Jeremiah Rodriguez Of Lyndhurst Dies, 30 Jeremiah Rodriguez Of Lyndhurst Dies, 30
Jeremiah Rodriguez Of Lyndhurst Dies, 30 Jeremiah Rodriguez of Lyndhurst died on Sunday, Oct. 27, according to his obituary on the Alvarez Funeral Home website. He was 30 years old. A GoFundMe launched by Jeremiah's mother, Eileen, had raised more than $4,500 as of press time. "Today (10/27/2024) I got the worse news of my life that my brilliant, smart, loving, full of life and energetic son who was always giving to others by giving his last has passed away," she writes. "It is with a broken heart that I sit here today asking all to come together in joining me during these difficult moments. I am asking all to please make my son'…
Bergen County's Teri Garr From 'Young Frankenstein' Dead At 79 Bergen County's Teri Garr From 'Young Frankenstein' Dead At 79
Bergen County's Teri Garr From 'Young Frankenstein' Dead At 79 Teri Garr, the New Jersey actress who many knew from "Young Frankenstein," died on Tuesday, Oct. 29. She was 79 years old. According to the New York Times, Garr's publicist, Heidi Schaeffer, said the cause was complications of multiple sclerosis. Garr briefly lived in Franklin Lakes, NJ but her family settled down in Los Angeles, CA. Her father, Eddie Garr, was a vaudeville performer, and her mother, Phyllis, was a model and Rockette. Garr was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in "Tootsie" and also rose to fame for her roles in "The Conversation,…
Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63 Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63
Terri Breen Of West Orange Dies, 63 Terri Breen, of Essex Fells and later of West Orange, passed away on Oct. 14, 2024. She was 63 years old. Born Mary Theresa Faleskie on Dec. 12, 1960, at Tripler Army Hospital in Honolulu, HI, Terri graduated from Hawaii Baptist Academy and earned her BA from Pennsylvania State University, State College. After college, Terri moved to New York City, beginning her career in advertising at Doyle Dane Bernbach and later at Women’s Day Magazine. She left her career to focus on what she considered her most important job of all — raising her beloved sons, Conor and Liam. Devoted to their growth, …
Jersey Shore Teen Dies After Months-Long Cancer Battle: 'Safe Dancing With Angels' Jersey Shore Teen Dies After Months-Long Cancer Battle: 'Safe Dancing With Angels'
Jersey Shore Teen Dies After Months-Long Cancer Battle: 'Safe Dancing With Angels' A 15-year-old girl who lives at the Jersey Shore has died months after being diagnosed with cancer. Olivia "Livi" McConaghy, of Manahawkin, died peacefully on Friday, Oct. 4, according to her obituary on the Thos. L. Shinn Funeral Home website. A GoFundMe launched by Tracey Slattery in June for Livi's family around the time of her diagnosis had raised $69,000 as of press time. The campaign says Livi is a former gymnast and volleyball enthusiast who loves to surf and swim at the beach. Her battle began last March, when she began experiencing dizziness and weakness in her arm, the campa…
Dad Killed In NJ Crash Was Driving Home From Work, Loved Ones Say Dad Killed In NJ Crash Was Driving Home From Work, Loved Ones Say
Dad Killed In NJ Crash Was Driving Home From Work, Loved Ones Say Support is on the rise for a New Jersey family after their patriarch was killed in a crash after work. Alex Folnagy, 31, of Somerset, was the sole occupant of the 2010 Nissan Altima that crashed head-on with a 2018 Jeep Wrangler just before 7:25 a.m. on Amwell Road near South Middlebush Road in Franklin Township, Franklin Township police said. Folnagy was pronounced dead at the scene while the driver and passenger of the Wrangler sustained non-life-threatening injuries, police said. A GoFundMe campaign says Folnagy leaves behind a 3-year-old daughter, Julianna, and his girlfriend, Dan…
Gabriela Ayala-Cortes, Essex County Mom, Dies At 45 Gabriela Ayala-Cortes, Essex County Mom, Dies At 45
Gabriela Ayala-Cortes, Essex County Mom, Dies At 45 Gabriela Ayala-Cortes, a mom and Verona resident, died on Thursday, Oct. 10 at the age of 45 of cancer, according to her obituary on the Shooks Cedar Grove Funeral Home. Born in Ecuador, Ayala-Cortes emigrated to the United States in 2003, her obituary reads. She worked as the director of regulatory affairs operations for Organon and Company in Jersey City, according to her obituary. She is survived her husband, Carlos, her children, Camila and Isabella, her parents Rodrigo and Marcia, and numerous other family members and friends, her obituary reads. A fundraiser has been created to suppo…
Clifton Mourns Losses Of Student, Principal Days Apart Clifton Mourns Losses Of Student, Principal Days Apart
Clifton Mourns Losses Of Student, Principal Days Apart Clifton is mourning the losses of a student and a school principal just days apart. Juel Martinez, a Clifton High School student, died on Sunday, Oct. 6 after a nearly-year-long battle with cancer, a GoFundMe campaign launched for his family says. He was 15 years old. On Monday, Oct. 7, School Two lost its dear principal Jennifer Lucas, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Her cause of death was not made public. The campaign launched for Juel says he was "full of humor and didn't let the sudden cancer destroy his spirits, always fighting hard for his family." As of press time, more than…
Morgan Geron, Wallington High School Grad, Dies At 49 Morgan Geron, Wallington High School Grad, Dies At 49
Morgan Geron, Wallington High School Grad, Dies At 49 Morgan Geron, a Wallington High School graduate, died on Oct. 5, 2024. She was 49 years old. According to her obituary on the Warner and Wozniak website, Morgan was born in Poland and later moved to the United States, graduating from WHS in 1994.  "Her generous heart and caring nature encompassed all aspects of her life by helping others during her healthcare career," her obituary reads. Among those who survive her are her daughter, Maya Golebiewski; parents Barbara and Zbigniew Sliwinski; sisters, Katarzyna and husband Albert Rozalski, and Magdalena Maucione; and …
Cause Of Death Released For Whitney Houston's NJ Mom, Cissy Houston, 91 Cause Of Death Released For Whitney Houston's NJ Mom, Cissy Houston, 91
Cause Of Death Released For Whitney Houston's NJ Mom, Cissy Houston, 91 Cissy Houston, a Grammy Award-winning gospel singer and mother of Whitney Houston, died at home in Newark on Monday, Oct. 7. She was 91 years old. Houston had been in hospice care for Alzheimer's disease, the family said in a statement posted to social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Whitney Houston (@whitneyhouston) “Our hearts are filled with pain and sadness. We loss the matriarch of our family,” Pat Houston, her daughter-in-law, said in a statement.  “Mother Cissy has been a strong and towering figure in our live…
BBQ Pitmaster From NJ Dies After Brief Illness BBQ Pitmaster From NJ Dies After Brief Illness
BBQ Pitmaster From NJ Dies After Brief Illness A Pennsylvania BBQ pitmaster and business owner with roots in New Jersey has died suddenly, according to his obituary posted by Huff & Lakjer Funeral Home. Michael "Mike" C. Wister, 58, originally of Elizabeth, NJ, but most recently of Lansdale, PA, passed away suddenly after a short illness at home on Saturday, Sept. 28, as detailed in his obituary. For 20 years, Mike ran small roadside BBQ stands, then he ran Wister’s Barbecue on Main Street for five years before moving to Broad Street in Lansdale where it's been for over two years, as explained in his obituary.  In his spa…
NJ Wrestler Alan Vera Garcia, 33, Dies Weeks After Going Into Cardiac Arrest Playing Soccer NJ Wrestler Alan Vera Garcia, 33, Dies Weeks After Going Into Cardiac Arrest Playing Soccer
NJ Wrestler Alan Vera Garcia, 33, Dies Weeks After Going Into Cardiac Arrest Playing Soccer Alan Vera Garcia, a professional New Jersey wrestler, died on Monday, Sept. 23, weeks after going into cardiac arrest while playing soccer, according to multiple news reports. He was 33 years old. Our dear friend and teammate, Alan Vera, recently suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while playing soccer. He is currently... Posted by USA Wrestling on Monday, August 5, 2024 Garcia, of Guttenberg, was born in Cuba and the first Cuban wrestler to win a national championship in the United States in Greco-Roman wrestling, his obituary on the Barquin Funeral Home site reads.  His obituar…
'Good Times' Star John Amos, Of New Jersey, Died In August, Family Announces 'Good Times' Star John Amos, Of New Jersey, Died In August, Family Announces
'Good Times' Star John Amos, Of New Jersey, Died In August, Family Announces John Amos, who played the father on the 1970s sitcom "Good Times" and grew up in East Orange and lived in Tewksbury, died in August at the age of 84, his family announced Tuesday, Oct. 1. Born in Newark, Amos attended East Orange High School. His parents divorced when he was two and Amos supported his family by working as a garbage collector and street cleaner, according to the Washington Post. Amos attempted to play professional football but was cut from the Denver Broncos and Kansas City Chiefs and went into acting. He later appeared on "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" before being cast as Jam…
Alexander Tabano, Bergen County Dad, Plumber, Dies At 25 Alexander Tabano, Bergen County Dad, Plumber, Dies At 25
Alexander Tabano, Bergen County Dad, Plumber, Dies At 25 Alexander Michael Joseph Tabano, of Rutherford, died on Monday, Sept. 16. He was 25 years old. Alexander, formerly of Garfield, attended the Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, PA and continued his education studying plumbing at Bergen Technical School, his obituary on the DiChiara Funeral Home website says.  Employed by Jersey Drains Unlimited, Alexander was previously a member of the Hackensack Boys Scouts and the Beth Israel Church youth group in Garfield. Alexander was preceded in death by his father, John Russell Wilson. He is survived by his mother, Mary Jane Tabano…
Bergen County Hairdresser Danielle Hickman Dies Suddenly, 38, Survived By 10-Year-Old Daughter Bergen County Hairdresser Danielle Hickman Dies Suddenly, 38, Survived By 10-Year-Old Daughter
Bergen County Hairdresser Danielle Hickman Dies Suddenly, 38, Survived By 10-Year-Old Daughter Support is on the rise for the daughter of a Bergen County mother who died unexpectedly this month. Danielle Hickman, of Park Ridge, died suddenly on Sunday, Sept. 22, her obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website says. She was 38 years old. Danielle attended Park Ridge High School, Bergen Community College and Parisian Beauty Academy, her obituary says. The proud owner of Trend Setters II on Washington Avenue in Dumont, Danielle was passionate about her business and enjoyed long walks and cooking her obituary continues. Those who survive her include her 10-year-old daughter Ca…
Alexa Dubiel, Artist, Clothing Model Formerly Of Bergen County Dies At 30 Alexa Dubiel, Artist, Clothing Model Formerly Of Bergen County Dies At 30
Alexa Dubiel, Artist, Clothing Model Formerly Of Bergen County Dies At 30 Alexa Lee Dubiel, a 30-year-old Ringwood resident, died on Friday, Sept. 20, according to her obituary from the Kimak Funeral Home website.  Alexa, formerly of Ridgefield Park, was an artist, who modeled clothes for RevMatch and participated in a campaign to be Inked Magazine's 2022 cover girl, her Instagram page show. She is being remembered for her artistic talent, love of animals and going fishing with her dad and going to the beach with her mom, according to her obituary. "The small amount of time I was blessed with your presence still is remembered fondly today," Ryan White said …
Michael Kormanik, 'Sandwich Artist' At Family's Popular Bergen County Deli, Dies Michael Kormanik, 'Sandwich Artist' At Family's Popular Bergen County Deli, Dies
Michael Kormanik, 'Sandwich Artist' At Family's Popular Bergen County Deli, Dies The death of Michael John Kormanik, a Paramus resident and well-known employee at his family's Dumont deli, died on Tuesday, Sept. 24, according to his obituary on the Shook Funeral Home website.  The 35-year-old car enthusiast a self-proclaimed "sandwich maker" Denaros Deli in Dumont, which his father Ivan purchased in 2004. Daily Voice interviewed Kormanik for a story on Denaro's back in 2016. “I was always handy with tools and felt that is where my future would be,’’ he said at the time. “I enjoyed working with motors, but owning your own business is one of the best ways to go, espe…
Sudden Death Of NJ High School Assistant Principal Spreads Shock, Sadness Sudden Death Of NJ High School Assistant Principal Spreads Shock, Sadness
Sudden Death Of NJ High School Assistant Principal Spreads Shock, Sadness A New Jersey community was mourning the sudden loss of a high school administrator and father of five. Andrew "AJ" Barchetto, 46, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 22, according to family members and his obituary on the Wood Funeral Home website. Barchetto was the assistant principal of Oakcrest High School, where he also served as the supervisor of special education and child study team, the school's website says. OHS Principal Michael Manning shared the following with Daily Voice: Oakcrest is coping as well as could be hoped. Mr. Barchetto was a trusted and loved administrator. He was …
Rhonda Iwanski, Pillar Of Sussex County Community, Dies Rhonda Iwanski, Pillar Of Sussex County Community, Dies
Rhonda Iwanski, Pillar Of Sussex County Community, Dies Rhonda Iwanski, a longtime Sussex County resident who was heavily involved in multiple communities, died on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Newton Medical Center after a long illness, her obituary on the Wood Funeral Home website says. She was 67 years old. Rhonda, of Sandyston, moved to New Jersey from Florida after meeting her husband, Mark, 28 years ago, her obituary says.  She served as the CFO of the House of the Good Shepherd and was a board member for the Human Services Advisory Council's Housing Committee, Rhonda's obituary continues. She was also member of the hiring committee for Susse…
Influencer, 28, ID'd As Pedestrian Killed On Route 17 In Paramus Influencer, 28, ID'd As Pedestrian Killed On Route 17 In Paramus
Influencer, 28, ID'd As Pedestrian Killed On Route 17 In Paramus Paramus police have identified the victim struck and killed on Route 17 over the weekend. Demaris D. Martinez, 28, of Hillsdale, was struck by a car then run over by a tractor-trailer around 3:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Paramus Police Chief Robert Guidetti said. She was identified by Detective Nicholas Luciano. Martinez's social media channels show she was an influencer, with more than 3.4K subscribers on YouTube and more than 14.9K followers on TikTok. After crossing the northbound lanes and the roadway median, Martinez entered the southbound lanes of Route 17, where she w…
Patty Alarcon Cinardo Of North Arlington Dies, 39 Patty Alarcon Cinardo Of North Arlington Dies, 39
Patty Alarcon Cinardo Of North Arlington Dies, 39 Patricia "Patty" Alarcon Cinardo died on Tuesday, Sept. 10, according to her obituary on the Nazare Memorial website. She was 39 years old. Born in Ecuador, Patty came to the United States at 9 years old with her family and lived in Brooklyn, then Kearny and Harrison, her obituary says. She most recently lived in North Arlington, having married her husband, Nicholas, in 2023. Patty's Facebook page shows she studied math at Hunter College. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Cinardo; parents, Carlos Alarcon and Mercedes Garcia; her brothers, Kevin and Carlos Alarcon; and her a…
College Student Raises $102K After Crash That Killed Bergen County Parents, Teen Sister College Student Raises $102K After Crash That Killed Bergen County Parents, Teen Sister
College Student Raises $102K After Crash That Killed Bergen County Parents, Teen Sister On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Max Dryerman said his final goodbyes to his parents and his younger sister. The college student from Woodcliff Lake lost his entire immediate family in a crash on the Garden State Parkway over the weekend. A joint funeral service was held for David and Michele Dryerman, both 54, and Brooke Dryerman, 17, Tuesday morning at Temple Emanuel of Pascack Valley. A burial service followed at Sharon Gardens on Lakeview Avenue, in Valhalla, NY. Max, whose LinkedIn shows he's studying engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia, launched a GoFundMe page to help put himself t…
Star NJ Ballerina Michaela DePrince Dead At 29 Star NJ Ballerina Michaela DePrince Dead At 29
Star NJ Ballerina Michaela DePrince Dead At 29 Michaela DePrince, a professional ballerina with roots in South Jersey and Philadelphia, has died at 29 years old. UPDATE: Late PA Ballerina Michaela DePrince's Mom Died Less Than 24 Hours After Her Michaela's passing was announced in a post on her Instagram on Friday, Sept. 13, and has since been confirmed by the family to Daily Voice. The family says Michaela passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 10.  A full statement from a representative of the family has been posted on Facebook.  OFFICIAL FAMILY STATEMENT UPDATE 9/14/24: Michaela DePrince Elaine DePrince Thank you to…
Montclair-Based Realtor Killed In South Jersey Crash Montclair-Based Realtor Killed In South Jersey Crash
Montclair-Based Realtor Killed In South Jersey Crash A prominent New Jersey realtor was killed in a crash Thursday, Sept. 5, authorities said. Michael Kravchak, 47, of Egg Harbor City, died in the wreck on Thursday, Sept. 5, the Mansfield Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the crash on Route 206 North near the intersection with Route 68 at around 11:03 a.m. Investigators said Kravchak's vehicle hit a traffic light pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Joseph Kravchak (@notyouraveragerealtorexp) …
South Toms River Officer Killed In Parkway Crash, Treated Friends 'Like Gold': Fundraiser South Toms River Officer Killed In Parkway Crash, Treated Friends 'Like Gold': Fundraiser
South Toms River Officer Killed In Parkway Crash, Treated Friends 'Like Gold': Fundraiser A former South Toms River police officer died when his motorcycle crashed with a dirt bike on the Garden State Parkway, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page was created for 26-year-old Antonio Caprara. The Beachwood man was killed in the crash in Toms River at around 1 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8. South Toms River Police Chief William Kosh tells Daily Voice that Caprara was terminated from the department in May 2024. Kosh did not provide further details. "Antonio was a wonderful person, known for worth ethic, kindness, and selflessness," wrote Rue. "He treated his fri…
Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding
Memorial Set For Edgewater Teen Killed In Tragic Accident While In Iran For Family Wedding Jahnan Rahimpour was wise beyond his years. At just 14 years old, the Edgewater native was already an activist who was passionate about volunteering and did so often. His most recent volunteer work was at the Leonia Library and at the Bergen County Rowing Academy, developing skills of newcomers at Overpeck Park. Fluent in Farsi, Jahnan was proud of his Persian heritage and was thrilled to visit his parents' native country of Iran this summer for his aunt's wedding. It was during that trip, though, that joy turned to tragedy for Jahnan's family. Or as his mother, Asal, says: "The weddi…
Rising Lenape HS Sophomore, Standout Athlete London DeShields Dies, 15 Rising Lenape HS Sophomore, Standout Athlete London DeShields Dies, 15
Rising Lenape HS Sophomore, Standout Athlete London DeShields Dies, 15 London Sophia DeShields, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 15, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Born in Voorhees, New Jersey to David A. and Lauren A. (nee Chatzidakis), London was about to begin her sophomore year of Lenape High School. She was an excellent student who was a favorite with all of her teachers. An accomplished athlete in her own right, London started as a gymnast and finished second in the country during her last season competing. She shifted her athletic talents to the track, where she won “Newcomer of the Year” as a member of the Lenape winter and spring track t…
DPW Worker Killed In Motorcycle Crash While Riding With Friend In Passaic County, Police Say DPW Worker Killed In Motorcycle Crash While Riding With Friend In Passaic County, Police Say
DPW Worker Killed In Motorcycle Crash While Riding With Friend In Passaic County, Police Say A 23-year-old Morris County man died in a two-motorcycle crash in Passaic County last month, police said. Sean McClinton, of Riverdale, was heading north on a 2022 Triumph STR north on East Shore Road when he ran off the road to the right and struck the guardrail, causing him to separate from the motorcycle around 6:15 p.m. on Aug. 31, a spokesperson for the West Milford Police Department said. The other motorcycle rider, a 22-year-old Pompton Lakes man, said he was operating a 2018 Triumph STR following McClinton north on East Shore Road and after seeing the crash, he also ran of…
Star NJ Baseball Player Nick Cocchia Dies Suddenly, 25 Star NJ Baseball Player Nick Cocchia Dies Suddenly, 25
Star NJ Baseball Player Nick Cocchia Dies Suddenly, 25 Support is on the rise for the family of former New Jersey high school baseball player Nicholas "Nick" Cocchia, who died suddenly on Monday, Aug. 26, according to his obituary on the Rossi Funeral Home website. He was 25 years old. Nick was raised in Mountainside before moving to Kenilworth with his family, his obituary says. Nick played first base, outfield, and pitched for the varsity baseball team at Governor Livingston High School in Berkley Heights, his obituary says.  He helped lead the team to their victory as state champions in 2015 before playing college baseball for Mont…
NJ High School Vice Principal Dies Suddenly, 54 NJ High School Vice Principal Dies Suddenly, 54
NJ High School Vice Principal Dies Suddenly, 54 Edward "Ed" Forman, a Montclair dad and the vice principal of Boonton High School, died suddenly on Tuesday, Sept. 3, according to his obituary on the Moriarty Funeral Home website. He was 54 years old. A letter sent to the district by Boonton Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Valle said that staff learned of Forman's passing just after gathering to begin the new year. "Mr. Forman made significant impacts within Boonton Public Schools that will be lasting," Valle said in a statement shared with Daily Voice. "His enthusiasm for working on behalf of young people was unmistakable and h…
Justin Hoyt, Passaic County Native, Dies, 26 Justin Hoyt, Passaic County Native, Dies, 26
Justin Hoyt, Passaic County Native, Dies, 26 Passaic County native Justin Hoyt died on Tuesday, Aug. 27, his obituary on the Shook's Cedar Grove Funeral Home website says. He was 26 years old. A Woodland Park native, Justin also lived in Little Falls but had moved to California two years ago to bettering himself and "working with those suffering from addiction, helping others on their journey," his obituary says.  Justin was remembered as a bright light who felt most comfortable in nature. Services were private. Click here for Justin Hoyt's complete obituary.
Flight Crew Raises $18K For Family Of Popular Atlantic Air Nurse Jay McChesney Flight Crew Raises $18K For Family Of Popular Atlantic Air Nurse Jay McChesney
Flight Crew Raises $18K For Family Of Popular Atlantic Air Nurse Jay McChesney A fundraiser has been launched to aid the family of Jay McChesney, a New Jersey father and flight nurse who died last month at 55 years old. Jay, of Hillsborough, died on Friday, Aug. 30, leaving behind his wife, Jennette and their three children, Jordan, James, and Joe. Nicknamed an "All American Hero," Jay was a founding member of the Atlantic Air 1 medevac team and was a nurse at Robert Wood Johnson after having spent 24 years serving in the Coast Guard. As of Tuesday, Sept. 3, more than $18,000 had been raised on the GoFundMe for the McChesney family, launched by members of Jay's f…