Williamstown's Michael Ormsby, Collected Toys, 50 Williamstown's Michael Ormsby, Collected Toys, 50
Williamstown's Michael Ormsby, Collected Toys, 50 Michael P. Ormsby, of Williamstown, died on Sunday, May 5, according to an obituary published by Farnelli Funeral Home. He was 50 years old.  The Camden native was raised in Williamstown. For many years, Michael worked for his family's lawn equipment business, his obituary said. In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and trading and selling toy collectibles, his obit said. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday, May 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Farnelli Funeral Home, 504 N. Main St. in Williamstown, where a time of sharing will be held at 3 p…
Camden Native Tasha Rivera, Loving Grandmother, 49 Camden Native Tasha Rivera, Loving Grandmother, 49
Camden Native Tasha Rivera, Loving Grandmother, 49 Tasha M. Rivera, a native of Camden, died on May 2, according to an obituary published by Caruso, Falco & Leonard Funeral Home. She was 49 years old. Tasha or ’Tash’ was an avid NY Giants fan who enjoyed listening to her slow jams or salsa music while she cooked, her obituary said. Tash enjoyed shopping, traveling, bowling and eating seafood.  "She would light up a room with her infectious laugh or jokes consisting of words she made up," her obit said. Tasha cherished time spent with her family, especially her four grandchildren.  "She will be remembered for always speaking…
South Jersey's Joseph J. McCarty, Former Electrician, 50 South Jersey's Joseph J. McCarty, Former Electrician, 50
South Jersey's Joseph J. McCarty, Former Electrician, 50 Joseph J. McCarty of Pittsgrove Township and formerly of Pennsauken, died on Sunday, May 5, according to an obituary published by Inglesby Funeral Home. He was 50 years old. "Joe grew up as a tinkerer and knew at a very early age that he wanted to be an electrician," his obituary said.   He went to Camden County Vo-Tech and then did his apprenticeship with Local 98. He was a journeyman with 98 until his illness sidetracked him, his obit said. Joe loved to mosey around the Berlin Mart and many flea markets on the weekends with his son, Joey.  "They enjoyed mart pretzels, che…
Bridgeton's Angel Alicea Jr., 46, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Bridgeton's Angel Alicea Jr., 46, Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Bridgeton's Angel Alicea Jr., 46, Killed In Motorcycle Crash Funeral services are on Friday, May 10 for Angel L. Alicea Jr. of Bridgeton who died on May 1, according to an obituary published by DeMarco-Luisi Funeral Home.  Angel, who was 46 years old and a grandfather, was killed in a motorcycle crash in Upper Deerfield Township, as reported by Daily Voice. "His passing leaves a void in our hearts and a legacy of love, laughter, and cherished memories," his obituary said. Angel was known as a hard worker, dedicated to providing for his family and building a better future, his obit said, adding: "He found joy in simple pleasures like fishing in …
Beloved Life Member Of Bedford Fire Department Dies: 'Will Be Greatly Missed' Beloved Life Member Of Bedford Fire Department Dies: 'Will Be Greatly Missed'
Beloved Life Member Of Bedford Fire Department Dies: 'Will Be Greatly Missed' A Northern Westchester fire department is mourning the loss of a beloved life member who is remembered for his dedicated service and sardonic sense of humor.  Longtime Bedford resident and Bedford Fire Department life member Peter Perez died on Sunday, May 5 at the age of 90, according to his obituary. Born in Brooklyn in 1933, Perez spent three decades working with the US Postal Service.  He was also a Benevolent Founder of the Bedford Fire Department, where he was a longtime member and former secretary.  In his role as secretary, Perez often wrote up the departm…
South Hadley Man Killed In Crash, Dragged By Bear Remembered By Friends As 'Unique Soul' South Hadley Man Killed In Crash, Dragged By Bear Remembered By Friends As 'Unique Soul'
South Hadley Man Killed In Crash, Dragged By Bear Remembered By Friends As 'Unique Soul' You may have heard about Daniel Ducharme's death.  The 31-year-old was killed in Western Massachusetts on Sunday, May 5, after he lost control of his car and crashed in Hampshire County in the town of Hatfield. A bear is believed to have dragged him from the wreckage after that.  But his friends say those headlines left out who the South Hadley resident was.  Dozens of social media posts paint a far more complex picture of someone who cared for his friends, loved cracking jokes and making music, and had big plans for his future.  Evan Flynn posted on Facebook that Dani…
DC Man 'In And Out Of Hospital All His Life' Killed In Suitland Crash DC Man 'In And Out Of Hospital All His Life' Killed In Suitland Crash
DC Man 'In And Out Of Hospital All His Life' Killed In Suitland Crash A father is rallying the community's support for his son following a fatal two-vehicle crash as he hopes to provide him a proper send off. DC resident Tyrone Allen, Jr., 25,  was killed in a crash shortly before 4 p.m. on Sunday May 5 on 3600 block of Silver Hill Road in Suitland involving a sedan and pick-up truck, according to investigators. Investigators from the Prince George's County Police Department determined that both vehicles collided in the eastbound lane of the road, causing Allen's fatal injuries. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The …
Family Searching For Answers After Missing 27-Year-Old Man Pulled From National National Harbor Family Searching For Answers After Missing 27-Year-Old Man Pulled From National National Harbor
Family Searching For Answers After Missing 27-Year-Old Man Pulled From National National Harbor A popular 27-year-old man who was reported missing in Baltimore last month and was later found dead was laid to rest on Tuesday.  Romain Mpoko went missing on Sunday, April 21 near the Baltimore National Aquarium after leaving his job at Sagamore Pendry, his family says. For seven days, his family and first responders feverishly searched for Mpoko, until his body was pulled out of the National Harbor in the 400 block of East Pratt Street. Communiqué Nécrologique ! Chers Sewa C'est avec une profonde tristesse que nous vous annonçons le décès de Romain... Posted by Us Sewa on&nbs…
'A Pillar Of Knowledge': Colleagues, Loved Ones Mourn Late Wyomissing Fire Captain 'A Pillar Of Knowledge': Colleagues, Loved Ones Mourn Late Wyomissing Fire Captain
'A Pillar Of Knowledge': Colleagues, Loved Ones Mourn Late Wyomissing Fire Captain Derrick Nester, a Captain of the Wyomissing Fire Department, has died, his firehouse colleagues announced on Tuesday, May 7. He was 43.  "Mere words cannot express the profound sadness and heartbreak we are all feeling right now at the loss of our Brother Captain Derrick Nester of the Wyomissing Fire Department," members of the Berks Professional Firefighters Association wrote in a statement.  "Derrick was a pillar of knowledge and experience that could be relied upon no matter the situation or emergency." Mere words cannot express the profound sadness and heartbreak we are a…
Kevan S. Hinshillwood, Former Prison Guard From Marlton, 56 Kevan S. Hinshillwood, Former Prison Guard From Marlton, 56
Kevan S. Hinshillwood, Former Prison Guard From Marlton, 56 Kevan Sean Hinshillwood, of Marlton, died on April 23, according to an obituary published by Givnish Funeral Home. He was 56 years old. The Camden native "was a man of many talents and passions," his obituary says: His career spanned various fields including being a prison guard, a B&B mechanic at Amtrak, a union laborer at Jem Erectors, a landscaper and a tower worker. In his free time, Kevan enjoyed watching Philadelphia sports, golfing with friends, indulging in shows like "Jersey Shore," and taking peaceful walks along the beach, his obit said. "His laughter was contagious, and his…
Marlton's Christopher J. Lenegan, 30, Died Suddenly Marlton's Christopher J. Lenegan, 30, Died Suddenly
Marlton's Christopher J. Lenegan, 30, Died Suddenly Christopher J. Lenegan, of Marlton, died suddenly on Sunday, April 28 at home, according to an obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home. He was 30 years old.  The Philadelphia native's life "was one marked by love, kindness, and a warm spirit that drew people to him," his obit said. Christopher was a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Church. An avid outdoorsman, Christopher enjoyed fishing and cherished his trips to the shore, where he could be found casting a line into the water, hoping for a good catch, his obit said. A collector and avid reader of comic books, Christopher found esc…
Bartender Killed By Reckless Driver On Rockville Pike Was 'In Prime Of Her Life,' Family Says Bartender Killed By Reckless Driver On Rockville Pike Was 'In Prime Of Her Life,' Family Says
Bartender Killed By Reckless Driver On Rockville Pike Was 'In Prime Of Her Life,' Family Says A Maryland family "has been left shattered with a hole that can never be filled" after a 25-year-old woman was killed in a rollover crash by a driver attempting to evade a traffic stop in Montgomery County. Adelphi native Jasmin Gimon, 25, has been identified as the driver who was killed in a rollover crash involving a man attempting to flee from police, according to officials, now her family is grappling with their new reality. Investigators with our Independent Investigations Division (IID) are on the scene of a police-involved fatal collision in the area of Rockville Pike and Twinbroo…