Pilot Killed In Cape Cod Plane Crash Was Dedicated Husband, Purdue Alumnus Pilot Killed In Cape Cod Plane Crash Was Dedicated Husband, Purdue Alumnus
Pilot Killed In Cape Cod Plane Crash Was Dedicated Husband, Purdue Alumnus An 83-year-old man who died in a plane crash on Cape Cod was a seasoned pilot, devoted husband and accomplished alumnus of Purdue University.  Carl "Rae" Willis died after his small plane crashed at Falmouth Airpark while he and his wife, Candace Oldham, were coming home from a day trip to Westfield last week. Willis was brought to Falmouth Hospital where later died while Oldham was taken to Rhode Island Hospital with serious injuries, authorities said.  #BREAKING: Crews are on scene of a plane crash at the #Falmouth Air Park.Sky5 is overhead, and we have crews on the way to the scene.…
Beloved Pennsylvania Mom From Massachusetts Loses Cancer Battle At 36 Beloved Pennsylvania Mom From Massachusetts Loses Cancer Battle At 36
Beloved Pennsylvania Mom From Massachusetts Loses Cancer Battle At 36 A Pennsylvania wife, mother, and daughter, with Massachusetts roots, died of cancer Wednesday, Nov. 23, according to her obituary. She was 36.  Born in Boston, Laura Ann Cioffi Delp, was recently working as a program coordinator at staffing agency Yoh, and lived in Conshohocken with her husband of five years, Erik, and their 3-year-old daughter, Clara, her obituary says.  A lifelong athlete, Laura excelled in field hockey, softball, yoga, and eventually running, loved ones wrote. She met her future husband at the Blue Cross Broad Street Run in Philadelphia, a story she and Erik loved to re…
Central Mass Man, 31, Killed In Car Crash Known For 'Living Life' To Fullest Central Mass Man, 31, Killed In Car Crash Known For 'Living Life' To Fullest
Central Mass Man, 31, Killed In Car Crash Known For 'Living Life' To Fullest A 31-year-old Worcester man who died in a two-car crash on his way to work last week is being remembered as a warm light who "would brighten up anyone's day," according to his friends.  "Randy was a dedicated son, brother and irreplaceable friend," a GoFundMe organized on his behalf reads. "He was indeed the glue and foundation for all of his friendships. Randy was a true believer of enjoying and living life to the fullest."  Words can’t express the pain and absence that I feel without you here anymore Randy Icey . I can’t and don’t want to... Posted by Shereese Agyemang on Sunday, Nove…
Grandmother Killed In Western Mass Fire Was 'Most Caring, Nicest Person' Grandmother Killed In Western Mass Fire Was 'Most Caring, Nicest Person'
Grandmother Killed In Western Mass Fire Was 'Most Caring, Nicest Person' A family in Western Massachusetts is mourning the loss a 66-year-old woman who tragically lost her life in a fire earlier this week.  Janelle Verchot said her grandmother Judy Verchot, who worked at UMass Amherst for years, "was the most caring, nicest person," in an interview with Daily Voice.  Janelle said she was "extremely close" with her grandmother and often lived with her throughout her childhood.  "Every night when I was little, we would both sit in her chair in the living room watching crime shows and eating a bowl of ice cream," she said. "Other people always came first. She lov…
Western Mass Homicide Victim Amber Carpenter Was 'Joyful, Passionate Soul' Western Mass Homicide Victim Amber Carpenter Was 'Joyful, Passionate Soul'
Western Mass Homicide Victim Amber Carpenter Was 'Joyful, Passionate Soul' A woman killed in Western Massachusetts this week will be remembered as a devoted member of her community and loyal companion.  Amber Carpenter, age 39, of West Springfield was found dead inside the home of Jose Hernandez, age 30, on Riverdale Street in West Springfield on Friday, Oct. 21, the Hampden County District Attorney's Office reports.  Carpenter was the victim of the first reported homicide in West Springfield since 2017, MassLive reports. According to her Facebook, Carpenter was from Northampton and worked at Touched By An Angel Health Care. She was also h…
'He Was A Hero': 23-Year-Old From Region Dies After Brave Battle With Rare Skin Disorder 'He Was A Hero': 23-Year-Old From Region Dies After Brave Battle With Rare Skin Disorder
'He Was A Hero': 23-Year-Old From Region Dies After Brave Battle With Rare Skin Disorder A beloved man from Connecticut who spread joy and humor despite his struggle with a rare skin disorder died on Thursday, Oct. 20.  Tolland County resident Jonathan Gionfriddo, of the town of Stafford, died at the age of 23, according to his obituary.  Although he was born with Epidermolysis Bullosa, a rare skin disorder, Gionfriddo never let it define him, and he would often be a source of happiness and inspiration for many, according to his obituary.  "Although he lived a life of pain, he put on a smile daily and used his humor to brighten everyone's days," his obituar…
Retired Massachusetts Firefighter, Father, 'Kind-Hearted Comedian' Dead At 55 Retired Massachusetts Firefighter, Father, 'Kind-Hearted Comedian' Dead At 55
Retired Massachusetts Firefighter, Father, 'Kind-Hearted Comedian' Dead At 55 As much as Michael Timothy Whelahan liked to make people laugh, he equally enjoyed working as a firefighter in Foxborough for almost 30 years.  Unfortunately Whelahan, of Norton, died unexpectedly at Sturdy Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, Oct. 11, according to his obituary. He was 55 years old.  Born in Brighton and raised in Foxborough, Whelahan graduated from Foxborough High School in 1986 and later joined the fire department in 1993. He retired from the department in January 2022. "Michael will be remembered as a kind-hearted comedian who would help anyone at a moment’s notice," his obitu…
Millbury Man Allegedly Killed By Boyfriend Had Unbreakable Bond With Many Millbury Man Allegedly Killed By Boyfriend Had Unbreakable Bond With Many
Millbury Man Allegedly Killed By Boyfriend Had Unbreakable Bond With Many Emotional tributes are pouring in after a 29-year-old man from Millbury was allegedly killed by his boyfriend earlier last week.  Ryan Anderson was found dead at 303 Millbury Street around 3:18 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, according to court documents.  Anderson's boyfriend, Kevin Donnellan, was arrested and charged in connection with his death. Donnellan is now being held without bail and is due back in court on November 16.  The news of Anderson's death shook many among his local community, but had an especially profound impact on those who knew him best. "You were my person. It was always…
Massachusetts Native Known As 'Caring, Kind' Doctor In New York Dies At Age 55 Massachusetts Native Known As 'Caring, Kind' Doctor In New York Dies At Age 55
Massachusetts Native Known As 'Caring, Kind' Doctor In New York Dies At Age 55 A New York doctor and Massachusetts native who died at the age of 55 is being remembered for his kindness toward others. Westchester County resident Anthony Francis Korosi, of Hastings-on-Hudson, died peacefully on Monday, Sept. 19, according to his obituary. Korosi was born in Boston and attended the Roxbury Latin School. He went on to receive a bachelor's degree from Cornell University and went to medical school at the University of Pittsburgh. He completed his residency at the Mount Sinai Hospital in New York. "A truly brilliant nephrologist, he possessed an exceptionally keen cl…
Woman Killed In Murder-Suicide In Region ID'd As Beloved Library Director Woman Killed In Murder-Suicide In Region ID'd As Beloved Library Director
Woman Killed In Murder-Suicide In Region ID'd As Beloved Library Director A Connecticut woman killed by her police sergeant husband was a beloved library director. The couple was found shot to death in Hartford County in East Granby, on Sunday, Aug. 28 at 6 p.m., and were identified as T.J. Jacius, age 49, and Doreen Jacius, age 48, both of East Granby. Earlier report: Suspicious East Granby Shooting Leaves Man, Woman Dead Jacius was a police sergeant for Avon Police Department where he worked for 24 years, the Avon Police said. Doreen Jacius was the director of the East Granby Town Library. The library, which is currently closed to grieve for Jacius said…
Area Native Who Worked As Supervisor In NY At Age 63 Area Native Who Worked As Supervisor In NY At Age 63
Area Native Who Worked As Supervisor In NY At Age 63 A man who worked at Reader's Digest in Westchester County for decades has died at the age of 63. Dutchess County resident Robert Riley-Brown, of Wappingers Falls, died at New York Presbyterian Milstein Heart Center on Saturday, Aug. 20, according to his obituary. He was born in the Litchfield County town of Sharon, Connecticut. According to his obituary, Riley-Brown worked as a supervisor at the Global Data Center at Reader's Digest in Pleasantville for 27 years, and he later worked at IBM in Poughkeepsie, his obituary said. Riley-Brown had a love of the outdoors, off-roading, f…
Successful Financial Executive In Massachusetts Dies At Age 61 Successful Financial Executive In Massachusetts Dies At Age 61
Successful Financial Executive In Massachusetts Dies At Age 61 A native New Yorker who lived in the Boston area and was a successful financial executive has died at the age of 61. Suzanne Marie Irwin, of Charlestown, Massachusetts, who grew up in Westchester County, died peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 17, after 13-month illness with Glioblastoma, her obituary said. She grew up in Larchmont and graduated from Mamaroneck High School, according to her obituary. Irwin also received a bachelor's degree from Stonehill College in Massachusetts and an MBA from Iona College in New Rochelle. She worked as a portfolio administrator, securities analyst,…