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Husband, Wife Killed In Hudson Valley Crash Were 'Foundation Of Our Lives,' Daughter Says
A family is mourning the sudden loss of a Connecticut husband and wife who were killed in a car crash in New York’s Hudson Valley.
Radjindre Soekha, 65, and his wife Poernawatie Badal-Soekha, 61, both of Waterbury, Connecticut, were killed early Thursday, Oct. 9, when their Toyota Corolla collided head-on with a Ford F-150 on Kings Highway in Saugerties, as Daily Voice reported.
The crash happened around 5:30 a.m. when the Toyota, driven by Radjindre, crossed into the northbound lane near Sinsapaugh Lane and struck the pickup truck.
Both Radjindre and Poernawatie were pronounced dead at t…
'First To Lend Hand': NY Firefighter Mourned After Cancer Fight, Friends Fund Tribute
A Westchester firefighter and Army veteran who dedicated much of his life to serving others is being remembered for his courage, kindness, and community spirit following his death at 59 after a battle with cancer.
Bronxville resident Anthony Torres, a longtime member of the Port Chester Volunteer Fire Department’s Harry Howard Hook & Ladder Company #1, died on Saturday, Oct. 4, after a three-year battle with cancer, according to his obituary.
Torres, who was formerly of Port Chester, served as the company treasurer and was a past first lieutenant during his 15 years with the…
‘Legacy Of Love’: NY Mom Killed In Crash Saves Lives Through Organ Donation
Out of tragedy, Adriana Monsalve’s spirit of giving lives on.
The 54-year-old Freeport mom, killed in a crash earlier this month, donated her organs to save the lives of as many as eight people, her loved ones said.
Monsalve, a devoted wife, mother, and longtime member of Iglesia Renacer in Freeport, was struck by a pickup truck while crossing Mill Road near Buffalo Street on Wednesday, Oct. 1, as Daily Voice reported. She was taken to the hospital in critical condition but later died of her injuries.
In the days since, friends and family have shared how Monsalve’s final act embodied the …
Man, 28, Who Grew Up Attending NY Schools Dies Suddenly: 'He Was The Party'
The family of a 28-year-old man who grew up attending school in Westchester before moving down south is remembering him for his vibrant energy after his unexpected death.
Conway, South Carolina resident Nicholas Thomas Hold, 28, who grew up going to schools in Yonkers, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 21, according to his obituary.
Born on Staten Island in 1997, Hold grew up in Yonkers and attended Sacred Heart Grade School and High School, where he formed lifelong friendships, according to his family.
In 2024, he moved to South Carolina, where he quickly made new frien…
Ex-Fire Chief, Longtime Volunteer From Rockland Dies At 46: 'Steady As Lighthouse In Storm'
A Rockland County fire department is mourning the loss of a longtime volunteer and former chief who dedicated nearly three decades to protecting his community.
Stony Point resident John Schaber, ex-chief of the South Spring Valley Fire District, died Sunday, Sept. 28, at the age of 46, the fire district announced.
Schaber joined the fire service in 1996 at just 17 years old, following in the footsteps of his stepfather, Lloyd “Bill” Jablin, his brother Chris, and his mother Patricia. Even after his stepfather was killed in the line of duty in 1998, Schaber’s passion for fir…
Girl, 14, Killed In Triple-Fatal Crash In Rockland Remembered For 'Great Energy,' Selflessness
Community members are coming together to help cover funeral costs for a 14-year-old girl killed in a violent Rockland County crash over the weekend whose loved ones say was a selfless person who could always cheer people up.
Nuria Fajardo of Stony Point, 14, was one of three people who died when a Honda Civic crashed into a tree in New City around 3 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, near North Little Tor Road and Roberts Road, as Daily Voice reported.
The crash also claimed the lives of Andrew Pinos, 20, of Nanuet, and Larry Buestan, 18, of Thiells. Police said the car sustai…
Former Highway Super, Business Owner From Rockland County Dies: 'Will Be Deeply Missed'
A Rockland County community is mourning the loss of a longtime highway superintendent and business owner who served the public for nearly two decades.
Larry Robert Brissing Sr., a lifelong North Rockland resident, died peacefully at home on Saturday, Sept. 13 at the age of 76, surrounded by his children, his obituary said.
Brissing began his career as a heavy equipment operator before starting his own company, LRB Excavating, in 1986. In 2003, he was appointed and later elected as Stony Point’s Superintendent of Highways, a position he held for 19 years until his retirement …
