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Baltimore's McDonogh School Debuts 'Memorial To Those Enslaved And Freed'
The McDonogh School in Ownings Mills was planning a memorial to recognize and honor the enslaved people of John McDonogh for almost two years. Last week, that plan officially solidified with the school's "Memorial to Those Enslaved and Freed" dedication ceremony held on Tuesday, April 18. Students, faculty, trustees and guests were ushered into the ceremony with traditional African drums and addressed by several keynote speakers to mark the historic moment. “This is a significant occasion in our School’s history," said Head of School Dave Farace ‘87. "It is the culmination of one journe…
Mt. Kisco, NY
Obituaries
Mt. Kisco's Carol Gillian Barnes, 78, Loved To Sketch The Nature Around Her
Carol Gillian Barnes—beloved sister, caring aunt, and gifted artist whose sweet and gentle presence graced those around her—died on January 10, 2022. She was 78 years old. Carol was born on July 27, 1943 on the island of Kauai, then a United States territory. Her early years were idyllic, living amid lush gardens, swimming at the beach down the street, sliding down moss-covered rocks into waterfall pools, and riding horses. Perhaps first inspired by her beautiful surroundings, Carol began drawing at the age of two. She drew so frequently that her parents bought her a sketch pad when she …
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
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Beloved Sussex County Resident, ‘True Artist’ Annahy Perez Dies Suddenly At Age 20
Beloved artist Annahy Ponce Perez died suddenly on Wednesday, Feb. 2 at her Sussex County home. She was 20. Born in Englewood, Perez was raised in Mexico before moving back to Englewood and settling in Stanhope, her obituary says. Perez enjoyed cooking and was well-known for her artistic abilities. “She was a true artist and had the ability to recreate paintings simply by sight,” reads her memorial. More than $12,700 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Friday for Perez’s funeral expenses. Perez leaves behind her mother, Martina Perez Aparisio; her father, Isaias Ponce Torres; siblings, Isa…
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Devoted Mom, Phillipsburg HS Grad Leslie Miller Dies Suddenly At Age 35
Devoted mother and Phillipsburg High School graduate Leslie Marie Miller died suddenly on Dec. 15. She was 35. Miller worked as a beautician throughout Phillipsburg and Easton after graduating from Empire Beauty School, her obituary says. Miller had also been employed with her family at Phillipsburg’s Ice Cream Junction and lived in Long Branch at the time of her death, according to her memorial and social media pages. Miller, a member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Phillipsburg, is remembered for her endless creative and artistic soul. She loved drawing, writing in her journal, nat…
Lancaster, PA
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Lancaster's Bailey Carr, 22, Mourned As Talented Artist
A talented young artist from Central PA died suddenly and unexpectedly according to his obituary. Bailey R. Carr, 22, of Lancaster, died on Dec. 2. Carr’s cause of death was not released. I am in shock and don't even know what to say. Bailey was always such a good friend to me and honestly just an amazing person. Posted by Analiese Rea on Sunday, December 5, 2021 Born in Roseville, California, Carr was a Class of 2017 graduate of Warwick High School, according to his social media pages. He was in the National Art Honor Society and was a member of the Gay Straight Alliance while atten…
Rye, NY
Obituaries
Rye Native Dr. Louis Barton Was A True Scholar
Longtime Westchester resident Dr. Louis Wyatt Gunn Barton died in late August at Little Farm, his home of 40 years in Ocie, MO. Dr. Barton, age 72, was a lifelong student with prodigious academic successes. He was top student and class president at George School, and he graduated magna cum laude from Yale. He studied for masters degrees at Harvard and MIT and earned a doctoral degree in Software Engineering from Oxford University in England. During his Oxford years, he suffered from ill health and did most of his studying at his home in Ocie. Oxford made an extraordinary deci…
North Hunterdon, NJ
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Lambertville Artist, Beloved Dad Seriously Hurt After Being Hit By Truck While Cycling
Community support is surging for a Lambertville artist and beloved father of two who was seriously hurt after being struck by a pickup truck while cycling. Myles Cavanaugh, a 47-year-old contemporary artist, cyclist and father of two, was struck by a pickup truck during a bike ride on Oct. 19, according to a GoFundMe launched for his ongoing expenses. Cavanaugh suffered serious injuries in the accident, according to the campaign, created by Colette Sexton, who describes the father as a “good friend, fellow artist and cycling buddy.” “I am hoping he will make a full recovery over time, but …
Bethlehem, PA
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‘Strong Shining Light:’ Lehigh Valley Native, Performing Arts HS Grad Alexander Hille Dies, 24
Lehigh Valley native and performing arts high school graduate Alexander M. Hille died at his home in Catasauqua on August 23. He was 24. Born in Carrollton, Texas, Hille later moved to Bethlehem, where he attended the Lehigh Valley Charter High School for the Arts and graduated in 2016, his obituary says. Hille worked at Walmart in Bethlehem and in the past held positions at CVS, Hotel Bethlehem, and Driftstone Campground, his memorial says. In his free time, Hille loved all types of art, from acting to writing and drawing. He was known, above all, for being a good friend. “He was a good …
Mount Pleasant, NY
Obituaries
Popular Business Owner From Northern Westchester Dies At 57
James T. Maryniak, a Hudson Valley business owner who grew up in Westchester County, has died at the age of 57. According to his obituary, Maryniak was born in New Rochelle and grew up in South Salem. He later moved to Wappingers Falls. He owned Middletown Tattoo, Tattooz Forever, and Exotic Fish & Kustom Aquariums in Wappingers Falls. Maryniak was an artist who loved tattooing, airbrushing and teaching his grandsons how to draw. "Jim was a great and loyal friend," his obituary reads. "Family meant the most to Jim, especially his sons and being Pop-Pop to his grandchildren."…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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Morris County Native, Artist, Skateboarder Michael Imperante Dies, 27
Morris County native, artist and skateboarder Michael A. Imperante died suddenly at home on April 21. He was 27. Born in Denville, Imperante lived in Bloomfield at the time of his death, his obituary says. Imperante manifested his creativity through drawing, writing and other art forms and enjoyed skateboarding, his memorial says. Imperante was also known for his one-of-a-kind spirit, wit, perspective and imagination. “His struggle is over and for those of us left, ours will begin,” his memorial reads. “You will be missed Michael, we will keep you with us, always in our hearts.” Impera…
Bethlehem, PA
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Beloved Mother, PA Middle School Teacher Kaitlyn Carson Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle, 31
Beloved mother and Pennsylvania middle school teacher Kaitlyn L. Carson died April 24 at Lehigh Valley Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was 31. Born in Suffern, NY, Carson lived in Catasauqua and worked as a German teacher at Nazareth Area Middle School, her obituary says. She attended the University of Scranton, where she earned a Bachelors of Science in Secondary Education and German, before getting a Masters of Education in Instructional Technology from Kutztown University, her memorial says. Carson lived and taught in Aachen, Germany as a Fulbright Scholar during her…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
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North Jersey Native, Musician Marc DiCianni Dies After Battling Diabetes Complications, 30
North Jersey native, artist and musician Marc Louis DiCianni died March 30 from complications of diabetes. He was 30. Born in Denville, DiCianni grew up in Sparta and spent time in California before moving to Burlington, Vermont, his obituary says. DiCianni was known for his relentless love of all things music. He often attended live shows, composed and performed his own songs and created art inspired by his own music, his memorial says. “Marc was a selfless and generous soul, frequently contributing to a variety of charitable causes and always living for others,” reads his obituary. “Mar…
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