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School Bus Driver Killed At NY District Facility Was Father, Artist, Gun Safety Advocate
New details have emerged about the life of Wayne Girard, a longtime school bus driver who was killed in a tragic incident at a Dutchess County school district’s transportation facility. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Girard, 80, died after being seriously injured on Friday morning, Dec. 19, at the Arlington bus garage on Dutchess Turnpike as drivers were preparing to begin their routes. No students were involved, and district officials have not released further details about the incident. Girard was struck by a bus at the facility, News12 reported. Girard is now b…
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Father Of 3 From Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At 44: Support Pouring In From Community
Following the sudden death of a well-known father and lifelong athlete from Putnam County, community members have stepped up to raise tens of thousands of dollars for his grieving family. Gary Graser of Claremont, New Hampshire, who grew up in Mahopac, died on Sunday, Jan. 4, at the age of 44 after suffering a cardiac event, according to his obituary. Graser was born in Carmel and raised in Mahopac before continuing his education at Green Mountain College in Vermont, where he earned a degree in psychology, his obituary said. He was known as a lifelong athlete an…
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Longtime Firefighter, Business Owner From Hudson Valley Dies Suddenly At 51
A Putnam County fire department is mourning the sudden loss of one of its former captains who protected the community for nearly three decades and was also a beloved husband and father. Mahopac resident Ronald A. Deagan, a 29-year life member of the Mahopac Volunteer Fire Department, died on Thursday, Jan. 1, at the age of 51, according to his obituary. The department announced his death on New Year's Day, calling it untimely and asking the community to keep his family in their thoughts and prayers. Born in Yonkers on Jan. 22, 1974, Deagan was the son of William J. D…
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UAlbany Advisor, 'Beloved' Mom's Death At 40 Sparks Outpouring Of Support For NY Family
The University at Albany community is mourning the sudden death of a longtime academic advisor and director who colleagues, friends, and family say devoted her life to helping others—especially her two young sons. Erin Couture, 40, died unexpectedly on Thursday, Jan. 1, in Latham, leaving behind her husband, Garrett, and sons, Jackson and Griffin, according to her obituary. A cause of death was not given. At UAlbany, Couture served as the director of student experiences for the College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security, and Cybersecurity, a role that reflected what friends descri…
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29-Year Veteran Of NY Police Department Dies, Leaves 'Legacy Of Service'
A police department in Rockland County is mourning the loss of a retired lieutenant who served the department for nearly three decades. The death of former Lieutenant John Hickey, who spent 29 years with the Haverstraw Police Department, was announced on Saturday, Jan. 3. Throughout his long career, Hickey rose through the ranks from patrolman to sergeant, detective sergeant, and ultimately lieutenant, according to the department. He retired from the department in 2017. Police officials said Hickey was known for his dedication, professionalism, and strong commitment to t…
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Lorraine Molinaro, 71, Was Devoted To Family
Lorraine M. Molinaro passed away at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, NY on Dec. 21, 2025 with her sister by her side. In her youth she dreamed of being an astronomer, but as life would have it, challenging circumstances allowed her just to gaze at the stars and planets, first through a telescope with her mother and sister, and then through the window of her homes in Peekskill, Albany, Oakland Gardens, and Great Neck. Born in the Bronx on May 5, 1954, her mother's birthday, she graduated from Peekskill High School in 1972, served as an editor of the student literary magazine, an…
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Well-Known Teacher, Mom Remembered After Fatal Head-On Crash In NY: Help Pours In For Son
Following a fatal Putnam County crash that claimed the life of a 43-year-old woman this week, those who knew her have been remembering an educator defined by kindness, devotion, and an unwavering commitment to her family and students. Jaclyn Hamill was killed early Tuesday morning, Dec. 16, in a head-on crash at the intersection of Deans Corner Road and Turk Hill Road in Southeast, as Daily Voice previously reported. The Putnam County Sheriff's Office said she was driving south on Deans Corner Road when her vehicle crossed the centerline and struck an oncoming commerc…
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Hudson Valley Mom, 38, Dies Days After Sharing Emotional Update On Her Cancer Battle
A Dutchess County mother has died at age 38 following a hard-fought battle with cancer, her family announced. Vanessa Elizabeth Doughty Anderson of Wappingers Falls died peacefully at home on Sunday, Dec. 7, according to her obituary. Anderson was born in Poughkeepsie and graduated from John Jay High School in 2005. She worked as a records clerk at Royal Carting in Hopewell Junction, where she was known for her kindness and dedication. Her obituary described her as a devoted mother who “never missed a softball game, or a cheerleading or gymnastics meet” for her daughters. …
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Former Hudson Valley Fire Chief Dies From 9/11 Related Illness
The Rockland County community is mourning the loss of a former Fire Chief and longtime FDNY firefighter who died after a long battle with a World Trade Center–related illness. Orangeburg resident Pieter Grosbeck, an ex-chief and life member of the Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company, died on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at the age of 63, according to his obituary. The Blauvelt Volunteer Fire Company announced his death on Wednesday, Dec. 10, saying Grosbeck died at the Joe Raso Hospice. Grosbeck served the department for 46 years and was an active member at the time of his death, serving o…
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NY Village Trustee, Fire Commissioner, Barber Dies At 66: 'Respected Pillar'
A Rockland County village is mourning the loss of a deeply respected village trustee, Fire Commissioner, and barber. Rafael A. “Rafaelito” Bueno Sr. of Haverstraw died peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at the age of 66, according to his obituary. Bueno, who immigrated from the Dominican Republic as a young man, built a life defined by service, mentorship, and community devotion. He was first elected a Haverstraw Village Trustee in 2003, serving under former Mayor Francis “Bud” Wassmer and current Mayor Michael F. Kohut. During that time, he also served as Fire Com…
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School Bus Aide, Devoted Dog Shelter Volunteer From Westchester Dies At 56
A woman from Westchester County remembered for her deep compassion, love for animals, and gentle presence with children died following a battle with cancer. Jodi Ann Spear, who grew up in Mount Vernon and later lived in Yonkers and New Rochelle, died on Monday, Nov. 24, at the age of 56, according to her obituary. Spear spent her life caring for others—whether through her work in the City School District of New Rochelle or her dedication to dog rescue organizations, her obituary said. Born on Jan. 2, 1969, to Joseph and Peggy Spear, she grew up with her younger brother, Philip,…
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Community Mourns Beloved “Farmer John,” Heart of Augustine’s Farm For Generations
Greenwich is mourning the loss of its beloved "Farmer John." John Augustin of Augustine’s Farm died after a fall the day before Thanksgiving, the farm said in a Monday, Dec. 1, Facebook post. He was 81. John Augustin and his wife, Kathy, had run the Greenwich farm since taking it over from John's parents in 1952. The couple grew pumpkins, corn, and Christmas trees and tended to their chickens and the wild animals that could always find a good meal at the King Street farm. The couple's seasonal farm stand was a major draw for people across the region, both for the produce and…
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