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Maryland Man, 21, Killed In 'Tragic Accident' Had 'Whole Life Ahead Of Him,' Family Says
Two young lives were cut short when they were struck and killed by a MARC train in Sandy Hook — now, a heartbroken community is coming together to honor 21-year-old Cian Cassidy.
Cassidy, of Frederick County, was killed alongside 19-year-old Summer Giffin when they were hit by the eastbound Brunswick Line Train 872 around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6, near Keep Tryst Road, Maryland State Police said.
The train was carrying more than 100 passengers and was en route to Union Station when the crash occurred, shutting down the tracks for hours while first responders and investigators worked the …
Summer Giffin Killed By Train In Sandy Hook
Just months after losing her mother and step-father, a 20-year-old Maryland woman has died in what her family says what was an act of heroism.
Summer Giffin, of Sandy Hook, was trying to save a boy from being hit by a train Tuesday night, May 6 but was hit herself, her family tells Daily Voice.
The tragic accident, which left one other person dead, happened around 8:18 p.m., when emergency crews were called to the CSX rail bridge near the Maryland-West Virginia border, just outside Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
As of press time, more th…
Beloved DMV Coach, Mentor, Father Of Final Four Star Mourned: ‘A True Legend’
Coach Lamar Butler Sr. didn’t just build basketball players in the DMV — he built men.
The DMV basketball world is mourning the loss of Coach Lamar Butler Sr., a beloved mentor, husband, grandfather, and father to George Mason Final Four standout Lamar Butler Jr., who passed away this week.
He was more than a coach — he was a pillar, his loved ones said.
Butler shaped generations of young athletes, not only with his love for the game, but with values that extended far beyond the hardwood: discipline, integrity, teamwork, and self-belief.
His contagious smile and unwavering com…
Ruth Buzzi, Famed Comedic Actress, Dies After Long Illness
Ruth Buzzi, the life-long comedienne best known for her role on "Rowan & Martin Laugh-In," has died, her family announced on Facebook. She was 88.
Buzzi, born in Rhode Island but raised in Stonington, Connecticut, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease in 2012 and suffered a stroke in 2022. She died peacefully in her sleep while in hospice care, her family wrote on Facebook.
July 24, 1936 – May 1, 2025
Ruth Buzzi died peacefully in her sleep at home in Texas.
She was in hospice care for... Posted by Ruth Buzzi on Friday, May 2, 2025
Forbes wrote that Buzzi began h…
Woman, 28, Killed In Crash Remembered For Love Of Animals, Art, Nature
A community is mourning a young woman known for her creativity, love of animals, and bright spirit after she was tragically killed in a Virginia crash.
Alysia Marie Coffelt, 28, of Edinburg, died Friday, April 25, from injuries she sustained in a three-vehicle crash along John Marshall Highway, Virginia State Police said.
The crash happened at 8:35 a.m. just east of Back Road when a Ford F-250 crossed the double solid yellow centerline, sideswiping a Subaru Outback and then colliding head-on with the Toyota Camry Coffelt was driving.
Coffelt, who was not wearing a seatbelt, died at t…
Maryland Mother Dies After Lengthy Cancer Battle, Remembered As 'Radiant Light'
A beloved DMV wife and mother lost her fight with cancer, leaving behind a heartbroken family and a community now rallying in her honor.
Evelyn Escobar died on Wednesday, April 16, after what loved ones described as a courageous battle with the disease, according to a heartfelt GoFundMe launched by her friend and cousin-in-law Sandra Lisset Molina.
“Evelyn was a radiant light in the lives of all who knew her — a devoted wife, loving mother, loyal friend, and kind soul who touched so many with her warmth, strength, and compassion,” Molina wrote. “Her departure has left a void that can never …
Maryland Basketball Captain, Brick Bodies CEO Vicki Brick Dies After Cancer Battle
Vicki Brick-Zupancic — a Maryland basketball captain, CEO, devoted mom, and inspirational cancer warrior — has died at 43 after battling for several years.
The CEO of Brick Bodies Gym, the Baltimore-based fitness brand founded by her parents, Victor and Lynne, Brick is being remembered fondly for her love of life and as an inspiration after her brave fight with cancer.
Vicki was a true fighter—a legend in every sense of the word. Her generosity, courage, strength, and fierce love for... Posted by Jamie Meehan on Wednesday, April 9, 2025
She was described as "a loving mother, wife, …
‘Cousin-Dad’ Gunned Down Outside Virginia Apartment, Leaves Behind Two Daughters
A beloved father from Alexandria was gunned down outside a Woodlawn apartment complex in the middle of the night, and now a Maryland man is facing murder charges in Fairfax County, authorities said.
Xavier Alexander, 43, also known to friends and family as “Duval,” “Duvie,” or “Alex Kydd,” was found dead around 1:30 a.m. Thursday, April 3, on Madge Lane after a violent shootout in front of an apartment building, according to Fairfax County Police.
When officers got to the scene, they found two men suffering from gunshot wounds. Alexander died before first responders could get him to a hospi…
Maryland Mom Of 3 Killed In Murder-Suicide Remembered As ‘Glue Holding Family Together’
A beloved Maryland mother of three who was found dead alongside her husband inside their Baltimore County home is being remembered by loved ones as a beautiful light and selfless friend.
Karen Halle Franklin, 59, was identified by police as the woman found fatally shot on Tuesday, April 1 inside her home on Avery Hill Drive in Owings Mills,.
Both Franklin and her husband, Gary Franklin, 63, were found suffering from gunshot wounds, and their deaths were ruled a murder-suicide, police said on Thursday.
Jill Cohen, who called Franklin her best friend of nearly 34 years, launched a GoFundMe t…
'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever': Ex-mlb Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14
The teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star who died while on a family vacation is being remember for his smile and spirit.
Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller, age 14, on Sunday, March 23.
Earlier report - Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star Brett Gardner
The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness two days earlier after he became sick…
Iconic Actor Richard Chamberlain, Known As ‘King Of Miniseries,’ Dies
Richard Chamberlain, the acclaimed actor known as the "King of the Miniseries," has died.
The cause of his death, which occurred in Hawaii on Saturday, March 29, was complications from a stroke, his publicist said. He was 90 years old.
Chamberlain starred in notable productions such as Shogun and The Thorn Birds, which captivated audiences and achieved remarkable ratings.
He became widely known as a teen idol for his role in the medical drama Dr. Kildare in the 1960s.
In an effort to reshape his artistic image, Chamberlain ventured into more challenging roles, including playin…
