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Franklin Lakes' 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,…
Murder Charge Dropped For Montgomery Village Mom Keeping Kids In Filth: Authorities
A murder charge was dropped for a Maryland mom after her teenage daughter died and five of her other children were found living in filth, authorities said.
Cynthia Moore, 41, of Montgomery Village, was found guilty by a judge of six counts of child neglect following a seven-day bench trial, the Montgomery State's Attorney's Office announced Wednesday, Oct. 16.
Moore was initially indicted on charges of second-degree depraved heart murder, involuntary manslaughter, and child neglect, as was her husband, Dominique Moore, 46. Domonique is scheduled to go to trial next month.
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Longtime Perkasie Fire Captain Dies At 55
Christopher R. Pettit Sr., a Fire Police captain with the Perkasie Fire Company, died suddenly on Friday, June 30, his loved ones said in his obituary. He was 55.
Pettit, of East Rockhill, had worked in the Fire Police for 15 years, relatives wrote.
He had previously served his community as a 911 dispatcher for Bucks County Emergency Communications, and prior to that was a certified EMT for the Harleysville and Central Bucks Ambulance Corps, his obit says.
After Pettit's passing on Friday, his Perkasie colleagues penned a tribute on social media.
"Chris was a …
Parents Living In Squalor Charged In Death Of One Child, Neglect Of Six Others In MD: Police
Police say that a pair of parents in Montgomery County are facing neglect and murder charges after their teen daughter died in their care living in filth with eight other family members.
Cynthia Moore, 40, and her husband, Dominique Moore, 45, both of Montgomery Village, are in hot water with the law following an investigation into abhorrent living conditions involving a family of 10, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police.
Last May, officers from the 6th District were called to the 9400 block of Quill Place to investigate a working code in progress, officials said
At the …
North Jersey Dad Mourns Loss Of Daughter After Wife, Brother
Three years ago, Robert Kelly lost his wife, Frances Kelly. And then, he mourned the loss of his brother.
Earlier this month, Robert found himself grieving yet again, this time the loss of his daughter, Nicole Kelly. Nicole, a Roselle Park native, died on Sept. 9, at 43 years. old
A GoFundMe page launched by Robert's other daughter, Michelle, had raised more than $1,600 as of Wednesday, Sept. 21.
"We are asking for some relief with the staggering funeral costs to lay my sister to rest," the page reads. "Although Nicole struggled with addiction, she was still a loving sister, dau…
Chris Minter Of Vernon Leaves Behind Expectant Wife, 5 Children
Christopher Minter of Vernon died at St. Anthonys Hospital on June 5. He was 50 years old.
A Rhode Island native, Minter was remembered on a GoFundMe page for his humor, always able to light up any room.
"There was not one person he couldn’t put a smile on," the page says, "which is on of the reasons why his wife Megan fell in love with him and his big personality."
Minter leaves behind his wife, expecting their sixth child, along with their other children: Zack, Hailey, Emily, Christopher and Clayton.
He was the vice president of sales at Components Corporation in Denville for 25 ye…