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Loudoun
Obituaries
Heritage High School's Raquel 'Rocky' Elardo Dies, 18
The death of a Loudoun County high school athlete is sending shock and sadness through the community. Heritage High School grad and Leesburg resident Raquel "Rocky" Elardo, died on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, surrounded by her family, her obituary on the Loudoun Funeral Chapel & Crematory website shows. She was 18 years old. Rocky was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, after a collarbone injury suffered during a basketball game wasn't healing, according to a GoFundMe launched for the Elardos. As it turns out, a tumor was pressing on the bone. Despite her diagnosis, Rocky showed up to nearly eve…
Fairfield
Obituaries
Member Of Raveis Real Estate Family Killed In Fairfield Crash Remembered For 'Loving Heart'
A well-known mother of three from the region who was a member of the William Raveis Real Estate Company family is being remembered for her kindness and impact on the community where she lived. Massachusetts native Meghan Raveis, age 45, died on Friday, June 23 after she was struck by a vehicle while walking near her Connecticut residence in the town of Fairfield in the 500 block of Redding Road. The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene and is cooperating with the investigation, Town of Fairfield Police said. Earlier report: 45-Year-Old Member Of Raveis Real Estate Com…
Northern Valley
Neighbors
Old Tappan Boy Struck By Car Sees Overwhelming Community Support
As Stefan Wiklinski remains on the mend after being struck by a car in Old Tappan while riding his bike, residents of the borough are showing they have his back. A fundraiser has been created to support Wiklinski's family with medical expenses following the Sunday, June 11 incident. As of Tuesday, June 20, more than $60,000 has been raised. Wiklinski, an eighth grader who was set to graduate from Charles DeWolf Middle School, suffered a brain injury and remains under sedation. Wiklinski, called "Stefan Spectacular" by his dad, Stephen, was inducted into the National Honor Society and played…
Warren Hunterdon
Lifestyle
Hunterdon County HS Student-Athlete Battling Aggressive Bone Cancer Sees Immediate Support
Support is quickly rising for a Hunterdon County High School student-athlete battling an aggressive form of bone cancer. Joey Edwards, a junior at North Hunterdon High School in Clinton, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in February, according to a GoFundMe launched by his aunt, Amy DiPaolo, and several other loved ones on his behalf. Joey has been undergoing months of chemotherapy following the discovery of the tumor in his knee and is also scheduled to have surgery — but his battle with cancer doesn’t end there, organizers say. “Unfortunately, the cancer is elsewhere in his body, so the t…
Monmouth
Police & Fire
High School Senior Killed In Jersey Shore Crash
An 18-year-old Jersey Shore senior due to graduate from high school next month was killed in a crash, authorities said. Lauren Hewski, a senior at Saint John Vianney High School in Holmdel, was identified as the victim in the fatal wreck at about 12:30 p.m. Thursday May 11 on Laird Road in Colts Neck, according to multiple media accounts. The Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office said the teenager was a passenger in a Jeep Cherokee that overturned just west of Longbridge Road. The 17-year-old driver was taken to a local hospital for treatment of his injuries. "The circumstances behind a sing…
Union
News
High School Senior Could Be Youngest Zoning Board Member In History For This NJ Town
At 18 years old, Hagr Elweshahy was appointed to the Linden Zoning Board this week. The high school senior's new role makes her the youngest Zoning Board member in city history. Elweshahy was appointed to the Board by Linden Mayor Derek Armstead at the Tuesday night, Feb. 21 City Council meeting. A lifelong Linden resident and Linden High School student, Elweshahy is slated to graduate as the school’s 2023 valedictorian, and is the Commander of Linden’s ROTC (Reserve Officers’ Training Corps). She is also Linden High School’s Student Council President, former National Honor Society Offi…
Norfolk
News
Wellesley Woman Sentenced For 2018 Needham Crash That Killed Teenage Girls
A 56-year-old woman from Wellesley has been sentenced to six months in jail for hitting and killing two teenage girls from Needham with her car more than four years ago, authorities said. Talia Newfield, age 16, and Adrienne Garrido, age 17, were hit by two cars while they were crossing a street near Needham High School on February 10, 2018, MassLive reports. The vehicles were driven by Dania Antoine-Guiteau and Robert Berry, age 70, of Needham. Antoine-Guiteau was previously found guilty of motor vehicle homicide in connection with the girls' deaths, the outlet continued. After her convi…
York
Schools
NJ Star Athlete Found Dead In Central PA Dorm Room
A 21-year-old star athlete from New Jersey was found dead in his dorm room on Saturday, Oct. 8, according to York College of Pennsylvania school officials. Andrew "Drew" Ruehlicke, of Mullica Hill, "was found unresponsive in his residence hall room earlier today and was later deemed deceased," Richard T. Satterlee, Ph.D, Dean of Student Development and Campus Life told Daily Voice in an email on Monday, Oct. 10. Ruehlicke was a junior majoring in sport management, and a forward on the college's men's soccer team, according to the school's rooster. He graduated from Bishop Eustace Prep …
Fairfax
Sports
James Madison Softball Standout Lauren Bernett Dies At 20
James Madison University softball standout Lauren Bernett died at 20 years old, confirmed in an announcement released by the university. A cause of death was not made public. A sophomore catcher from McDonald, PA, Lauren was a key player in leading the women's softball team to the College World Series last year, the first in James Madison University history. Lauren was a member of the National Honor Society with a biology major and plans to minor in pre-veterinary studies. She was the daughter of Scott and Kim Bernett. "Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our stu…
Mount Pleasant
News
College Athlete From Hudson Valley Died After Choking During Charity Contest, Report Says
A college student from the Hudson Valley who died over the weekend in Massachusetts choked during an eating contest for charity, according to a report. Rockland County resident Madie Nicpon, age 20, a 2019 graduate of Suffern High School, was a junior at Tufts University in Massachusetts. Nicpon choked during a hot dog eating contest held at an off-campus home and died of her injuries at Massachusetts General Hospital on Sunday, Oct. 17, according to a report by WCVB, ABC 5 in Boston. She was a biopsychology major and a member of the college's women’s lacrosse team. Earlier report: …
Northern Highlands
News
Tufts Lacrosse Player From Hudson Valley Dies In Hot Dog Eating Contest
A college student from the Hudson Valley has died from injuries in a hot dog eating contest on Saturday, Oct. 16. Rockland County resident Madie Nicpon, a 2019 graduate of Suffern High School, was a junior at Tufts University in Massachusetts. She fell unconscious during an off-campus charity fundraiser and died at a Boston hospital the following day, WCVB, ABC 5 in Boston reports. Nicpon was a biopsychology major and a member of the college's women’s lacrosse team. News of the tragedy was shared with the university community in a statement signed by Tufts' president, dean of studen…
Mount Pleasant
News
College Student-Athlete From Hudson Valley Dies In Accident
Updated story: College Athlete Died After Choking During Charity Contest, Report Says A college student from the Hudson Valley has died from injuries in an accident on Saturday, Oct. 16. Rockland County resident Madie Nicpon, a 2019 graduate of Suffern High School, was a junior at Tufts University in Massachusetts. She was a biopsychology major and a member of the college's women’s lacrosse team. The specific nature of the accident has not been released. News of the tragedy was shared with the university community in a statement signed by Tufts' president, dean of student…
Lehigh
Obituaries
Allentown Native, Northampton High School Graduate Frank Hutterer Dies Suddenly At 24
Allentown native and Northampton High School graduate Frank J. Hutterer died suddenly at home on May 10. He was 24. Hutterer, of Walnutport in Lehigh Township, previously worked as a pharmacy technician at Rite Aid in Wilkes-Barre, his obituary says. Hutterer graduated as a member of the National Honor Society at Northampton High School in 2014 and later attended Wilkes University, where he finished the pharmacy program and participated as a member of the Kappa PSI Fraternity, his memorial says. Hutterer was known for his love of sports, particularly baseball. He was also a skilled fisherm…
Hackensack
News
Hackensack Centenarian Survives COVID, Calendar
Mary Damino of Hackensack not only survived the coronavirus – she’s lived to see 100. Family members, close friends and staff members at the Teaneck Nursing and Rehab Center joined Damino for a triple-digit birthday celebration on Thursday. There were flowers, a cake and champagne to mark the occasion. The youngest of five children, Damino was born on Huyler Street at a time when the life expectancy for women was a little under 62 years, nearly two years longer than men. That same year, the late Nancy Reagan, Betty Friedan and John Glenn were born. Also born in 1921 were fashion …
Nassau
Sports
Valley Stream Standout Earns Prestigious HS Football Honor
A Long Island high school football standout has earned a prestigious award for his work on the field and in the classroom. Joe Munson, who plays both ways as an offensive lineman and linebacker in Valley Stream, was named as one of 81 members of the National Football Foundation (NFF) and College Hall of Fame’s inaugural “Team of Distinction.” Criteria to make the team included academic achievement, athletic accolades and community involvement. Each chapter of the NFF is limited to one honoree, “distinguishing them as the top scholar-athlete from all the high schools covered by the chapter.…
Darien
Lifestyle
Darien High School Senior John Lochtefeld Earns DAR Good Citizen Award
This year’s Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award has been given to Darien High School student John Lochtefeld, son of Nancy and Tom Lochtefeld. This award is given to the DHS senior who “best exemplifies the qualities of patriotism, citizenship, dependability and service to community.” Elected by faculty and fellow senior class members, John will receive the award as well as a pin and certificate from DAR Good Citizen Chairman, Kim Kiner, and Regent, Catherine Love, during the holiday gathering, which will be hosted by Winifred and Tom Lom. John has made count…
Mount Pleasant
Obituaries
Bruce Swanson, Fitness Trainer, Bench-Press Champion, Dies At 28
A fitness trainer in the area has died at age 28. Bruce A. Swanson of Brewster died on Monday, Oct. 22. He was born on Jan. 24, 1990 in Carmel, the son of Bruce and Mary (Sammarco) Swanson and brother of Victoria and Michael Swanson. He graduated from Brewster High School, was a member of the National Honor Society and of several modified and high school football teams. He also played lacrosse and baseball. He graduated from the South Florida Academy of Air Conditioning as an HVAC technician. He was a member of the Cub Scout & Webelos Brewster NY pack where he achieved the Arrow of …
Mount Pleasant
Obituaries
Valhalla Native Pablo Sanchez, 25-Year-Old Software Engineer, Dies Suddenly
Westchester native Pablo Alberto Sanchez died suddenly of undetermined causes on May 7. He was 25. Sanchez was born in Valhalla on Feb. 27, 1993, to Juan Sanchez and Ana Espinoza. He was the youngest of four children. Sanchez spent his childhood in his beloved hometown of Mount Kisco. Since he was young, Sanchez had been compassionate and driven to overcome any and all challenges he faced. The family later settled in Mahopac where Sanchez attended middle and high school. During his time there, he was a member of the National Honor Society, volunteered as a student researcher analyst for…
New Rochelle
Schools
New Rochelle Educator Encourages Students To 'Find Their Passions'
After more than two decades serving students at New Rochelle High School, longtime educator Debbie Minchin is showing no signs of slowing down. Minchin, an AP United States Government teacher in the district continues to follow her passion for education as she continues her 25th year educating students both in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to follow her lead. A longtime New Rochelle resident, Minchin said that she finds it’s important to stay involved in various aspects of students’ lives by becoming invested in multiple aspects at the school. "I go to football and volley…
Bergenfield
Neighbors
MTV's New Jersey Shore-Style Reality Show Stars Bergenfield Snowboarder
BERGENFIELD, N.J. -- Marc Vindas of Bergenfield will be starring on MTV's new reality show "Winter Break: Hunter Mountain." Marc Vindas is one of the eight young strangers leaving their regular lives for some quality time at Hunter Mountain, a prime East Coast destination for winter sports. Vindas studied pre-med at Boston College and works as a research assistant at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, the network said. He was a member of the National Honor Society at Bergenfield High School, where he also wrestled and placed third in the district tournament his senior year. What happ…
Fairfield
Sports
Fairfield Prep’s Robert Haskins To Play Football At University Of Virginia
FAIRFIELD, Conn. — Fairfield Prep alumnus Robert Haskins has signed a National Letter of Intent to continue his football and academic career at the University of Virginia. Haskins will enroll at Virginia this month. Haskins graduated from Fairfield Prep this past spring as a decorated student-athlete. He was named All-SCC Tier 1 at the tight end position his senior year. During his time at Prep, Haskins received the News 12 Scholar Athlete Award, CIAC Scholar Athlete Award, and National Football Foundation Scholar Athlete Award for the New Haven County Chapter. Haskins was also awarde…
