Firefighter's Wife, 81, Killed In Niskayuna House Fire; Husband Of 62 Years Loses Home
A former pediatric nurse, foster mother, and longtime fire department auxiliary member has been identified as the woman killed in a Capital Region house fire that also left her husband of 62 years, a lifelong firefighter, without a home.
Donna A. (Baker) Stewart, 81, died Friday, Oct. 9, after a fire broke out at her home on Old River Road in Niskayuna, according to her obituary published by Bowen & Parker Bros. Funeral Home.
Her husband, Robert N. "Rocky" Stewart, a longtime member of the Verdoy Volunteer Fire Department, is now mourning his wife while facing the loss of the home they …
Pregnant Woman, 3 Children Among 10 Killed In PA Family Massacre: Police
A woman who was eight months pregnant, a 5-year-old boy, and a 22-month-old girl were among 10 people killed in a mass shooting at a multigenerational Pennsylvania family home, authorities revealed during a Saturday, Oct. 10, press conference.
The shooting unfolded around 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, near East Seventh and Perry streets in Erie, where police responding to a ShotSpotter alert and multiple 911 calls discovered two women shot dead outside a residence and additional victims inside, Erie Police Chief Rick Lorah said.
The two women found outside the home were 51 and 37 years old, police…
Virginia Soccer Player Allison Rivera Dies
Allison Rivera made the girls around her better.
On the soccer field, the Northern Virginia student-athlete was the fierce midfielder wearing No. 8. Off it, she was a friend and classmate to students at Smart's Mill Middle School in Leesburg.
Rivera, a member of the Northern Virginia Alliance Under-14 Girls Academy team, died this week, prompting an outpouring of support from the soccer community. For some of Rivera's teammates, the bond stretched back years.
One soccer parent, Jason Moore, said his daughter, London, had shared the field with Rivera for the past seven years.
“Fierce …
18-Year-Old Boiling Springs Motorcyclist Killed In Route 74 Crash ID'd By Coroner
An 18-year-old motorcyclist who died after a crash on Route 74 in Cumberland County has been identified, authorities confirmed to Daily Voice.
Chase Dagen, of Boiling Springs, died from multiple traumatic injuries following the Tuesday, Sept. 29 crash, Cumberland County Coroner Charley Hall told Daily Voice.
Now, hundreds of donors are rallying around his parents, Danielle and Jonathan Dagen, and their family.
A GoFundMe launched by Creative Building Concepts has raised $27,960 toward its $40,000 goal from 340 donations as of Monday, Oct. 5.
The fundraiser was created to help Chase's fami…
Sudden Death Of New Milford Mom Leaves Loved Ones Reeling
Bergen County mom of two Jennifer Jaimes nee Moretti died on Wednesday, Sept. 30. She was 37 years old.
Jaimes, of New Milford, was remembered in her obituary on the Basralian Funeral Home website for her love of tomatoes, the Yankees, Jets and her “Loonies.”
A GoFundMe launched by Brittany Barbarise Boccia for Jaimes' husband, Mike Jaimes, an Oradell firefighter, says her sons, ages 1 and 4, were her “entire world.” Jaimes died just days shy of her 38th birthday on Oct. 3.
“She was kind, loyal, incredibly funny, and the type of person who always showed up for the people she loved,” Boccia…
NY Father Of Five’s Shock Killing Leads To Outpouring Of Support For His Kids
After a New York father of five was found dead in his home last week, the community has launched a fundraiser to support his children.
James M. Clark, 43, was killed by his wife, Christine S. Clark, at their home in Hartford on Wednesday, Sept. 23, according to New York State Police.
“His life was brutally ended at the hands of his wife after years of domestic violence,” organizer Alicia Randazzo, Clark’s sister, wrote in a GoFundMe.
Clark worked at NAPA Saratoga Auto Supply in Saratoga Springs and “will be remembered for his kindness, strength, and the love he brought into the lives of ot…
Six Inches Of Floodwater Wrecks Long Beach Family’s Home In Nor’easter — Friends Hoping To Help
A flood ruined a Long Island family’s home during the nor’easter over the weekend, and now their loved ones are reaching out for help through a fundraiser.
Leah and Lynn Kelly, along with their son Dylan, are looking for temporary housing after their home in Long Beach was inundated by floodwaters, according to a GoFundMe.
The Kellys “ended up with six inches of water in their home, causing major damage and ruining their kitchen, playroom, living room, and office,” organizer Kathleen Davidson wrote. “For any family, this would be heartbreaking, but for a household with a toddler trying to n…
Pomona Breakfast Spot T.W. Howells Closing After 19 Years
A longtime South Jersey restaurant is closing its doors after 19 years in business.
T.W. Howells, located at 341 W. White Horse Pike in Pomona, announced it will permanently close at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, according to a notice posted by the restaurant.
“After 19 wonderful years in business, we are saddened to announce the closure of T. W. Howells on October 2, 2026, at 2:00PM.”
The restaurant thanked its customers, staff, suppliers, friends, and community members for nearly two decades of support.
"It has been a privilege to serve you and we will always cherish the memories, friends…
Alleged Drunk Driver Hits Veteran Cape Cod Officer, Leaving Him Facing Long, Painful Recovery
Community support is pouring in for Massachusetts police officer Peter Ginnetty as he begins a long recovery after being hit by an alleged drunk driver.
Ginnetty was struck by a truck late Sunday, Sept. 13, near the Cape Cod Melody Tent in Hyannis. Police identified the driver as Robert Brando-Hunt, 43, of Osterville, who now faces multiple charges including OUI, police said.
Ginnetty, a 19-year Barnstable Police Department veteran, was helping people cross the street after a ZZ Top concert. Police said he wore a reflective vest and stood in a marked crosswalk when the truc…
Hospice Of Westchester Receives $1.5K Donation From Scarsdale Woman’s Club
Hospice of Westchester has received a $1,500 donation from The Scarsdale Woman’s Club to support end-of-life care in Westchester County.
“The Scarsdale Woman’s Club has been a strong supporter of our organization for years, and we are grateful for their unwavering generosity,” said Mary K. Spengler, RN, MS, LNHA, CEO of Hospice of Westchester.
“With this donation, we can continue to provide quality and compassionate services and programs to our patients, their families, and the wider Westchester community,” Spengler added.
To learn more about Hospice of Westchester, click here.
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Gaithersburg Grandmother Steps In To Raise 11-Year-Old After Mother's Sudden Death At 31
Everything changed for a Maryland family in an instant.
Ashley Marie Lewis died unexpectedly on Monday, Aug. 3, leaving behind her 11-year-old son, Karter, who is now being cared for by his grandmother, Angela Fernandez.
Lewis was 31.
Fernandez says she lost her only daughter that day. At the same time, she suddenly became responsible for raising her grandson.
“Since losing his mom, Karter has come to live with me, and I have taken on the responsibility of providing him with the stable, loving home he needs as we both navigate this unimaginable loss,” Fernandez wrote in a GoFundMe launche…
