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Loyola Grad John McTague Dies Walking Dog, Obit Says: 'Treated Clients Like Family' Loyola Grad John McTague Dies Walking Dog, Obit Says: 'Treated Clients Like Family'
Loyola Grad John McTague Dies Walking Dog, Obit Says: 'Treated Clients Like Family' John McTague, a financial executive from the Jersey Shore, had died at 51 years old, according to his obituary. The online memorial said McTague died while walking his dog on Wednesday, Jan. 10. He was born in Jersey City and grew up on the Jersey Shore in Spring Lake Heights. McTague's LinkedIn page said he was a senior vice president and certified financial planner at Buckman, Buckman & Reid, a brokerage firm in Little Silver. "He treated his clients like family," McTague's obituary said. "Many of whom received daily phone calls from John, not just about finances and invest…

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by Chris Spiker
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Maryland Family Rallying Community Support For Beloved Mom Who Died Unexpectedly At 33 Maryland Family Rallying Community Support For Beloved Mom Who Died Unexpectedly At 33
Maryland Family Rallying Community Support For Beloved Mom Who Died Unexpectedly At 33 Baltimore is rallying to support a beloved mom who died unexpectedly on New Year’s Eve. Natasha S. Randolph died Sunday, Dec. 31, her obituary says. She was 33. A GoFundMe launched by Natasha’s family had surpassed $2,800 in donations in less than a week. “I’m reaching out to my family and friends about my baby sister who left us suddenly and hurt my family deeply with her sudden departure,” reads the campaign, created by Nikita Shaw. The fundraiser states that while Natasha has a life insurance policy, her husband is having a “hard time with obtaining her benefits.” “Anything will help …

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by Valerie Musson
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Community Mourning Father, Husband From Severna Park Lost At Sea Community Mourning Father, Husband From Severna Park Lost At Sea
Community Mourning Father, Husband From Severna Park Lost At Sea Community support is on the rise for an Anne Arundel family after the death of a beloved father and business owner who passed away at sea. Clifton “Brooks” Leight, Jr., of Severna Park, died Saturday, Dec. 23, his obituary says. He was 41. Brooks grew up in Rock Hall on Maryland’s Easter Shore and later earned his Master Electrician license. He then launched Leight Electric, an electrical contracting company that he operated with pride until he passed. Brooks was known for his ability to form meaningful and lasting connections with others in both his personal and professional life. …

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by Valerie Musson
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'Devastated:' Death Of National Guard Sgt. In Maryland Crash Stuns Loved Ones 'Devastated:' Death Of National Guard Sgt. In Maryland Crash Stuns Loved Ones
'Devastated:' Death Of National Guard Sgt. In Maryland Crash Stuns Loved Ones Tributes have come flooding in for a beloved 30-year-old Maryland Air National Guard staff sergeant who was killed in a Middle River crash.  A Mazda being driven by Lacy O'Neill was struck pulling out of a parking lot shortly before 10 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 3 near the 3000 block of Eastern Boulevard, Baltimore County police said. O'Neill was rushed to an area hospital, where she later died from her injuries sustained in the crash. The driver of the other vehicle was also hospitalized for evaluation of less severe injuries, police say. A Kenwood High School graduate, O'Neill had been with…

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by Zak Failla
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Family Reeling After DC Man Killed In Maryland Weeks After Mother Died Family Reeling After DC Man Killed In Maryland Weeks After Mother Died
Family Reeling After DC Man Killed In Maryland Weeks After Mother Died The hits keep coming for a Maryland family who suffered two unthinkable tragedies weeks apart during the holiday season. Late last month, 37-year-old District resident Timothy Jones, a father of four daughters, was shot and killed in the middle of the day in an otherwise quiet street in Prince George's County, according to police. The shooting was reported at around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 28 in the 900 block of Saint Michaels Drive. Jones was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. 900 block of Saint Michaels Drive in Bowie Prince George's County Police His death sent …

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by Zak Failla
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Community Rallying To Send Body Back To Guatemala After Fatal Hit-Run In Maryland Community Rallying To Send Body Back To Guatemala After Fatal Hit-Run In Maryland
Community Rallying To Send Body Back To Guatemala After Fatal Hit-Run In Maryland Friends and family of a 50-year-old man who was killed by a hit-and-run driver on New Year's Day are rallying the community for support as they hope to send his body back to his native Guatemala. Marcial Gregorio Tom was struck at around 8:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 1 at the intersection of Landover Road and Neighbor Lane in Cheverly by an unknown driver who fled the scene after the fatal strike, police say. According to a department spokesperson, officers were called to the intersection when passersby found the unresponsive man in the roadway. Investigators say that the driver was trave…

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by Zak Failla
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DC Father Killed In Maryland Remembered For Beautiful, Infectious Smile, Laughter DC Father Killed In Maryland Remembered For Beautiful, Infectious Smile, Laughter
DC Father Killed In Maryland Remembered For Beautiful, Infectious Smile, Laughter A District man who was fatally shot to start the New Year in Maryland was targeted, and the attack was not random, police say, now his family is seeking answers. Early in the morning on New Year's Day, officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called to the 2900 block of Brinkley Road, where they found the 30-year-old Fowler suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Our Homicide Unit is investigating a fatal shooting that occurred in Temple Hills. The decedent is 30-year-old Breon Fowler of Washington, DC. Preliminarily, detectives do not believe this was a rando…

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by Zak Failla
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Tributes Pour In After Death Of Maryland Fire Chief Mickey Day: ‘Tremendous Community Leader' Tributes Pour In After Death Of Maryland Fire Chief Mickey Day: ‘Tremendous Community Leader'
Tributes Pour In After Death Of Maryland Fire Chief Mickey Day: ‘Tremendous Community Leader' Tributes are flooding social media after the death of longtime Maryland volunteer firefighter Mickey Day. Day passed away in the loving embrace of his family at Johns Hopkins Hospital (Baltimore) on Tuesday, Jan. 2. His death was announced by the West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department, where he had served as Chief while providing decades of service to surrounding communities. It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Chief Mickey Day. Chief Day passed away this afternoon at Johns... Posted by West Friendship Volunteer Fire Department on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 Day's d…

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by Valerie Musson
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Trans Advocate ID'd As Victim Slain Outside Maryland Condo Complex Trans Advocate ID'd As Victim Slain Outside Maryland Condo Complex
Trans Advocate ID'd As Victim Slain Outside Maryland Condo Complex Communities are mourning the loss of a trans activist "who wouldn't hurt a fly," and was the latest victim of gun violence in Maryland. Meghan Riley Lewis, 57, was shot and killed on Wednesday afternoon during a reported dispute outside of the English Country Manner condominiums with Brian Michal Delen that turned deadly. The incident was reported at around 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 27 in the 600 block of Churchill Road in Bel Air. Upon arrival, members of the Bel Air Police Department found that the two had gotten into an argument in the parking lot of the complex during which Delen, 47, allegedl…

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by Zak Failla
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Woman Found Dead During DC 'Suspicious Package' Probe Leaves Behind Young Son Woman Found Dead During DC 'Suspicious Package' Probe Leaves Behind Young Son
Woman Found Dead During DC 'Suspicious Package' Probe Leaves Behind Young Son Support is surging for the family of a woman who was found dead while officers were investigating reports of a suspicious package last month in Washington DC. Nicole Young's body was found on Sunday, Nov. 5, by officers responding to the 1500 block of 45th Street in Northeast, as reported by WUSA9. Always smile❤️ Posted by Nicole Young on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 Details in the 24-year-old woman's death have not yet been released. Daily Voice has reached out to DC police for further information. However, Young's mother, Tabatha, has launched a GoFundMe for the family. "Nicole w…

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by Cecilia Levine
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US Army Soldier, Maryland Dad Of 5 Trenton Benner Dies, 38 US Army Soldier, Maryland Dad Of 5 Trenton Benner Dies, 38
US Army Soldier, Maryland Dad Of 5 Trenton Benner Dies, 38 Support is surging for the family of Trenton Benner, U.S. Army soldier and Maryland dad of five who died on Tuesday, Dec. 12. Trent, as he was affectionately known, was raised in Chambersburg, PA but lived in Union Bridge, MD and — according to his obituary — had been serving active duty for the Army at the time of his death. Daily Voice has reached out to the US Army for further information on his death and service. More than $3,500 had been raised for Trent's family as of Friday, Dec. 15 on a GoFundMe page. Trent graduated from the Shippensburg Area Senior High School (Class of 200…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Trevor Jantzen, 27, Prompts Outpouring Of Support Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Trevor Jantzen, 27, Prompts Outpouring Of Support
Sudden Death Of Maryland Dad Trevor Jantzen, 27, Prompts Outpouring Of Support The sudden death of 27-year-old Trevor Jantzen, of Cockeysville, has prompted an outpouring of support for his young daughter. Trevor died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 12, leaving behind his young daughter, Alessi, according to his obituary. More than $1,800 had been raised as of Thursday, Dec. 14 on a GoFundMe started for Baby Alessi, by Trevor's friend from middle school, Frank Wu. "The entire world obviously gravitated to his positivity and authenticity," Wu writes in detailing how he became close with Trevor, someone he considered a brother. "Unfortunately, we received the devas…

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by Cecilia Levine