'Go-To Person': Well-Known East Fishkill Town Employee Dies After Cancer Battle 'Go-To Person': Well-Known East Fishkill Town Employee Dies After Cancer Battle
'Go-To Person': Well-Known East Fishkill Town Employee Dies After Cancer Battle A Dutchess County town is mourning the loss of a dedicated and beloved employee who died earlier this week after a courageous battle with cancer. Edward “Butch” Kidney, an East Fishkill town employee since 2016, died on Tuesday, July 15, the town announced on Thursday, July 17. Kidney served in the Highway Department and most recently worked as a Foreman for Buildings and Grounds. Known as a go-to resource for his colleagues, he was admired for his deep knowledge, generosity, and unwavering willingness to help others without seeking recognition. "Butch had a wealth of knowledge t…
Months After Wife's Death, Sparta Dad Battling Stage IV Cancer Months After Wife's Death, Sparta Dad Battling Stage IV Cancer
Months After Wife's Death, Sparta Dad Battling Stage IV Cancer A New Jersey father is facing a devastating diagnosis, just months after his wife died of the same. Jeff Krajicek, of Sparta, was diagnosed in April with stage IV bladder cancer, according to a GoFundMe organized by Isabella Tracey. As of Thursday, July 17, the fundraiser had raised $17,000. Jane Elizabeth Krajicek died of colorectal cancer on Monday, March 17. She was 62 years old. "Just a few months after losing his beloved wife Jane, Jeff is yet again facing an unimaginable fight," Tracey wrote. "This past April, he was diagnosed with an aggressive stage IV Bladder Cancer." The co…
Bryan Braman, Eagles Super Bowl Champ, Dies At 38 Bryan Braman, Eagles Super Bowl Champ, Dies At 38
Bryan Braman, Eagles Super Bowl Champ, Dies At 38 Bryan Braman, the former NFL player and Super Bowl LII champion, died Thursday, July 17 after battling a rare form of cancer, multiple news outlets are reporting. He was 38 years old. Braman was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in February, according to a GoFundMe page that had raised $88,000 as of press time. Former Texan J.J. Watt donated $10,000. GoFundMe photo Rest in Peace brother.Gone far too soon.🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/bJfEPMPCAc — JJ Watt (@JJWatt) July 17, 2025 The illness required a 12-week Seattle-based treatment program, the campaign said. Braman played in t…
Fairfield Leader Bill Gerber Has Died From Brain Cancer: 'There Is A Gaping Hole In Our Lives' Fairfield Leader Bill Gerber Has Died From Brain Cancer: 'There Is A Gaping Hole In Our Lives'
Fairfield Leader Bill Gerber Has Died From Brain Cancer: 'There Is A Gaping Hole In Our Lives' Fairfield First Selectman Bill Gerber died on Tuesday, July 15, a day after his family announced he was struggling following two brain surgeries at Yale New Haven Hospital within 48 hours to combat a malignant tumor.  His wife Jessica and their children John and Gillian Gerber issued a statement following his untimely passing.  To say that there is now a gaping hole in our lives is an understatement. We are still trying to come to terms with everything that has happened these past two and a half weeks. We are grateful to the friends and family who have helped us during this time …
$17K Raised For Daughters Of River Edge Dad After 'Brief But Fierce' Cancer Battle $17K Raised For Daughters Of River Edge Dad After 'Brief But Fierce' Cancer Battle
$17K Raised For Daughters Of River Edge Dad After 'Brief But Fierce' Cancer Battle A River Edge father of two young girls has died after a short but fierce battle with cancer, loved ones said. Kieran Corrigan, 54, passed away peacefully on July 2, according to an obituary posted by Volk Leber Funeral Home. Kieran, originally from Woodlands, South Douglas Road in Cork, Ireland, was remembered as a warm and creative man deeply devoted to his family. He was the beloved husband of Edel Corrigan (née Shealy) and the proud father of Keelan, 10, and Chloe, 8. A GoFundMe organized by Kathleen Terhune said Kieran "passed away after a brief but fierce battle with cancer." The fund…
NJ 911 Supervisor Dies After 2-Month Cancer Battle NJ 911 Supervisor Dies After 2-Month Cancer Battle
NJ 911 Supervisor Dies After 2-Month Cancer Battle Sussex County is mourning the loss of a public servant, wife, and mother, who died after a months-long battle with Stage 4 colon cancer. Supervisory Public Safety Telecommunicator Shannon (Quinn) Thonus, of Sandyston, died following a courageous battle with Stage 4 colon cancer, Sheriff Michael F. Strada announced on Saturday, July 12. According to a GoFundMe launched in May, Shannon’s diagnosis came unexpectedly after a trip to the emergency room for abdominal pain — revealing cancer that had already spread to her liver. The campaign, launched in May by family friend Andrea Wehrenberg rai…
‘My Father Was Invincible’: Laurel Son Pens Heartbreaking Plea To Save His Dad ‘My Father Was Invincible’: Laurel Son Pens Heartbreaking Plea To Save His Dad
‘My Father Was Invincible’: Laurel Son Pens Heartbreaking Plea To Save His Dad A devoted Maryland son is pleading for help to save his father, whose sudden health spiral has revealed a devastating cancer diagnosis with no clear origin. Julio Vasconez said everything changed in an instant. “Everything seemed to be going as usual… until a couple of months ago,” he said. “We thought it was something minor, maybe a kidney stone. But that day ended with kidney surgery — and the hardest part wasn’t the operation, it was everything that came after.” Doctors uncovered signs of advanced metastatic cancer in his father’s bones. The primary source hasn’t been found, leaving spe…
Nepali Leader In DC Area Faces Stage 4 Cancer Battle After Brain Surgery Nepali Leader In DC Area Faces Stage 4 Cancer Battle After Brain Surgery
Nepali Leader In DC Area Faces Stage 4 Cancer Battle After Brain Surgery The Washington, DC-area Nepali community is coming together in support of a beloved cultural leader whose cancer diagnosis has shaken those she’s uplifted for more than a decade. Mahima Shakya, a pillar of the Nepali-American community in the DC region, is fighting for her life after being diagnosed with stage 4 lung cancer that has spread to her brain and spinal cord, according to a fundraiser created by the America Nepal Paramparagat Bouddha Dharma Sangha (ANPBDS). On May 27, Shakya underwent emergency brain surgery and has spent the last several weeks in the hospital navigating a difficu…
Ocean County Police Cadet Dies Weeks After Rare Cancer Diagnosis, Days Before Graduation Ocean County Police Cadet Dies Weeks After Rare Cancer Diagnosis, Days Before Graduation
Ocean County Police Cadet Dies Weeks After Rare Cancer Diagnosis, Days Before Graduation A promising New Jersey police cadet who was days away from graduating the academy has died weeks after being diagnosed with a sudden and aggressive form of cancer, officials and loved ones said. Teddy Golubowski, a Toms River native and full-time cadet at the Ocean County Police Academy, died peacefully on Thursday morning, June 26, with his family and friends by his side, according to a statement from his loved ones on GoFundMe. He was just weeks into a rare cancer diagnosis that stunned the community. According to the GoFundMe launched last month by for the Golubowski family, Teddy was h…
This Was Influencer's First Colon Cancer Symptom: This Week He Announced His Own Death This Was Influencer's First Colon Cancer Symptom: This Week He Announced His Own Death
This Was Influencer's First Colon Cancer Symptom: This Week He Announced His Own Death Tanner Martin, an influencer who shared his terminal cancer journey with raw honesty and courage, has died following a nearly five-year battle with colon cancer. He was 30. “Hey, if you're watching this, I'm dead,” Martin, of Utah said in a video posted Wednesday, June 25. "I had a heck of a life." Martin was diagnosed with cancer at just 25 years old in 2020. Throughout his illness, he used social media to speak openly about cancer, death, and the grief of leaving life behind. He answered followers’ most personal questions and reflected on what mattered most in his final days. In one of h…
Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies
Iconic Teen Idol Bobby Sherman Dies Before there were boy bands, there was Bobby Sherman. The soft-spoken heartthrob with the easy smile and million-selling records, who captured the shrieks of a generation and later traded the spotlight for a paramedic badge, has died at age 81 after a battle with cancer. His wife, Brigitte Poublon, shared the news Tuesday, June 24, on the Instagram account of actor John Stamos, who was a friend of Sherman's. "From one ex teen idol, to another - rest in peace Bobby Sherman," Stamos wrote ahead of Poublon's comments. Sherman is also survived by his two sons, Tyler and Christopher, and six g…
Wrightsville Bride-To-Be Discovers Stage 4 Cancer While Training For Marathon Wrightsville Bride-To-Be Discovers Stage 4 Cancer While Training For Marathon
Wrightsville Bride-To-Be Discovers Stage 4 Cancer While Training For Marathon A 27-year-old woman from Pennsylvania who was planning her wedding and training for a marathon is now facing stage 4 colon cancer — and her friends are rallying to support her. Rylie Toomey, of Wrightsville, was just weeks away from saying “I do” when her life changed overnight. Instead of walking down the aisle, she underwent major surgery, completed fertility preservation, and is now preparing for six months of chemotherapy, according to a GoFundMe launched by family friend Amanda Dzengeleski. “Words we never imagined having to write,” Dzengeleski said on the fundraiser page. GoFundMe …