‘He Would Do Anything To Protect His Family’: Tribute Emerges For Slain Baltimore County Dad
Robert "Bob" MacMeekin died a hero.
The 74-year-old's Maryland family is reeling after the beloved personal attorney, grandfather, coach, and community figurehead was shot and killed by his son-in-law.
Loved ones say he was protecting his wife, daughter, and young grandchildren during the Saturday, May 2, shooting in Baltimore County.
Authorities say MacMeekin was fatally shot during what investigators described as a domestic-related incident in his Phoenix home by his son-in-law, 41-year-old Mark Ryan.
But in the days since the shooting, the story emerging from friends, family, and cowor…
West Caldwell Widow Raising ‘Miracle Baby’ Alone Shares Emotional Message To Supporters
The North Jersey mother who lost her husband just weeks after welcoming their first child is thanking the community that has rallied around her and her newborn daughter in the wake of the tragedy.
Craig Caracozza, a Clifton native who beat cancer in college before building a successful fitness business in Fairfield, died unexpectedly on April 29, leaving behind his wife, Cindy, and their newborn daughter, Sienna, Daily Voice previously reported.
A GoFundMe for Cindy and Sienna had raised more than $67,000 as of Saturday, May 9.
“We lost the rock of our family,” Cindy wrote in an update sha…
Woodland Park Crossing Guard Died Doing What She Loved: Protecting Children
Jean M. Schultz, a cherished North Jersey crossing guard killed this week while helping children cross the street, is being remembered for the kindness, warmth, and care she brought to local families.
Schultz died Monday, May 4 at her post in Woodland Park. She was 80 years old.
Born in Lawrence, MA, on Oct. 8, 1945, Schultz spent most of her adult life in Kearny before moving to Woodland Park 20 years ago, according to her obituary on the Prout Funeral Home website. She worked for many years at The Bank of New York and later at Chase Bank before retiring and becoming a cros…
Longtime Lebanon Fire Chief Kevin Saharic Dies, 62
Kevin Saharic devoted his life to public service.
The longtime Lebanon Borough Fire Chief died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, at the age of 62, according to his obituary from the Scarponi Funeral Home website.
Born in Red Bank, Saharic moved to Lebanon in 1974, where he would spend the rest of his life, his obituary reads. A graduate of North Hunterdon High School, he married his high school sweetheart Michele Kimberly Saharic in 1985, according to his obituary.
Saharic spent 44 years working for Tamke Tree Experts in Bernardsville he served as fleet and property manager, according to hi…
6-Year-Old Somerville Boy Dies: 'We Will Always Love You'
Abner Beau Estival Jiron Piedra, a 6-year-old Somerville boy, died on Sunday, May 3, according to his obituary from the Cusick Funeral Home.
Abner was a student at Van Derveer Elementary School. A GoFundMe was created for Abner's family in the wake of his passing.
"Abner was a charming, special boy, full of love for others," his uncle Manuel Jiron, who organized the campaign wrote. "Though he was only six years old, he left us with many memories that we will carry in our hearts forever. We will always love you, Abner."
As of Friday, May 8, more than $16,000 has been raise…
Norwalk Photographer Remembered For Life Of Adventure After Fatal Fall From Boat In Stamford
A Connecticut man who fell off his boat and died in Stamford Harbor was an award-winning photographer known for his quick wit, keen eye, and wanderlust, his family said.
Frederick "Rick" Bannerot IV, of Norwalk, died after he fell into the water around 3 p.m. while trying to secure his boat, "On The Fly," to a dock Sunday, May 3, according to police. He was 67 years old.
He leaves behind two adult children, two grandchildren, and a host of extended family members and friends across the globe, according to his obituary.
A world traveler, Bannerot was born in New Orleans, raised in West Virg…
