Mahwah's Kathryne Badura, Fashion Attorney, Music Lover, Dies At 38 Mahwah's Kathryne Badura, Fashion Attorney, Music Lover, Dies At 38
Mahwah's Kathryne Badura, Fashion Attorney, Music Lover, Dies At 38 Kathryne Badura, a Bergen County native who built a career at the intersection of fashion, law, and business, died on Tuesday, June 24, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was 38 years old. Services were held Tuesday, July 8 at St. Elizabeth RC Church in Wyckoff. Born in Paterson and raised in Fair Lawn before moving to Mahwah, Badura graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in 2004, where she was an honors student, athlete, and performer, her obituary says. She continued her academic and artistic pursuits at Villanova University, graduating magna cum laud…
Successful Photographer, Advocate From Monsey Dies At 56 Successful Photographer, Advocate From Monsey Dies At 56
Successful Photographer, Advocate From Monsey Dies At 56 An award-winning photographer and storyteller who hailed from Rockland County before moving to Israel later in life has died after a hard-fought battle with cancer.  Laura Ben-David, a native of Monsey who moved to Israel in 2002 and became a well-known voice for the Anglo-Israeli community, died on Thursday, July 17 at the age of 56, her husband Raphael M. Barishansky announced.  Ben-David had been the social media director at Nefesh B’Nefesh, a nonprofit that helps facilitate Jewish immigration to Israel from the United States and Canada, according to a report fro…
Cinnaminson Grandfather Killed In Lightning Strike While Doing What He Loved Cinnaminson Grandfather Killed In Lightning Strike While Doing What He Loved
Cinnaminson Grandfather Killed In Lightning Strike While Doing What He Loved Tributes are pouring in for Robert Montgomery, a 61-year-old New Jersey resident killed on Wednesday, July 16, when he was struck by lightning while volunteering at an archery event. Montgomery, of Cinnaminson, worked as an engineer and was passionate about his career, according to his obituary from the Givnish Funeral Home website.  An animal lover, Montgomery was devoted to his three dogs, Mia, Franco and Vedder, walking them every day, his obituary reads. "They became his constant companions and a source of joy," according to his obituary. "Robert will be deeply missed by their thr…
Retired Police K9 Named For 9/11 Hero Mourned In Clarkstown Retired Police K9 Named For 9/11 Hero Mourned In Clarkstown
Retired Police K9 Named For 9/11 Hero Mourned In Clarkstown A Rockland County police department is mourning the loss of one of its most loyal and courageous K9s who served the community for years alongside his handler.  The death of retired Clarkstown Police K9 Remy, who served alongside his handler, retired Officer Reekie, was announced by the department on Friday, July 18.  “K9 Remy served with honor and distinction,” the department said in a statement on Friday, adding, "Throughout his years of service, K9 Remy exemplified courage, loyalty, and dedication protecting our officers and the Clarkstown community with unwavering commitment." …
Virginia Teen Killed At Temple Hills Party Remembered By Friends As 'Great Dancer, Bright Soul' Virginia Teen Killed At Temple Hills Party Remembered By Friends As 'Great Dancer, Bright Soul'
Virginia Teen Killed At Temple Hills Party Remembered By Friends As 'Great Dancer, Bright Soul' He was funny. He was kind. He was a great dancer. And now, he's gone. Darlyn Florian-Granados, 18, of Alexandria, died after being shot at a party in Maryland, and a woman is now facing murder charges in connection with his death. The shooting happened at approximately 3:20 a.m. on June 13, inside a home on the 5400 block of Broadwater Street in Temple Hills, according to the Prince George’s County Police Department. Officers responding to a report of a shooting found Florian-Granados inside the home suffering from a gunshot wound.  He was transported to a hospital, where he died of …
Deptford Corrections Officer, Mother Jamie Randall Dies, 46 Deptford Corrections Officer, Mother Jamie Randall Dies, 46
Deptford Corrections Officer, Mother Jamie Randall Dies, 46 Jamie Randall, a 46-year-old South Jersey resident, mother, and corrections officer, died on Sunday, July 13, according to her obituary from the Boucher Funeral Home website. She was 46 years old. A corrections officer for the New Jersey State Prison, Randall enjoyed running, fishing, crabbing and going to the beach, her obituary reads. She was a movie fanatic who loved sphynx cats, according to her obituary. It is with great sadness that the New Jersey Department of Corrections shares the passing of Senior Correctional Police... Posted by New Jersey Department of Corrections on&nb…
Child Star-Turned-Mogul: Wayne Native Louis Todaro Dies In West Hollywood, 44 Child Star-Turned-Mogul: Wayne Native Louis Todaro Dies In West Hollywood, 44
Child Star-Turned-Mogul: Wayne Native Louis Todaro Dies In West Hollywood, 44 Louis Todaro, a Wayne native remembered for his “unmatched enthusiasm for life” and high-powered career in entertainment and real estate, died Monday, July 14, in Los Angeles, according to his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website. He was 44 years old. Todaro began his career as a child actor, starring alongside Bill Cosby in NBC's "The Cosby Mysteries" and on the PBS hit "Ghostwriter," according to his LinkedIn profile and IMDB. His profile notes he traveled internationally during his teen years and became one of the top DJs in the New York City and New Jersey night…
Motorcyclists Wanted: Purple Heart Veteran’s Final Ride Planned In Gloucester County Motorcyclists Wanted: Purple Heart Veteran’s Final Ride Planned In Gloucester County
Motorcyclists Wanted: Purple Heart Veteran’s Final Ride Planned In Gloucester County Dennis "Andrew" Foy, who was awarded the Purple Heart while fighting the War on Terror, died on Tuesday, July 8, according to his obituary from the Boucher Funeral Home website. A Gloucester County resident, Foy served six years in the United States Army with honor and distinction, deployed to both Afghanistan and Iraq, his obituary reads. He was awarded a Purple Heart, "a reflection of the courage and sacrifice he embodied throughout his military service," according to his obituary. After leaving the Army, Foy joined the Boilermakers Union and earned a degree in cyber security, his obituar…
'Go-To Person': Well-Known East Fishkill Town Employee Dies After Cancer Battle 'Go-To Person': Well-Known East Fishkill Town Employee Dies After Cancer Battle
'Go-To Person': Well-Known East Fishkill Town Employee Dies After Cancer Battle A Dutchess County town is mourning the loss of a dedicated and beloved employee who died earlier this week after a courageous battle with cancer. Edward “Butch” Kidney, an East Fishkill town employee since 2016, died on Tuesday, July 15, the town announced on Thursday, July 17. Kidney served in the Highway Department and most recently worked as a Foreman for Buildings and Grounds. Known as a go-to resource for his colleagues, he was admired for his deep knowledge, generosity, and unwavering willingness to help others without seeking recognition. "Butch had a wealth of knowledge t…
Dumfries Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Remembered As ‘Good Friend, Good Father' Dumfries Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Remembered As ‘Good Friend, Good Father'
Dumfries Teen Who Died Swimming In Potomac River Remembered As ‘Good Friend, Good Father' An 18-year-old who went swimming with friends in the Potomac River was found dead over the weekend, authorities say. Now, his family is rallying community support to send his body back to Honduras. Late in the afternoon on Sunday, July 13, police say first responders were called to a stretch of the river, where they found Dumfries resident Manuel De Jesus Flores Bustillo. Officials believe that Bustillo was with two friends at the beach when they decided to go for a swim in the water near the pier. That's when Bustillo was reportedly swept away by the current, prompting a f…
Former Naval Officer Matthew Maloney, Of Berkeley Heights, Dies Month After Fall From Ladder Former Naval Officer Matthew Maloney, Of Berkeley Heights, Dies Month After Fall From Ladder
Former Naval Officer Matthew Maloney, Of Berkeley Heights, Dies Month After Fall From Ladder New Jersey dad Matthew Maloney died on Wednesday, July 16, a month after he fell from a ladder, leading to respiratory failure, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. He died two days after his 57th birthday. Born in Scotch Plains and a resident of Berkeley Heights, Maloney graduated from Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, where he served as captain of both the baseball and hockey teams, according to the fundraiser set up by his daughter. He attended the United States Naval Academy, where he played baseball, graduating in 1991, the fundraiser reads. After completing hi…
Singer, Actress Connie Francis, Voice Of A Generation, Dies Singer, Actress Connie Francis, Voice Of A Generation, Dies
Singer, Actress Connie Francis, Voice Of A Generation, Dies Connie Francis, the beloved American pop singer and actress whose voice defined an era, has died. She was 87, and had been hospitalized the last two weeks. Ron Roberts, the president of Francis' label, Concetta Records, announced her death on Facebook. "it is with a heavy heart and extreme sadness that i inform you of the passing of my dear friend Connie Francis last night," wrote early Thursday morning, July 17. "I know that Connie would approve that her fans are among the first to learn of this sad news." Born Concetta Rosa Maria Franconero in Newark, New Jersey, Francis rose from neigh…
'Missed Beyond Measure': Motorcyclist Killed In Levittown Cherished 'Freedom Of The Open Road' 'Missed Beyond Measure': Motorcyclist Killed In Levittown Cherished 'Freedom Of The Open Road'
'Missed Beyond Measure': Motorcyclist Killed In Levittown Cherished 'Freedom Of The Open Road' Loved ones are mourning the loss of a Long Island man whose life was cut short following a motorcycle crash in Levittown. Gary Bertsch, 54, was critically injured Sunday, July 13, when the 2019 Aprilia motorcycle he was riding collided with an SUV on Valley Road just before 5 p.m., Nassau County Police said. He was rushed to a nearby hospital but died of his injuries the following day. The SUV driver, identified as a 20-year-old woman, remained at the scene. The crash is under investigation, police said. Bertsch was remembered as a devoted husband, proud grandfather, and the kind of man w…
Community Rallies Around Stoughton Brothers Who Drowned In Fishing Accident Off RI Coast Community Rallies Around Stoughton Brothers Who Drowned In Fishing Accident Off RI Coast
Community Rallies Around Stoughton Brothers Who Drowned In Fishing Accident Off RI Coast Two brothers from Stoughton have died after falling into the water while fishing in Little Compton in Rhode Island. Officials say the pair had been fishing from rocks near Warren’s Point when one of them slipped and the other jumped in to try to help, according to WPRI. Now the community is coming together to help their family.  Crews spent hours searching the waters over the weekend. After a full day of searching on Saturday, July 11, the effort resumed Sunday with help from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management. Their bodies were found near where they had last been …
West Milford's Nick Weinzierl Dies Suddenly, 33, With Wedding Date Less Than Year Away West Milford's Nick Weinzierl Dies Suddenly, 33, With Wedding Date Less Than Year Away
West Milford's Nick Weinzierl Dies Suddenly, 33, With Wedding Date Less Than Year Away Nicholas "Nick" Weinzierl had just bought his first home and set a date to marry the love of his life. But earlier this week, the 33-year-old from West Milford passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, his family said. Nick, who was born on Christmas, Dec. 25, 1991, died on Monday, July 14, according to an obituary on the D’Agostino Funeral Home website. He was remembered as fiercely loyal, endlessly thoughtful, and full of love: "He found joy in the little things and lit up when he could make the people around him smile," his sister, Jenna, said on a GoFundMe launched to support Nick's fiancé…
Shady Side Mom Killed In Head-On Crash Remembered As ‘Sweetest, Most Compassionate Person’ Shady Side Mom Killed In Head-On Crash Remembered As ‘Sweetest, Most Compassionate Person’
Shady Side Mom Killed In Head-On Crash Remembered As ‘Sweetest, Most Compassionate Person’ Patricia “Patti” Warren was the kind of woman who made you feel like family the moment you met her, according to her loved ones. The 61-year-old Shady Side mother died over the weekend in a head-on crash in Anne Arundel County that also left another driver hospitalized, officials confirmed. The crash happened around 12:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, in Galesville, where police say Warren was driving a 2008 Toyota Prius northbound on Muddy Creek Road when she crossed the double yellow line and slammed into an oncoming 2018 Chevy Silverado. According to Anne Arundel County Police, the driver …
Berkshire DA's Stepdaughter Killed In Suspected Colorado Homicide: 'We Are Heartbroken' Berkshire DA's Stepdaughter Killed In Suspected Colorado Homicide: 'We Are Heartbroken'
Berkshire DA's Stepdaughter Killed In Suspected Colorado Homicide: 'We Are Heartbroken' A man from Colorado has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of the 32-year-old stepdaughter of Berkshire County District Attorney Timothy J. Shugrue. Jordan Elizabeth LaBarre was killed on July 7 inside a home in Blue River, a small mountain town near Breckenridge, Colorado. Police were called to the house around 6:20 p.m. after neighbors reported hearing gunshots, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation said. Officers surrounded the home, and 46-year-old Daniel Joseph DeVito surrendered peacefully, according to the CBI. LaBarre, who grew up in Chicopee an…
Recent Widow Among Victims ID'd In Deadly Plainfield Floods Recent Widow Among Victims ID'd In Deadly Plainfield Floods
Recent Widow Among Victims ID'd In Deadly Plainfield Floods Two women were killed in Plainfield on Monday, July 14, as fierce storms swept across the state. Lubia Estevez and Forest Whitlock were killed after the vehicle they were in was swept into Cedar Brook during the height of flash flooding Monday, according to reports. Estevez and Whitlock were pronounced dead at the scene, the city said.  Forest Whitlock I’m gone miss you girl 💔 so many great memories….. you definitely was a Active Amazing Grandmother To my children I went to click on your page and all I see is photos of me 🙂 Posted by Renee Hollis on Tuesday, July 15, 2025…
Fairfield Leader Bill Gerber Has Died From Brain Cancer: 'There Is A Gaping Hole In Our Lives' Fairfield Leader Bill Gerber Has Died From Brain Cancer: 'There Is A Gaping Hole In Our Lives'
Fairfield Leader Bill Gerber Has Died From Brain Cancer: 'There Is A Gaping Hole In Our Lives' Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber died on Tuesday, July 15, a day after his family announced he was struggling following two brain surgeries at Yale New Haven Hospital within 48 hours to combat a malignant tumor.  His wife Jessica and their children John and Gillian Gerber issued a statement following his untimely passing.  To say that there is now a gaping hole in our lives is an understatement. We are still trying to come to terms with everything that has happened these past two and a half weeks. We are grateful to the friends and family who have helped us during this time …
Cranford's Greg Swenson, Teacher, Athlete, Husband, New Dad, Dies At 29 Cranford's Greg Swenson, Teacher, Athlete, Husband, New Dad, Dies At 29
Cranford's Greg Swenson, Teacher, Athlete, Husband, New Dad, Dies At 29 The death of Gregory "Greg" Swenson, a new father, educator, and lifelong athlete, is spreading shock and sadness across multiple states. Greg, 29, of Cranford, NJ, died peacefully on Saturday, July 12 following a short illness, according to his obituary on the Gray Funeral Home. Greg's death comes six months after welcoming a baby boy, Lars, with his wife and college sweetheart, Morgan. A GoFundMe page launched for the pair had raised nearly $70,000 as of press time. A Farmingdale, NY native, Greg later moved to East Lyme where he was a three-sport athlete at East Lyme High School, h…
Jersey City Doctor Struck, Killed By Vehicle In South Brunswick Jersey City Doctor Struck, Killed By Vehicle In South Brunswick
Jersey City Doctor Struck, Killed By Vehicle In South Brunswick A 75-year-old Jersey City doctor was fatally struck by a vehicle in South Brunswick on Thursday, July 10, authorities said. At 9:21 p.m., officers responded to Route 27 after Neville D’Rozario was struck by a 2015 Ford F150 while he was crossing the roadway, South Brunswick police said. D’Rozario was not in the crosswalk when he was hit, police said.  D’Rozario was found bleeding and unconscious and was transported to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where he was pronounced dead, police said. The driver remained on scene, police said. Born in Bangladesh, D'Rozario dedicated his…
Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly On ‘Annabelle’ Doll Tour In Gettysburg Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly On ‘Annabelle’ Doll Tour In Gettysburg
Ghost Hunter Dan Rivera Dies Suddenly On ‘Annabelle’ Doll Tour In Gettysburg A well-known figure in the paranormal community died unexpectedly while on a tour stop in Pennsylvania, part of an event exploring widely believed haunted artifacts. Dan Rivera, 54, of Connecticut, the lead investigator for the New England Society for Psychic Research (NESPR), died Sunday, July 13, while on the Gettysburg leg of the “Devils on the Run” tour—a national series featuring the allegedly haunted Annabelle doll. Rivera was found unresponsive in his hotel room Sunday evening, TMZ reports. His death was later confirmed by NESPR. An exact cause has not yet been released. The tour st…
Valley Cottage Marine Dies At 22: Community Rallies To Bring His Platoon To His Services Valley Cottage Marine Dies At 22: Community Rallies To Bring His Platoon To His Services
Valley Cottage Marine Dies At 22: Community Rallies To Bring His Platoon To His Services When Rockland County native and Lance Corporal Ryan James Barnard died earlier this month while serving with the US Marine Corps in Hawaii, his community he called home responded with one goal: bringing his brothers in arms to his services to say goodbye.  Barnard, a 22-year-old from Valley Cottage, died on Wednesday, July 2, while stationed at Kaneohe Bay, assigned to the Third Littoral Combat Team, Second Platoon, Ares Company. A Marine through and through, Ryan was known for his deep loyalty, quiet strength, and unwavering commitment to those around him, his obituary said.  His…
DC Teen Killed In Crash After Stolen Car From Maryland Slams I-295 Guardrail: Police DC Teen Killed In Crash After Stolen Car From Maryland Slams I-295 Guardrail: Police
DC Teen Killed In Crash After Stolen Car From Maryland Slams I-295 Guardrail: Police A 16-year-old boy from Southeast DC is dead after police say a stolen car taken out of Maryland slammed into a guardrail on I-295 over the weekend, killing him and sending two others running from the scene. Officers from the Metropolitan Police Department responded at approximately 9:06 p.m. on Saturday, July 12, to southbound I-295 just before the Howard Road/Suitland Parkway exit, for a reported single-vehicle crash, MPD announced. When officers arrived, they found a young boy in the backseat of the crashed vehicle unconscious and not breathing, police said. According to MPD, DC Fire and…
Pittsgrove Resident Killed In Route 40 Crash Pittsgrove Resident Killed In Route 40 Crash
Pittsgrove Resident Killed In Route 40 Crash A 32-year-old Pittsgrove man who worked as an elementary school custodian in Penns Grove was killed in a two-vehicle crash on Route 40 in Salem County on Thursday, July 10, authorities said. At 1:13 p.m., troopers responded to Route 40 in Pilesgrove Township after a Dodge pickup truck attempting to make left turn on County Route 619 crashed into a Ford pickup truck traveling westbound, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police said. Derick Martin, the driver of the Dodge, was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver of the Ford sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. Born…
Man, 43, Drowns During Family Picnic On Housatonic River In New Milford Man, 43, Drowns During Family Picnic On Housatonic River In New Milford
Man, 43, Drowns During Family Picnic On Housatonic River In New Milford A 43-year-old man from Yonkers, New York, drowned while picnicking with his family on the Housatonic River in New Milford over the weekend, authorities said. Simon Hernandez was spending time with loved ones in the Gaylordsville section of New Milford on Sunday, July 13, around 4:10 p.m., when he entered the river but did not resurface, according to police. Emergency crews responded to the area of 781 Kent Road in an attempt to rescue him, but were unsuccessful. After a two- to three-hour search, New Milford police dive teams recovered Hernandez’s body. He was pronounced dead at the scene. …
$17K Raised For Daughters Of River Edge Dad After 'Brief But Fierce' Cancer Battle $17K Raised For Daughters Of River Edge Dad After 'Brief But Fierce' Cancer Battle
$17K Raised For Daughters Of River Edge Dad After 'Brief But Fierce' Cancer Battle A River Edge father of two young girls has died after a short but fierce battle with cancer, loved ones said. Kieran Corrigan, 54, passed away peacefully on July 2, according to an obituary posted by Volk Leber Funeral Home. Kieran, originally from Woodlands, South Douglas Road in Cork, Ireland, was remembered as a warm and creative man deeply devoted to his family. He was the beloved husband of Edel Corrigan (née Shealy) and the proud father of Keelan, 10, and Chloe, 8. A GoFundMe organized by Kathleen Terhune said Kieran "passed away after a brief but fierce battle with cancer." The fund…
Hackettstown Lacrosse Player Tyler Carbajal Dies, 19 Hackettstown Lacrosse Player Tyler Carbajal Dies, 19
Hackettstown Lacrosse Player Tyler Carbajal Dies, 19 Friends and family are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Tyler Shea Carbajal, a 19-year-old New Jersey resident whose compassion, wit, and bright smile left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Tyler, of Great Meadows (Warren County), passed away on Sunday, July 6, according to his obituary from the Bronson & McNamara Memorial Home. In front of others, he seemed strong, but “inside he was deeply sensitive, compassionate, and respectful to everyone he met,” the obituary reads. A 2024 graduate of Hackettstown High School, Tyler's dedication to academics and athletics was unmatched — …
Support Swells After PA Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Injuring 9 Others While On Family Vacation Support Swells After PA Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Injuring 9 Others While On Family Vacation
Support Swells After PA Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Injuring 9 Others While On Family Vacation Support is swelling for a Pennsylvania family whose summer road trip ended in a devastating crash that claimed the life of a beloved wife and mother of four. Gina Alvarez Dela Cruz, 42, of Stroudsburg, was killed on Monday, June 30, when the minivan she was riding in was struck head-on by another vehicle that crossed the median on Route 13 in Accomack County, Virginia. The crash, which happened near Parks Road around 12:30 p.m., also left nine people injured — including Gina’s husband, four children, and in-laws, Virginia State Police said. Gina was a passenger in the front seat when a so…
'He Was A Beautiful Soul': Family Of 24-Year-Old Wallingford Dad Killed In Crash Ask For Help 'He Was A Beautiful Soul': Family Of 24-Year-Old Wallingford Dad Killed In Crash Ask For Help
'He Was A Beautiful Soul': Family Of 24-Year-Old Wallingford Dad Killed In Crash Ask For Help A Connecticut community is rallying around a family after a young father was killed in a motorcycle crash this week.  Robert David Connolly Jr., 24, of Wallingford, was found shortly before 5 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, off Guntown Road in Oxford, according to Connecticut State Police. His motorcycle had veered off the road and down an embankment, where he was thrown from the bike and died at the scene. He had been reported missing before police found the crash site. Loved ones have created two GoFundMe campaigns to help cover funeral expenses and support his son. His mother, Colleen Co…
Little Ferry Nightlife Icon DJ Ammo Dies Suddenly, Shockwaves Spread Through NYC Club Scene Little Ferry Nightlife Icon DJ Ammo Dies Suddenly, Shockwaves Spread Through NYC Club Scene
Little Ferry Nightlife Icon DJ Ammo Dies Suddenly, Shockwaves Spread Through NYC Club Scene Friends, family, and fans are mourning the sudden loss of Mossna M. Varasteh, a Bergen County native known worldwide as DJ Ammo, whose reach spanned from New York City to Asia. Varasteh, 42, died on Tuesday, July 8. He had gone to bed, gotten up around 5 a.m., gone back to sleep and was found unresponsive just hours later, his loved ones said. An exact cause has not yet been identified. Ammo had recently returned from performances in Japan, Germany, Amsterdam, and Aruba, and was still DJing major New York City events just weeks before his passing. He got his start in the summer after 8th g…