ID Released For Boston Woman Killed By Shark In Bahamas ID Released For Boston Woman Killed By Shark In Bahamas
ID Released For Boston Woman Killed By Shark In Bahamas Bahamian officials have identified the Boston woman who was killed on Monday, Dec. 4, by a shark while she was paddleboarding off the coast of a five-star resort.  Lauren Erickson Van Wart, age 44, was killed while playing in the ocean with a family member, the Royal Bahamas Police Force announced on Tuesday, Dec. 5.  Related: Boston Woman Killed By Shark Day In Bahamas RBPF Spokesperson Sergeant Desiree Ferguson said in a news conference the couple were about a mile from the five-star Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort when she was attacked. #BREAKING - The victim of…
Funeral Set For 'Beloved' Teacher, Worcester Native Killed In Webster Wrong-Way Wreck Funeral Set For 'Beloved' Teacher, Worcester Native Killed In Webster Wrong-Way Wreck
Funeral Set For 'Beloved' Teacher, Worcester Native Killed In Webster Wrong-Way Wreck The superintendent of the school district where a 35-year-old woman who worked has canceled classes on Friday, Dec. 8, so students and staff can attend her funeral.  Connecticut resident Kayla Morey, age 35, of Dayville in Windham County, died Saturday Dec. 2 in Massachusetts when she was involved in a head-on collision in Worcester County.  Related: 'Gifted, Talented' Teacher Killed In Wrong-Way Crash In Webster Police said Jordan Pimentel, age 31, got onto I-395 in Webster, driving north in the southbound lane, and crashed into Morey just after 10:15 p.m. They both di…
Beloved Former Chappaqua Fire Chief Dies: 'Leader, Mentor To Many Of Us' Beloved Former Chappaqua Fire Chief Dies: 'Leader, Mentor To Many Of Us'
Beloved Former Chappaqua Fire Chief Dies: 'Leader, Mentor To Many Of Us' A community in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a beloved former fire chief who is remembered for his calming leadership ability and the ease at which he could make people laugh.  Charlie Bergstrom, the former chief of the Chappaqua Fire Department, died on Monday, Dec. 4, the department announced in a post on social media.  In their memorial post, the department wrote that Bergstrom was a "quiet unassuming leader and mentor to many of us."  "We will all miss Charlie’s quiet and calm cadence on the radio, unrushed management of a scene, witticisms, and nickn…
Active Duty Mass State Trooper, 41, Dies Suddenly, Unexpectedly; Leaves Behind Wife, Kids Active Duty Mass State Trooper, 41, Dies Suddenly, Unexpectedly; Leaves Behind Wife, Kids
Active Duty Mass State Trooper, 41, Dies Suddenly, Unexpectedly; Leaves Behind Wife, Kids A 41-year-old Massachusetts State Police sergeant died unexpectedly, the police force announced on Saturday, Dec. 2.  Sgt. Gregory Furtado joined the agency after graduating from the academy in 2006. He had served as the leader of the narcotics task force for the Cape and Island District Attorney's Office.  "We lost an outstanding member of our team. Our thoughts remain with his family and colleagues," the office said in a Facebook post.  ACTIVE-DUTY DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTSERGEANT GREGORY R. FURTADO The State Police Association of Massachusetts regrets to announce the sudden …
Clifton Musician, 29, Stabbed Dead In Philadelphia Clifton Musician, 29, Stabbed Dead In Philadelphia
Clifton Musician, 29, Stabbed Dead In Philadelphia A 29-year-old musician from Clifton, NJ died in a Philadelphia stabbing last month. Carl James "CJ" Mueller III was found unresponsive on the 1400 block of Snyder Avenue around 3:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, Philadelphia police said. Sadly enough, the most painful goodbyes are the ones that are left unsaid and never explained. The sorrow we feel when... Posted by Ginger Kelly on Monday, November 27, 2023 CJ, who was reported missing, was pronounced dead just before 3:30 a.m. A postmortem exam performed by a doctor with a detective present and a single stab wound was found in the ce…
Woodbridge Murder Victim April Duncza Remembered As Professional With 'Creative Brilliance' Woodbridge Murder Victim April Duncza Remembered As Professional With 'Creative Brilliance'
Woodbridge Murder Victim April Duncza Remembered As Professional With 'Creative Brilliance' April Duncza, the 39-year-old New Jersey woman believed killed by her ex-boyfriend is being remembered for her creative brilliance and professional success. Duncza, a Nebraska native, was found during a welfare check at a home on Paul Street in the Fords section of Woodbridge with serious head trauma around 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said. She was later pronounced dead and her ex-boyfriend, Kevin Bacon, 46, of Keanesburg, has been charged with murder, Ciccone previously announced. Duncza's obituary on the Higgins Home for Funerals website…
Worker ID'd After Crushing Death Between Forklift, Tractor-Tractor in York Worker ID'd After Crushing Death Between Forklift, Tractor-Tractor in York
Worker ID'd After Crushing Death Between Forklift, Tractor-Tractor in York A 30-year-old person has been identified following a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a forklift at work in Manchester Township on Thursday.  The coroner identified the victim as Joseph Via III, "Joey, who was in the process of transitioning to Lizzy," her stepmother, Sue Frederick Via, said in a Facebook post.  She was found unresponsive and entrapped between a forklift and a parked tractor-trailer at her place of work, C-P Flexible Packaging, located at 15 Grumbacher Road, Manchester Township at 11:10 a.m. on Nov. 30, authorities explained. "It is unknown exa…
'He Was The Best': US Airman From Pittsfield, Dad of 2, Killed In Aircraft Crash In Japan 'He Was The Best': US Airman From Pittsfield, Dad of 2, Killed In Aircraft Crash In Japan
'He Was The Best': US Airman From Pittsfield, Dad of 2, Killed In Aircraft Crash In Japan A US Airman from Berkshire County was one of eight servicemembers who died this week when an Osprey aircraft crashed off the coast of Japan during a routine training exercise, the Pittsfield Police Department confirmed on Friday, Dec. 1.  Jacob "Jake" Galliher, a 24-year-old father of two from Pittsfield, was aboard the aircraft that went down near the island of Yakushima on Wednesday. The bodies of the seven other crew members who were killed have not been found, the US Air Force said Friday.  It's unclear what caused the Osprey to crash, but a witness told investigators the…
William 'Mush' Marchioni, Clifton Native, Diehard Metallica Fan, 54 William 'Mush' Marchioni, Clifton Native, Diehard Metallica Fan, 54
William 'Mush' Marchioni, Clifton Native, Diehard Metallica Fan, 54 William "Mush' Marchioni, died on Thursday, Nov. 9 at the age of 54, according to his obituary. Born in Passaic, Marchioni was a lifelong Clifton resident, his obituary reads. He owned Mush Made Custom Screen Printing in Passaic for 15 years, according to his obituary. He is survived by his wife Laura, his daughter, Jamie, his siblings, Donna and James and other relatives and friends, his obituary reads. Today I need to post about the most devastating thing that has ever happened to me in my life. Last night I lost three... Posted by Laura Fasino-marchioni on Friday, November 10, …
Joshua Lechtrecker, Lifelong Clark Resident, 35 Joshua Lechtrecker, Lifelong Clark Resident, 35
Joshua Lechtrecker, Lifelong Clark Resident, 35 Joshua Lechtrecker, a lifelong Clark resident, died on Thursday, Nov. 30, after being diagnosed with lung cancer, according to his obituary. Lechtrecker was born in Rahway to his parents, Elizabeth and Anthony, who survive him, his obituary reads. He worked as a maintenance manager at A&C Catalyst in Linden for seven years, according to his obituary. Where do I even begin, Josh was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer last month. The first week of November he... Posted by Donna Black on Monday, November 27, 2023 Lechtrecker is survived by his partner, Donna, his friend J…
Murder-Suicide: Victim, 28, Moved To US To Chase Her Dreams, Friends Say Murder-Suicide: Victim, 28, Moved To US To Chase Her Dreams, Friends Say
Murder-Suicide: Victim, 28, Moved To US To Chase Her Dreams, Friends Say Kethlen Paula Alves Tavares Trindade Rocha, a 28-year-old woman gunned down by her ex-boyfriend in a murder-suicide in Marlborough, came to the United States to find a better life, her friends said in a fundraiser.  Kethlen was shot and killed Wednesday morning, Nov. 29, by her ex-boyfriend, Marlon Moreira Costa, 29, at her home on Rice Street, the Middlesex District Attorney said.  Related: Murder-Suicide: Man Shoots Ex, Himself In Marlborough Home The couple had been in an argument at his home the night before. The next morning, he followed her home, forced his way …
Ryan Coryell Of Ewing Dies Of Pneumonia Amid 'Happiest Year Ever' At 33 Ryan Coryell Of Ewing Dies Of Pneumonia Amid 'Happiest Year Ever' At 33
Ryan Coryell Of Ewing Dies Of Pneumonia Amid 'Happiest Year Ever' At 33 A 33-year-old man from Ewing has died after a two-month battle with pneumonia, his loved ones say. Ryan Coryell had married the love of his life, Kate, last year, according to his obituary. He died on Nov. 24. "Being with the now Kate Coryell, along with their dog Jeter, was easily the happiest times in Ryan’s life," his obituary reads. "As you can imagine, his sudden passing has broken the hearts of everyone who knew him," his sister, Ally Picone of Trenton, wrote on a GoFundMe page. "Please consider donating to help support his wife, Kate, as she navigates this next chapter."  The …
New Update: Scarsdale Parents Of 3 Killed In Thanksgiving Crash Were Beloved Attorneys New Update: Scarsdale Parents Of 3 Killed In Thanksgiving Crash Were Beloved Attorneys
New Update: Scarsdale Parents Of 3 Killed In Thanksgiving Crash Were Beloved Attorneys The young parents from New York who were killed in a horrific crash while visiting family in Connecticut on Thanksgiving Day both worked as attorneys. The single-vehicle crash happened in Hartford County just after 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23 near the Bristol/Farmington town line on Stevens Street in Bristol. The initial investigation showed that a westbound vehicle was traveling on Morea Road in Farmington, had crossed into Bristol on Stevens Street, east of Cherry Hill Drive, and had left the roadway to the right, striking a roadway sign and vegetation/trees. Bristol Police sai…
Morris County Musician Matthew Fordney Dies, 39: ‘Heart Of Gold’ Morris County Musician Matthew Fordney Dies, 39: ‘Heart Of Gold’
Morris County Musician Matthew Fordney Dies, 39: ‘Heart Of Gold’ Morris County musician Matthew Brian Fordney of Lake Hopatcong died Sunday, Nov. 19, aged 39. Born in York, Pennsylvania, Matthew went to Jefferson Township High School before graduating from the County College of Morris with a music degree, his obituary says. He is remembered for his incredible skill and spirit as a musician. He spent much of his time in high school in marching band and various singing groups and participated in the New Jersey All State Choir. Matthew also loved playing percussion and collaborating with friends. “His greatest joy was playing at gigs and music festivals,”…
Single Mom Seeks Support After Leesburg Disabled Daughter's Death Single Mom Seeks Support After Leesburg Disabled Daughter's Death
Single Mom Seeks Support After Leesburg Disabled Daughter's Death A Loudoun County mom is seeking support after her disabled daughter died. Jessica Josiah Burke, of Leesburg, died Monday, Nov. 27, according to her mom Betheny Burke. She was 18 years old. Affectionately called "Pia" by her mom, Jessica battled Phelan-McDermid Syndrome, a rare genetic condition, and "brought immeasurable joy and love to those around her," her mom said on a GoFundMe campaign. "As a single parent, this devoted mom faced challenges with resilience and strength, providing unwavering care for her special daughter," Betheny writes. "Now, in the wake of an unexpected loss, w…
Hampton Driver Killed In Head-On Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Kids Hampton Driver Killed In Head-On Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Kids
Hampton Driver Killed In Head-On Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Kids Support is on the rise for the family of a New Jersey dad who was killed in a head-on crash earlier this week. Christopher Jones, 56, of Hampton, was driving a Subaru north on Route 31 when he entered the left lane going against the flow of traffic and collided with a southbound Mack truck head-on, suffering fatal injuries around 7:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, Daily Voice reported. Christopher is remembered as a “kind soul” and adored his wife Monica, and their children, Ed, Manny, and Francesco, a GoFundMe launched for the family’s support says. “We lost a key piece of our family when Chri…
Daniel Pisco Of Sussex County Dies Unexpectedly At 39, Had ‘Incredible Empathy’ Daniel Pisco Of Sussex County Dies Unexpectedly At 39, Had ‘Incredible Empathy’
Daniel Pisco Of Sussex County Dies Unexpectedly At 39, Had ‘Incredible Empathy’ Sussex County is mourning the loss of Daniel Patrick Pisco, who died unexpectedly at his Vernon home on Friday, Nov. 17, aged 39. A lifelong Sussex County resident, Daniel was known for his athletic ability, even from a young age. Growing up, he loved playing ice and street hockey with friends. He also loved rooting for the New Jersey Devils and New York Giants, his obituary says. Endlessly ambitious, Daniel held several different jobs throughout the years and had even tried starting a dog biscuit company. Daniel is remembered as a “beacon of positivity” with the unique ability to find en…
Justin Sassaman Of Alexandria Dies, 2 Months Justin Sassaman Of Alexandria Dies, 2 Months
Justin Sassaman Of Alexandria Dies, 2 Months Hunterdon County is in mourning for Justin Howard Sassaman, a 2-month-old boy who died at home in Alexandria Township on Saturday, Nov. 18. Born in Raritan Township, Justin leaves behind his loving parents, Jenny Rae Sassaman and Tyler J. Gatlin, his obituary says.  He is also survived by his cherished siblings, Logan Sassaman, Joseph Papa, Leon Gatlin, and Tyler Gatlin, Jr.; his Maternal grandparents, Ray A. and Kat J. Sassaman; uncle, Jason H. Sassaman, and cousin Ty Ellis. A celebration of Justin’s life will be planned for a later date. Donations were being made in Justin’s lo…
North Hunterdon HS Grad Blake McGuire Dies At 27: 'Free Spirit' North Hunterdon HS Grad Blake McGuire Dies At 27: 'Free Spirit'
North Hunterdon HS Grad Blake McGuire Dies At 27: 'Free Spirit' Blake Kyle McGuire, of Bethlehem Township, died at his home on Friday, Nov. 17, his obituary says. He was 27 years old. Born in Edison, Blake graduated from North Hunterdon High School in 2014 before attending Raritan Valley Community College. He is being remembered as a “free spirit” with a passion for art and music, who loved to make others laugh with his one-of-a-kind sense of humor, his obit reads. "I had Blake as a student and always enjoyed him," a former teacher wrote on Facebook. "He always made me smile." Blake is survived by his parents, William and Susan McGuire; sisters, Kelly…
West Harrison 22-Year-Old Pulled From River Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend' West Harrison 22-Year-Old Pulled From River Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend'
West Harrison 22-Year-Old Pulled From River Remembered As 'Loving Son, Brother, Friend' A community is coming together to honor the memory of a beloved 22-year-old Westchester resident who was found dead in a river after being reported missing for several days.  West Harrison resident Jan Carlos Yepes-Perafan, age 22, was found dead in the Byram River in Port Chester on Sunday afternoon, Nov. 26 after going missing early Thursday morning, Nov. 23, according to Port Chester Police. Earlier Report - Body Of Missing 22-Year-Old Man Pulled From Byram River In Port Chester Yepes-Perafan had last been seen on Thursday around 3:45 a.m. as he was leaving McShane's…
Expectant Mother From Cohoes Who Died Giving Birth Remembered As 'Friend To All' Expectant Mother From Cohoes Who Died Giving Birth Remembered As 'Friend To All'
Expectant Mother From Cohoes Who Died Giving Birth Remembered As 'Friend To All' Emma McTiernan never got to meet her newborn son, Finn. The 36-year-old wife and mother from Cohoes in Albany County died early Wednesday, Nov. 8, due to complications experienced during childbirth, according to her obituary. McTiernan’s untimely death leaves her husband, Joe, to raise their son on his own. “On the night of the joyous occasion of delivering our beautiful baby boy, complications arose and Emma wasn’t able to pull through,” Mr. McTiernan wrote on Facebook. “I cannot comprehend what has happened. This vibrant woman, incredible wife, loving mother and caring friend was stol…
Marine Murder: Darnell Stanley OF Temple Hills Remembered For Selflessness Marine Murder: Darnell Stanley OF Temple Hills Remembered For Selflessness
Marine Murder: Darnell Stanley OF Temple Hills Remembered For Selflessness A US Marine from Maryland was killed by a gunman who remains at large. Darnell Stanley, 45, is being remembered for his selflessness following his shooting death on Friday evening, Nov. 24, on the 600 block of Audrey Lane in Oxon Hill. The Temple Hills resident was found suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, and was pronounced dead at the scene. Following his death, his family and community have been rallying to raise money for the man who spent his years helping his fellow veterans "get the medical treatment they needed to live full, happy, and productive lives after their time in serv…
Iconic Newsman Pablo Guzman Dies In Westchester: 'Was Real Deal' Iconic Newsman Pablo Guzman Dies In Westchester: 'Was Real Deal'
Iconic Newsman Pablo Guzman Dies In Westchester: 'Was Real Deal' Veteran journalist Pablo Guzman, who became well-known and well-loved among New Yorkers over his decades on the air with several outlets, has died, according to a report by CBS News.  Guzman, who spent nearly three decades with CBS New York after joining in 1995, died on Sunday morning, Nov. 26 at the age of 73, in Westchester. A graduate of the State University of New York at Old Westbury in Nassau County, Guzman began his television career at WNEW-TV Channel 5 in 1984 before joining WNBC in 1992.  After this, he started his career with CBS in 1995, eventually becoming a senior correspon…
Philadelphia Mom Shot In Head, Killed Coming Home From Work: 'Never Stopped Smiling' Philadelphia Mom Shot In Head, Killed Coming Home From Work: 'Never Stopped Smiling'
Philadelphia Mom Shot In Head, Killed Coming Home From Work: 'Never Stopped Smiling' The Philadelphia woman who was shot and killed on West Norris Street last week was a hard-working mother of two, her children say.  Forty-two-year-old Laura Abrams had a gunshot wound to the head when police found her before sunrise on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Daily Voice reported. She was pronounced dead at the scene and homicide detectives are investigating, police have said.  On a GoFundMe campaign, Abrams' children said she was coming back from work and was shot during a botched robbery.   "She was on her way home from her job and was murdered over a petty theft," wrote…
Skateboarder, 28, Killed In Levittown Hit-Run: Bucks County Coroner Skateboarder, 28, Killed In Levittown Hit-Run: Bucks County Coroner
Skateboarder, 28, Killed In Levittown Hit-Run: Bucks County Coroner A skateboarder succumbed to his injuries last week after he was struck in a Levittown hit-and-run, said the Bucks County Coroner's Office.  Joel Steven Moreau, 28, died from multiple injuries and his death has been ruled accidental, authorities said.  Moreau was riding near Haines Road in Bristol Township when he was fatally struck on Friday evening, Nov. 24, according to officials. Police have not announced an arrest in connection with his death.  On a GoFundMe campaign launched Sunday, Nov. 26, Moreau's sister Nicole Yosick memorialized her brother as a "vibrant spirit." "In loving memo…
Funeral Service Scheduled For William Hennecke, 32, Of Fair Lawn Funeral Service Scheduled For William Hennecke, 32, Of Fair Lawn
Funeral Service Scheduled For William Hennecke, 32, Of Fair Lawn A funeral service is scheduled this week for 32-year-old Fair Lawn native William "Billy" Hennecke. Hennecke was graduated from Fair Lawn High School and Bergen County Tech, where he studied carpentry, his obituary says. He went on to work as an irrigation technician for Garden State Irrigation and Lighting. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing in local lakes and rivers and riding dirt bikes with family and friends. Hennecke, who died in a tragic Thanksgiving Day accident, is survived by his parents Hans and Eileen. He also leaves his sisters, Maureen Flax and her husb…
Chambersburg Teen ID'd After Dying On Thanksgiving Following Crash: Coroner Chambersburg Teen ID'd After Dying On Thanksgiving Following Crash: Coroner
Chambersburg Teen ID'd After Dying On Thanksgiving Following Crash: Coroner An 18-year-old man died hours after a two-vehicle crash in South Central Pennsylvania, authorities announced on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023.  Logan A. Gilbert of the 800 block of Middle Street in Chambersburg and his passenger Corben M. Heaton, 19 also of Chambersburg, were speeding while driving north in his 2000 Honda Civic by 4595 Wayne Road/PA Route 316 on Wednesday, Nov. 22, the Pennsylvania State Police detailed in a release. The vehicle crested a hill and went over the center line of the road, the York County Coroner's office explained. That's when they entered into the southbound la…
Thanksgiving Eve Crash Kills Hackettstown Mom Thanksgiving Eve Crash Kills Hackettstown Mom
Thanksgiving Eve Crash Kills Hackettstown Mom Support is on the rise for a New Jersey family whose matriarch died in a crash the day before Thanksgiving. Lauren Gerhold, of Hackettstown, was heading north in a Jeep SUV on Route 517 in Allamuchy Township around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, when a Jeep Wrangler heading east on Ridge Road struck the passenger's side of a Fort pickup truck, heading south on Route 517, New Jersey State Police said. The impact sent the Ford into 33-year-old Gerhold's vehicle, and she was pronounced dead. The other drivers were airlifted to area hospitals. Gerhold is survived by her husband, Casey, and thei…
New Haven Chef José 'Chichi' Barcacel Dies At 34: 'He Was Destined For Greatness' New Haven Chef José 'Chichi' Barcacel Dies At 34: 'He Was Destined For Greatness'
New Haven Chef José 'Chichi' Barcacel Dies At 34: 'He Was Destined For Greatness' The family of a 34-year-old New Haven chef is shining a light on mental health following his death. José "Chichi" Gabriel Barcacel died on Friday, Nov. 17 after what his family said was many years of battling mental health issues, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe launched for family. "My brother Jose we called him chichi struggled and battled mentally for a large portion of his life his fight lasted so long because of the fierce love he had for his family," Barcacel's brother, Xavier, writes on Facebook. Barcacel was raised in Stamford and attended Norwalk Community College, befor…
Death Of Director Chris Englese Sends Shockwaves Through Jersey City: 'JC Was In His Blood' Death Of Director Chris Englese Sends Shockwaves Through Jersey City: 'JC Was In His Blood'
Death Of Director Chris Englese Sends Shockwaves Through Jersey City: 'JC Was In His Blood' Christopher Englese, an award-winning director and pillar of many communities across Jersey City, died on Monday, Nov. 13, at 44 years old. The City of Jersey City paid homage to Chris Englese, the face of its social media channels, with a video. "If there’s been anything on this social media channel you’ve enjoyed — be it an entertaining historical video, an important look at a lesser known part of our city, a profile on a forgotten area of our past — you need to know, Chris Englese was behind it," reads a social media post. "Jersey City was in his blood. Chris *was* Jersey City. His cha…
Arson Investigator, Expert Fire Photographer Richard Wolfson Leaves Lasting Impact In NJ Arson Investigator, Expert Fire Photographer Richard Wolfson Leaves Lasting Impact In NJ
Arson Investigator, Expert Fire Photographer Richard Wolfson Leaves Lasting Impact In NJ Whether he was capturing it through his lens, fighting it or investigating it, Richard Wolfson was likely at the fire. Wolfson volunteered 40 of the 50 years he lived in Garfield as one of his city's bravest. He was also a regional arson investigator, often serving as an expert witness in criminal cases.  And he single-handedly founded the NJ Metro Fire Photographers Association in 1985, serving as its first-ever president. Rich Wolfson's impact was felt throughout North Jersey's firefighting, fire photography and fire investigating communities, which is why his death last week leaves suc…