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Phillipsburg, NJ
Obituaries
Phillipsburg Mom Of Two Dies At 36: Remembering Ashlee Modica
A 36-year-old New Jersey mother of two who battled cancer and was known for her fierce loyalty to loved ones died Tuesday, Oct. 13, at home, according to her obituary on the Devlin Funeral Home website. Ashlee A. Modica (Monk), of Phillipsburg, was born in Easton, PA, and graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem in 2008. Known affectionately as the family's "chaos coordinator," she loved bringing people together, as well as thrifting, decorating, watching movies, and cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles. Even while battling cancer, Ashlee remained protective of those closest to…
Manchester-Hampstead, MD
Obituaries
Jack-Of-All-Trades Who Was 'Always There For Others' Killed At Maryland Oil Change Shop
A Maryland man who never hesitated to help someone in need is now being remembered for a lifetime of kindness after he was struck and killed on the property of an oil-change business. Ryan Scott Young, 29, of Hampstead, died on Monday after being struck by a vehicle on the property of Valvoline Instant Oil Change in the 300 block of Gorsuch Road, according to the Westminster Police Department. Officers were called to the business shortly after 1 p.m. on Oct. 26 for a reported pedestrian collision. Young suffered fatal injuries, police said. Investigators have not disclosed what led to the …
Arlington, VA
On Your Side
Lidl Offering Thanksgiving Dinner For Under $35: What You'll Get
Lidl is offering a special Thanksgiving meal deal as families navigate higher grocery prices before the holiday. The discount supermarket chain will offer a Thanksgiving dinner for up to 10 people for $34.40. The promotion will run from Wednesday, Nov. 11, through Wednesday, Nov. 25. The meal includes a 14-pound turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and other Thanksgiving dinner staples. "Thanksgiving is about bringing people together, and we believe families deserve more to value — more food, more savings, and more confidence in the prices they pay," chief customer offic…
Arlington, VA
Breaking News
Eight Kids Left Behind After DC Man Guns Down Children's Mother In Bloody Bedroom Murder
Eight children. More than 20 bullet wounds. 45 years. A DC man has been sentenced to 45 years in prison for the violent murder of his children's mother, who was gunned down inside an apartment with eight children present. Wonell Jones Jr., 38, was sentenced in connection with the July 2022 murder of 33-year-old Audora Williams, federal authorities announced on Friday, Oct. 30. In the afternoon of July 19, 2022, Jones returned to Williams' apartment in the 2900 block of Knox Place SE after a grocery run with one of her young sons. At the time, there were eight children inside, including th…
Waldorf, MD
Your Community
ICE Detains Father Outside Waldorf Silver Diner Days Before Son's 8th Birthday
Salvador Calderas Lopez was getting ready to start his workday in Maryland. ICE had other plans. Before his shift even began on Monday morning, Oct. 26, Calderas Lopez was detained by federal immigration agents outside the Silver Diner in Waldorf, according to his family. "He was taken without a warrant or reason, and our family has been left trying to navigate an urgent and painful situation," his sister-in-law, Andrea Chavez-Romero, wrote in a GoFundMe campaign. "Salvador is a great dad and a valued member of the community." According to Chavez-Romero, officers in unmarked vehicles took…
Five Towns, NY
Breaking News
Final Texts Shared From
Haftr
Teacher Who Drove Car Into Pool: Reports
The husband of a Long Island woman who died in a shocking incident earlier this year has shared their final text message exchange. Matt Rahmani, the husband of Allison “Ally” Rahmani, shared their messages with People magazine and the New York Post. He had sent his wife a photo of a prayer shawl bag she’d made for him by hand. “I’m walking into davening being like🔥,” Matt Rahmani wrote Friday, Aug. 21, using the Yiddish word for prayer, according to the Post. “I’m feeling so good.” Allison Rahmani replied “LOL.” “That was literally the last interaction I had with my wife,” Matt Rahmani to…
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
DC Man, 20, Killed In Maryland Motorcycle Crash: Little Brother To One, Big Brother To Another
Alexander Molina-Benitez was a little brother to one sibling and a big brother to another. Now, at just 20 years old, he's gone. The District resident killed in a weekend motorcycle crash in Maryland is being remembered by loved ones as someone who was "loved by everyone" before the fatal incident on Sunday morning. Officers from the Prince George's County Police Department were called around 11:40 a.m. on Oct. 25 to the intersection of New Hampshire Avenue and Sheridan Street in Chillum, where there was a report of a multi-vehicle crash. A driver and passenger in the vehicle were tre…
Pequannock-Pompton Plains, NJ
Breaking News
22-Year-Old Pompton Plains Esthetician ID'd As Victim Of Route 23 Motorcycle Crash
The victim of a deadly motorcycle crash on Route 23 has been identified as a 22-year-old esthetician. Kristen Lembo, 22, of Pompton Lakes, died in a motorcycle crash in Morris County early Tuesday morning, Oct. 27, authorities said. At 2:39 a.m., Pequannock police responded to a single motorcycle crash on Route 23 south, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. Lembo was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Born in Hackensack, Lembo grew up in Pompton Lakes, where she developed her love for gymnastics and a passion for drawing and painting, according to her obituary from the …
Herndon, VA
Obituaries
'He Never Came Back': Herndon Sister Seeks Help Bringing Dead Brother, 18, To El Salvador
A Virginia woman is hoping to bring her 18-year-old brother home to El Salvador for one final goodbye after learning he had been found dead. Jayb Javier Retana Castillo is remembered by his sister, Johana Robles Castillo, as a young man who loved his family and friends and had a bright future ahead of him. "He was a good guy ... He had a bright future ahead of himself," she said. "(He was) an independent person who loved his family and friends." The Herndon woman is asking for help covering the unexpected costs of his funeral and transporting his remains to El Salvador, where the family pl…
Pennsauken-Merchantville, NJ
Breaking News
Pennsauken Man Shot, Killed in Camden: Prosecutor
A 29-year-old Pennsauken man was shot and killed in Camden, authorities announced Tuesday, Oct. 27. At 9:47 a.m., Camden County police responded to the 1200 block of Princess Avenue and found Jeshua Sammons lying on the sidewalk, Camden County Prosecutor Grace C. MacAulay and Camden County Police Chief Gabriel Rodriguez said. Simmons was transported to Cooper University Hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased the next day, authorities said. The investigation is ongoing, authorities said. "His life was taken far too soon, leaving behind a family who loved him deeply …
Paulsboro-Gibbstown, NJ
Obituaries
Mom, 22, Killed In Fiery Gibbstown I-295 Crash Mourned
A 22-year-old New Jersey mother who was killed when her car crashed into a tree and burst into flames on Route 295 leaves behind a 5-year-old daughter, according to a fundraiser launched by her grieving family. Aigner Johnson, of Oaklyn, died in the crash on Route 295 southbound in East Greenwich Township on Wednesday, Oct. 21, New Jersey State Police said. Now, loved ones are raising money to give her a proper farewell. "Aigner was a loving girl with an amazing spirit, and everyone gravitated to her," her aunt, Camilla Dowd, wrote on GoFundMe. "Her loss is heartbreaking for our family…
Sewell-Mantua, NJ
Obituaries
Pitman Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Days Before 27th Birthday
A 26-year-old South Jersey man was killed in a crash while riding to work, leaving his family grieving and facing unexpected financial burdens. Wesley Robert Tschopp, who grew up in Franklinville and had lived in Pitman since 2024, died Thursday, Oct. 8, according to his obituary on the Kelley Funeral Home website. Known as Wes, Tschopp worked as a pipefitter and laborer for Local 172 Pipefitters Union out of Bordentown, his obituary reads. "Wes Tschopp was a fun-loving, outgoing young man who loved life, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his friends and family," Susan Teti wrote …
Lexington Park, MD
Breaking News
Arsonist Sets Maryland Home Ablaze, But Five Unexpected Survivors Beat The Odds: Fire Marshal
An intentionally set fire tore through a Maryland family's home, leaving behind $175,000 in damage and two displaced residents, but five furry family members somehow escaped the flames unharmed. The blaze broke out around 5:35 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at a home in the 6000 block of Hunters Mill Drive in Salisbury, where family members discovered the fire and alerted authorities. By the time firefighters got the flames under control, the home's attached garage had been gutted, leaving behind a charred shell and extensive damage to the property. Investigators with the Maryland State Fire M…
Alexandria, VA
Your Community
Last Seen Getting Gas, Found Shot Dead: Virginia Woman's Murder Still Unsolved After 38 Years
For 38 years, the killer who shot a 20-year-old Virginia woman twice in the head has remained unidentified, leaving behind an abandoned car, a trail of unanswered questions, and a family still desperate to know what happened. Tammy Thorpe was found dead along a gravel lane off Route 17 outside Warrenton on Oct. 23, 1988, just hours after she was last seen getting gas in town. On the 38th anniversary of her murder, Virginia State Police and the Fauquier County Sheriff's Office renewed their appeal for information that could finally crack the decades-old cold case. Thorpe had attended …
Bloomfield, NJ
Breaking News
Bloomfield Fire Leaves Family Facing Uncertain Future As Donations Pour In
Support is pouring in for a Bloomfield woman recovering from a devastating house fire, with more than 160 donors contributing approximately $14,000 to help her rebuild. A GoFundMe organized by Genie G for Gianina Katic is approaching its $20,000 goal following the blaze on Sandra Lane early Thursday, Oct. 22. The fire broke out around 5 a.m., sending flames through the first and second floors of the home, News 12 New Jersey reports. When firefighters arrived, flames had engulfed nearly the entire first floor and were spreading to the second, Bloomfield Fire Chief Joseph Critchley …
National Interest
Mom Dies Trying To Save Her Sons While Snorkeling In Bahamas
A mother died while trying to save her two sons during a family snorkeling trip in the Bahamas, authorities said. The 36-year-old British woman was snorkeling with her husband and their two boys near the southern tip of Bimini on Tuesday, Oct. 20. A powerful current swept both children away, and their mother went after them, according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force. The woman was also carried away by the current before rescuers pulled her from the water. She was brought to North Bimini Ferry Dock, where police responded shortly after 10 a.m. CPR was performed on the woman…
Brandywine, MD
Obituaries
PG County Dad Fighting To Overcome Drug Addiction Gunned Down: 'He Was Winning The Battle'
A Maryland father known around his neighborhood as "Face" was fighting to overcome his demons and rebuild his life when he was gunned down, leaving his son without a dad. Devin Shawn Mason Sr., 45, was shot and killed on Saturday, Oct. 17, in the 5000 block of Emo Street in Capitol Heights, leaving behind a grieving family now struggling to come to terms with his death. Known affectionately as "Face," Mason was remembered by loved ones as a caring man who was working to overcome addiction and get his life back on track before his life was cut short. "Devin was in the wrong place at the wro…
Cheshire, CT
Breaking News
Cheshire Grad, 21, Dies Months Before College Graduation, Leaving Dream Of Helping Others
Jordan Chymbor was months away from beginning her journey to help people suffering from eating disorders, but the former Cheshire High School softball standout will never get the chance to take that next step. Chymbor, 21, suffered a sudden medical emergency on Saturday, Oct. 17, while finishing her final semester at the University of South Carolina. She was studying neuroscience and earned a 4.0 GPA, her obituary said. She expected to graduate in December. She hoped to become a physician's assistant. Her goal was to use her understanding of connections between the gut …
National Interest
John Anderson Dies Suddenly: Country Music Loses A Signature Voice
Country Music Hall of Famer John Anderson has died, leaving decades of hits and a deeply personal farewell from his family. Anderson died Wednesday, Oct. 21, at 71. His family announced his death in an Instagram statement. "It is with the heaviest of hearts that we share the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and best friend," the statement began. "To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives. "To us, he was so much more. He was the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely, and made every o…
Haverstraw, NY
Breaking News
Cops ID Retired
Nypd
Detective Now Charged With Manslaughter In GWB Fatal Shooting
UPDATE: A retired NYPD detective was charged with manslaughter after appearing in court for the fatal shooting of a Hudson Valley, NY father of two on the George Washington Bridge, authorities said. Victor Romero, 62, of Haverstraw, NY, was arrested on Wednesday, Oct. 21, in connection with the shooting death of fellow Rockland County resident Koran Irvine, 46, of Valley Cottage, ABC7 reported. Romero, a retired NYPD narcotics detective, voluntarily reported to the department's 33rd Precinct in Manhattan for questioning Wednesday morning after investigators identified him as a p…
Waterford-Atco, NJ
Your Community
Atco Brewery Announces Closure
A Camden County brewery is closing its doors. Whims Brewing at 302 White Horse Pike in Atco announced it is shutting down in a lengthy Facebook post. "Whims has always been a deeply personal thing," owner and brewmaster Dorien Saunders said. "A constant in my family’s life for the last 5 years. Ever changing, evolving, shifting, and growing. The way I want to run Whims isn’t currently feasible. There is also no way to continue it in a way now that I would find meaningful and would satisfy me. So long story short is we’ll be winding this operation down at the end of the…
Easton, PA
Breaking News
Easton Dad Of 3 Killed By Train ID'd As Family, Friends Remember 'JB'
A Pennsylvania father of three remembered for bringing joy to those around him has been identified as the man struck and killed by a train, authorities announced on Tuesday, Oct. 20. James Wesley “J.B.” Brown, 39, of Easton, died at St. Luke’s Hospital’s Anderson Campus after being struck in Easton on Wednesday, Oct. 7, Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek said. Brown was walking east along the railroad ties on Easton’s South Side when a westbound Norfolk Southern train struck him around 6:30 a.m., according to the coroner. His identity was unknown when he died and has since been confi…
Paterson, NJ
Breaking News
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…
Bridgeport, CT
Breaking News
Bridgeport Dad Killed In Road Rage Shooting Remembered For Humor, Dancing, Love
Nelson Batista loved Prince, the Yankees, and making people laugh. Now, his family is asking for help laying the Connecticut father to rest. Batista, 48, was shot near Park Avenue and Cottage Street in Bridgeport around 9 a.m. on Oct. 12, police said. Batista's loved ones said his love for family stood out. His relatives described the Bridgeport father, brother, cousin, and friend as someone who filled their lives with music and laughter. He was known for spontaneous dancing. “Whether he was cracking jokes, enjoying music, or simply spending time with loved ones, Nelson had a way of creat…
White Plains, NY
Obituaries
Cops ID Maintenance Worker Killed In I-287 Crash In White Plains As Father Of 2
A father of two who died in a crash on Interstate 287 in Westchester County is being remembered as a devoted family man as his community rallies to support his longtime partner and their children. Jamil Wilson, 47, a lifelong White Plains resident and New York State Thruway Authority Maintenance Worker, was identified by New York State Police as the victim of the fatal crash on Interstate 287 on Monday, Oct. 19. The crash was reported around 2:27 p.m. on westbound I-287 near Exit 6 for Broadway (Route 22) in White Plains, according to New York State Police. As Daily Voice p…
Hyattsville, MD
Obituaries
7-Year-Old Left Without Mom After Hyattsville Murder-Suicide As Family Fights To Bring Her Home
A 7-year-old girl has been left without her mother following a suspected murder-suicide in Maryland. Now her family is seeking help to bring her body home to Guatemala so she can be laid to rest. Maury Cecilia Carías García, 29, was found dead inside her van in Hyattsville on Wednesday, Oct. 14, one day after her family reported her missing, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. Officers were called to a parking lot in the 2000 block of University Boulevard around 12:20 p.m., where they discovered Carías García suffering from traumatic injuries inside the vehicle. She wa…
Westwood, MA
Breaking News
RFK's Westwood Granddaughter Kyle Kennedy Dead At 42
A member of one of America's most prominent political families has died at her Massachusetts home. Kyle Francis Kennedy died at her home in Westwood, surrounded by family, on Sept. 21, according to her obituary on the Burke Funeral Home website. She was 42 years old. Kyle was one of 34 grandchildren of Sen. Robert F. “Bobby” Kennedy, brother of John F. Kennedy, and Ethel Kennedy. Her parents were Michael Kennedy and Victoria Denise Gifford. She is survived by her children, Conor and Declan, and her siblings. Her daughter Josephine died shortly after birth. Kyle is…
Bloomfield, CT
Breaking News
Hartford Man Charged In DUI Crash That Killed Bloomfield Tow Truck Driver, Father Of 2: Police
A Hartford man faces manslaughter and DUI charges after a DUI crash killed a 26-year-old tow truck driver who leaves behind a wife and two young children. Police arrested Curran Melanson, 28, at his Hartford home Monday, Oct. 19, following the Sept. 8 Bloomfield crash that killed Alexander Ramos on Tunxis Avenue in Bloomfield, police said. Melanson faces charges of second-degree manslaughter, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, and failing to reduce speed for a non-emergency or emergency vehicle, police said. Melanson was being held on a $425,000 bond, auth…
Bethlehem, PA
Breaking News
Bethlehem Man, 20, Dies 9 Days After Shooting; Family Mourns: 'I Love U Baby Boy'
A 20-year-old Pennsylvania man has died nine days after he and another man were shot in Bethlehem, leaving loved ones mourning a final hug they never knew would be their last, authorities and family members said. Quamir J. Davis, of Bethlehem, was pronounced dead at 5:20 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at St. Luke's University Hospital in Fountain Hill, according to a release issued Monday, Oct. 19, by Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio. Davis died from gunshot injuries, and Buglio ruled his death a homicide. The shooting happened around 6 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8, in the area of the 1100 b…
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
Army Veteran, DC Investigator Known As 'Ultimate Girl Dad' Dies After Cancer Battle
Apolinar "Nuney" Nunez, a decorated Army combat veteran and longtime DC police investigator who spent much of his life serving others, has died following a battle with cancer. Nunez, a husband and father of five young daughters, died on Saturday, Oct. 17, just days after friends and fellow officers organized a fundraiser to help his family as he underwent cancer treatment. The DC Police Union announced his death over the weekend, remembering a man whose kindness, generosity, and friendship left a lasting impression on those who served alongside him. Nunez joined the Metropolitan Police Dep…
East Meadow, NY
Breaking News
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…
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