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Memorial Set For Orange County Student Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others Memorial Set For Orange County Student Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others
Memorial Set For Orange County Student Killed In Crash That Injured 3 Others 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…
Beloved Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Dies At Age 50 Beloved Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Dies At Age 50
Beloved Hudson Valley Mother Of 3 Dies At Age 50 A Hudson Valley mother of three has died at the age of 50. Dutchess County resident Jennifer J. Strang-Thrasher, of Wassaic, died on Sunday, February 4, at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie. Strang-Thrasher, born in Connecticut in the town of Sharon in Litchfield County, was a graduate of Dover High School and Dutchess Community College.  She was a direct care worker at Cardinal Hayes Home for Children in Millbrook, for 30 years, according to her obituary. In addition to her mother, Boonie (Coons) Strang of Wassaic, and her husband, Daryl Thrasher of Poughkeepsie, she is s…
Funeral Details Released For 5 NY Women Struck Dead On I-81 In PA (UPDATE) Funeral Details Released For 5 NY Women Struck Dead On I-81 In PA (UPDATE)
Funeral Details Released For 5 NY Women Struck Dead On I-81 In PA (Update) Funeral details and a statement from the family have been released after five women returning from Umrah in Mecca, Saudi Arabia were killed on Interstate 81 on Tuesday evening, Jan. 16. The women "were on their way back home from the Dulles airport," their family told Daily Voice. They were struck dead by a tractor-trailer at the 199.3-mile marker in Scott Township, approximately 12 miles north of Scranton, troopers detailed in a release. Four women were in a Honda Odyssey that lost control and hit the concrete lane divider around 5:15 p.m., authorities said. The crash left the Honda disabl…
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."…
Popular Northern Westchester Business Owner, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58 Popular Northern Westchester Business Owner, Ex-HS, College Football Standout Dies At 58
Popular Northern Westchester Business Owner, 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…