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Reading, PA
Breaking News
Mom Drained 401(k) Before Great Wolf Lodge Pocono Double Homicide, Family Says: Reports
A Pennsylvania mother charged with killing her husband and 3-year-old son at Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos had tapped retirement savings to fund the family's three-week vacation and home renovations before the killings, according to her stepmother, who now believes the deaths were planned. Metallica Rose Harrison, 27, of Towanda, appeared happy during a video call with relatives shortly before her husband, Charles "Chaz" Harrison, 36, and their son, Tristan, were found stabbed to death inside the resort on Monday, Oct. 12, her stepmother, April Thetga, told the New York Post in an intervie…
Nyack-Valley Cottage, NY
Obituaries
Rockland County Woman, 23, Dies Suddenly — And Her Family Faces 'Overwhelming' Costs
A Rockland County family is mourning the sudden and unexpected death of a 23-year-old woman remembered for her kindness, compassion, and ability to make everyone around her feel loved. Helen Marie Ramirez-Apuzzo, 23, died unexpectedly, her family announced on Monday, Oct. 12. Her cause of death was not made public. Her death was announced in a GoFundMe campaign launched by her family member, AnnMarie Mulholland, on Monday to help Helen's family cover funeral and burial expenses. Helen was the youngest daughter of Theresa and Jose Ramirez-Apuzzo and a beloved sister …
Cranbury, NJ
Breaking News
6 PA Boys Involved In Deadly Cranbury NJ Turnpike Crash: 2 Dead, 4 Hospitalized
Six Pennsylvania teens were involved in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike that killed two of them and sent four others to the hospital, authorities said. The crash happened around 5:06 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, in the southbound outer lanes near mile marker 69.9 in Cranbury, Middlesex County Prosecutor Linda Estremera and New Jersey State Police Acting Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle said. The vehicle was carrying six people when it crashed, ejecting two occupants, a 19-year-old from Warminster and a 16-year-old from Hatboro, authorities said. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. The four…
Palmyra, NJ
Breaking News
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…
Shoreham-Wading River, NY
Breaking News
LI Mom Of Six Killed In Car Crash, Kids Launch Fundraiser: ‘There Are No Words’
A Long Island mother of six was killed in a car crash over the weekend, and now her family has launched an online fundraiser for support. Laura Gullotti, 58, of Wading River, was traveling on Wading River Manor Road when the crash occurred around 10:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, according to News 12 Long Island. “There are no words that can truly explain the emptiness Laura’s family feels right now,” her daughter Stephanie wrote in a GoFundMe. “They keep thinking about all the moments they still wanted to have with her, all the phone calls they still wanted to make, and all the memories they th…
Jackson, NJ
Breaking News
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…
Macungie-Alburtis-Emmaus, PA
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21-Year-Old Lower Macungie Marine Dies By Suicide Days After Cryptic Facebook Post
A 21-year-old Marine died by suicide days after posting a haunting message about death and recognition on Facebook, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office, while his grieving family described the circumstances surrounding his death differently in a fundraiser for his funeral. James Arthur Henry Wikkerink, of Lower Macungie Township, Pennsylvania, was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest at 12:37 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio announced Thursday, Oct. 8. An autopsy conducted Thursday determined his manner of death was suicide, Buglio…
Hartford, CT
Breaking News
Hartford Mourns Former Deputy Police Chief As Support Grows For His Family
A Connecticut deputy police chief spent more than two decades serving the city. Now, a fundraiser has raised tens of thousands of dollars to help the wife and two young sons he left behind. Former Hartford Deputy Chief Jason Lee, of Tolland, died Sept. 27 after a yearlong fight with cancer, city officials said. Since his death, nearly 300 people have donated to a GoFundMe for his family, pushing it past $48,000 as of Friday afternoon, Oct. 2. "His loss is being felt deeply by everyone who knew and loved him, especially (his wife) Caitlin and their two young sons, Anthony and Zach, as they f…
Elmont, NY
Breaking News
Father Of Four Stabbed To Death On NYC Subway, ‘Heartbroken’ Children Launch Fundraiser
After a father of four was stabbed to death in a random attack on the New York City subway, his children have launched a fundraiser to honor his life. Mesias Lojano, 59, of Jamaica, Queens, was killed while riding the J train near Woodhaven Boulevard on Wednesday, Sept. 30. “He was a devoted father to four children, a cherished member of our family, and a friend to so many,” the Lojano children wrote in a GoFundMe. “We are his children, William, Laura, Darwin, and Edwin, and we are heartbroken.” Jyrell Thomas, 25, of the Bronx, was arrested and charged with murder in Lojano’s death, WABC r…
Salem, MA
Breaking News
Salem Boyfriend Charged With Murder After Girlfriend Found Dead During Welfare Check
A 50-year-old man wanted for the murder of his 42-year-old Massachusetts girlfriend was captured in New Hampshire the following day, authorities said. Patricia “Trish” Donaldson, of Salem, was found dead at a residence on Cabot Street on Tuesday evening, Sept. 8, Essex County District Attorney Paul F. Tucker and Salem Police Chief Lucas J. Miller said. Her boyfriend, Paul Morey, 50, of Salem, has been charged with murder in connection with her death. Morey was arrested in Portsmouth, NH, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, authorities said. He was arraigned by video conference on a fugitive from j…
Flemington-Raritan, NJ
Obituaries
6-Year-Old Delaware Twp Girl Killed In Car Crash That Injured 10 Mourned: Remembering Brandi
A 6-year-old girl has died following a New Jersey car crash in which 10 people were injured this week. Brandi Karcher, of Delaware Township, succumbed to her injuries sustained in the two-vehicle crash on Route 173 on Wednesday, Aug. 12, authorities said. At 4:34 p.m., on Monday, Aug. 10, a Kia was traveling west on Route 173 in Bethlehem Township when it collided with a Jeep SUV making a right-hand turn, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police, said. Aside from Brandi, nine other people were hospitalized in the crash with minor injuries, Lebron said. A GoFundMe has be…
Ridgewood, NJ
Breaking News
Ridgewood HS Grad, 17, Who Died Overseas To Be Laid To Rest Saturday
The Ridgewood Public School district is mourning the loss of a recent high school graduate who died overseas. Alisa Kizis died on July 13, after suffering a heart attack related to a known heart condition, the district said. She was 17 years old. Alisa graduated with the RHS Class of 2026 and had been preparing to begin her freshman year at Boston University this fall, according to the school district. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, at Valleau Cemetery, 546 E. Franklin Turnpike in Ridgewood. A reception will follow the service at Macaluso's, 55 Fourth Ave. in H…
Brandywine, MD
Breaking News
Do The Right Thing: Maryland VFD Gives Man Chance To Return Dead Firefighter's Memorial Helmet
Somebody saw a fire station in mourning and decided it was the perfect time to help themselves. In Charles County, the Baden Volunteer Fire Department is asking for the public's help identifying a man accused of stealing an antique firefighter helmet that had been displayed outside the station in honor of beloved member Shirley Boswell, who died earlier this month. Shirley Boswell Baden Volunteer Fire Department The department had draped the front of its Brandywine firehouse in black bunting ahead of funeral services for Shirley and her husband, Buddy Boswell, on Friday, July 24. …
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
Father Dies Four Days After Daughter, 18, Killed On DC-295, Leaving Mom To Plan Two Funerals
One unimaginable loss became two in less than a week. Four days after 18-year-old Camari Primrose was struck and killed on DC-295, her father, Edwin Primrose, suffered a fatal heart attack, leaving a Maryland mother with the heartbreaking task of planning two funerals in the span of a single week. Camari, of Silver Spring, was killed early Monday, July 13, in Southeast Washington, according to the Metropolitan Police Department. According to MPD's preliminary investigation, Camari exited a vehicle stopped in the northbound lanes before entering the southbound lanes of DC-295, where she was…
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
13-Year-Old's Killing Leaves DC Family Mourning, Searching For Somewhere Safe To Live
He was only 13. Now, Ahmad Mims' family says they're preparing to bury the Northeast DC boy while also finding a new place to live after the shooting that took his life. Shortly before 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, officers from the Metropolitan Police Department were called to a home in the 1600 block of Rosedale Street NE, where there were reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers found Mims on the sidewalk suffering from a gunshot wound. He was pronounced dead at the scene by DC Fire and EMS personnel. As detectives dug deeper, investigators determined the shooting had actually …
Reading, PA
Breaking News
Teen Killed Protecting Family During July 4 Dispute ID'd In Reading
A 16-year-old whose family members say he was trying to protect his loved ones during a Fourth of July dispute has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Reading. Felipe Solis Rodriguez Jr., of Hampden Township, Cumberland County, died after being shot during a confrontation outside a family gathering in the 1000 block of Windsor Street shortly before 11:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, Berks County Coroner Matthew Stitzel announced Saturday, July 11. Police said Felipe was attending a family party when an argument erupted in the alley behind the home after Daniel Cruz Sr. allege…
East Haven, CT
Obituaries
East Haven Family Seeks Help After 25-Year-Old Killed In Accident: 'He Will Be Deeply Missed'
A Connecticut community is mourning the sudden death of a 25-year-old man who died in an accident. Anderson Mauricio Ledesma Jara, of East Haven, died Friday, July 3, according to his obituary. His family did not describe the accident that led to his death. Ledesma Jara is being remembered for "his kind heart, caring spirit, and the love he shared with those around him." His loved ones said "his warmth, laughter, and generosity touched many lives and that he will be deeply missed," according to his obituary. He leaves behind his parents, siblings, and a host of aunts, uncles, and cou…
Central Islip, NY
Breaking News
'Everyone Could Count On Him': Family Speaks Out After Central Islip Dad Killed By Fireworks
The family of a father killed in a tragic Fourth of July fireworks explosion is asking the community to help give him the farewell they say he deserves while remembering him as a man who spent his life helping others. Gabriel Ruiz-Urresto, 37, died after a firework exploded and struck him in the head while he was lighting it during a backyard celebration at his Central Islip home on Long Island at approximately 9:30 p.m. Saturday, July 4, Suffolk County Police said. His son-in-law, Emmanuel Rosario Alvarez, has since launched a GoFundMe campaign seeking $18,000 to help cover funeral ex…
Clifton-Fairfax Station, VA
Obituaries
Nicholas Thanh Dies Unexpectedly At 31 In Virginia, Remembered As Friend Who Always Checked In
The text was simple. "Hey brother, how's it going? Haven't talked in a while." For one grieving friend, it's now a reminder of exactly who Nicholas Khoa Thanh was. The sudden death of the 31-year-old Virginia native has left family and friends mourning far more than a son, brother, uncle, and friend. They're remembering a sneaker-loving entrepreneur, basketball teammate, anime fan, and loyal friend who never seemed to lose touch with the people he cared about. Thanh, known to friends as Nick, died unexpectedly in Virginia, according to his family. In the days since his passing, tr…
Norfolk, MA
Obituaries
'His Kindness Was Genuine': Loved Ones Remember 22-Year-Old Killed In Dartmouth Crash
A 22-year-old Massachusetts man who died in a violent weekend crash had a way of lifting the spirits of everyone around him, his family said. Christopher Canario, 22, of Dartmouth, was a passenger in a car that crashed into a tree on Old Fall River Road in Dartmouth around 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 7, according to Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III. The driver, a 23-year-old woman, was taken to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. As news of Canario's death spread, friends and family began sharing memories of the young man thro…
Suitland, MD
Obituaries
Maryland Family Demands Answers After Father Killed In Front Of Toddler Daughter In Suitland
An 18-month-old girl is growing up without her father after 23-year-old Dwight Arthur Young was shot and killed inside a Maryland apartment in the middle of the night, leaving behind a devastated family now pleading publicly for answers. “My brother was murdered,” his sister, Desare Young, wrote in a social media post shared days after the shooting. “Please spread awareness.” Prince George’s County Police say officers were called around 2:45 a.m. Monday, May 18, to the 3500 block of Terrace Drive in Suitland for a reported shooting inside an apartment. Young was found suffering from a g…
Mount Pleasant, NY
Breaking News
Man Killed In Fiery Sprain Brook Parkway Crash In Mount Pleasant — Family Seeks Help
A 34-year-old man was killed in a fiery crash on the Sprain Brook Parkway in Westchester County, leaving his family grieving and seeking support. Yan Carlos Abreu died following the two-car crash on the evening of Tuesday, May 5, according to a GoFundMe page launched by his family. New York State Police said the collision happened around 6:30 p.m. near mile marker 10.4 southbound in Mount Pleasant. According to investigators, a 2023 Toyota traveling in the left lane was sideswiped by a 2025 Honda in the center lane. After the impact, the Honda left the roadway, entered th…
Newtown, CT
Obituaries
Danbury Teen, 18, Killed In Newton Crash Remembered For ‘Making Every Moment Brighter'
An 18-year-old killed earlier this week after crashing into a FedEx truck will be remembered for "making every moment brighter," his family said. Christopher Guallpa-Lema, 18, of Danbury, was killed when he crashed his motorcycle into the back of the delivery truck on Hawleyville Road in Newtown Monday evening, April 26, police said. Along with his parents, Luis Ignacio Guallpa Lema and Zoila Mercedes Lema, he leaves behind two sisters and a host of nieces and nephews. Loved ones created a GoFundMe to help pay for his funeral expenses. "He was a young man…
Bristol, CT
Obituaries
Bristol Man, 23, Killed in California Motorcycle Crash: 'Our Family Is Completely Heartbroken'
The family of a 23-year-old Connecticut motorcyclist killed in a California crash is asking for the public’s help to bring him home so his loved ones can say goodbye. Jamaih Fortin, of Bristol, was killed last week after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into a parked car on the Pacific Coast Highway in Long Beach, according to California police. His father, Jeremy Fortin, launched a GoFundMe campaign to help bring his son's body home. "As a father, there are no words to fully describe this kind of pain," he wrote. "Losing a child is something no parent should ever have t…
Lexington Park, MD
Obituaries
Maryland Father Killed In Work Accident As Family Works To Bring Him Home To Guatemala
A Maryland father killed in a workplace accident is being remembered by his family as a devoted provider and proud member of his hometown, as loved ones now work to bring his body home to Guatemala. Leonicio Velasquez-Morales died on the morning of Monday, April 6, after a job-related accident, according to a fundraiser organized by his son, Jerry Velasquez. He had spent the past decade in the United States supporting his family while staying closely tied to his village of Boxoncan, a place relatives say he never stopped representing. “Leonicio Velasquez-Morales was a father, grandfather, …
Fallston, MD
Obituaries
Young Dad, Fallston Football Star Dies Suddenly, Leaving Infant Daughter, Unborn Child Behind
A Maryland family is grieving the sudden loss of a young father who leaves behind a 4-month-old daughter and an unborn child, as loved ones rally to support those he loved most. Ryan Murimi died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, leaving behind his girlfriend and their growing family, according to multiple fundraisers created in his memory. "He was a proud new father to his beautiful 4-month-old baby girl, whom he adored," Sybil McDowell said. "Ryan was the best big brother to his three younger siblings." "He loved his family and friends, was always there to lend a hand to a neighbor…
Boonsboro, MD
Obituaries
Former Miss Sharpsburg, Teen Who Dreamed Of Becoming Vet Dies Suddenly At 14
Dorothy Marie Lowe loved animals, sports, and was a "bright light always showing love and kindness to those around her" in Maryland. Then, in an instant, the 14-year-old was gone. Lowe, a Sharpsburg native, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, after a medical emergency, leaving behind grieving family members, classmates, and neighbors who say her loss has created a void that won’t soon be filled. In Washington County, where Dorothy was an eighth-grade student at Boonsboro Middle School, the impact has been immediate and overwhelming, with tributes pouring in from every corner of her life. Do…
Yonkers, NY
Breaking News
Family Mourning Sudden Loss Of Boy, 10, In Yonkers — Here's How To Help Them
A Westchester County family is grieving the sudden loss of a 10-year-old boy whose death has left loved ones heartbroken. Jhostin De La Rosa died on Monday, March 17, according to his family, who described his death as "sudden and unimaginable." “On March 17, our family lost a piece of our hearts. My little brother, Jhostin, passed away at only 10 years old,” his brother, Geovanny De La Rosa, wrote. More information about his death was not made public. His family said the loss has been overwhelming. "Our family is struggling to come to terms with a loss that no words can truly…
Ewing Township, NJ
Breaking News
Cops ID 2 Young Men Dead In Ewing Crash: Police
Two men were killed in a crash on Ewing that occurred earlier this week, authorities said. At 7:25 a.m., on Tuesday, March 10, officers responded to Route 29 and Route 175 after a Nissan 370Z, driven by Jaysen Young, a 31-year-old Hamilton Twp resident, was traveling northbound on Route 29 when it collided with a Ford Focus turning left, Ewing police said. Kyle Alleger, the driver of the Ford Focus and a 26-year-old Ewing resident, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Young was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead the next day, police said. Born in …
Suffield, CT
Obituaries
Suffield Remembers 21-Year-Old Killed In Rollover Crash As Kind Friend, Avid Outdoorsman
A 21-year-old Connecticut man who was killed in a rollover crash is being remembered for his kindness, and now a local community is rallying around his family. Christian Jamrog, of Suffield, was killed just before 11 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, on Main Street near Suffield Street in Windsor Locks, police said. He was thrown from a pickup truck after the vehicle rolled over when it went off the road. Authorities pronounced him dead at the scene. The crash remains under investigation. A GoFundMe created by a friend is asking the community to support his family after the sudden loss. "Throughout…
Ledyard-Preston, CT
Obituaries
Ledyard Mom Dies Suddenly Days After Giving Birth To Daughter: 'Heartbreaking Loss'
A 34-year-old Connecticut mother of two has died just days after giving birth to her second child, her family said. She is being remembered for her compassion, kindness, and strength. Amanda Riley, of Ledyard, died on Feb. 17 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London after suffering a heart attack and seizure three days after giving birth to her daughter, Tess. She leaves behind her husband, Patrick, and their 10-year-old son, Charlie, her family said. Her father-in-law created a GoFundMe to help cover her funeral expenses and support Patrick as he navigates life as a suddenly single fa…
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