Danbury Teen, 18, Killed In Newton Crash Remembered For ‘Making Every Moment Brighter'
An 18-year-old killed earlier this week after crashing into a FedEx truck will be remembered for "making every moment brighter," his family said.
Christopher Guallpa-Lema, 18, of Danbury, was killed when he crashed his motorcycle into the back of the delivery truck on Hawleyville Road in Newtown Monday evening, April 26, police said.
Along with his parents, Luis Ignacio Guallpa Lema and Zoila Mercedes Lema, he leaves behind two sisters and a host of nieces and nephews.
Loved ones created a GoFundMe to help pay for his funeral expenses.
"He was a young man…
Young Dad, Fallston Football Star Dies Suddenly, Leaving Infant Daughter, Unborn Child Behind
A Maryland family is grieving the sudden loss of a young father who leaves behind a 4-month-old daughter and an unborn child, as loved ones rally to support those he loved most.
Ryan Murimi died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, leaving behind his girlfriend and their growing family, according to multiple fundraisers created in his memory.
"He was a proud new father to his beautiful 4-month-old baby girl, whom he adored," Sybil McDowell said. "Ryan was the best big brother to his three younger siblings."
"He loved his family and friends, was always there to lend a hand to a neighbor…
Former Miss Sharpsburg, Teen Who Dreamed Of Becoming Vet Dies Suddenly At 14
Dorothy Marie Lowe loved animals, sports, and was a "bright light always showing love and kindness to those around her" in Maryland.
Then, in an instant, the 14-year-old was gone.
Lowe, a Sharpsburg native, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, after a medical emergency, leaving behind grieving family members, classmates, and neighbors who say her loss has created a void that won’t soon be filled.
In Washington County, where Dorothy was an eighth-grade student at Boonsboro Middle School, the impact has been immediate and overwhelming, with tributes pouring in from every corner of her life…
Family Mourning Sudden Loss Of Boy, 10, In Yonkers — Here's How To Help Them
A Westchester County family is grieving the sudden loss of a 10-year-old boy whose death has left loved ones heartbroken.
Jhostin De La Rosa died on Monday, March 17, according to his family, who described his death as "sudden and unimaginable."
“On March 17, our family lost a piece of our hearts. My little brother, Jhostin, passed away at only 10 years old,” his brother, Geovanny De La Rosa, wrote. More information about his death was not made public.
His family said the loss has been overwhelming.
"Our family is struggling to come to terms with a loss that no words can truly…
Cops ID 2 Young Men Dead In Ewing Crash: Police
Two men were killed in a crash on Ewing that occurred earlier this week, authorities said.
At 7:25 a.m., on Tuesday, March 10, officers responded to Route 29 and Route 175 after a Nissan 370Z, driven by Jaysen Young, a 31-year-old Hamilton Twp resident, was traveling northbound on Route 29 when it collided with a Ford Focus turning left, Ewing police said.
Kyle Alleger, the driver of the Ford Focus and a 26-year-old Ewing resident, was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Young was taken to Capital Health Regional Medical Center and pronounced dead the next day, police said.
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Ledyard Mom Dies Suddenly Days After Giving Birth To Daughter: 'Heartbreaking Loss'
A 34-year-old Connecticut mother of two has died just days after giving birth to her second child, her family said. She is being remembered for her compassion, kindness, and strength.
Amanda Riley, of Ledyard, died on Feb. 17 at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital in New London after suffering a heart attack and seizure three days after giving birth to her daughter, Tess. She leaves behind her husband, Patrick, and their 10-year-old son, Charlie, her family said.
Her father-in-law created a GoFundMe to help cover her funeral expenses and support Patrick as he navigates life as a suddenly single fa…
Nephew Leads Heartfelt Effort To Honor Uncle Steve Gardner After Unexpected Maryland Death
Steve Gardner’s family didn’t expect to be planning his funeral this week.
His nephew, Bruce Gardner, said his uncle passed unexpectedly, leaving loved ones grieving and trying to make sense of the sudden loss.
Bruce, who described Steve as a beloved son, father, uncle, cousin, friend, and neighbor, is now leading a heartfelt effort to honor his memory.
He created a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses and give his uncle “the honor he deserves,” a mission he’s been pushing forward with the help of friends, family, and strangers who have stepped in to support him.
“Some of y…
Carteret History Teacher Dies After Massive Stroke: Fundraiser
Alan Harris, a history teacher at Carteret Junior High School, died on Saturday, Sept. 6 after suffering a massive stroke, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family.
Aside from teaching history, Harris was a soccer coach who also helped with the Cub Scouts, according to the fundraiser. He is survived by his wife, Holly, and his three sons, Henry, 9, James, 6 and Oliver, 4.
With a very heavy heart , the football/soccer community has lost an amazing guy in Alan Harris.
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"At home, Alan’s love and joy …
Guilford Firefighter, Veteran Who 'Lived Life With Intensity, Heart' Killed In I-95 Crash
Authorities have identified a 32-year-old Connecticut firefighter as the motorcyclist who died in a crash on I-95 in Guilford late last week.
Michael Terrio, of Killingworth, a member of the Guilford Fire Department, was riding a Suzuki GSX-R1000 when he crashed into the back of a Volvo near Exit 59 southbound on Friday, Aug. 22, around 8:45 p.m., Connecticut State Police said.
Paramedics took Terrio to Yale New Haven Hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
The Volvo’s driver, a 66-year-old man from Freehold, New Jersey, sustained minor injuries in the collision.
The Guilford Fir…
Avalon Man Dies Days After Atlantic County Crash: Njsp
An 81-year-old Avalon man died on Monday, Aug. 18, days after a crash in Atlantic County, authorities said.
On Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 1:34 p.m., officers responded to a crash on County Road 557 North in Estelle Manor City after a Lexus crossed the center line into the northbound lane and collided head-on with the Toyota, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman with the New Jersey State Police said.
Richard Pedroni, the driver of the Lexus, sustained moderate injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital where he died six days later, Postorino said.
The driver of the Toyota sustained minor inj…
Pintor Costarricense, 40, Muere Tras Caída De Un Techo; Buscaba Una Vida Mejor, Dice Hermano
Un pintor costarricense que cayó desde el segundo piso de un techo en Ridgewood ha fallecido, confirmaron las autoridades.
La policía de Ridgewood dijo que respondió a 152 Kenilworth Road el martes 12 de agosto, a la 1:45 p.m., tras un informe de un hombre adulto que había caído. El hermano de la víctima, Carlos Solís, lo identificó a Daily Voice como Heriberto Solís Fallas, de 40 años, residente de Irvington.
Como se informó anteriormente, Solís estaba trabajando en el techo cuando cayó y fue trasladado al Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center en Paterson con heridas graves, según la po…
Painter Dies After Fall From Ridgewood Roof, Was Seeking Better Life In U.S., Brother Says
A Costa Rican painter who fell two stories from a Ridgewood roof has died, authorities confirmed (Haga clic aquí para leer la versión en español).
Ridgewood police said they responded to 152 Kenilworth Road on Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 1:45 p.m. for a report of an adult male who had fallen. The victim’s brother, Carlos Solis, identified him to Daily Voice as Heriberto Solís Fallas, 40, of Irvington.
As previously reported, Solís had been working on the roof when he fell and was transported to Saint Joseph’s University Medical Center in Paterson with serious injuries, according to police. He died…
Bordentown Motorcyclist Killed In Crash 9 Days Before 21st Birthday
Michael Anthony Fisher, Jr., a Bordentown resident, died on Wednesday, Aug. 6, nine days before his 21st birthday on Aug. 15, after he was hit by someone making an illegal turn while he was riding his motorcycle home, his family said.
According to Levittown Now, a 21-year-old Morrisville, PA woman was turning left form West Trenton Avenue onto Pine Grove Road in Morrisville when she struck Fisher on a Lawasaki street bike, traveling in the opposite direction.
Fisher was ejected and rushed to the hospital with critical injuries, where he died, the outlet said. Alcohol and drugs we…
Emerson Mom, 40, Dies After 2-Year Cancer Battle, Leaves Behind 2 Young Sons
Bergen County mom Kelly McGrath Baratta died Friday, Aug. 8, after a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. She was 40 years old.
A devoted wife and mother, McGrath-Baratta found her greatest joy in her husband Gerard and their two sons, Leo, 7, and Luca, 2 ½, according to her obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website. A kid at heart, she loved summers in LBI, planning family activities, and recently made a dream trip to Disney World happen before her passing, her obituary reads. She worked for years as a successful event planner, known for her eye for detail and creativity.
McGrath…
