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The greater Charlotte region is in shock after the reported death of Jake Dziadziola, a local man who died in a traffic collision, leaving behind a community of grieving friends and family. According to online reports, Dziadziola, who lived in the Concord/Charlotte area, was killed after a crash. A Life Remembered While official statements remain … Read more
The Boston-area construction community is mourning the loss of Paul Ledwell Jr., a highly respected pile driver and father of two who died in a tragic crane collapse in Everett, Massachusetts, on Friday, October 24. He was 37. Ledwell and Larriston Lake, 44, of Roslindale, were fatally injured when a crane at the former Exxon … Read more
The hip-hop community is mourning the reported death of Posta Boy, a rapper celebrated for his electrifying performances on BET’s 106 & Park “Freestyle Friday” in the early 2000s. He was 44. The news was confirmed Sunday by fellow New York emcee Mickey Factz, who posted a brief tribute on social media: “Rest in peace … Read more
The Willow Glen community in San Jose is grieving after the death of Ellen Orcutt, a longtime resident described by loved ones as “a beautiful person who was killed by a monster.” Orcutt’s daughter confirmed her mother’s identity in a heartfelt Facebook post, urging people to remember her for the life she lived — not … Read more
It is with deep sadness that the legal and academic communities announce the passing of Joshua G. DuClos, a partner in the M&A and private equity practice at Sidley Austin’s Century City office and adjunct professor at Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. DuClos built a distinguished career in private-equity and merger & acquisition (M&A) law. … Read more
Long-time Chicago meteorologist Jerry Taft, age 77, has died, the station where he spent the bulk of his professional life announced this week. A trusted voice in the storm Taft became a familiar figure for viewers of WLS‑TV (ABC7) in Chicago, where he served as a meteorologist for 33 years before his retirement in January … Read more
Manitoba, CA – Veteran Filipino actor and public servant Patrick Dela Rosa, age 64, has died, his passing announced on Monday by the Provincial Information Office of Oriental Mindoro (PIO) via social media. A life in contrast: screen & service Dela Rosa rose to prominence in the 1980s and 1990s with roles in action films … Read more
Nova Scotia – In a deeply saddening announcement this week, the golf-media world learned of the unexpected passing of Cody “Beef” Franke, age 31, who died over the weekend from a “sudden medical issue,” according to his team on the podcast Fore Play. Franke had recently joined Barstool Sports as a head golf professional and … Read more
Jack DeJohnette, Miles Davis Collaborator and Rhythmic Innovator, Dies at 83 NEW YORK — Jack DeJohnette, the visionary jazz drummer, composer, and bandleader whose dynamic style reshaped modern jazz and fusion, died Sunday in Kingston, New York, at the age of 83. His assistant, Joan Clancy, confirmed that DeJohnette passed away from congestive heart failure … Read more
Canal Winchester, Ohio – In a heartbreaking incident that has sent ripples through the Central Ohio pet-care community, 33-year-old dog-training professional Allison Marie Marcum of Canal Winchester, Ohio, lost her life following a traffic collision on October 18, 2025. According to her obituary, the trainer and business owner passed away unexpectedly — a phrase that … Read more
