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DUI, Unlicensed Driver Kills Maryland Hockey Coach, Dad David Funk: 'Unimaginable'
Maryland hockey coach and father of five David Funk was killed by an uninsured, unlicensed, and intoxicated driver in Delaware on Tuesday, Jan 21, authorities confirmed.
State police say 28-year-old Fidel Villatoro-Martinez ran a red light and struck Funk, 51, around 10:40 p.m. Funk was hospitalized, as was his 16-year-old passenger, identified in a campaign for his family as his son, David Jr. Funk died the following day, police said.
Villatoro-Martinez has been charged with vehicular manslaughter, driving without a license, failure to stop, DUI, and more, police said.
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Mohegan Lake Hit-Run Victim Was 'Perfectionist', Animal Lover: 'Half Of Me Has Died', Twin Says
Before a tragic Yorktown hit-and-run crash that claimed her life, Mohegan Lake resident Jenny Proeschel was a talented graphic designer known for her witty work and someone who always helped others, especially animals.
Jenny, age 42, was killed in a crash in Yorktown on Friday, Jan. 3 when she was struck while walking on East Main Street near Mohegan Avenue at approximately 8:06 p.m. She was taken to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead shortly after arrival, police said.
Soon after the crash, Cortlandt Manor resident Jake Barak, age 24, was…
Coroner IDs Lansdale Motorcyclist, 68, Killed In Crash
Officials have identified the 68-year-old Lansdale motorcyclist killed in a crash on Monday, Sept. 9.
David F. Yacko died in the crash at Geigel Hill and Cafferty roads in Lansdale on Monday, Sept. 9, Bucks County Coroner Patricia Campi tells Daily Voice.
A Philadelphia native, Yacko was passionate about cars, and worked as a skilled mechanic for more than 50 years, according to an obituary published by Huff and Lakjer Funeral Home.
"He was known by all for his ability to fix or make anything that you could need," it reads. "From birdwatching, to te…
The Top 5 Best Places To Retire Are All In Pennsylvania: Study
A new study ranking the best cities to retire has Pennsylvania taking six of the best 10 locales, including all five of the top 5.
Harrisburg is the best place in the country to spend your twilight years, according to US News & World Report. Reading, Lancaster, Scranton, and Allentown ranked second through fifth in the study respectively. Pittsburgh finished 10th, with Philadelphia coming in at 13th.
Researchers used a formula that examined the cost of living, happiness, quality of health care, taxes, and desirability of 150 cities across the country to create the list. They…
22-Year-Old Cyclist Killed In Route 206 Crash Was Recent NYU Swimmer
Damian Baranowski, a 22-year-old cyclist from Pennsylvania, was killed while riding his bicycle in New Jersey, authorities said.
Baranowski was on the right shoulder of Route 206 north in Sandyston Township when a Nissan passenger vehicle entered the roadway, crashed into the back of the bicycle, and veered off the roadway, colliding with a utility pole and overturning around 2:50 p.m. Saturday, June 29, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
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NJ's Gregory Van Sciver, Former Pole Vaulting Champion, Dies At 33
Gregory A. Van Sciver, of Mount Laurel, died on May 5, according to an obituary published by Mount Laurel Home For Funerals. He was 33 years old.
Greg was a lifelong resident of Mount Laurel and a 2009 graduate of Lenape High School, his obituary said.
He was an excellent athlete in high school, excelling in pole vaulting as Burlington County champion and wrestling making it to the regional championships, his obit said.
He was a member of the South Park Hunting Club and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything to do with the outdoors, his obit said.
Greg was a member of the Plumbers &…
Marlton's Christopher J. Lenegan, 30, Died Suddenly
Christopher J. Lenegan, of Marlton, died suddenly on Sunday, April 28 at home, according to an obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home. He was 30 years old.
The Philadelphia native's life "was one marked by love, kindness, and a warm spirit that drew people to him," his obit said.
Christopher was a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Church.
An avid outdoorsman, Christopher enjoyed fishing and cherished his trips to the shore, where he could be found casting a line into the water, hoping for a good catch, his obit said.
A collector and avid reader of comic books, Christopher found esc…
This Village Named Best Place To Live In NY, New Rankings Say
Looking for a new place to live? This village is the best not only in Long Island's Nassau County but in the state of New York.
According to Niche’s 2024 rankings, the Nassau County village of Great Neck Plaza took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in New York” list. It also tops the “Best Places to Live in Nassau County” rankings.
For the most accurate ranking possible, Niche evaluates a variety of factors, including crime rates, cost of living, diversity, and more.
Earning an overall grade of “A+,” Great Neck Plaza has top marks in public schools, health and fitness, o…
This Mass Town Among Best Places To Live In US, According To Brand-New Rankings
When it comes to putting down roots, this Massachusetts locale is among the best in the nation, according to a new ranking.
The Norfolk County town of Brookline came in at No. 11 on Niche’s 2024 “Best Places to Live in America” ranking. It also took the No. 1 spot on the site’s “Best Places to Live in Massachusetts” list.
Niche looked at a variety of factors to come up with its ranking, including cost of living, public schools, crime and safety, housing costs, and diversity.
With an overall grade of A+, Brookline was praised for being “warm and cozy with plenty to do,” according to one Nic…
Victim Of Ramsey Train Crash ID'd As Hewitt Outdoorsman Evan Blauvelt, 45
Services have been set for the 45-year-old man fatally struck by a train in Ramsey.
Evan Blauvelt, of Hewitt resident, was identified as as the man struck and killed by an NJ Transit train in Ramsey on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 15, transit officials said
Blauvelt, who was pronounced dead at the scene, is being remembered as a man who loved the outdoors, according to his obituary. A Colorado native, he enjoyed skiing and hiking and rooting for the Denver Broncos, his obituary reads.
He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn, his daughter Natasha, his brother, Ryan, his parents, Howard and …
Tammy Tobitsch, Outdoor Enthusiast From Union County, Dies At 47
Tammy Tobitsch, a New Providence resident, died of breast cancer at the age of 47 on Friday, Sept. 29 according to her obituary.
A native of Summit, Tobitsch graduated from Summit High School and developed her love for the outdoors at the Frost Valley YMCA in the Catskills.
She enjoyed camping, hiking, biking, kayaking and sailing, her obituary reads. Her outdoor excursions took her to Winnipeg and Sweden, according to her obituary.
Tobitsch, a diehard New York Rangers fan, spent the last 14 years working for Recreational Equipment Inc. as a programs specialist for merchandising options,…
