'Dedicated To Her Job, Community': Longtime Town Employee From Region Dies After Cancer Battle 'Dedicated To Her Job, Community': Longtime Town Employee From Region Dies After Cancer Battle
'Dedicated To Her Job, Community': Longtime Town Employee From Region Dies After Cancer Battle A dedicated town employee and mother to two from Westchester County died on Saturday, Oct. 8 after a brave battle with cancer.  Carol Truance of Port Chester died at the age of 77, according to her obituary.  Truance served the town of Rye as deputy tax receiver for more than 30 years, and also heavily volunteered in her community, according to a GoFundMe page set up in her name. "It was her mission to provide the best service to the people of the Town of Rye," the GoFundMe page says.  In addition to her job, Truance volunteered as President of the Westmore Twigs of Un…
Volunteer Firefighter From Capital Region Who Died At Age 33 Was 'Excited To Become Father' Volunteer Firefighter From Capital Region Who Died At Age 33 Was 'Excited To Become Father'
Volunteer Firefighter From Capital Region Who Died At Age 33 Was 'Excited To Become Father' Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a volunteer firefighter and expectant father from the region following his death. William Wade, of Halfmoon in Saratoga County, died at home Tuesday, Oct. 4 at the age of 33, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born in Schenectady on Nov. 14, 1988 to parents Thomas Wade and Eileen Brown, Wade was later employed as a carrier for Fed Ex in Menands, his memorial said. He was also a volunteer firefighter for the Carman Fire Company, located in Rotterdam. “One of the best employees with a great sense of humor and always …
Area HS Junior Who Died Suddenly Remembered For His 'Everlasting Smile' Area HS Junior Who Died Suddenly Remembered For His 'Everlasting Smile'
Area HS Junior Who Died Suddenly Remembered For His 'Everlasting Smile' A Hudson Valley teen is being remembered for his "everlasting smile" after his sudden death. Dutchess County resident Jack Aidan Strehl, age 16, of Arlington, died on Friday, Oct. 14. A cause of death was not provided. Known as a hardworking member of the maintenance crews at The Links at Union Vale, Jack always impressed coworkers with his work ethic for such a young man, his obituary said. In July of 2017, at the age of 11, Jack earned his Blackbelt in Tae Kwon Do at Telesco’s Martial Arts after only five years of training. "We are proud that Jack’s name was always said with excitement …
Community Supports Family Following Death Of Teen From Area Community Supports Family Following Death Of Teen From Area
Community Supports Family Following Death Of Teen From Area School classmates, family, friends, and the community are mourning the loss of a 16-year-old Hudson Valley boy who has died. Dutchess County resident Jack Strehl, age 16, of Arlington, died suddenly on Friday, Oct. 14. A cause of death was not provided, said a GoFundMe account.  The GoFundMe has raised more than $50,000, to help pay for the funeral and financial expenses associated with his death for the well-known family.  "Sometimes, there are no words," said the GoFundMe started by friend Jennifer Sullivan. "Sometimes, our love and support for a family is all we can do du…
Postal Worker From Capital Region Who Died At Age 24 Remembered As 'Bright Light' Postal Worker From Capital Region Who Died At Age 24 Remembered As 'Bright Light'
Postal Worker From Capital Region Who Died At Age 24 Remembered As 'Bright Light' Colleagues and loved ones are mourning the loss of a young postal worker from the region following his untimely death. Czsar Lewis, of Albany, died on Sunday, Oct. 2, at the age of 24, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Known by family and friends as “CJ,” Lewis was born on Dec. 29, 1997, to parents Connie Wiggins and Terry Lewis, his memorial said. A lover of the outdoors, he also enjoyed volunteering with Young Voters Registration and neighborhood church gardening, reads his obituary. Lewis later graduated from Albany High School and attended Schenectady Communit…
Capital Region Native Who Served In Marines Dies At Age 46 Capital Region Native Who Served In Marines Dies At Age 46
Capital Region Native Who Served In Marines Dies At Age 46 A Hudson Valley native and former Marine who died at the age of 46 is being remembered for his giving heart and love for his family. Putnam County resident Russell Oubina, of Mahopac, died on Saturday, Oct. 8, according to his obituary.  Oubina was born in the Schenectady County town of Niskayuna and graduated from Mahopac High School in 1994.  He then earned a degree from the University of San Diego and served in the Marine Corps from 2000 to 2012, his obituary reads.  Oubina was later the owner and chief executive officer of Semper Fi Courier Services, LLC in Ma…
18-Year-Old Shot To Death In Capital Region Was Avid Boxer, Active Church Member 18-Year-Old Shot To Death In Capital Region Was Avid Boxer, Active Church Member
18-Year-Old Shot To Death In Capital Region Was Avid Boxer, Active Church Member Friends and relatives are mourning the loss of an 18-year-old man from the region following his sudden and tragic death. William Sanders died Friday, Sept. 30 in Albany after being shot at a home on Hamilton Street, according to Albany Police. Earlier Report: Man Accused Of Gunning Down 18-Year-Old In Albany Enters Plea His accused killer, 20-year-old Brian Moses, of Albany, was later arrested following a standoff with police that lasted for several hours. He pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder Tuesday, Oct. 11, in Albany County Supreme Court. Investigators did not elaborat…
Man From Region Known For 'One-Of-A-Kind Sense Of Humor' Dies At Age 34 Man From Region Known For 'One-Of-A-Kind Sense Of Humor' Dies At Age 34
Man From Region Known For 'One-Of-a-kind Sense Of Humor' Dies At Age 34 A Westchester County man who died at the age of 34 is being remembered for his kindness and sense of humor. Michael Patrick Gainor died on Wednesday, Oct. 5, according to his obituary. Gainor was born and raised in New Rochelle, and he also had ties to Westerly, Rhode Island, his obituary said. After graduating from New Rochelle HighSchool, he joined Samson Management, where he worked for the rest of his life. "Michael was known for his genuine good nature and one-of-a-kind sense of humor," his obituary reads. He is survived by his parents, Michael Gainor and Nina Shawn Gainor;…
Support Pours In For Family Of Dad Fatally Shot During Marist College Weekend Visit Support Pours In For Family Of Dad Fatally Shot During Marist College Weekend Visit
Support Pours In For Family Of Dad Fatally Shot During Marist College Weekend Visit Friends, community members, and strangers have come together to donate to a GoFundMe in the name of a father of three who was gunned down at a hotel during a college family weekend. Long Island resident Paul Kutz, age 35, of East Northport, was killed at the Courtyard by Marriott in the town of Poughkeepsie in a random act of violence on Sunday, Oct. 2, while visiting his youngest son at Marist College.  "Paul was a wonderful man who cared most about his family and his dogs," said his close friend Phil Talamo in the GoFundMe. "He leaves behind a devoted wife, three sons, and his father…
NY HS Senior Who Died At Age 17 Remembered As ‘Wonderful Classmate, Neighbor’ NY HS Senior Who Died At Age 17 Remembered As ‘Wonderful Classmate, Neighbor’
NY HS Senior Who Died At Age 17 Remembered As ‘Wonderful Classmate, Neighbor’ Condolences are pouring in for the family of a New York high school student following his untimely death at age 17. Long Island resident Matthew Kyrillidis, of East Northport, died Thursday, Sept. 29, according to his obituary. A cause of death was not given. Born to parents Christopher and Danielle, Kyrillidis went on to attend Chaminade High School, a Catholic school in Mineola, his memorial said. At the time of his death, he was a senior set to graduate with the Class of 2023 next spring. “It is with deep sadness that the Chaminade Family announces the passing of senior Matthew Kyri…
Former All-County HS Athlete In Region Dies At Age 61 Former All-County HS Athlete In Region Dies At Age 61
Former All-County HS Athlete In Region Dies At Age 61 A Northern Westchester woman who died at the age of 61 is being remembered as a celebrated high school athlete and dedicated mother. Jamie Valentino DeRosso, of Yorktown Heights, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 14, according to her obituary.  "Jamie emulated strength and grace during her 11 year fight against stage 4 cancer," her obituary reads. "Medical professionals across the state expressed their admiration for her resilience, humor, and positivity." She was born in Manhattan and graduated from Yorktown High School. According to her obituary, she ran track during…
Man Killed In Industrial Accident In Capital Region Remembered As 'Friend You Could Count On' Man Killed In Industrial Accident In Capital Region Remembered As 'Friend You Could Count On'
Man Killed In Industrial Accident In Capital Region Remembered As 'Friend You Could Count On' Friends and loved ones are mourning the loss of a man who was killed in an on-the-job accident at a rock quarry in the region. Rensselaer County resident Darren Miller, of Grafton, died Saturday, Oct. 1, at the age of 35, according to his obituary.  State police said Miller was working at R.J. Valente Gravel in Grafton at around 8:15 a.m. when a piece of equipment fell and struck him. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Earlier Report: Worker Killed In Accident At Rock Quarry In Region The accident is still being investigated by State police and the Mine Safety and Health Administratio…