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17-Year-Old Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others Remembered As 'Modern-Day Renaissance Man' 17-Year-Old Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others Remembered As 'Modern-Day Renaissance Man'
17-Year-Old Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others Remembered As 'Modern-Day Renaissance Man' A teen who died in a single-vehicle Hudson Valley crash is being remembered for having an "Old Soul" and being a modern-day Renaissance man. Related Story: Minisink Valley Community Rallies To Support Family Of 17-Year-Old Killed In Crash Orange County resident Jack Braun of Slate Hill, a hamlet of Wawayanda, died in Sullivan County around 1:30 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 22, on Route 17 West in Mamakating in a single-vehicle crash. According to his obituary, Braun, a student at Minisink Valley High School, was born an ‘old soul' and was passionate about history, film, and music.  His…
IDs Released For 5 Family Members Killed In Murder-Suicide In Quiet Suburban NY Neighborhood IDs Released For 5 Family Members Killed In Murder-Suicide In Quiet Suburban NY Neighborhood
IDs Released For 5 Family Members Killed In Murder-Suicide In Quiet Suburban NY Neighborhood The identities have been released for five family members who were killed in a murder-suicide in a residential Long Island community. The incident happened just before noon on Sunday, Aug. 25 at a residence on a cul-de-sac in Syosset. Nassau County Police say officers who responded to the residence on 76 Wyoming Court for a report of shots fired discovered a man outside the home who "sustained an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound." He has now been identified as Joseph DeLucia Jr., age 59, Nassau County PD Detective Captain Steve Fitzpatrick said at a news conference late Monday morning…
Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Northern Westchester Town Supervisor Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Northern Westchester Town Supervisor
Update: Funeral Details Released After Sudden Death Of Northern Westchester Town Supervisor Funeral arrangements have been announced for a beloved Northern Westchester town supervisor who died suddenly just days after being sworn in.  A visitation for Yorktown Town Supervisor Thomas Diana, who died on Friday, Jan. 5 at the age of 66, will be held on Monday, Jan. 8 between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m. at Yorktown Funeral Home located at 945 East Main St., according to his obituary.  Earlier Report - Yorktown Supervisor Thomas Diana Dies Suddenly: 'Was Incredible Friend To So Many' To help Yorktown residents travel to the visitation service, the town will provide a sh…
Beloved Mother Of Mayor In Westchester, Former NY State Senator Dies: 'She Inspired Us' Beloved Mother Of Mayor In Westchester, Former NY State Senator Dies: 'She Inspired Us'
Beloved Mother Of Mayor In Westchester, Former NY State Senator Dies: 'She Inspired Us' The beloved mother of a Westchester County mayor and a former New York state senator is being remembered for her life-long dedication to her family.  Josephine Spano, the mother of Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and former New York State Sen. Nicholas A. Spano, died on Wednesday morning, Dec. 6 at the age of 89, according to an announcement by Mayor Spano's office.  In a statement, Spano said that his mother helped give him and his siblings the drive to succeed.  "We all just wanted to make her so proud," Spano said, adding, "She inspired us. She educated us. She dedicated he…
Beloved Mother From Northern Westchester Dies At 51 Beloved Mother From Northern Westchester Dies At 51
Beloved Mother From Northern Westchester Dies At 51 A beloved home health care aide and mother from Northern Westchester is being remembered for her willingness to care for those most in need in addition to her joyful nature.  Ossining native Annette Perez died on Wednesday, July 19 at the age of 51 after a battle with cancer, according to her obituary.  Born in Valhalla in 1971, Perez graduated from Ossining High School and went on to work with Atria Senior Assisted Living, where she helped those who needed assistance most.  She also eventually became a home health care aide, which is what she loved to do most of all, h…
Funeral For Sergeant Killed In Westchester Crash To Cause Road Closures, Parking Bans Funeral For Sergeant Killed In Westchester Crash To Cause Road Closures, Parking Bans
Funeral For Sergeant Killed In Westchester Crash To Cause Road Closures, Parking Bans The funeral for a Westchester County sergeant who died in the line of duty in a multi-vehicle crash is planned to create road closures and parking bans in the surrounding area.  Earlier Report - Sergeant Killed In Westchester Crash Worked As UPS Supervisor Before Pursuing Policing Career The funeral for Yonkers Sergeant Frank Gualdino, a Putnam County resident from Mahopac who died on Thursday, Dec.1 at the age of 53 after his cruiser was hit by another vehicle that had lost control in Yonkers, will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at 11 a.m. at the city's Sacred Heart Church on …
Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Who Died At Age 58 Remembered For Her 'Loving Spirit' Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Who Died At Age 58 Remembered For Her 'Loving Spirit'
Lifelong Hudson Valley Resident Who Died At Age 58 Remembered For Her 'Loving Spirit' A lifelong resident in the region who worked for nearly two decades at an area surgical center has died at the age of 58. Dutchess County resident Elizabeth "Tiki" Rodgers, of Hyde Park, died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 29, in Poughkeepsie, according to her obituary. She was born in Poughkeepsie and graduated from Poughkeepsie High School. Rodgers worked for Dutchess Dutchess Ambulatory Surgical Center for nearly 20 years, her obituary said. "Tiki loved entertaining, concerts, the outdoors, and her family," her obituary reads. "She is remembered among her family and friends for her l…
Westchester Native Who Was Photographer, Former High School Athlete Dies At Age 27 Westchester Native Who Was Photographer, Former High School Athlete Dies At Age 27
Westchester Native Who Was Photographer, Former High School Athlete Dies At Age 27 A lifelong Hudson Valley resident, who worked as a freelance photographer and a carpenter, has died unexpectedly at age 27. Putnam County resident Ryan Daly, of Mahopac, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 11, according to his obituary. Daly was born in North Tarrytown, and he was a graduate of Mahopac High School with the class of 2012, his obituary said. He went on to earn a bachelor's degree at Savannah College of Art and Design. During his time at school, he also played football, basketball, and lacrosse, his obituary said. "He had an eye behind the lens and captured so many won…
Popular Business Owner From Northern Westchester Dies At 57 Popular Business Owner From Northern Westchester Dies At 57
Popular Business Owner From Northern Westchester Dies At 57 James T. Maryniak, a Hudson Valley business owner who grew up in Westchester County, has died at the age of 57. According to his obituary, Maryniak was born in New Rochelle and grew up in South Salem. He later moved to Wappingers Falls. He owned Middletown Tattoo, Tattooz Forever, and Exotic Fish & Kustom Aquariums in Wappingers Falls. Maryniak was an artist who loved tattooing, airbrushing and teaching his grandsons how to draw.  "Jim was a great and loyal friend," his obituary reads. "Family meant the most to Jim, especially his sons and being Pop-Pop to his grandchildren."…
Longtime Highway Supervisor, Business Owner In Northern Westchester Dies Longtime Highway Supervisor, Business Owner In Northern Westchester Dies
Longtime Highway Supervisor, Business Owner In Northern Westchester Dies Lifelong Northern Westchester County resident and longtime highway supervisor Drew Allan Outhouse died on Sunday, July 11, at the age of 73. Outhouse lived in North Salem and was a graduate of North Salem High School, according to his obituary. He worked as the highway superintendent for the Town of North Salem for 30 years, and he retired in 2009. Additionally, for more than 46 years, he was a member of the Croton Falls Fire Department. "He enjoyed cooking, gardening, listening to music and spending time at Brant Lake," his obituary reads. "However, his greatest passion and love was …
Business Owner From Katonah, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58 Business Owner From Katonah, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58
Business Owner From Katonah, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58 A popular business owner who was a football standout in Northern Westchester and then in college has died unexpectedly. Frankpeter Gabriel of Katonah, who was 58, died on Saturday. April 10 at Northern Westchester Hospital in Mount Kisco.  He was a graduate of Somers High School, where he was awarded all-county and all-league honors in football. He received his Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Northern Colorado, where he had a successful football career.  He was the owner of JMF Painting located in Somers. Frankpeter was the husband of Carolyn (Willman) and the fat…
Alda Haravon, 91, Was Vital Part Of Pleasantville Community For Years Alda Haravon, 91, Was Vital Part Of Pleasantville Community For Years
Alda Haravon, 91, Was Vital Part Of Pleasantville Community For Years It is with both gratitude for a life well-lived and great sadness for our loss that Anita Haravon and the Haravon Collins family announce the death of Alda Haravon. Surrounded by family members, the angels took Alda peacefully on Nov. 10 at Oaknoll Retirement Residence in Iowa City, Iowa. Alda was born on Dec. 4, 1928, in Bucharest, Romania, to Beatrice Berkowitz Saporta and Senor Saporta. She was baptized as a child to escape Nazi persecution.  Despite fears of the impending war, Alda was an honor student at her Catholic School, Our Lady of Zion in Bucharest. She was finally able to leav…
Funeral Services Announced For Longtime Police Officer Killed In Northern Westchester Crash Funeral Services Announced For Longtime Police Officer Killed In Northern Westchester Crash
Funeral Services Announced For Longtime Police Officer Killed In Northern Westchester Crash Funeral arrangements have been announced for a longtime Putnam County Sheriff's deputy who was killed in a double-fatal crash in Northern Westchester. Michael J. Moore, 50, of Mahopac, was killed around 6 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 25 on Route 6N, said Yorktown Police. When police and fire officials arrived on the scene, they found Moore, who was the driver of one of the vehicles, dead. Denise Ryan, 56, also of Mahopac, the driver of the second vehicle, was found injured and transported to Westchester Medical Center where she succumbed to her injuries, police said. Moore began his career with t…