Greene Co. Undersheriff, Fire Chief Dies Unexpectedly: 'Dedicated His Life To Public Service'
Colleagues are mourning the sudden death of Greene County Undersheriff Michael Overbaugh.
The longtime public servant, 62, died unexpectedly at home Wednesday morning, Feb. 12, the sheriff’s office confirmed Friday, Feb. 14. A cause of death was not given.
“It is with great heartache and sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved Undersheriff, Michael Overbaugh,” the agency said on Facebook.
A US Navy veteran, Overbaugh brought a wealth of experience and dedication to his many roles. Before joining the Greene County Sheriff’s Office, he served as a lieutenant with the …
Middletown Twp. Supervisor, CF Advocate Anna Payne Dies At 36
Anna Payne, a Middletown Township Supervisor, fearless advocate for those with cystic fibrosis, and a relentless fighter against stage IV colon cancer, has died at 36.
Township officials announced her passing in February 2025, remembering her for her unwavering dedication to public service, her sharp wit, and her refusal to let illness define her.
Diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at birth, Payne turned her personal battle into a mission. She co-founded the Bucks County Cystic Fibrosis Alliance and served as vice chair of the Pennsylvania Rare Disease Advisory Council, amplifying the voices of…
Former White Plains Firefighter Dies Months After Son Killed In Crash: 'Your Work Here Is Done'
White Plains is mourning the loss of retired firefighter James Patrick "Paddy" Fitzgerald, who died on Tuesday, Jan. 28, just two months after the tragic death of his son, Michael Fitzgerald, in a car crash.
Fitzgerald, a longtime Elmsford resident who was 81, served with distinction in the White Plains Fire Department, where he was stationed at Stations 1 and 2 and earned a Meritorious Service Award for saving a woman and child from a burning building in Yonkers while off duty, according to his obituary.
His commitment to public service extended beyond his firefighting career, …
