Kelda Stetson Obituary: Visionary Public‑Sector Sales Leader, Dies Peacefully Ashburn, VA – The tech and gov‑services industries mourn the loss of Kelda Stetson, a dynamic sales executive who passed away peacefully early this morning under the care of her hospice team. She was comforted by her mother at her side, joined shortly after by family including her husband, Mike Stetson. “She was surrounded by all the love in the world,” Mike shared in a heartfelt Facebook post announcing her passing. Dedicated Career Championing Public‑Sector Software With over 20 years of experience in enterprise sales and client success, Kelda built her reputation…

Matt Bellgowan, Beloved Husband, Father, and Friend, Dies at 47 in I‑96 Tragedy LANSING, Mich. – Matt Bellgowan, a devoted husband, loving father, and admired friend and co‑worker, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, in a tragic multi‑vehicle accident on Interstate 96 just after 3 p.m., his wife Danielle Bellgowan announced on Facebook. He was 47. “Dear family and friends,” Danielle began. “What an awful message to share and such an impersonal way to share it… Tuesday, July 1, just after 3 pm, Matt was in an accident on I‑96. He was killed in the accident. He was a DEARLY loved husband,…

LIVINGSTON, WEST LOTHIAN – Ellie Beattie, the courageous teenager from Deans whose radiant smile and unbreakable spirit inspired Livingston, West Lothian, and beyond, has died at the age of 19. Known widely through her popular Facebook page Ellie’s Brave Cancer Journal, Ellie united her community in hope and compassion during her long battle with a rare and aggressive brain cancer. Ellie passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, surrounded by her devoted family. Her mother, Elaine Beattie, shared the heartbreaking news, describing Ellie as “the bravest girl, right to the end.” Our beautiful, bravest, stubborn girl passed away…

A Life of Love and Legacy: Honoring Kolbe Straw (1995-2025) HUMMELSTOWN, PA — Kolbe Straw, 30, died on June 26, 2025, following a collision while operating a go-kart near Middle Creek Road and Sandhill Road in Snyder County’s Spring Township. The beloved father and partner was pronounced dead at the scene by Snyder County Coroner Bill Pheasant. Authorities confirm the investigation remains active . Heart of a Family Man Kolbe’s identity centered on fatherhood and partnership. He is survived by his partner Paige (32), their young daughter Izzy, and an unborn child, with Paige now navigating pregnancy at 28 weeks…

Remembering John “Sang” DiSangro (April 24, 1965 – June 26, 2025). The heart and soul behind Philadelphia’s sports legacy On June 26, 2025, John “Sang” DiSangro passed away suddenly at age 60, succumbing to a heart attack at his home in Fairless Hills, PA . Born April 24, 1965, in Philadelphia, he graduated from Temple University in 1988 with a degree in Journalism and Communications. 🏀 Temple Basketball’s Unsung Titan What began in 1983 as a student manager evolved into a 19‑season tenure as Director of Basketball Operations—a role created purely for Sang’s relentless dedication. Over nearly two decades, he orchestrated everything from travel, lodging, practice-doughnuts to…

Lendrell Martin, BCIT and Drexel alumnus remembered for technical mastery, mentorship, and cross-state activism Orange, N.J. — Lendrell Levi Martin, a respected New York–based fashion designer, mentor, and youth advocate with deep ties to North Carolina and New Jersey communities, died on June 9, 2025, in Orange, New Jersey. He was 37. Martin, widely admired for his technical excellence and elegant design sensibility, built a career that fused artistic precision with social purpose. As a senior technical designer, consultant, and founder of his own label, Martin also remained a committed mentor to emerging creatives and a constant supporter of grassroots…

Trina Long, Browns Summit Native and Beloved Community Pillar, Passes After Brave Cancer Fight Browns Summit, NC  — Trina Long, 48, passed away at her home in Browns Summit, N.C., after a year-long battle with stage‑4 pancreatic cancer. A deeply devoted wife, mother, educator, and community volunteer, Ms. Long died peacefully Thursday morning, surrounded by her family. A Life Rooted in Service and Nurture Born and raised just outside Greensboro, North Carolina, Trina Marie Long was known for her boundless compassion, sharp intellect, and unwavering generosity. A graduate of Northern Guilford High School, she went on to earn her bachelor’s…

Tragic End for Indian Family of Five in Air India Flight 171 Crash AHMEDABAD, India — June 13, 2025 — What began as a long-awaited family reunion turned into a national tragedy when Air India Flight 171 crashed moments after takeoff from Ahmedabad on Wednesday, killing 241 passengers, including Pratik Joshi, his wife Dr. Komi Vyas, and their three children. For Joshi, a 38-year-old software professional working in London, the flight was supposed to mark the beginning of a new chapter—a life finally lived together with his family after six years of separation. His wife, Dr. Komi Vyas, 36, a…

Field Engineer of the Rap Game, Eric Jordan Karridine, Dies at 34 Minot, ND  – Eric Jordan Karridine, a dynamic and inventive field engineer in the world of hip‑hop production, passed away on June 11, 2025, at the age of 34. His death, confirmed by close friends via his social media page, ends a career defined by technical brilliance and an unshakable devotion to artists and sound. From Enthusiast to Artist Whisperer Born in 1990 (specific birth details remain private), Eric’s earliest fascination was audio. Even as a teenager, he was known for repurposing everyday objects into makeshift recording studio…

Patrick Michael Nechkash ObituaryJune 14, 1984 – June 8, 2025 OREGON, WIS. — Patrick Michael Nechkash, a devoted husband, loving son, and loyal friend known for his unwavering generosity and irrepressible spirit, died unexpectedly on June 8, 2025, at the age of 40. A lifelong resident of Oregon, Wisconsin, Patrick’s sudden passing has left a deep sense of loss in a community he called home for all his days. A Life Rooted in Relationships and Community Born on June 14, 1984, in Madison and raised in Oregon, Patrick—or Pat, as most knew him—grew into a man whose sense of purpose…