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Norwalk, CT
Obituaries
Beloved Norwalk Father, 45, Dies Suddenly, Friends Rally to Support His Sons, Family
A Connecticut father of two who died suddenly at just 45 years old is being remembered as a kind, loving man and friend who always put others first. Jonathan "Jon Jon" Gardella, a Norwalk native who spent his childhood in the Marvin Beach area, died suddenly on April 14 after a medical emergency, according to his obituary. He leaves behind two sons, two brothers, and a host of close friends. One of those friends, Warren Peña, created a GoFundMe to help provide for his family and cover funeral expenses. Peña said he wanted to help because Gardella had spent his life earning it.&n…
Bensalem, PA
Obituaries
Bensalem Driver Killed After Truck Hits Tree, Utility Pole In Chester County: PSP
A 69-year-old Bensalem man was killed when his pickup truck struck a tree and a utility pole along West Lincoln Highway in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release on Thursday, Oct. 30. The crash happened around 8:39 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, just east of Blackhorse Road, according to police. Michael J. Krukowski III was driving a 2016 Ford F-250 SuperCab eastbound when the vehicle drifted left for an unknown reason, investigators explained. It left the roadway, hit a tree, and then struck a utility pole before coming to rest on its passenger …
Elizabethtown, PA
Obituaries
Barbara Varner, 62, Leaves Behind A Legacy Of Family And A Love For The Outdoors
Barbara N. Varner, 62, passed away in Elizabethtown on August 10, 2025, at Emerald Nursing & Rehab. Born in Carlisle, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Patricia (Mixell) Varner. Barbara was from the Shippensburg/Chambersburg area. Barbara enjoyed listening to music and going on long walks. She loved animals, nature, and camping. She is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Varner and Angela Varner; grandchild Marissa Kauffman; great-grandchild Freya; sister Linda Varner; nephews and nieces Kimberly Lemieux, Cheryl Davis, Keith Staver, Larry…
Pine Plains-Amenia, NY
Lifestyle
Liam Neeson Brings Star Power To Amenia Drive-In Movie Night
Moviegoers in the Hudson Valley got more than just popcorn and a double feature this weekend—they got Liam Neeson in the flesh. The Hollywood star made a special appearance Saturday, Aug. 2, at Four Brothers Drive-In in Amenia to introduce his latest film, The Naked Gun, a reboot of the 1988 slapstick classic. The $75 event included a gift bag and a double feature with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Neeson, 73, arrived on site at 4 p.m. for the meet-and-greet, snapping photos with fans and greeting guests. Among those in attendance was New York State Assemblyman Anil Beephan, who presente…
Millville, NJ
Obituaries
Millville DPW Worker Dies, 44: 'Most Infectious Laugh'
Raymond Stout, a Millville resident, died on Wednesday, July 2, according to his obituary from the Evoy Funeral Home website. Stout worked for Lower Township Public Works for nine years, his obituary reads. He was a diehard Phillies and Eagles fan, and also enjoyed fishing, camping and hanging out with his friends, according to his obituary. "He had the most infectious laugh that you could hear a mile away," his obituary reads. "You always knew when Ray was nearby. He gave the best advice and would always help a friend with whatever they needed." Stout is survived by his wife, Nicole…
White Plains, NY
News
23 Girls Attending Camp Missing, 24 Other People Die After Catastrophic Flash Flooding In Texas
At least 24 people were killed and nearly two dozen girls are unaccounted for after catastrophic flooding swept through parts of south-central Texas early Independence Day morning as a summer's worth of rain fell in the span of several hours. Click here for a new, updated story: Death Toll Climbs To 52, With 27 Girls Missing, After Catastrophic Flooding In Texas State authorities said in a news conference on Friday, July 4, that the Guadalupe River in Kerr County rose a whopping 26 feet in 45 minutes while many were asleep, and confirmed that 23 children are missing. Ongoing heavy r…
Bethesda, MD
Business
Fractured, Injured Fingers Prompt Recall Of 225K+ Camping Cots
More than 200,000 camping cots are being recalled after an issue with the backrest caused serious finger injuries, including fractures. Coleman issued the recall for about 228,760 Converta camping cots and camping suspension stretchers, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Thursday, June 26. The recall also affects about 438 cots and stretchers sold in Canada. The CPSC said the backrest can snap shut and pinch a person's fingers, creating a risk of lacerations and amputations. At least seven people have been injured, including two with fractured finge…
Greencastle, PA
News
Paraprofessional, PA Mom Of 3 Killed By Drunk Driver: DA
A Blairsville mother is facing serious charges for a deadly crash that killed a beloved paraprofessional and injured a child in Derry Township, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania State Police announced on Tuesday, May 27. Ashley Kelley, 33, was charged with Homicide by Vehicle, Driving Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Reckless Driving, and Careless Driving, following a February crash that claimed the life of 49-year-old Regina “Reggy” Endress. Kelley was high on marijuana when she crossed the center line of Route 217 near Barkley's Road an…
Hackettstown, NJ
Obituaries
Hackettstown College Student Dies: Remembering Evan Esposito Dies, 19
Evan Esposito, a 19-year-old Hackettstown resident, died on Thursday, April 17, according to his obituary from the Cochran Funeral Home website. Esposito graduated from Hackettstown High School in 2023 and was pursuing a business degree at Siena College at the time of his death, his obituary reads. An avid fan of the Mets and Packers, one of Esposito's favorite memories was traveling with his mom to Lambeau Field and going on the Packers Cruise, according to his obituary. He loved organizing cornhole, bucketball or Kan Jam tournaments during family camping trips or creating fantasy sports l…
Ridgewood, NJ
Readers Choice
Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store In Bergen County In 2024: Ramsey Outdoor Store
We are thrilled to announce that Ramsey Outdoor Store has been named Best Sporting Goods/Outdoor Store in Bergen County in the Daily Voice Readers' Choice Awards! According to its website, this family-owned and operated retailer has been catering to outdoor enthusiasts since 1953, specializing in fishing, camping, water sports, climbing, backpacking, hiking, hunting, and the necessary gear, clothing, and footwear to maximize your adventures. The 2024 Daily Voice Readers' Choice contest to name the Best of the Best in Bergen County began with reader nominations in October and en…
Shippensburg, PA
Obituaries
Shippensburg High School Senior Jackson McManus Dies Unexpectedly, Community Mourns
A Shippensburg High School senior has died unexpectedly, leaving his family, friends, and classmates heartbroken, loved ones said. Jackson Charles McManus, 18, of Shippensburg, passed away at home on Wednesday, Feb. 5, according to his obituary published by Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. Born in Lancaster, Jackson was a senior at Shippensburg Area Senior High School. He worked at Kenny’s Grill and Ice Cream in Chambersburg and spent summers as a lifeguard at Holly Lake Camp Site in Millsboro, Delaware. Jackson was known for his love of cars, hunting, camping, P…
Willingboro, NJ
News
Search For PA Mom's Last Surviving Child From Willingboro Reignited With $5K Reward
Danielle Lopez, a 38-year-old New Jersey woman, remains missing after disappearing last April. The Community United Effort (CUE) Center for Missing Persons is offering a $5,000 reward in the hopes of obtaining new information about Lopez, of Willingboro, her mother Sue Quackenbush's last surviving child after two sons previously died. "Danielle deserves to be found, and we will never stop looking for answers," Quackenbush, a West Chester, PA resident, said. In 2015, Quackenbush lost her son, Eric, to suicide. Ten months later, her other son, Michael, a US Marine and combat veteran, di…
Woodbine-Dennis, NJ
Police & Fire
Body Discovered In Refrigerator At Belleplain State Forest, Troopers Say
A person's body was found inside a refrigerator in a state forest in Dennis Township, authorities said. Troopers discovered the dead person at Belleplain State Forest on Sunday, Dec. 22, a state police spokesperson said. Police responded to the scene at around 2:54 p.m. The identity of the individual and the circumstances surrounding the death have not yet been released. Belleplain State Forest spans over 21,000 acres in the heart of the Pinelands National Reserve. Established in 1928, the forest boasts a variety of habitats, including saltwater marshes, mixed hardwood…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Obituaries
Tragedy In High Bridge: Crossing Guard Killed Remembered For Life Of Service
Robert "Bob" Bork, a 79-year-old High Bridge crossing guard struck and killed by a car last week is being remembered for his dedication to helping others. Bork was hit by a southbound vehicle on County Road 513 at the intersection of Larrison Avenue last Wednesday, Nov. 28, according to the High Bridge Police Department and the Hunterdon County Prosecutor’s Office. Bork was airlifted to Morristown Medical Center, where he later died, officials said. Good morning. A day of immense grief for the Bork family and High Bridge community. Let’s honor Bob and his loved ones... Post…
White Plains, NY
News
Open Fires Banned In Westchester Parks As Drought Watch Continues
As dry conditions continue, open fires have been banned in Westchester County-owned parks. The ban was announced on Wednesday, Nov. 6 by Westchester Parks officials, who also said it was effective immediately. The ban follows a Drought Watch declared by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation on Tuesday, Nov. 5 as a result of low precipitation levels. According to parks officials, wooded environments in parks such as camping sites and remote areas have an increased fire risk because of the rain shortage. During the ban, charcoal and propane fires are only a…
Camp Hill, PA
Lifestyle
Girl Scout Dues Hit Historic High: PA Council Says
Membership fees or dues to join Girl Scouts have risen to a historic high, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The decision to raise the dues is not just local, but came as a result of "12 hours of thoughtful deliberation, the national delegates of Girl Scouts, representing councils across the country, including representatives from Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania," GSHPA wrote. The increase will go into effect in the next membership year. The membership dues for girls will increase from $25.00 to $45.00 for the membership year 2026 and to $6…
Carmel, NY
News
750-Plus Acres Added To State Park In Carmel: Provides Access To Appalachian Trail
Two several-hundred-acre land parcels have been added to a popular state park spanning two counties in the Hudson Valley, officials announced. In an announcement on Thursday, Oct. 3, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed the addition of 763 acres to Clarence Fahnestock Memorial State Park in Putnam and Dutchess counties. The added acres will go towards meeting the state's goal of conserving 30 percent of its land and waters by 2030, Hochul said. The land acquisition consists of a 530-acre parcel with a new access point for the park's recreational facilities and the long-dist…
Washington Township-Long Valley, NJ
Obituaries
Long Valley Native Michael Brown, 23, Was Set To Begin New Job At EY, Obituary Says
Michael Brown, a Morris County native set to start a new career in accounting, died on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024. He was 23 years old. According to his obituary on the William Leber Funeral Home website, Michael graduated from West Morris Central High School before earning a degree from the University of Alabama. He was set to begin a new job at EY in Atlanta, GA. He had checked off an item on a summer bucket list this year, hiking across national parks along the West Coast, camping out or sleeping on a friend's couch, Michael's obituary reads. In tributes published to socia…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Boat Driver Left Scene Of Crash That Injured Four People Near South Jersey Park, Troopers Say
Four people were hospitalized after a boat crashed near an Atlantic County park, officials said. In a Facebook post, the Dorothy Volunteer Fire Company said it responded to a marine rescue near Estell Manor Park in Mays Landing at around 5:42 p.m. on Sunday, July 28. Four victims were taken to hospitals with their injuries. A state police spokesperson said 37-year-old Daniel Bollinger of Egg Harbor City was driving an 18-foot boat in the South River. The boat went into a marsh area and hit several trees. Bollinger left the crash scene before troopers arrived and he later turned h…
Chambersburg, PA
News
Fund Launched For Shippensburg Dad Killed, Runover By Tractor-Trailer: PSP Chambersburg
A GoFundMe has been launched for the 33-year-old former athlete and father who died in a motorcycle crash as the Pennsylvania State Police announced on Sunday, July 7 — the same day his obituary was released. Mark A. Cramer Jr. of Shippensburg lost control of his 2020 Harley-Davidson Road-Glide Limited on Interstate 81 near mile marker 6.7 in Antrim Township around 1:30 a.m. Saturday, July 6, PSP Chambersburg Trooper Bret Smalt detailed in the release. Mark's bike left the roadway, entering the grass median, but he became separated from his Harley-Davidson — the bike a…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Obituaries
Wrightstown's William Lloyd III, Died Unexpectedly, 51
William “Bill” J. Lloyd III, of Wrightstown, died unexpectedly on April 12 while surrounded by his loving family, according to an obituary published by Mount Laurel Home For Funerals. He was 51 years old. Bill worked in the produce industry, and then as an exterminator for many years, his obituary said. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. "Bill loved doing outdoor activities with his sons, and taught them everything he knew," his obit said. Click here to read William J. Lloyd III's complete obituary.
Hyde Park, NY
Obituaries
Longtime Southern Westchester
Boces
Employee Dies At Age 47
A longtime tech worker in the Hudson Valley died at the age of 47 at his home. Jamie Brian Paterson of Hyde Park, a lifelong Dutchess County resident, lived in of Hyde Park and was born in Poughkeepsie to Daniel M. Paterson and Linda J. (Steele) Paterson. Paterson graduated from FDR High School in Hyde Park in 1994 and then from Dutchess Community College. He was a longtime employee of Southern Westchester BOCES in Rye Brook where he worked in their IT department as a systems engineer, according to his obituary. When he was not working, his obituary said Paterson enjoyed camping, bowling,…
Newark, NJ
Obituaries
New Jersey Teen Dies Christmas Eve Months After Bone Cancer Diagnosis
Michael Januario, a 13-year-old boy from Newark, died months after being diagnosed with bone cancer, his family says. "Michael was an energetic, smart and amazing young man whose life was turned upside down this past summer," reads a GoFundMe launched for the family. He died at home on Christmas Eve, his obituary says. Michael was a student at McKinley Elementary School and enjoyed "riding his bike, and was always ready to play games," the obituary continues. "A creative young man, he loved building and creating with Legos, and cherished time spent camping with his family." Mo…
Springfield, MA
News
'His Spirit Was Like No Other': Community Rallies Around Hampden Co Man Killed By Falling Tree
Joshua Przybycien died doing what he loved, in a place he loved, with the woman he loved more than anyone else in this world, his family said. The 33-year-old Palmer man died on Friday, Sept. 8, after a tree fell on him while he was camping with his fiancée, Katy Workman, in Somerset, Vermont. A violent thunderstorm brought heavy rains and high winds, which toppled the tree, Vermont State Police said. No one else was injured. Joshua's family and friends created a GoFundMe to help pay for his funeral. The campaign had raised nearly $10,000 as of 1 p.m. Monday, less than a day after it was…
Springfield, MA
News
Mass Man Killed By Falling Tree While Camping With Fiancée In Vermont ID'd
A 33-year-old Hampden County man on a camping trip in Vermont was killed on Friday, Sept. 8, when a tree fell on him during a storm, authorities said. Joshua Przybycien, of Palmer, was camping with his fiancée, Kathryn Workman, in Somerset, Vermont, when high winds and heavy rains toppled the tree around 1 a.m., Vermont State Police said. No one else was injured. Related: Community Rallies Around Palmer Man Killed By Falling Tree Adam Przybycien posted on Facebook that Joshua was "kind and loved by all." Long Live Joshua Przybycien. I Love you man it still don’t feel real and it …
Mahopac, NY
Obituaries
Beloved Knights Of Columbus Member, Musician From Hudson Valley Dies At 34
A 34-year-old with ties to the Hudson Valley is being remembered for his dedicated Knights of Columbus membership and his love of music. North Carolina resident Michael James Clement died on Thursday, July 20 at the age of 34, according to his obituary. Born in Poughkeepsie in 1988, Clement graduated from Carmel High School in Putnam County before going on to attend both American University in Washington, DC and SUNY Plattsburgh, from which he received a bachelor's degree in Economics and Finance. During his time in college, he participated in a studen…
Norwich, CT
Police & Fire
Bobcat Attacks Man Sleeping In Hammock At CT State Park
A bobcat attacked an adult camper at a Connecticut state park. The attack took place during the early morning hours of Friday, June 30 in New London County at Selden Neck Island in Selden Neck State Park in Lyme. Paul Copleman, a spokesman for the state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP), said the man was sleeping in a hammock when he was attacked, The man and two other adult computers killed the bobcat, he added. All three adults were taken to a local hospital for treatment. The adults were leading a group of youth campers at the time, and it is believ…
Manassas, VA
News
Popular Marine Corps Park Reopens After Explosives Deemed It Dormant For Decade
Marine Corps Base Quantico's Lunga Park has been dormant for a decade, but later this month, the Triangle park will reopen to the public with a grand celebration. The original recreation area, formerly known as Lunga Recreation Area, is located on the west side of Marine Corps Base Quantico, and will reopen Friday, May 26. A grand reopening celebration featuring a BBQ cook-off, rock climbing, free fishing, free watercraft rentals, and more will be held June 3 and 4. The park spans more than 680 acres and includes the reservoir, which had been a favorite spot for local residents. “Lunga Pa…
Fairfax, VA
Obituaries
Christina 'Rowan' Choi Of Fairfax Dies, 30
The mother of a 30-year-old Fairfax County woman who recently died is hoping her memory will live on through a tree and bench in her name. Christina "Rowan" Choi died on March 30, 2023, according to their obituary, which remembers them as "a free spirit full of love." Rowan's mom, Michelle, on a GoFundMe urged parents to make their children feel safe to share what's going on in their lives. "Love them unconditionally and without judgement," she wrote on the campaign, launched to help fund the bench and tree. "Life is too short, so make the most of every single moment. Remember that ev…
York, PA
Lifestyle
Best York County Parks To Visit This Spring
Can warm, spring weather be here to stay? Then it’s definitely time to plan your visits to parks in York County. Located in southern York County, Codorus State Park offer thousands of acres of natural beauty. Amenities and activities available include boating, camping, hiking, swimming, playgrounds, picnic areas, and more. Its biggest attraction is Lake Marburg. The lake's 26 miles of shoreline make it perfect for fishing or just taking a leisurely boat ride. John C. Rudy County Park in York offers a sand volleyball court, softball and soccer fields, horseshoe pits, and trails for runni…
Dorchester, MA
Lifestyle
Trek Into Spring With Boston Area's Best Hiking Trails
A hike is the perfect opportunity to take advantage of warmer weather and these trails, selected by Yelp, offer Bostonians an active outdoors excursion without straying too far from home. There are parks and trails near the Boston area to suit any adventurer's needs, whether you're looking for bird watching, a quick jaunt, or all-day activities. Check out these top-rated trails as reviewed on Yelp. Bumpkin Island (Boston) A perfect camping, hiking, or kayaking destination, Bumpkin Island has flower-lined trails and shell-covered beaches. History buffs will enjoy exploring the remains of …
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