In memory of those who "died suddenly", May 12-22, 2025
May 20, 2025
STUDIO CITY, CA—On Tuesday, May 20, actor and comedian George Wendt, better known as “Norm Peterson,” from the 80’s NBC TV sitcom “Cheers,” has . A family representative first confirmed the actor’s with ABC saying, “He peacefully while .”
Researcher’s Note – George Wendt was featured in at least eight Hollywood projects between 2021-2023. Hollywood’s On-Set Vaccine [sic] Mandates to End on May 12, 2023: LinkMay 12, 2025
Samuel French, a Texas actor on the rise who portrayed the undercover FBI agent CJ Robinson in Martin Scorsese’s Killers of the Flower Moon, has . He was . French Friday in a hospital in his birthplace of Waco, Texas, writer-director Paul Sinacore told The Hollywood Reporter. He had battled a that spread through his body over the
May 13, 2025
Steve Pepoon, an Emmy Award winning writer for The Simpsons, has at . The veteran writer had been in treatment for a called for the past before outside of his home in Paola, Kansas, on May 3. His wife Mary Stephenson confirmed the sad news to The Hollywood Reporter on Tuesday. Pepoon also co-created popular Nickelodeon cartoon The Wild Thornberrys which not only had success as a series but also had a 2002 feature film The Wild Thornberrys Movie.
May 19, 2025
Ben Rathbun, best known for his appearance on 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days, has tragically at the age of . According to TMZ, the reality star, who appeared on Season 5 of the hit show, Monday, May 19 in the morning in Greencastle, Indiana, surrounded by family. According to a source close to the family, Rathbun had been battling stage 4 since being .
May 15, 2025
Jane Bright, the Survivor: Nicaragua contestant, has . She was . The Season 21 fan favorite’s daughter Ashley Hammett announced her mother’s in a Facebook post on Thursday after her was discovered earlier that day in her North Carolina home. “Today Jane Hammett Bright was found by a good friend and county sheriff,” wrote Hammett in the post. .
May 20, 2025
Chris Hager, a member of Mickey Ratt—the precursor to hit ‘80s hard rock band Ratt—and later a member of Rough Cutt, has . He was . His was announced on May 19 on the social media accounts of Stephen Pearcy, the former lead singer of Ratt. “Chris and I started Mickey Ratt together in San Diego 1977 and in moving to L.A. actually created the band RATT in 1981,” Pearcy wrote. “, and they will be heard. I’m at loss my friend, we’ve been through a lot together.”
May 17, 2025
Sharing a love for country music at a young age, Billy Earheart never lost that love for music. Having contributed to over 200 albums during his career, the legendary pianist sadly at the age of . Playing his first gig in 1966, Earheart never lost that passion for performing and shared the stage with greats like Waylon Jennings, BB King, Eddie Hinton, Jimmy Buffet, Fleetwood Mac, and even the Eagles. Outside of his time on stage, the musician once struggled with sobriety. But according to his family, Earheart beat his addiction and was sober for over 30 years. “Billy with over 30 years of sobriety. Without it, he would not have made it to 71.”
May 11, 2025
Larry Lee, a founding member of the Ozark Mountain Daredevils who penned the hit “Jackie Blue” with late bandmate Steve Cash, early Saturday in Springfield. News of the spread quickly, reaching members of the current band on tour in Wisconsin. “It was for all of us,” said manager Dwight Glenn, who confirmed the of the band’s longtime “friend and brother.” He was .
May 20, 2025
Adam Ramey, lead singer and founder of the rap-metal band Dropout Kings, at age on Monday (May 19th). His was announced by the band, with . After his previous band The Bad Chapter had broken up, Ramey formed the new group Phoenix Down with rapper Eddie Wellz and others in 2016. The next year, they changed their name to Dropout Kings. According to Setlist.fm, Ramey’s with Dropout Kings took place at the Orpheum in Tampa, Florida. Per the band’s website, Dropout Kings had upcoming dates scheduled in late May and August.
May 20, 2025
Tonight we say a Mark Greene, the original lead singer of the legendary R&B group The Moments. Born in Washington, D.C., Greene formed the Moments in the mid-60s with Eric Olfus Sr., John Morgan and Richard Gross. Greene helped shape the group’s early sound, leading their 1968 breakout song “Not on the Outside,” which became the group’s first top 20 R&B hit.
May 19, 2025
Tony Haselden, lead guitarist and founding member of the Louisiana-based rock band LeRoux and hit country songwriter, has . Hselden last Friday (May 16) at the age of . . While he faced recent health issues that put him on the sidelines, . Haselden was one of the only remaining original members of the band.
May 16, 2025
Big Freedia is grieving the heartbreaking of her longtime partner, Devon Hurst, who at just years old from complications related to . The “Queen of Bounce” shared the devastating news with fans via Instagram on Thursday (May 15), opening up about the pain of losing her love of 20 years. In a deeply emotional tribute, Freedia wrote, “I’m devastated to have to announce that today my partner of 20 years, Devon Hurst, peacefully due to complications from , surrounded by his loving family.”
May 16, 2025
Brooklyn, NY – R.I.P. Wayne Cornwall. Wayne peacefully yesterday. Per his Aunt’s request, there will be a gathering/celebration of Wayne’s life at the bar Saturday night. RIP to our friend and New York metal fixture Wayne Cornwall Jr. Of Lies Beneath and other bands. He also worked at Duff’s Brooklyn.
Researcher’s Note – New York City to mandate vaccines [sic] for indoor restaurants, gyms, performances: LinkMay 19, 2025
Tiktok star Emilie Kiser’s son has – days after he was . Trigg Kiser, , was found in the pool on May 12 and was rushed to the in a . But he of his injuries six days later, cops in Chandler, Arizona, told the CBS affiliate KPHO-TV. Maracopa County [AZ] medical examiners confirmed Trigg on May 18. . Trigg’s was found after cops responded to a call at a property. Cops and firefighters rushed to the scene and performed CPR. He was to the children’s hospital in Phoenix before he . Cops say the investigation remains open.
May 11, 2025
Sabu, the pro wrestling legend who made a name for himself as a hardcore and violent wrestler in the ring, has , WWE announced on Sunday. He was . The wrestler, whose real name was Terry Brunk, performed his in Las Vegas during WrestleMania weekend and defeated Gamechanger Wrestling’s (GCW) Joey Janela in a no ropes barbed wire match.
May 11, 2025
Presley Bard Anderson, a 14-time All-American swimmer at Indiana and USC and a member of the 2010–11 U.S. National Team, has at after a courageous, battle with stage IV . She had been a dedicated teacher with the Napa Valley [CA] Unified School District since 2013.
Researcher’s Note – California lifts vaccine [sic] mandate for school staff: LinkMay 20, 2025
DALLAS, TX – Friends and family are mourning the of a football player who grew up in the Dallas area. Brian Williams after suffering severe during a half-marathon last weekend, according to family members. He was a star football player at Bishop Dunne Catholic High School. After graduating, he moved on to play football for . The earned his degree in engineering from Texas A&M last year.
Researcher’s Note – From free tuition to concert tickets, Texas colleges lured students and employees to get “vaccinated“: Texas A&M University in College Station and Texas A&M International University in Laredo have dangled the possibility of winning free tuition and fees in front of students if they get the jab: Link Voluntary Vaccine [sic] Incentive Program Open To Texas A&M Community: Students and eligible employees can enter to win substantial financial prizes. Five students will receive an award worth $14,500 to go toward education-related expenses at Texas A&M (tuition, fees and on-campus room and board): LinkMay 13, 2025
A former Major League Baseball pitcher’s sad has been released. According to People, the Florida Medical Examiner’s Office has determined that Scott Sauerbeck’s was “complications from , with listed as a contributing factor.” The report lists “Sequela of acute influenza A, including streptococcal pharyngitis” as his , People reported. His was natural, and he had no “illicit substances” in his system, People reported. Although People reported his on May 12, 2025, Sauerbeck [] in February.
May 19, 2025
Michael Quartey, a devoted father, attorney, professor, and the force behind several major college football bowl games, on May 15, 2025, his family confirmed. He was years old. Quartey, of New Jersey, founded the Tropical Bowl, FCS Bowl, and National Bowl, giving under-the-radar athletes a real shot at pro football careers. Over the past 15 years, his events drew scouts from the NFL, CFL, UFL, and beyond.
May 20, 2025
Rhamondre Stevenson has missed New England Patriots workouts because of a family tragedy. The running back his dad Robert at the age of . Stevenson has not been at the team’s voluntary workouts this spring. And the reason was revealed by ESPN’s Mike Reiss, who covers the Patriots for the outlet. .
May 13, 2025
The president and chief executive officer of the Utah Grizzlies professional hockey team over the weekend. Kevin Bruder, , on Sunday, according to an announcement from the team and the . Bruder was also the general manager of the Maverik Center, which serves as the team’s home arena and venue for various events. , but the announcement said his was “” and “while enjoying the Utah outdoors.”
Researcher’s Note – NHL to require vaccines [sic] for players, hockey operations staff: Link The Maverik Center requires all fans to provide proof of full vaccination [sic] against COVID-19 (14 days after the final dose) or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the event. There will be staff checking vaccination [sic] and/or proof of negative tests at each venue and denying entry to those non-compliant with these requirements: LinkMay 13, 2025
White Plains, New York – Bendix Anderson, a longtime writer for Affordable Housing Finance and Multifamily Executive, April 17. He was . Anderson, who contributed to AHF for more than 25 years, was passionate about reporting on housing. He most recently wrote an in-depth article about the top 25 affordable housing lenders for the April/May issue of the magazine.
May 21, 2025
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia has at the age of after a battle with , his family said Wednesday. Connolly served as the top Democrat on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform until late last month, when he said he would step down because his had returned. Connolly had been elected to that leadership role in December over a challenge from progressive Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., even after announcing his diagnosis a month earlier.
Researcher’s Note – Connolly’s advocacy for COVID-19 vaccines [sic] reflects his broader commitment to public health and evidence-based policymaking. He believes that vaccines [sic] are a crucial tool in combating the pandemic and protecting the well-being of the American people: LinkMay 12, 2025
TULSA, Okla. – Muskogee County District Attorney Larry Edwards has . The longtime prosecutor and community leader Monday, leaving behind a legacy of fairness, ethics and deep community involvement. Edwards had served as district attorney for nearly four years and previously worked as both a defense attorney and assistant district attorney in Tulsa and Rogers counties. Edwards . Because his was unattended, the state Medical Examiner’s Office will determine an official . Muskogee police say there are no indications of foul play.
May 17, 2025
CLINTON, Ind. — Clinton Mayor Jack Gilfoy Jr., who served the city since 2011, on Saturday at 2:10 p.m. A Vietnam War veteran, Gilfoy was also a long-time member of the Clinton Lions Club, committed to the betterment of the city. The city of Clinton announced his and expressed their condolences. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
May 19, 2025
NEW ORLEANS, LA — Jay Batt, a businessman and former New Orleans City Council member who represented District A during Hurricane Katrina, Sunday, our partners at The Times-Picayune report. He was . As our partners at Nola.com report, , though Batt had lived with for much of his life, said close friend Bill Kearney IV.
May 15, 2025
A former Augusta [GA] commissioner in a Midland Valley apartment on Wednesday likely of , Aiken County’s coroner said. Bernard E. Harper, , was at 6:50 p.m., less than an hour after the coroner’s office was summoned to Kalmia Apartment Drive in Graniteville, S.C. An “extended family member” found Harper , according to Aiken County Coroner Darryl Ables. Growing up in Jersey City, N.J., Harper lived in the Augusta area for more than 30 years, working in the fields of hotel management, eldercare and commercial cleaning.
May 13, 2025
The village of Enon [Ohio] is mourning the of a council member who recently after a battle with . Paul Avery, , Sunday, after a “long battle” with , according to his obituary. This was Avery’s first term serving on council and he was . Along with being a council member, Avery was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Yellow Springs and was employed by the State of Ohio for 30 years.
Researcher’s Note – Ohio Gov. DeWine creates economic incentive to get state employees vaccinated [sic]: LinkMay 13, 2025
Hanover, NH – Calista Ann Levakis on April 25, 2025, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH. She was born to Kimberlee Collins and Gage Levakis on April 11, 2025. Though only here , her time here filled our lives with light, love, and hope. Born after an emergency c-section, Calista
May 20, 2025
LENOIR, N.C. – A girl Monday after a at a Caldwell County day care facility on Monday and now police are trying to determine if it could have been prevented, officials said. The 16-month-old child was found at Creative Beginnings of Lenoir on Monday, May 19. Police suspect she of , but an will be performed to determine the exact . In a phone call with WBTV Tuesday, the girl’s mother said she’d dropped off her daughter Maddy at the day care facility for the very first time on Monday. She received a phone call later that day, that Maddy . Despite attempts at CPR to save the child’s life, she the girl was shortly after arriving at Caldwell UNC Healthcare, Lenoir police said.
May 9, 2025
East Greenbush [NY] police are investigating the of a child at a home daycare in East Greenbush. The tragic incident occurred on Thursday (May 8) at a daycare facility located inside a private residence. Authorities have not released detailed information about the circumstances surrounding the child’s . The name of the child will be withheld until family members are notified. The East Greenbush Police Department is leading the investigation, with assistance from the New York State Police.
May 17, 2025
A boy who was after sustaining a during a basketball game in March has . Shama’ar Jefferson this month, weeks after being hospitalized for injuries he sustained during a sports tournament on March 30, according to a Facebook post from the organization Just a Kid from Wichita. Jefferson began feeling midway through the basketball tournament, according to local outlets KWCH-TV, KSNW-TV and KAKE-TV. The teen told coaches that his and he was suffering from after the first half of the game, per KWCH-TV. Jefferson was then given a concussion test and passed, but he later when he stood up and moved to grab his bag behind the bench, KAKE-TV reported. The teen was taken to Wesley Children’s Hospital, where doctors confirmed that he had been suffering from a that was caused by a , according to KAKE-TV. Jefferson underwent surgery and was then placed in the ICU. “,” his mother Shaquela later told KAKE-TV. Jefferson’s family detailed in a GoFundMe page that they moved the teen to Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, where they sought a “second opinion in his care giving” from a pediatric specialist team. “He was just doing something he loved, playing basketball,” Shaquela told KAKE-TV. “It’s hard to see him go from that to .”
May 19, 2025
Charlotte, TN – Charlee Sue Neblett also known as Karl, age , May 10, 2025. Charlee Sue was a 9th grade student at Creek Wood High School where she was an honor student. She was a proud member of the color guard, where she recently completed her first year, and proudly earned her varsity letter.
May 19, 2025
A Massachusetts high school senior has after she was involved in a the night she attended prom. The Falmouth High School student was involved in the on Acapesket Road on the night of Saturday, May 17, according to a joint statement from the Falmouth Police Department (FPD), Falmouth Fire and Rescue Department (FFRD) and Falmouth Public Schools (FPS). Family has identified the student as Ava Lodico, according to ABC affiliate WCVB-TV and FOX affiliate WFXT. Video from the scene, shared by the local outlets, showed the white Range Rover SUV driven by Lodico off the side of the road. The vehicle appeared to have slammed into trees, and the front end of the SUV sustained heavy damage. A source tells PEOPLE the occurred the night Lodico attended prom. Loved ones told WFXT that Lodico planned to study nursing at the University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth. An investigation into the is ongoing.
May 13, 2025
A college student has after he during a senior trip to the Bahamas less than a week before graduation. The student, later identified by his school, , as Gaurav Jaisingh [], was in a hotel room on Paradise Island with other roommates when it was “reported that he from an upper-level balcony” at around 10 p.m. local time on Sunday, May 11, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement. “He was later found on a lower floor,” authorities said. Jaisingh, who is not named in the report, while being transported to a . An investigation is ongoing. Bentley University said in a statement shared with PEOPLE that they were “profoundly sad” to confirm Jaisingh’s . “One of our students, Gaurav Jaisingh, last night in a tragic accident during the annual senior class trip in the Bahamas,” the school said. “We share our deepest condolences with Gaurav’s family, friends and loved ones,” Bentley University continued. “Local authorities have shared with the university that they’ve completed their investigation and determined Gaurav from a balcony.”
Researcher’s Note – Bentley University ended the university-wide COVID-19 vaccine [sic] and booster mandate on March 30, 2023: LinkMay 19, 2025
Big Bear Lake, CA - A Southern California college student who in a popular mountain town over the weekend has been in Big Bear Lake. Tanner Prentiss, , was last seen on May 17 at around 12:30 a.m. in Big Bear Lake, California, according to the city’s sheriff station. Search crews located his in the Monday shortly before 10:30 a.m. near the city’s Pine Knot Marina. CBS News reported that deputies searching the lake from a helicopter spotted Prentiss’ , which was then . Deputies are investigating how Prentiss , the outlet reported. No foul play is suspected and his is under investigation by the coroner’s office, the Big Bear Sheriff Station confirmed on Facebook. The University of California at Santa Barbara student visited the lake with a group of friends, who reported him missing after he failed to return to their rental cabin, according to local stations KTLA and KABC.
Researcher’s note - University of California’s “vaccination” mandate: LinkApril 4, 2025
Hasna Maznavi, one of the co-founders of the Women’s Mosque of America in Los Angeles [CA], Wednesday from complications related to Type 1 , her family said in a statement. She was .
May 15, 2025
WICHITA, Kan. - A man who spent his adult life working to reduce youth violence in Wichita from a Sunday morning. Jose Sambrano [] is well-known in the city of Wichita for his tireless efforts and conversations to advocate for youth safety and unity throughout the city.
May 11, 2025
I got an call Tuesday morning from John Kashner, the Flowing Wells High School football coach from 1988-96, asking me if I could meet him that afternoon. I hadn’t talked to Kashner for 15 or 20 years. “I attended the Arizona High School Coaches Hall of Fame banquet last week and I have a plaque for you,” he said. “I’m driving down from Casa Grande.” I met Kashner mid-afternoon at Costco on Tucson’s south side. He said this would be his last year as athletic director at Vista Grande High. “I’m ,” he said with a laugh. “You never have a free minute as an AD with all the sports going on. I can’t wait to go back East and see my grandkids this summer.” I thanked Kashner. Can you imagine the quality of a man who would drive 90 minutes to deliver a lifetime-achievement plaque to an old sportswriter he hadn’t seen for 25 years? Tragically, this didn’t turn out to be a happy occasion. in Casa Grande [AZ]. There will be no trip to Maine to visit his grandkids.
April 29, 2025
SARASOTA, Fla. – Coach Alyson Bermudez will go down in history at New College of Florida. She was the school’s first softball coach but her student athletes said she’ll be remembered for much more. Alyson Sunday after a battle with . She was years old.
Researcher’s Note – From her GoFundMe: Apr 2, 2024: My name is Aly and I’m a 31 year old softball coach in Sarasota, FL. I live alone and don’t have any family in state. I just started a 6 month chemo plan for a type of called Mucinous ovarian . It’s very aggressive and unfortunately I’ve been delayed in getting the right treatment due to doctors not being sure how to treat. After finding a specialist who is experienced with this , my plan is now the 6 months of folfox chemo and a hipec procedure after, which is a highly invasive, but potentially life saving surgery. I will be traveling to Tampa which is an hour from where I live four times a month (infusion hook up, and then removal two days later). The chemo has made me very sick so far – I’ve spent the last five days since chemo not able to keep any food or drink down, dealing with an upset stomach, constant discomfort, and severe fatigue/weakness. Looking into things that can help as none of the prescriptions are working and I can’t imagine living this way for one month, let alone six. I am very sick and weak from the chemo and need all the help I can get. Even before the chemo I had significantly declined physically in the last couple weeks due to the fast spreading of the : LinkMay 10, 2025
Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Charter School has announced the of beloved teacher, Bev Abrams. Abrams on Friday, May 2, following a long battle with . She was a founding teacher of Santa Barbara Charter School that began in 1993. She worked as classroom teacher, Director of Education, and Reading Specialist teacher until her retirement in 2020. In retirement, she returned to the charter school as a part-time social skills coach and mentor.
Researcher’s Note – California Implements First-in-the-Nation Measure to Encourage Teachers and School Staff to Get Vaccinated [sic]: LinkMay 14, 2025
Rochester, NY – Anne Marie – beloved daughter, sister and friend - on May 7, 2025, at the age of due to . After High School, she had the opportunity to live in several different states where she held various teaching and administrator positions in schools and daycares and made it a priority to provide guidance, security, laughter and joy to the children she worked with.
May 11, 2025
Tammy Lynn Gray, , of Woodford, on Thursday, May 8, 2025. Tammy worked in the Spotsylvania County Public Schools for many years. She started on the custodial team at Spotsylvania High School where many memories and people are still dear to heart and had the pleasure to be the ISS teacher at Massaponax High School for the last couple of years, where she was well loved by students and staff and the feeling was definitely mutual. She was to seeing another group walk across the stage on May 17th.
Researcher’s Note – Virginia teachers’ union backs vaccine [sic] or testing requirement: LinkMay 11, 2025
A beloved Manhattan sensory gym providing free after-school therapy for some preschool-age children with special needs has suddenly shuttered, leaving scores of families heartbroken. The Smile Center opened in Midtown in 2009 — and closed its doors last week after longtime Director Huck Ho of a at age earlier this month, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Researcher’s Note – New York City to mandate vaccines [sic] for indoor restaurants, gyms, performances: LinkMay 18, 2025
Thomas O’Donnell Sippel on May 8, 2025, in Alpharetta, Ga., at the age of . At the time of his , Tom was a partner of MGC Law, where he led the Atlanta practice. Prior to joining the firm, he was the managing attorney for the Georgia and Tennessee legal offices of The Hartford Insurance Group.
May 17, 2025
CLEVELAND, Ohio – Cleveland officials identified the fire cadet who tragically during fire training. “It is with great sadness that the City of Cleveland, Department of Public Safety, and Division of Fire report the of Cleveland Fire Cadet Symeon Williams on May 16, 2025,” Cleveland Fire PIO Lt. Mike Norman shared. Norman said the lifelong Cleveland resident was 2004 graduate of John F. Kennedy High School, and member of the 40th Cleveland Fire Training Academy Class. He was performing at the end of the academy’s fifth week when he suffered a , according to Norman. Cleveland Fire and EMS paramedics immediately treated Williams and was swiftly brought to MetroHealth Medical Center, Norman stated, “but heroic resuscitation efforts were .” The Cuyahoga County Medical Examiner is still working to determine the . While Williams was new to the Cleveland Division of Fire, he previously worked for Cleveland EMS from 2008-2011, Port Control from 2014-2023, and Sanitation from 2024 until he entered the Fire Academy this past April, the department said.
May 17, 2025
The Baltimore [MD] Fire Department is mourning the . Lt. Mark Dranbauer [] was on Friday night, following a dire on Monday, per the Baltimore Fire Officials IAFF Local 964. After responding to a blaze in a three-story building on West Saratoga Street near Park Avenue in downtown Baltimore, fire officials said Lt. Dranbauer had a severe when he , and crews had to remove him. He was then taken to Shock Trauma in , where he remained on for four days. Fire Chief Wallace said Dranbauer was approximately 30 to 40 feet off the ground when he suffered the emergency. “At this time, we believe he suffered a while he was on the ladder,” Wallace said. “As a result of that , but remained on the aerial ladder itself.” On Saturday morning, Mark was taken to the University of Maryland Medical Center for the Hero’s Walk, where he was honored for his service and operated on for . As a donor, he is expected to save an estimated 70 lives. This is the that the Baltimore Fire Department is mourning this week. A 17-year veteran, Charlie Mudra, was on Friday as well, due to a during a skills training workshop.
Researcher’s Note – Mayor Scott Announces Vaccine [sic] Mandate For Baltimore City Employees, Effective Oct. 18: LinkApril 12, 2025
Anthony J. “Tony” Matijevic, of Eastlake, Ohio, this life, surrounded by many loved ones at Hillcrest Hospital. Tony is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, his cherished young daughters and his devoted parents. Tony lived life to the fullest, embracing everything from shooting and camping to the joy of sun-soaked days at the beach. As a dedicated professional, he served the Cuyahoga County Sheriff’s Department as a detective, drawing on his earlier experience as an officer for the City of Eastlake. His proud career spanned over 25 years as he dedicated himself selflessly to his community. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, Tony instilled a sense of honor and duty in all he did.
Researcher’s note - From Facebook: Deputy Tony Matijevic due to an . He has 2 young daughters: LinkMay 19, 2025
After two decades of service, the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office announced on May 18 the of Sgt. Dale Berrian. Berrian, who worked in the department’s Patrol Division and led the agency’s Chaplain Unit, following complications related to a recent , the agency said.
May 17, 2025
FLORENCE COUNTY, S.C. — A South Carolina community and members of law enforcement are mourning the of a retired sheriff’s office sergeant following his battle with . Sheriff T.J. Joye said retired Sergeant Jason Plowden [] faced “with the same bravery and determination that defined his career,” making him a symbol of resilience and strength even after he retired from the sheriff’s office after 17 years. The sheriff said Plowden on Thursday, surrounded by loved ones.
Researcher’s Note – January 11th 2024: Deputy Jason Plowden was diagnosed last summer with Link July 16, 2021: Friday vaccine [sic] event targeted Florence County employees: LinkMay 16, 2025
CHULA VISTA, Calif. – Flags remain at half-staff at the Chula Vista Police Department as they mourn the of a veteran officer who . A funeral was held Friday afternoon for Chula Vista Police Officer Manny Padilla at EastLake Church. “It just feels like a hole in my heart,” said Bianca, Padilla’s daughter. Bianca says Padilla, , of an , likely related to , for which he was taking medication. His wife Norma discovered him in their . Bianca says she’s still in shock several weeks after her father’s death. “He was in the garage, That’s when she saw him,” said Bianca. “Most precious man I know, the biggest heart. Padilla served as a patrol officer with the Chula Vista Police Department for more than 18 years.
Researcher’s Note – San Diego to begin dismissing employees who refuse to receive COVID vaccination [sic] and tests: LinkMay 13, 2025
OBERLIN, Ohio — Funeral arrangements have been announced for Oberlin Police Officer Billie Neadham, who last Friday morning in Lorain. Neadham worked for the Oberlin Police Department for 18 years, most notably as a school resource officer with the city’s school district.
May 12, 2025
NAPLES, Fla. — Retired Naples Police Officer David Michael Spearman, , of Naples, Florida, on May 9, 2025.
May 15, 2025
Blythe, CA – Joaquin Lainez, a maintenance mechanic at Ironwood State Prison, May 15, 2025. Lainez began his career at Ironwood in July 2019 when he was hired as a maintenance mechanic. He was also very involved in the community, coaching the Blythe Bombers travel baseball team.
Researcher’s Note – All Calif. COs, staff must get COVID-19 vaccine [sic], federal judge rules: LinkMay 21, 2025
, stunning their families and leaving behind a 4-year-old son. Alexus Lee and John “JR” Collins planned to marry next year. According to the news outlet, Lee of her SUV, into a culvert and her car on the evening of May 16. After investigators informed Collins, he drove to the crash site. En route, he of his car, , and was from the vehicle. State troopers confirmed that neither Lee nor Collins wore a seatbelt during their respective accidents.
May 19, 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. — A driver on I-290 West on Monday after suffering an apparent that led to a , according to the Amherst Police Department. Police, fire and medical crews all responded to the scene near the Main Street exit, where the driver was . The person’s name has not yet been released.
May 18, 2025
MARIONVILLE, Mo. – The family of a woman who on U.S. 60 at Highway 265 says she was suffering from a , . Nia Norris [] was driving an SUV that crossed the centerline and That SUV was also driven by a pregnant woman with an 18-month-old baby as the passenger. Nia was pregnant with twins; they also in the . The other woman was 12 weeks pregnant; . Pamela Gold said her daughter, Nia, was suffering from a medical condition on top of being pregnant with twins. When Gold heard about Thursday’s incident, she knew what could’ve led to this tragedy. “, and I’m pretty positive that’s what happened. My baby would never be driving like that because she would never hurt anybody, not even hurt a fly,” Gold said. KY3 did connect with the family of the mother and son injured in the . The family is asking for privacy during this time. That family has created a public Facebook group to share updates on the mother and son. Relatives say the 18-month-old boy was taken to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City for his injuries. The mother is undergoing scans and treatments for her injuries.
May 16, 2025
STOCKTON, CA — A man was after his vehicle into a on Wednesday night west of Lodi. Woodbridge Fire District crews responded to reports of a at Eight Mile Road and Empire Tract Road at the ferry at 11 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found the vehicle and rescue efforts were turned over to the San Joaquin County Office’s Dive Team for recovery operations. The driver of the vehicle was later found , according the California Highway Patrol. No other information was available.
May 16, 2025
VISALIA, Calif. – A United Parcel Service driver after having a and Thursday evening on Highway 99 in Tulare County, according to the California Highway Patrol. The happened around 6:18 p.m. in the area of Highway 99 and Avenue 384. Investigators say a semi-tractor/trailer, driven by a man, was traveling southbound on Highway 99 when the driver experienced a . The semitractor/trailer and into a Honda Civic and Volvo XC90 before with the center median concrete wall. The UPS truck continued, stopping against the center median wall. The UPS driver was transported to an area hospital, where he later . The other drivers were treated and released at the scene for minor injuries.
May 15, 2025
Martin, Tenn.– A Martin man in a Wednesday evening. Preliminary investigation appears to show that the driver suffered a before his vehicle At approximately 9:08 pm, the Martin Police Department received reports about a at the intersection of Skyhawk Pkwy and Gardner/Hyndsver Rd. Officers arrived on scene and discovered a 2000 model Chevrolet 1500 pickup , at the bottom of a on the southwest corner of Skyhawk Pkwy and Courtright Rd. The vehicle was occupied by the driver, Roger Alan Belt, age of Martin. Mr. Belt was transported from the scene and later at Volunteer Community Hospital. It appears that Mr. Belt, the only occupant of the vehicle, endured a just prior to the and then his vehicle . There was no significant damage to his vehicle and no other persons or property was damaged during the .
May 15, 2025
A Belfair man who Monday morning of a that involved had suffered a prior to the , the Mason County Coroner said. Coroner Jaime Taylor shared her findings on the department’s Facebook page. “The for Thomas (W.) Johnson, who was involved in the traffic incident on May 12th on Highway 3, has been determined to be a probable ,” she wrote. “Contributing factors include blunt force injuries to the head, neck, and chest. .” About 9:50 a.m. Monday, May 12, Johnson was headed south on state Route 3 near Belfair Elementary School. Washington State Patrol troopers, who released a memo about the , say he , including a Kitsap County Sheriff’s Department vehicle. Thomas’ vehicle then and continued into the where his vehicle into five other vehicles. , according to State Patrol. A State Patrol memo also said troopers suspected he was driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Coroner Taylor said Johnson tested positive for alcohol, but that does not mean he was driving above the legal limit. If he had one beer, he would have tested positive for alcohol, she said. Taylor will know more once she has received the results of a toxicology report, she said. The drivers and passengers in the two northbound vehicles were not injured.
May 14, 2025
Virginia - On Wednesday, May 14, the NTSB revealed that the likely cause of the [June 2023] was “ due to .” Additionally, a contributing factor was listed as the “pilot’s and owner/operator’s to operate the airplane ” “Based on the available information, it is likely that the airplane occupants became hypoxic due to a during the flight and became , the NTSB wrote, noting that the symptoms of altitude-related “are often vague and are experienced differently by different individuals,” but if not remedied or mitigated can lead to . On board at the time of the were Adina Azarian, , her daughter Aria, , Aria’s live-in nanny, Evadnie Smith, , and the pilot Jeff Hefner, . Investigators say it is likely the pilot became incapacitated while climbing to that cruising altitude and that it’s likely that the plane [a Cessna 560 business jet] was directed by autopilot for the rest of the flight, until the point where autopilot was no longer able to maintain control.
May 10, 2025
Friday night in Camden [NJ], a county official said. The victim was not identified. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. near Haddon Avenue and Copewood Street, the official said. The driver of historic Harleigh Cemetery, the burial place of iconic 19-century poet Walt Whitman.
May 20, 2025
Taormina, Italy – A , then the and the desperate attempt to revive him. This is how a American tourist who had boarded a shuttle bus in Taormina a few minutes earlier this morning. The man was with his family and had just left the Lumbi parking lot on board the Asm vehicle. At the stop on via Pirandello he felt , before the eyes of the passengers. The call for help was immediate: an ambulance from 118 arrived on site, but there was for the 75-year-old. The medical staff tried for a long time to revive him, . The carabinieri and the coroner also intervened, who certified the and confirmed the .
May 14, 2025
A American tourist after falling during a . Attempts to revive the woman by rescuers who arrived on site were . “We were alerted today by the 118 operations center in Salerno for a on the Path of the Gods. The woman was near tile 5 when she to the ground. Her companions immediately alerted 118 who sent the Alpine and Speleological Rescue – CNSAS and the 118 of Naples to the scene. Attempts to revive her were , even by the medical team who disembarked from the helicopter by winch. There was nothing that could be done for the 68-year-old of Californian origins. The , after the appropriate authorizations, was transferred on a stretcher to Nocelle di Positano in a joint intervention between the technicians of the CNSAS and the SAGF (Alpine Rescue of the Guardia di Finanza of Sant’Angelo dei Lombardi)”, explains the Alpine and Speleological Rescue Campania in a note.
May 19, 2025
Communities in central Vermont are reeling from the news that a well-known former art-gallery director and volunteer from a last week at age . Nathan Suter served for a decade as executive director of the Helen Day Art Center, now The Current, based in Stowe.
May 19, 2025
FREESTONE COUNTY, Texas — A Freestone County inmate late Sunday night after suffering a while in custody, according to the Freestone County Sheriff’s Office (FCSO). Officials say the inmate appeared to be in medical distress shortly after 10 p.m. and became . Fairfield EMS was already on the scene and began life-saving efforts alongside jail personnel. The inmate was transported to the emergency room in Fairfield, where he was later .
May 18, 2025
CLEVELAND COUNTY, OKLA. — An inmate at the Cleveland County Detention Center experienced a and early Sunday morning, according to the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office. Carl Douglas Kachel, , had a during a routine diabetic check that was conducted by on-site medical staff just after 2:30 a.m. Officials report he appeared to go into and became . Life-saving measures were performed, and he was transported to the Norman Regional Hospital. He was at 3:15 a.m.
May 18, 2025
Tacoma, Washington – A man in custody at the Pierce County Jail suffered a and Friday afternoon, a spokesperson for the sheriff’s department said Sunday. The man’s name will be released by the Pierce County Medical Examiner, Deputy Carly Cappetto said. About 5:25 p.m., the man, who had been in jail for two years, suffered a from a (health) condition, Cappetto said. He alerted medical staff, who happened to be in his area for an unrelated incident, and they came to assist him, she said. “Staff attempted life-saving measures, but he was later ,” Cappetto said. The man at 6:23 p.m., about an hour after the .
May 13, 2025
SANTEE, Calif — A woman in Las Colinas Detention and Reentry Facility yesterday, just one day after she was arrested, San Diego Sheriff’s said Tuesday. . According to the Sheriff’s, a woman was arrested Sunday, May 11, and was facing multiple charges including vehicle theft and resisting an officer. She was found the next day around 7:25 p.m. in her cell and by Sheriff’s Sergeants who were doing their routine supervisor checks. Both Santee Fire Department and medical personnel from American Medical Response tried saving her, but she was taken to the . She was officially around 8:15 p.m. May 12 at the hospital.
May 19, 2025
on Thursday. According to ABC4.com, the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a call about an around 4:45 p.m. local time on Thursday. Bystanders and the National Park Service attempted to the man, identified as Dennis Smith of Olympia, Washington, but were . Officials say Smith, an experienced hiker, was attempting the Rim-to-Rim hike from the South Rim to the North Rim of Grand Canyon. He was found on the North Kaibab Trail, about a half-mile from the trailhead. In response to this tragedy, the NPS has issued a to Grand Canyon visitors in the coming days.
Researcher’s Note – The high was 67 degrees for Grand Canyon, AZ, on Thursday May 15th, 2025: LinkMay 12, 2025
One person after a group of hikers reportedly on a popular Arizona hiking trail as temperatures soared to on an unseasonably hot Mother’s Day.
Rescue teams responded to a group of five hikers in the Superstition Mountains near Gold Canyon, about 40 miles east of Phoenix, after receiving a call at just before 1 p.m. Sunday, officials said. The group had been hiking for about six hours before the Supersition Fire and Medical District and the Mesa Fire Department were alerted to one person suffering a on the Wave Cave Trail. Officials speculated that a man, who has not yet been identified, had a and went into before falling about three-quarters of a mile away from the trailhead, according to local CBS News affiliate Arizona Family.
May 18, 2025
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Beaufort County deputies say a woman found . In a press release, sent Sunday afternoon, the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office says they first responded around 1 a.m. Sunday to Collier Beach Road on Hilton Head Island to reports of a . When they got her back to the shore, deputies found the woman in a wetsuit with a boogie board still attached at her ankle. The publicly unidentified woman was on the beach. BCSO says an investigation into the woman’s in underway, but they don’t believe it to be suspicious.
May 17, 2025
VACAVILLE, Calif. — A woman was Thursday evening near the Alamo Creek Bike Trail in Vacaville, according to the Vacaville Police Department. Police said the woman’s was found in the Alamo Creek at 8 p.m. near 1597 Alamo Drive. A preliminary investigation suggests she may have f, according to police. After investigating, police said that there is no evidence of a crime and no foul play is suspected.
May 16, 2025
OUTER BANKS, N.C. — A Kill Devil Hills man who hadn’t been heard from since leaving the Oregon Inlet on his boat this week was offshore Thursday, according to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. Officials say Carlson Johnson III, , left the Oregon Inlet Fishing Center with his dog around 11:45 a.m. Wednesday in a 17-foot Maycraft. Later around 10 p.m., officials say they got a report that Johnson III had . Around 9:30 p.m. on Thursday, officials say a Good Samaritan found an roughly two miles offshore about four miles north of the inlet. Officials tell News 3 the person, confirmed to be Johnson III, was . Johnson III’s dog and boat have not been located.
May 16, 2025
Officials discovered a in Lake Lanier in Georgia while searching for Dustin Valencia, a kayaker who was on Wednesday, May 14. The was discovered in a cove near where Valencia, , was last seen, per 11Alive. The identification process is underway, but the has not been confirmed as Valencia, Forsyth County Public Information Officer Stacie A. Miller told PEOPLE. Valencia was after he failed to pick up his kids from school, according to 11Alive and WSB-TV. Police found his Honda Accord in the Lakeside Park parking lot near the reservoir. On the morning of Friday, May 16, a dock worker discovered Valencia’s kayak and paddle, and reported the discovery to the authorities. Foul play is not suspected at this time, and a source told WSB-TV that Valencia was training for a triathlon. More than 200 people have died in Lake Lanier since 1994, per CNN. I, including two Georgia men who both in unrelated incidents months apart, PEOPLE previously reported.
May 15, 2025
ONSLOW COUNTY, N.C. – Authorities have identified the near Hammocks Beach State Park Wednesday. The Onslow County Sheriff’s Office says Joseph Edwards, of Jacksonville, was by state park rangers just after 12:45 p.m. Wednesday. , but the sheriff’s office says they don’t suspect foul play. The last time Edwards was seen alive on a surveillance camera was Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office. Hammocks Beach is an island southwest of Swansboro and is only accessible by boat or ferry.
May 19, 2025
Police are conducting a investigation after a large response by officers and firefighters to a Glenview [IL] self-storage facility Monday afternoon, the Journal has learned. Fire Chief Tony DeRose said an engine, an ambulance, and a battalion chief were dispatched at 2:05 p.m. to a victim suffering a in the 2600 block of Old Willow Road. Glenview firefighters were “cleared without making transport” (of someone to a hospital), DeRose said. Glenview [IL] village spokesman David Just said police were conducting a investigation related to the person who suffered the .
May 18, 2025
Last Thursday, May 16, a veteran worker at the sprawling Rouge complex in Dearborn, Michigan, after his shift at the body shop somewhere between 9:00 and 10:00 p.m. The worker was identified as Darius Williams. Co-workers on the afternoon shift told the World Socialist Web Site that Williams was one of the highest seniority workers in the plant with 33 years at Ford. His team leader reported that Williams had said good night before walking toward the exit with . Workers nearby saw Darius just before reaching the exit door. An emergency response team attempted to revive Williams with a defibrillator but their efforts . As of this writing, of Darius Williams.
Researcher’s Note – Ford to impose Covid vaccine [sic] mandate on most of its 32,000 salaried workers: Link Ford asks union and salaried employees to submit vaccination [sic] status: LinkMay 17, 2025
A Manhattan [NY] man after suffering a during the Brooklyn Half Marathon Saturday, police and race officials said. Charles Rogers was in the race at 8:11 a.m. when he went into and at Ocean Parkway and 18th Avenue, around mile 8 of the course, officials and family said. EMS workers responded, performed CPR and rushed Rogers, 31, to Maimonides Medical Center, but FDNY and race officials said. Rogers took a job in 2020 as a Small Medium Business (SMB) Specialist with in the city and was running the race for a charity to support young runners, according to posts on his Facebook page.
Researcher’s Note – Verizon Announces Vaccine [sic] Requirement for Employees, Says It ‘Must Comply’ With Mandate: Link NYC Private Sector Vaccine [sic] Mandate Will End Nov. 1, 2022: LinkMay 16, 2025
WAUKEGAN, Ill. – A Waukegan man who was earlier this month was Wednesday during a coordinated search effort, according to police. Edward Calvert, , was on May 4 by family members. He was last seen from Vista Medical Center in the early afternoon of May 2, police said. During their investigation, Waukegan detectives learned Calvert was seen in the area of Greenwood Avenue and the Amstutz Expressway. On May 14, approximately 45 personnel from the Waukegan Police and Fire Departments, including K9 units, drones, and utility vehicles, searched the area. Calvert’s was discovered around 11:15 a.m. in a north of Greenwood Avenue. Police said there were no signs of foul play and that Calvert still had his personal belongings with him.
May 14, 2025
A mountain bicyclist while riding on the Indian Fire Trail in Kentfield [CA], the county coroner’s office reported. A passerby found the cyclist at the trail on Friday. First responders could not resuscitate him and pronounced him , Chief Deputy Coroner Roger Fielding said on Tuesday. The cyclist was Jonathan Shaw Chorley, , of Fairfax. “The subject appeared to have sustained an suspected to be of while mountain bike riding alone,” Fielding said.
May 11, 2025
A man was Sunday night after he became separated from a friend during a on the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail. A spokesperson for Chaska police said officers were called to help the Carver County Sheriff’s Office around 6 p.m. after a man was reported to have while biking with a friend on the trail. During the search, law enforcement found the man’s bike near United Sugars on Stoughton Avenue in Chaska. The man was later in a wooded area a from his bike, according to Chaska police. Police say there is no threat to public safety at this time and the man’s is not considered suspicious.
May 14, 2025
Hartshorne’s North Ward Elementary School was placed on lockdown Thursday as a precautionary measure after a school employee was found . Hartshorne Police Chief Jerry Ford identified the employee as Timothy Maddux, , of Hartshorne. Ford said the family has been notified. Ford said Maddux, who was a janitor at the school, was at the elementary school. The police chief said he saw no signs of foul play and his initial conclusion is that Maddux due to . He said Maddux’s has been released to the state Medical Examiner’s office. The Medical Examiner’s office is expected to issue a finding on the exact .
May 13, 2025
Sunny, extroverted and no longer a resident of his beloved island, “U miricano” has . Antonio Piazza, originally from Isola delle Femmine, had long since moved to Monterey, California. He was known to most of his fellow citizens and his , which occurred due to a , has left a deep void among his family and anyone who crossed his path.
May 12, 2025
HARRISBURG, Ill. – A family in the Harrisburg Unit #3 community faced a tragic on Saturday, May 10. The Harrisburg Unit #3 School said a young mother of three and . In response, the community has shown immense support and concern for Jalon Ellis and family during this difficult time, the school stated in an online social media post.
May 11, 2025
Two construction workers after they were found inside a Little Italy stairwell Saturday afternoon — with crowds who packed the famed neighborhood on the sunny day seemingly unfazed as first responders hauled their bodies away. The two men — ages and — were discovered inside the apartment building at 118 Mulberry St. When police and emergency officials responded to the scene around 3:45 p.m., the NYPD told The Post. The younger man was , police said. The older victim received CPR as paramedics carried him out on a stretcher. The man was taken to NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, where he , police said.
May 19, 2025
Peoria, IL – Kerry Alan Yocum, beloved father, brother, son, and nephew, on May 15 in Peoria, IL. He was . Kerry’s legacy of generosity and caring is carried out through his donation to Gift of Hope. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to .
May 19, 2025
Christopher Earl Clark, , of Jemison, Alabama, on May 17, 2025, at UAB Hospital in Birmingham. His has left a deep void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.
May 18, 2025
Highland, IN – Joshua John Prine, age , on Saturday May 10th, 2025.
May 18, 2025
Joseph Michael Rivers, “Joey,” of Saginaw, AL, at the age of , on Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He graduated from Calera High School in 1997 and later joined the where he was stationed in the Great Lakes in Illinois. Joey worked for the Allpro Distribution Center, Professional Paint and Body, and the City of Pelham.
Researcher’s Note – VA urging veterans, staff to get latest COVID-19 vaccine [sic] booster: LinkMay 18, 2025
Billy Joe King, Jr., of Kingsport, Tennessee, beloved partner, son, brother, and friend, and on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at the age of , after a long and difficult battle with that went on for . He was strong and survived multiple setbacks which had taken a toll on his lungs and .
May 17, 2025
GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO – Thomas Stafford Graham, , of Glenwood Springs, CO, on May 4, 2025. With a degree in Avionics and the influence of his beloved father, Tom, a corporate pilot, he was a natural for his job with .
Researcher’s Note – DOL Issues Vaccine [sic] Mandate Guidance for Federal Contractors: LinkMay 16, 2025
Montpelier, Vermont – Calling hours for Nathan Suter, , who on May 13, 2025, will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 6:00-8:30pm at the Guare & Sons Funeral Home.
May 16, 2025
Stephanie Dawn Redden, , of Rainelle [WV], after a on May 11, 2025. She has been employed by [resort] for 30 years.
Researcher’s Note – The Greenbrier employee vaccine [sic] policy, while not explicitly detailed in publicly available documents, generally encourages and strongly recommends vaccinations, including booster doses, as outlined by the CDC. New employees are required to have at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine [sic] before their start date and a second dose within 30 days of their start date, if applicable: LinkMay 16, 2025
Eric Todd Troyer, age , of Glenmont, Ohio, on Sunday, May 11th, 2025, at the home of his parents.
May 15, 2025
Michael Louis Rogers, , of Portland, Oregon, originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, on May 6, 2025. He spoke five languages and held finance positions at B’nai B’rith, Population Services International (PSI), Mercy Corps, and, most recently, . At PSI, he traveled extensively to developing countries, where he built financial and tech systems for offices and trained local teams to sustain them. Mike volunteered for over a decade as an English teacher for Spanish-speaking immigrants and freely gave his time to organizations, including Whitman-Walker Clinic, Oregon DECA, Imago Dei Central City, and Portland’s Neighborhood Emergency Team (NET).
Researcher’s Note – Multnomah County employees must get vaccinated [sic] or face layoffs: LinkMay 14, 2025
Elaine J. Austin, a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and aunt, on May 1, 2025, at the age of . Born on October 21, 1967, in Juneau, Alaska, Elaine was a lifelong resident whose warmth, resilience and dedication to family left an indelible mark on all who knew her.
May 14, 2025
North Miami, Florida – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the of Eric Jonathan Greene. He at the age of on April 3, 2025. Eric loved his daughter, Reagan Elizabeth Greene, with whom he was constantly sharing his love of boating and made sure she could swim before she could walk. When Eric was not with Reagan, he was a who preferred around town to driving his car. He had a penchant for good food and drink, and his successful battle with weight control motivated him to start My Health Rocks so that others like himself could more easily maintain
May 14, 2025
Kaitlyn M. Kenney, age , of Foxborough [MA], from an on Sunday, May 11, 2025. She was a 2022 graduate of in Boston, where she double majored in Management and Marketing, was a member of the 1804 Society, and met some of her closest friends. Kaitlyn was a Human Resource Specialist for in Waltham and a member of the Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professionals. In lieu of flowers, donations in Kaitlyn’s memory may be made to the
Researcher’s Note – Emmanuel no longer requires the COVID-19 vaccine [sic] for new students. The College still strongly recommends that students be vaccinated [sic] against COVID-19 and receive boosters [sic] when eligible: Link Dassault Systèmes’ solutions played a major part in helping to make vaccines [sic] available so rapidly. Two examples among all the studies: LinkMay 13, 2025
Juan O. Torres Algarin, , of Oswego [NY], on May 7, 2025. Born in Puerto Rico, he was the son of Juan Torres and Zoethmarie Algarin Torres. Juan enjoyed playing electronic games and spending time reading Spanish. He especially loved his family and his dog.
May 13, 2025
Joshua Andrew Konyak, , of Harmony [PA], Saturday, May 10, 2025. He was a talented artist and avid gamer who loved streaming and connecting with friends around the world. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to NAMI Butler ( ).
May 13, 2025
Brian Dykstra, age , of Zeeland [MI], and entered into God’s glory on Friday, May 9, 2025.
May 13, 2025
Denise McWhirk Kelly, age , in Mansfield, MA, on May 5th, 2025, in the presence of her husband.
May 12, 2025
Timothy D. Brantell, age , of Toby Road, Kersey, PA, on May 9, 2025, at Penn Highlands-Elk.
May 12, 2025
Anita Marie Jones (Wortman), , of Hampstead, NC, unexpectedly and went to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, May 5, 2025. There were so many things that brought Anita joy including her 20 year employment with UNCW in the Finance Department to tending to her beautiful flower and vegetable garden.
Researcher’s Note – With 91% employee vaccination [sic] rate, UNCW continues mask mandate, ‘surveillance testing’: LinkNo cause of death reported.
May 12, 2025
Kevin Baird, 21, of East Palestine, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2025, at St. Elizabeth’s Health Center in Youngstown, following a brief illness. Kevin worked as a hydrocarbon loader at the Shell Cracker Plant. Outside of work, he followed his passion for music as the bass guitarist for his band, Slumber.
No cause of death reported.
May 12, 2025
Mark J (Gracy) Gracyalny, age 58, of Dudley [MA], died unexpectedly Saturday, May 3, 2025, at home in Dudley.
No cause of death reported.
May 12, 2025
Burlington, VT – We are heartbroken to announce the death of Derek J. Stubbs, beloved son, father, uncle and partner, and a friend to all. Derek died unexpectedly on May 7, 2025 – his 36th birthday – from sudden cardiac arrest brought on by complications from liver failure. He excelled in football, basketball and soccer at BHS. Just two weeks before his death, Derek played in the first-ever BHS alumni basketball game to raise funds for the program.
May 11, 2025
Jeremy Ryan Lehner, 38, of Unionville, CT, died unexpectedly on April 20, 2025, in Greenville, NC, where he was caring for Thomas Melody, who passed away the following day. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Connecticut Mental Health Affiliates.
No cause of death reported.
May 11, 2025
Marcia Michelle Moore, 51, of Kentwood, Louisiana, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
No cause of death reported.
May 11, 2025
James E. McHale, 73, of Brooklyn, Michigan, passed away unexpectedly on March 18, 2025. He graduated from John Glenn High School, Westland, in 1970 and obtained his doctorate from the University of Michigan Dental School, Ann Arbor, in 1978.
No cause of death reported.
May 11, 2025
Eric Lee Sullivan, 49, of McLouth [KS], died unexpectedly on Friday, May 9, 2025, at home. Eric worked at Gambino’s Pizza in Perry and Oskaloosa for several years before being medically disabled.
No cause of death reported.
May 10, 2025
Shawn Matthew “Gingy” Morrill, 20, of Waterbury [CT], formerly of Wallingford, passed away unexpectedly, May 6th, 2025, at his home. He worked for Signal Communications as a communication installer.
No cause of death reported.
May 10, 2025
Hudson, MA, Massachusetts – Floyd Walter Burton III, lovingly known as “Punky,” “Uncle Floppy,” and “Little Floyd,” passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 24, 2025, at 6:04 p.m. Proudly serving his country, Floyd was a veteran of the United States Navy. He also dedicated 20 years of his career to AECOM, where his strong work ethic and sense of humor left a lasting impression on his coworkers and friends.
Researcher’s Note – AECOM is a federal contractor. It has numerous contracts with various government agencies, including the Department of Defense, Department of Energy, and FEMA, among others: DOL Issues Vaccine [sic] Mandate Guidance for Federal Contractors: LinkNo cause of death reported.
Researcher's Note – Princess Cruises Removes Vaccine [Sic] Requirement For Most Voyages, Eliminates Pre-Cruise Testing For Vaccinated Guests: Link
Researcher's note: The rapper was hospitalised after going into cardio-respiratory arrest, according to local French outlet chartsinfrance.net. He was admitted into intensive care but died in the early hours of Saturday morning, Link
Researcher's Note – How professional sports leagues got most players vaccinated [sic] without mandates: Leagues such as the NBA, NFL and MLS have rates greater than 90%, with the NHL and WNBA at over 99%: Link
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