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Exclusive: 104-Year-Old Shares Longevity Secrets, Including The One That Surprised Her Most
At 104, Caroline Emplit still hits the gym, sews thousands of pillowcases, and keeps two books going at once. In an exclusive interview with Daily Voice, she revealed the simple motto she says has carried her through more than a century of life.
The Simpson Meadows resident, born in Delaware and longtime Pennsylvania resident, marked her latest birthday this summer with not one, but four separate celebrations. She was surrounded by family, neighbors, and old friends who gathered to honor her remarkable life.
But Emplit said her favorite birthday remains her 90th. Amosland Elementary in the …
New Jersey MVC 'Bodyguard' Davidson Cruz Dies Days Before 24th Birthday
Davidson Elian Cruz, a Wallington husband, father, and Motor Vehicle Commission employee, died on Friday, June 27, 2025, just three days before his 24th birthday, according to his obituary on the Alvarez Funeraria website.
He was born June 30, 2001, in the Dominican Republic, the obituary says.
Davidson worked for the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission (MVC) as a Safety Specialist at the Lodi Road Test Operations team since April 2022, according to a GoFundMe campaign which appears to have been launched by coworkers.
"Davidson made a lasting impact during his time with the Commission," th…
Wayne Mom Olivia Scavone Dies, 42
Wayne mother of two Olivia Scavone died on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. She was 42 years old.
Born in Livingston and raised in Newark, Olivia earned a degree in business administration from Caldwell College and worked in Human Resources at Verizon for two decades, according to her obituary on the Nazare Memorial Home website. She settled in Wayne 15 years ago, upon marrying her husband, Michael, her obit says.
Olivia enjoyed vacations to Long Beach Island, cooking, decorating, and tending to her garden, her obituary says. She was also known for creating holiday traditions and cheeri…
Estate Of NJ “Grammy” Sues For Wrongful Death Following Fatal I-81 Crash: Update
Editor's Note: Flock Freight, Inc. has been removed as a defendant from the lawsuit. This article has been updated to reflect that change.
The estate of a woman known lovingly as "Grammy" to her family is suing for her wrongful death after a tragic crash on Interstate 81, according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Jan. 29 and Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Eileen Beck, 80, who was born and raised in West Orange, New Jersey, and her companion John Sheltman, 79 — both with ties to Selinsgrove but most recently lived in Towada — were in a Subaru Outback. Lieu Nguyen, 49, of Har…
Renovated Montclair Mansion With Ties To Fed Reserve Chair, WWI Memorial Listed At $3.5M
A historic Montclair home with ties to the late Paul Volcker, a former Federal Reserve Chairman, is now on the market following a meticulous renovation in 2024.
Because of Paul Volcker, our financial system is stronger and safer for the American people. I’ll remember Paul for his consummate wisdom, untethered honesty, and a level of dignity that matched his towering stature. I’m proud to have called him not just an adviser, but a friend. pic.twitter.com/m3zFR6Q0UF — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) December 9, 2019
Located at 509 Park St., this turn-key residence offers over 9,000 square fee…
Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63
Terri Breen, of Essex Fells and later of West Orange, passed away on Oct. 14, 2024. She was 63 years old.
Born Mary Theresa Faleskie on Dec. 12, 1960, at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, HI, Terri graduated from Hawaii Baptist Academy and earned her BA from Pennsylvania State University, State College.
After college, Terri moved to New York City, beginning her career in advertising at Doyle Dane Bernbach and later at Women’s Day Magazine. She left her career to focus on what she considered her most important job of all — raising her beloved sons, Conor and Liam. Devoted to their growth, …
200-Gallon Aquarium, Meditative Spa: Look Inside Unique Sussex County Listing
A new home promising to offer mind, body and soul paradise has hit the market in Sussex County.
The 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom home at 329 Glen Road in Sparta was listed last month for $899,000 by Amy Wang and Scott Stephenson of Serhant Real Estate.
The open-concept home features oversized landscape windows, a 200-gallon aquarium, and a "meditative" spa jacuzzi area designed to promote "good chi," according to the listing.
The house's aesthetics, use of color and texture, and lighting elements are aimed at provoking one's deepest sense of peace and joy, according to the listing.
Th…
