Services Announced For Bergenfield HS Coach Killed In NY Parkway Crash Services Announced For Bergenfield HS Coach Killed In NY Parkway Crash
Services Announced For Bergenfield HS Coach Killed In NY Parkway Crash Family and friends will gather next week to say goodbye to Robert “Rob” Violante, a beloved New Jersey high school coach and educator from Westchester County who was tragically killed in a fatal crash on the Taconic State Parkway in New York.  Violante, age 45, of the hamlet of Granite Springs in Somers, was driving home from work on Wednesday, May 14, when his vehicle was struck head-on by a van that crossed the median near mile marker 9.2 in New Castle, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Three men in the van were also killed. The crash remains under investigation.  Known aff…
Milford Woman, 59, Dies After Weekend Crash on Boston Post Road Milford Woman, 59, Dies After Weekend Crash on Boston Post Road
Milford Woman, 59, Dies After Weekend Crash on Boston Post Road A 59-year-old Connecticut woman who was injured in a crash over the weekend has died from her injuries, police said.  Frances Sullivan, 59, of Milford, was the passenger in a car that was involved in a crash around 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, on Boston Post Road in Milford, authorities said.  Both drivers were seriously injured in the crash, and firefighters had to cut two people out of one of the vehicles before paramedics could rush them to an area hospital. Sullivan died of her wounds on Sunday.  In the early hours on Mother’s Day May 11th my mother was tragically and…
Veteran Ridge Teacher Dies Weeks After Brother: 'Unwavering Dedication' To Students Veteran Ridge Teacher Dies Weeks After Brother: 'Unwavering Dedication' To Students
Veteran Ridge Teacher Dies Weeks After Brother: 'Unwavering Dedication' To Students A beloved Long Island teacher who spent nearly 25 years shaping young minds died just weeks after her brother. Laurette LaPrarie, a fourth grade teacher at Ridge Elementary School, died Sunday, March 23, at the age of 56, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not given. LaPrarie’s death came just weeks after that of her brother, physical education teacher Jacque LaPrarie Sr., of Farmingville, relatives said. “It is with an extremely heavy heart and deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news of the passing of one of our most beloved teachers Mrs. Laurette LaPrarie,” reads a…
'Life Cut Short:' Sudden Death Of Elizabethtown Softball Player Spreads Shock 'Life Cut Short:' Sudden Death Of Elizabethtown Softball Player Spreads Shock
'Life Cut Short:' Sudden Death Of Elizabethtown Softball Player Spreads Shock A Lancaster County family is mourning the sudden loss of a teenage girl described as “a light” in the lives of everyone who knew her. Kassidy Marie Wilk, age 14, of Elizabethtown, died unexpectedly on Monday, March 24, according to her obituary from Finkenbinder Family Funeral Home. Kassidy was born in Hershey and raised by her grandparents, Thomas and Melinda Hackman, her family said. She played softball for Donegal High School, and also loved soccer, gymnastics, laughing at memes, and working at Papa John’s Pizza. “She was a kind, loving girl who will be greatly missed by family and frie…
Church Community Mourns Loss Of NJ Brothers Killed When Car Flipped 30 Feet Off I-95 Church Community Mourns Loss Of NJ Brothers Killed When Car Flipped 30 Feet Off I-95
Church Community Mourns Loss Of NJ Brothers Killed When Car Flipped 30 Feet Off I-95 Two New Jersey brothers killed in a violent crash on I-95 in Philadelphia are being remembered as “thoughtful, dependable, and deeply loved” as more than $33,000 has been raised to support their grieving family. Aaron Davis, 23, of Cranbury, and Joshua Davis, 22, of East Windsor, were riding in the backseat of a 2006 Mazda when the driver, one of their 18-year-old twin brothers, lost control near mile marker 25.5 around 8:12 p.m. on Friday, March 21, as previously reported by Daily Voice. The car struck a guiderail, flipped several times, and plummeted 20 to 30 feet off the interstate, land…
9/11 Memorial To Be Torn Down In Greenburgh After Damage: Here's What's Next 9/11 Memorial To Be Torn Down In Greenburgh After Damage: Here's What's Next
9/11 Memorial To Be Torn Down In Greenburgh After Damage: Here's What's Next After more than two decades of honoring the victims of September 11, 2001, a 9/11 memorial in a Westchester park will soon be torn down due to ongoing structural issues.  The People’s 9/11 Memorial Wall in Hartsdale’s Richard Presser Park is set to be torn down this week, Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner said on Saturday, March 15.  The People’s 9/11 Memorial Wall was built in 2003 after a collaboration between the Town of Greenburgh and ArtsWestchester. In addition to the tiles painted by community members, the memorial also featured a piece of metal from the World Trade Ce…
Community Reeling After Mansfield Center Mom's Death: 'Beyond Heartbroken' Community Reeling After Mansfield Center Mom's Death: 'Beyond Heartbroken'
Community Reeling After Mansfield Center Mom's Death: 'Beyond Heartbroken' A Connecticut mother who recently passed away is being remembered for her kindness, compassion, and infectious smile. Kelsey Dunnack, of Mansfield Center, was a popular waitress at That Breakfast Place in Willimantic, where she worked with her teenage daughter. The circumstances of her death have not been released. "The worst phone call anyone could receive happened, and we are all beyond heartbroken, crushed, and stuck in disbelief," the restaurant posted on Facebook. "Kelsey Dunnack had a smile and a laugh that could light up any room. She was everyone's friend—always full of jokes and lo…
Haverhill Mom Of 2 ID'd As Woman Hit, Killed By Car In Methuen Haverhill Mom Of 2 ID'd As Woman Hit, Killed By Car In Methuen
Haverhill Mom Of 2 ID'd As Woman Hit, Killed By Car In Methuen A 23-year-old mother was struck and killed earlier this week in Methuen, authorities announced. Erika Newvill, of Haverhill, was hit by a Honda CR-V near 301 Merrimack St. (Route 110) around 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday, March 11. The driver remained at the scene, Methuen police said.  Paramedics rushed Newvill to Lawrence General Hospital, where she succumbed to her injuries, authorities said. Loved ones gathered for a vigil at the crash site Wednesday, and social media has been flooded with memorials. She leaves behind two children and a partner, according to her Facebook profile. "My hear…
Manuela Herrera Jaramillo Of Wallington Dies Suddenly, 24: 'Beacon Of Light' Manuela Herrera Jaramillo Of Wallington Dies Suddenly, 24: 'Beacon Of Light'
Manuela Herrera Jaramillo Of Wallington Dies Suddenly, 24: 'Beacon Of Light' Support is on the rise for the family of a 24-year-old Wallington resident after her sudden death earlier this month. Manuela Herrera Jaramillo passed away on March 1, according to her obituary on the Alvarez Funeral Home website. Born in Colombia, Manuela was the daughter of Alvaro Herrera and Olga Cecilia Jaramillo. She was just weeks away from graduating, with dreams and aspirations ahead of her, loved ones said in a GoFundMe campaign. A cause of death has not been made public. The GoFundMe, organized by Kianna Hernandez, has been launched to help cover funeral expenses and support her …
Canton Teacher, Dad Killed In Utah Skiing Crash: 'I Will Miss You, My Friend — RIP' Canton Teacher, Dad Killed In Utah Skiing Crash: 'I Will Miss You, My Friend — RIP'
Canton Teacher, Dad Killed In Utah Skiing Crash: 'I Will Miss You, My Friend — RIP' A 53-year-old Connecticut teacher died over the weekend after hitting a tree while skiing in Utah, reports say. Dan Negrelli, of Canton, was an educator at A.I. Prince Technical High School in Hartford, where he taught computer applications and hiking. The 53-year-old was a husband and father. The Connecticut Technical Education and Career System released a statement following news of his death.  "We are heartbroken by the passing of Dan Negrelli, a beloved member of our school community. He was an exceptional educator and a cherished mentor, colleague, and friend. Dan made a las…
Suspect, Victim ID'd After Bensalem Hotel Homicide, NJ Standoff Suspect, Victim ID'd After Bensalem Hotel Homicide, NJ Standoff
Suspect, Victim ID'd After Bensalem Hotel Homicide, NJ Standoff The community is reeling after the tragic loss of Maisha Koon, who was fatally shot at the Sleep Inn in Bensalem on Jan. 15. Her death has left her family, friends, and neighbors heartbroken, especially as she leaves behind her beloved child, whom she fiercely protected and cherished. Tributes have poured in, remembering her as a devoted mother, a supportive friend, and a vibrant soul who always radiated love. A Mother’s Love One friend recalled Maisha’s unwavering dedication to her children, saying, “She didn’t play about her kids. She always put what’s best for them ahead of herself, …
Woman Killed In Waterbury Hit-Run Crash 'Lived For Her Kids': Remembering Andrea 'AJ' Sherman Woman Killed In Waterbury Hit-Run Crash 'Lived For Her Kids': Remembering Andrea 'AJ' Sherman
Woman Killed In Waterbury Hit-Run Crash 'Lived For Her Kids': Remembering Andrea 'AJ' Sherman A 46-year-old mother of two who was killed in a multi-car hit-and-run crash earlier this week is being remembered for her compassion, selflessness, and deep love for her family and friends. Andrea “AJ” Sherman died shortly after 3:15 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 29, in a crash on Baldwin Street in Waterbury. The collision sent two others to the hospital and has police searching for a third driver who fled the scene before officers arrived. Related: Police Search For Jeep Involved In Fatal Waterbury Hit-And-Run Crash As word of her death spread on social media, tributes poured in for the devoted …