his passion for fishing, cooking breakfast and Italian specialities, and sharing his knowledge “about everything,” his memorial says.
“He was a lover of art and making people laugh, especially when they needed cheering up,” reads his obituary.
Ab…
Rutgers Fraternity Brother Killed In Hit-Run Crash Remembered For Wit, 'Drip'
Funeral services have been said for a Rutgers University senior killed in a hit-and-run crash Thursday, Feb. 16.
Visitation for Max Spivak, 21, of Old Bridge, will be Monday, Feb. 20 at the Freeman Manalapan Marlboro Funeral Home, beginning at 4 p.m. Services appear to be private.
Spivak was struck by 42-year-old Nageswar Polamuri, of Iselin, around 1 a.m. on Route 18 south near the border of Piscataway and New Brunswick, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said.
Polamuri was driving in the wrong direction when he crashed into Spivak's vehicle head-on, authorities sa…
'Kindhearted' Marine, Paramedic From Guilderland Dies At Age 30
Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a man from the region with a history of serving his country and his community.
Albany County resident Andrew Durand, of Guilderland, died Wednesday, Aug. 31, at the age of 30, according to his obituary.
“Unfortunately approaching the one year anniversary of his father’s passing, Andy suffered a relapse and was airlifted from a local hospital to Albany Medical Center where he eventually passed,” reads a GoFundMe established to help his family with medical expenses.
Born in Rostov-On-Don Russia on Dec. 29, 1991, Durand graduated from Guilder…