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Martha Corey-Ochoa's funeral draws memories, tears

Originally published: September 1, 2012 10:18 AM
Updated: October 16, 2012 5:06 PM
By BETTY MING LIU  betty.liu@cablevision.com

Family and former classmates gather and console each

Photo credit: John Meore | Family and former classmates gather and console each other at Immaculate Conception Church in Irvington for the funeral of Martha Corey-Ochoa, 18, who died after falling from her 14th floor dorm room at Columbia University. (Sept. 1, 2012)

On summer's final Saturday, dozens of black-clad students hugged and wept as they arrived at an Irvington church to say goodbye to Martha Corey-Ochoa, the Dobbs Ferry High School valedictorian who fell from a 14th floor dormitory at Columbia University Monday night.

About 150 people gathered in Immaculate Conception Church's airy, modern pale brick chapel.

The 18-year-old's parents each...

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