Find Your Daily Voice
‘Heart Of A Lion:’ Sussex County Veteran, Devoted Dad Michael Langan Dies Suddenly At 35
Sussex County native, veteran, and dedicated father Michael Christopher Langan died unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at the age of 35.
Born in Paterson, Michael grew up in Wantage before eventually moving to Jacksonville, Florida, where he lived at the time of his passing, his obituary says.
Michael was formerly assigned to the US Army 555th Engineer Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, his memorial says.
His most recent work was as a craftsman at the Hudson Trailer Co. of Jacksonville, which left a heartfelt Facebook tribute following his passing:
With great sadness w…
Fatal Stabbing Of Beloved Veteran Under Investigation In Beacon
Police in the Hudson Valley are investigating the death of a beloved veteran who was stabbed to death on Christmas Day.
Dutchess County resident Rene ‘Scout’ Vivo, age 65, a longtime resident of Beacon, died on Saturday, Dec. 25 after being stabbed in Beacon.
The City of Beacon Police, which did not return calls for information, said on Facebook that it is actively investigating the stabbing.
"At this time, it appears to be an isolated incident, and there is no danger to the residents of Beacon," the department said.
Vivo, who was born in the Bronx, but lived in the Beacon area for …
Andrew Bilheimer Of New Holland Dies After 'Losing Addiction Battle,' Obit Says
Andrew Bilheimer of New Holland, and formerly of Bethlehem, died on May 3 after "losing his battle with addiction." He was 33.
Bilheimer is a United States veteran, having previously served in Iraq, according to his obituary.
Bilheimer was remembered as someone who "enjoyed reading, gaming, fishing and playing soccer, basketball, football, and baseball."
He is survived by his mother Laurie (Moore) Bilheimer, and her husband Scott Stackhouse; father, Robert W. Bilheimer; fiancé Gina, his brother, Stephen Bilheimer; sister, Sarah Bilheimer; stepbrother, Michael Stac…
Popular Auto Body Shop Closes After Nearly Half-Century Doing Business In Norwalk
J Cox and Son Autobody, LLC, an institution in Norwalk for nearly a half-century, has officially closed its doors.
Opened in 1971, the second-generation owner of the shop, Robert (Bobby) Cox, is described as a marine veteran and lifetime body man and mechanic. The shop, which officially closed as of Friday, Sept. 6 after 48 years, handled everything from frame and bodywork to insurance claims, towing and more.
Reflecting on his successful career as a business owner and auto mechanic, Cox said his favorite aspect of running the shop was seeing and being able to help all the friendly faces of…
