We report deaths and obituary news in communities as they break. The remembrance team ensures all reported deaths and confirmed and follow standard ethics respectfully without infringing on family privacies.
The story of Ashley Schwalm, a Collingwood-area mother whose 2023 murder drew national and international attention, is once again in the spotlight as Dateline NBC airs a two-hour special exploring the crime, the investigation, and the lasting impact on the community. The episode revisits a case that stunned Ontario’s ski region and exposed the dark … Read more
Manhattan: A 16-year-old student died Thursday morning after jumping from a fifth-floor window at Regis High School, a well-known Jesuit, tuition-free all-boys school on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The tragic incident unfolded around 9:30 a.m., sending shockwaves through a community that prides itself on academic rigor and strong pastoral support. The teen, whose name has … Read more
Connecticut – Connecticut is mourning the loss of Geoff Fox, the veteran meteorologist whose energetic on-air presence and approachable style made him a household name for more than three decades. Fox died at age 75 after a renewed struggle with pancreatic cancer, his wife, Helaine, announced in an emotional message to his Facebook page. Fox’s … Read more
Dozens of cruise passengers were rescued on Sunday, November 9, after their excursion catamaran, Boca de Yuma, sank in the waters of Samaná Bay, Dominican Republic. The Dominican Navy confirmed the incident in an official statement, crediting swift coordination between naval officers, nearby vessels, and cruise staff for the successful rescue. According to the Navy, … Read more
The community of Durham Middle School in Acworth, Georgia, is reeling after the passing of student Londyn Whited, a pupil whose untimely death has left classmates, teachers and local residents searching for answers and solace. The announcement, shared via social-media by the school’s community page, named grief as the prevailing sentiment while acknowledging the heartbreak … Read more
The tight-knit community of Howard, Wisconsin, is mourning the heartbreaking loss of Kayla and Haley Fritsch, two sisters whose lives were tragically cut short in a house fire on November 6. Their parents, Pat and Kelley Fritsch, are now facing the unimaginable — grieving the loss of both daughters who were, by all accounts, the … Read more
The South Carolina community is mourning the loss of Vilma Kiaya Harom Baker, a cherished friend, family member, and community member whose passing leaves a profound void. Known for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering support, Baker touched the lives of everyone she met, leaving a lasting legacy that will be remembered for years to come. … Read more
The Orchard Park community is grieving the loss of Aldo Canestrari, who tragically died after falling from the Skyway Bridge in Buffalo, New York. Local authorities confirmed the incident as a suspected suicide, highlighting the ongoing challenges surrounding mental health in Western New York. Canestrari, a resident of the village of Orchard Park, was remembered … Read more
Los Angeles – The Los Angeles Dodgers and the wider baseball community are mourning alongside pitcher Alex Vesia and his wife, Kayla, following the devastating loss of their newborn daughter, Sterling Sol Vesia. The couple shared the heartbreaking news on Instagram, revealing that their baby girl passed away on Sunday, October 26, just days after … Read more
Eau Claire, Wisconsin – The Eau Claire community is mourning the tragic death of Courtlyn Rabska, whose passing has left friends, family, and neighbors heartbroken. Rabska, described by those who knew her as kind, creative, and full of light, died by suicide, according to social media tributes shared this week. Friends have taken to Facebook … Read more
