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Maritza E Ovsak

Death by Force
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Maritza E. Ovsak, aged 54, tragically passed away on July 7, 2017, in Kerhonkson, NY. Maritza was a dedicated bilingual domestic and sexual violence advocate, known for her work supporting immigrant families in the Hudson Valley region. Her commitment to her community was evident through her roles at the Kingston City School and Family of Woodstock, where she served as a bilingual family worker and domestic violence counselor, respectively. Maritza's life was marked by her passion for helping ot ...Read More
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    • Victim Details

    Maritza E Ovsak

    Female

    Kerhonkson

    NY

    2017-07-07

    54

    Maritza

    E Ovsak

    11/17/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    I’ve been thinking a lot about the ripple effect Maritza's death had on the community. It seems li... ...Read More
    10/03/2024
    I've been reflecting a lot on Maritza E. Ovsak’s impact on our community, especially in light of t... ...Read More
    03/02/2024
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    04/13/2023
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