Murder-Suicide: Family ID'd After Dad Pushes His Children Off Parking Garage, Then Jumps
A father pushed his two children off a Pennsylvania parking garage before jumping in a murder-suicide that prompted two elementary schools to close, officials said.
Patrick Lynch, 42, and his children, James Lynch, 8, and Caroline Lynch, 6, were identified as the three people found dead in Mt. Lebanon, Allegheny County, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, officials said.
Caroline had Williams syndrome, her mother, Anna DeMase Lynch, shared in a 2024 Facebook fundraiser for the Williams Syndrome Association.
“Our beautiful daughter, Caroline, has Williams syndrome and the WSA nonprofit is our greatest supp…
Yonkers Firefighter, Navy Veteran Dies At 35: 'Crushing Loss'
A Westchester County firefighter and US Navy veteran who dedicated nearly a decade to protecting his community is being remembered following his death at age 35.
Roberto Rivera Jr., a firefighter assigned to Station 13 in Yonkers, died on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to his obituary. His cause of death was not made public.
Rivera, born April 12, 1991, served in the US Navy before joining the Yonkers Fire Department, where he spent nearly nine years protecting residents.
His death has prompted an outpouring of grief from fellow firefighters, city officials, and love…
Baltimore Dad Dies Months Before 13th Wedding Anniversary, Leaving Behind Three Children
Three children have been left without their father, and a Maryland mother is facing the unimaginable task of raising them without her husband following the sudden death of 36-year-old Erick Isai Juarez Aviles.
Juarez Aviles, a Baltimore resident who would have celebrated his 13th wedding anniversary with his wife, Ailin Piñon Peña, in December, died on Thursday, Oct. 15, leaving behind a grieving family and a community coming together to help them through their loss.
His death has shaken those closest to him, including teacher Jessica Lemmo, a member of his children's school community, who …
Paterson Girl, 10, Dies Suddenly After Being Found Unresponsive, Loved Ones Say
A Paterson family is mourning the sudden death of a 10-year-old girl who was found unresponsive and rushed to a hospital, where doctors spent hours trying to save her life.
Kyla Dorenda Fairley died Saturday, Oct. 17, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Jay Jones to help cover her funeral and burial expenses.
"What began as an ordinary day turned into every parent's worst nightmare," the fundraiser says.
Kyla was taken to a hospital after being found unresponsive, but despite hours of efforts by medical professionals, she was pronounced dead later that day, according to the fundr…
East Meadow Father Of Three Dies, Fundraiser Launched For Wife And Kids: ‘An Unimaginable Time'
A Long Island father of three died unexpectedly Saturday, Oct. 10, and his family has launched a fundraiser following the shocking loss.
Howard J. Woltmann III, of East Meadow, worked as a customs broker at JFK Airport and was remembered fondly across his personal and professional life.
“He was the kind of person who could always make you laugh and had the biggest heart,” Woltmann’s niece Jennifer Bishun wrote on Facebook. “The love he had for my Aunt Tina, and the happiness they shared together, was truly something special and so admirable.”
Tina Woltmann’s sister, Rosemary Duffy, launche…
Palmyra Mother Grieves After 18-Year-Old Son Dies
Jill Connors Dowdy is experiencing every mother's worst nightmare.
Dowdy, a Palmyra resident, announced the unexpected death of her Shaun at the age of 18.
"He was only 18 years old. Just 18," Dowdy said. "He had his entire life ahead of him, so many dreams to chase, memories to make, and so much more love to give. Shaun was an amazing son, brother, grandson, cousin, boyfriend, and friend. He was so deeply loved by his family and by everyone who was lucky enough to know him."
Dowdy said she was struggling to make sense of her son's death.
"My heart is shattered into a million p…
2-Year-Old Jackson Boy Killed In Brewery Parking Lot Months After Becoming Big Brother
James Gabriel was just two years old when he was struck and killed by a vehicle in a parking lot at Bullock Farms in Upper Freehold Township Saturday, Oct. 3, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family.
"From the moment he came into our lives, he changed our world completely," his mother Meiling Gabriel, a Jackson resident, wrote on the GoFundMe. "He was our beautiful little boy—curious, energetic, playful, affectionate, and so deeply loved."
At 11:07 a.m., James and his grandmother, Ellen, were exiting a parking lot hand in hand when they were struck by a Chrysler SUV exitin…
Names, Hometowns Released Of 2 Out-Of-State Students Who Died Suddenly At Ole Miss
Two grieving families have allowed Ole Miss to identify the students at the center of an ongoing death investigation.
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The University of Mississippi has Friday, Sept. 25, that Aidan Hamilton, 18, a freshman from Englewood, Colorado, and Robert Strang, 20, a junior from Atlanta, as the students who died Monday, Sept. 21.
Hamilton was found unresponsive on campus and later died after CPR attempts, while Strang died off campus, according to The Daily Mississippian, the university’s…
Widow Says Paramus Psychics Took $78K To 'Cleanse' Dead Husband's Spirit: Lawsuit
A North Jersey widow says a psychic took advantage of her grief over her husband's death, convincing her to hand over $78,500 in cash and personal belongings for rituals to “cleanse” his spirit, according to a new lawsuit attached at the bottom of this news article.
Marisol Meza, of Hawthorne, filed the lawsuit against Holly Stanley, Psychic Readings, Psychic Readings by Holly, and unidentified defendants in New Jersey Superior Court in Bergen County on Wednesday, Sept. 2.
Meza lost her husband in October 2022 after what the lawsuit describes as a “long, traumatic, and tragic illness.…
'So Happy, So Innocent, So Small': Maryland Family Mourns Ezra Oliva-McMillan
A Maryland family is facing the unimaginable after losing one of its smallest members.
Ezra Davon Oliva-McMillan died on Thursday, Aug. 27, leaving behind a mother struggling to find the words, a father mourning his "happiest little man in the world," and a big sister who was rarely seen without him.
The Lusby family is now raising money to lay Ezra to rest as tributes pour in for a little boy remembered for a smile that came easily and a laugh that was impossible to miss.
"He was so happy, so innocent, so small," his mother, Sanaa Oliva, wrote after her son's death. "He was my everything.…
'He Brought Light Into Every Room': DC Father Of Two Killed In 'Senseless Violence'
He should have been making more memories with his kids. Instead, his family is planning his funeral.
Maryland and DC loved ones are mourning Jamari Millet, a young father of two who was killed in what relatives describe as a "senseless act of violence" on Tuesday, July 28.
A GoFundMe created by his mother, Shawnice Millet, and co-organizer Markisha Moore says Jamari's death came without warning, leaving behind two young children, devastated parents, and a family now facing funeral expenses while trying to cope with an unimaginable loss.
"Jamari was a wonderful father, a loyal friend, an am…
Final Words Of Former Rutgers Star Shared By Twin Brother
Former Rutgers defensive lineman Jamil Merrell has died, his twin brother announced in an emotional social media post Tuesday, July 7. He was 36 years old.
"As I write this, I'm sitting beside my twin brother, surrounded by our family, knowing that we're witnessing one of the hardest moments we'll ever have to face," Jamal Merrell wrote. "With tears in our eyes and love in our hearts, I want everyone to know that my twin brother, Jamil, is peacefully transitioning to be with God."
Before his death, Jamil shared one final message with his family, according to his brother.
"It's time fo…
0.18 Bac-driver Who Killed Two Friends In Albany Wreck Sentenced To Prison
A New York woman who killed two of her friends in a devastating drunken car crash has been sentenced to prison time, authorities said.
Imahjai Sutherland, 25, got between six years, eight months and 20 years behind bars on Wednesday, May 27, the Albany County District Attorney’s office said.
“I feel like I've been losing time, moving through days in a fog filled with emotional anxiety and deep depression,” said Tina Wade, mother of crash victim Cepelynn Johnson, at Sutherland’s hearing. “There are moments when I don't even recognize myself anymore. The grief is constant, heavy, and inescapa…
After LI Stabbing Spree Leaves Mom Of Three Dead, Community Rallies In Fundraiser
Following the brutal stabbings of two women on Long Island last week, the friends of one victim have launched an online fundraiser to support her family.
Ana Maria del Aguila Cordova, 42, was stabbed to death outside the Wendy’s where she worked in North Long Beach around 12:30 a.m. on Friday, May 1, according to police.
“With her unwavering enthusiasm and love, she gained the admiration from her colleagues, friends, and family alike,” organizer Sandra Macedo wrote in the GoFundMe. “This is thanks to a blend of warmth, dedication, and unwavering work ethic that she gave out to the world.”
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