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'Unimaginable Loss': Support Comes To Widow, Son Of Correction Officer Killed In NY Crash
As the family of a New York State correction officer from Ulster County killed in a motorcycle crash in Dutchess County grapples with their sudden loss, their community is making sure they have help moving forward.
Justin Brown, 33, of Gardiner, was killed Monday afternoon, April 13, in a single-vehicle crash on Matteawan Road in Beacon, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
The day after the crash, Brown’s wife, Cecily, created a GoFundMe campaign to support their 7-year-old son, Gabriel, and help the family navigate the devastating loss.
Just a day later, communit…
Somers Firefighter, 28, Dies Suddenly: Served For Decade, Was 'Mets Fanatic'
A Westchester County volunteer firefighter known for his dedication to service and love of his department is being remembered after his sudden death at the age of 28.
Frank Ritacco, of Somers, formerly of Pelham, died Tuesday, March 10, at Northern Westchester Hospital, according to his obituary.
The Somers Volunteer Fire Department announced Ritacco’s death on Wednesday, March 11, calling him a proud member of the department whose commitment to service left a lasting impression on fellow firefighters.
Ritacco joined the Somers Volunteer Fire Department in 2016 and serve…
'Radiant Soul', Daughter Of Restaurant Owners From Hudson Valley Slayed In PA Homicide
A Hudson Valley, NY community is grieving the loss of the 27-year-old daughter of the owners of a local restaurant, who was killed in a homicide at her Pennsylvania apartment late last month.
Anne Tso, 27, of Philadelphia, originally from the Rockland County hamlet of Pearl River, was found with a gunshot wound to the head inside a residence on the 2600 block of South 9th St. just after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, according to the Philadelphia Police Department.
Responding medics pronounced Tso dead at the scene at 4:42 p.m., police said.
Investigators said the killing …
Cornell Hall Of Famer, Mom Who Documented Cancer Battle, Dies At 50
A former collegiate All-American and corporate executive died after a four-year battle with cancer, her family said. She documented her journey on YouTube to inspire others.
Molly Kauffman West, of Easton, Connecticut, died Feb. 10. She was 50. She is survived by her husband of 30 years, Brian, and their son, according to her obituary. Her loved ones said she will be remembered for her determination and compassion.
A native of Ithaca, New York, West grew up in Pennsylvania before returning to study at Cornell University, where she was an All-American goalkeeper on the school's field h…
'Wonder Woman', NY School Board Chair Who Championed Cancer Awareness Dies At 49
A Westchester County school community is mourning the loss of its longtime Board of Trustees co-chair, a devoted alumna and nationally recognized cancer advocate who died after a nearly four-year battle with Stage IV colorectal cancer.
Elizabeth “Liz” Healy, the Co-Chair of The Ursuline School's Board of Trustees in New Rochelle, died on Sunday, Feb. 8, at the age of 49, according to her obituary.
A member of Ursuline’s Class of 1994, Healy was remembered by the school as someone who embodied its mission “To Learn, To Lead, and To Serve,” living with “passion, generosity, and purpose”…
