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Maryland Dad, Business Owner Scott Chait Dies Suddenly, Leaves Wife, Four Kids
Scott Chait left behind more than just a business when he died unexpectedly — he left behind a wife, four kids, and a Maryland community helping to pick up the pieces.
The owner of Sparks Electric, Chait was the breadwinner for his family before his death on Friday, April 17, according to organizers of a fundraiser set up for his wife and children in the days after his passing.
“With the sudden passing of Scott Chait, we have created this GoFundMe page to help his family with expenses during this difficult time,” organizer Mary Beth Brubaker wrote. "Scott leaves behind a wife and four child…
Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports
Dan Eggen, a Pulitzer-prizewinning reporter and longtime Washington Post editor, was found dead at 60 years, the outlet reports.
Eggen was laid off earlier this year in a round of mass cuts. His ex-wife, Stephanie Armour, confirmed Eggen's death to the Washington Post. No foul play is suspected and a formal cause is pending an autopsy.
A GoFundMe created by Jenna Johnson for Eggen's children, Madeleine and Max, had a goal of raising $45,000.
Eggen joined The Washington Post in 1997, starting as a Metro reporter before covering the Justice Department, national security, and the Wh…
Rif Hutton Dies: Beloved Actor Starred On 'Doogie Howser,' 'JAG'
Rif Hutton, a veteran actor best known for his roles on "Doogie Howser, M.D." and "JAG," has died.
Hutton's death at age 73 came on Saturday, April 18, at his home in Pasadena, California, following a battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
Hutton was a prolific performer with a career spanning decades. He played Dr. Ron Welch, a recurring character and close friend of Neil Patrick Harris’s character on "Doogie Howser, M.D.," appearing in 17 episodes from 1989 to 1993.
On "JAG," he portrayed Lt. Cmdr. Alan Mattoni in five epi…
Maryland Father Dies Suddenly From Ruptured Aorta, Leaves Two Kids Behind: ‘Immeasurable Void’
Fernando Martinez wasn’t sick. He wasn’t in the hospital. And then, suddenly, he was gone.
The Maryland father died unexpectedly on Friday, April 17, after suffering a ruptured aorta, a catastrophic medical emergency that left his family with no time to prepare for life without him.
He leaves behind two young children, Alejandro and Sophia, who were at the center of everything he did.
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“Fernando was more than a neighbor - he was a kind, hardworking, and caring presence whose warmth touched so many,” family friend Kyra Vocci wrote.
In Greenbrier, where…
Family Of Maryland Man Killed On Lawnmower Racing To Bring Him Home To Mexico
The family of a Maryland man killed while riding a lawnmower along a highway shoulder is now racing to bring him home to Mexico.
Joel Garcia, 42, died on Wednesday, April 15 in Denton, after being hit by a pickup truck while riding a John Deere lawnmower on the shoulder of Burrsville Road near Garland Road, Maryland State Police said.
Now, days after the deadly crash, Garcia’s family says they are facing an even more difficult task — laying him to rest.
“Yesterday, April 15, my husband lost his life in a tragic accident; he was struck by a car while working as a lawnmower,” his wife wrote …
AmandaStrong: Community Steps Up For Family Of Beloved Maryland Lax Coach, Mom Killed In Crash
A Maryland community is wrapping its arms around the family of Amanda Rae Regan, the beloved coach, mom, and former national champion who was killed in a crash last week.
Regan, 37, died on Tuesday, April 14, after a single-vehicle crash on East Mount Harmony Road in Owings, leaving behind her husband, Brandon, and their two children, Griffin and Jillian.
In Calvert County, Maryland State Police said Regan lost control of her vehicle for unknown reasons and crashed into a tree. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
But in the days since her death, the story has become about much more than …
Virginia Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Before Daughter’s Graduation
A Virginia family is grieving the sudden loss of a husband and father after a fatal motorcycle crash.
Dan Murray died on Wednesday, April 15, leaving behind his wife, Maureen, and their two daughters, including one who is preparing to graduate, according to those closest to him.
In Alexandria, friends and loved ones say Murray — affectionately known as “Shorty” — was a devoted family man who always showed up for others.
“Dan was a devoted husband, a loving father, and someone who showed up for others without hesitation,” organizers of a fundraiser set up for his family after his death wrot…
