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Triathlete, 37, Dies During Swim At NJ Lake, Authorities Say Triathlete, 37, Dies During Swim At NJ Lake, Authorities Say
Triathlete, 37, Dies During Swim At NJ Lake, Authorities Say A 37-year-old teacher and mother of four died while competing in the swimming portion of a triathlon at a North Jersey lake over the weekend, Daily Voice has learned. The incident involving 37-year-old Hannah Merlucci, of Kinnelon, happened on the morning of Saturday, July 19 at Fayson Lakes, according to Meghan Kbab, a spokeswoman for the Morris County Prosecutor's Office. Lifeguards spotted a female swimmer unresponsive in the water, swam out to her, and brought her back to shore, Knab said. CPR was immediately initiated. Emergency medical personnel arrived shortly after and transported …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Ralph Maltese, Former Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year and Lifelong Educator, Dies at 78 Ralph Maltese, Former Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year and Lifelong Educator, Dies at 78
Ralph Maltese, Former Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year and Lifelong Educator, Dies at 78 Ralph Maltese, beloved husband, father, teacher, and friend, died April 28, 2025, at the age of 78. He was born in the Bronx, New York on December 4, 1946 to the late Leonilda Di Leo Maltese and James Vincent Maltese. Ralph grew up in the Bronx with his brothers, Jimmy and Raymond. When he was 12 years old, his family moved to Ridgefield, NJ where Ralph helped his father rebuild their home. As a child, he loved reading and playing sports in the neighborhood with his friends. Family trips to the Catskills and Adirondack mountains kindled his lifelong love of nature, the outdoors, and history.…

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by Family of Ralph Maltese
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Ashley Bouder, PA Trained Ballerina, Bids Farewell To NYCB After 25 Iconic Years Ashley Bouder, PA Trained Ballerina, Bids Farewell To NYCB After 25 Iconic Years
Ashley Bouder, PA Trained Ballerina, Bids Farewell To Nycb After 25 Iconic Years Ashley Bouder, the powerhouse of poise and precision, is taking her final bow at the New York City Ballet (NYCB) on February 13, 2025, closing out a dazzling 25-year career, including two decades as a principal dancer. A Carlisle, Pennsylvania native, Bouder’s ballet journey began at age six at the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet (CPYB) under Marcia Dale Weary. “I was truly a barn baby,” she reminisced, sharing childhood memories of sneaking A&W root beer from the 50¢ soda machine and clinging to her favorite barre spot—one she still favors at NYCB. Her mother, also a CPYB alum, passed…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Funeral Details For Beloved PA Track Coach, Dad Of 2 Released Funeral Details For Beloved PA Track Coach, Dad Of 2 Released
Funeral Details For Beloved PA Track Coach, Dad Of 2 Released The funeral details for a 34-year-old father of two young children who was killed in a crash have been released.  Ryan Peck, 34, of Forks Township, died from blunt force injuries following a crash near the 5600 Block of Kesslersville Road in Plainfield Township on Aug. 15, as Daily Voice previously reported. An investigation into the accident is ongoing by Slate Belt Regional Police and the Northampton County Coroner’s Office. Peck was a 2008 graduate of Nazareth Area High School where he went on to coach soccer and basketball at the school after graduated with Bacholer's of Science a…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed Teacher In Fiery Crash, AG Alleges Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed Teacher In Fiery Crash, AG Alleges
Pennsylvania State Trooper Killed Teacher In Fiery Crash, AG Alleges A Pennsylvania State Police trooper allegedly struck a teacher dead doing an illegal pass on his way home from work, according to Attorney General Michelle Henry. Michael J. Brown, 35, of Troy slammed into 47-year-old Christine "Chris" Elizabeth Woodward while attempting an illegal pass over double yellow lines on Route 6 on Feb. 11, 2023, according to the AG.  An investigation revealed that Brown was heading west in a Jeep Grand Cherokee in Sullivan Township on his way home from work at the Pennsylvania State Police barracks in Tioga County when the crash happened, the AG explained. "In …

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by Jillian Pikora
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Devoted Northampton County Teacher Dies Suddenly, 37 Devoted Northampton County Teacher Dies Suddenly, 37
Devoted Northampton County Teacher Dies Suddenly, 37 Beloved and devoted Northampton County teacher Peter R. McCabe died unexpectedly at the age of 37. Born in New York City, Peter grew up in Forks Township, Easton, before graduating from Easton Area High School in 2003, his obituary says. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in English Education from the Citadel, the Military College of SC, Charleston, in 2007, as well as a master’s in Educational Development and Strategies from Wilkes University in 2011, his memorial says. Peter taught at the Easton Area School District in the middle school and more recently the high school. He had earne…

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by Valerie Musson
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Northampton Math Teacher, Volleyball Coach Jessica Finlayson Dies After Brain Cancer Battle, 28 Northampton Math Teacher, Volleyball Coach Jessica Finlayson Dies After Brain Cancer Battle, 28
Northampton Math Teacher, Volleyball Coach Jessica Finlayson Dies After Brain Cancer Battle, 28 The Northampton County community is mourning the death of local math teacher and volleyball coach Jessica Finlayson on Jan. 22 following a valiant battle with brain cancer. She was 28 years old. Finlayson, of Whitehall, graduated from Emmaus High School and received a degree in mathematics from Lebanon Valley College, her obituary says. Finlayson taught eighth grade math at Northampton Middle School and served as the head varsity coach of the girls’ high school volleyball team, her obit says. She earned her master’s degree while continuing to teach, coach and undergo treatment for brain ca…

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by Valerie Musson