Clifton Dad, Retired Turnpike Worker Dies After Cancer Battle
A local family is seeking support after the death of a longtime NJ Turnpike worker who passed away following a battle with cancer.
William Francis Mullins, Jr., of Clifton, died on Thursday, April 23, at the age of 70, according to his obituary from Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home.
Born on August 1, 1955, in Jersey City, Mullins grew up in Union City and graduated from Emerson High School before earning his bachelor’s degree, his obituary says. He had lived in Clifton since 1982.
He retired after a 35-year career as a toll collector with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority in East Brunswick, wher…
‘Laurel’s Finest’: Brian Bennett Remembered As Devoted Dad, Leader After Pasadena Crash
Brian Bennett was the kind of guy people counted on — at work, at home, and everywhere in between.
Now, his sudden death is leaving a hole across Laurel that won’t be easy to fill.
Bennett, a longtime City of Laurel public works employee, beloved husband and father of two, was killed in a car crash in Pasadena on Sunday, April 19, leaving behind a devastated community.
He was 43.
A Laurel native, Bennett spent his life building deep roots in the community he loved, both on the job and off it.
Since joining the Department of Public Works in 2017, he worked his way up to Street Maintenance…
Beloved Norwalk Father, 45, Dies Suddenly, Friends Rally to Support His Sons, Family
A Connecticut father of two who died suddenly at just 45 years old is being remembered as a kind, loving man and friend who always put others first.
Jonathan "Jon Jon" Gardella, a Norwalk native who spent his childhood in the Marvin Beach area, died suddenly on April 14 after a medical emergency, according to his obituary. He leaves behind two sons, two brothers, and a host of close friends.
One of those friends, Warren Peña, created a GoFundMe to help provide for his family and cover funeral expenses.
Peña said he wanted to help because Gardella had spent his life earning it.&n…
Maryland DEA Agent Dies Months After Retirement Following Two-Year Battle With Cancer
A longtime federal agent who spent nearly three decades serving his country has died just months after retiring in Maryland, leaving behind a wife, two daughters, and a legacy that stretched far beyond the badge.
Sean O’Brien Fitzpatrick, 59, died Sunday, April 19, in Salisbury, after a two-year battle with cancer, according to his loved ones.
The Maryland resident had just stepped away from a 28-year career as a Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration in December 2025.
For those who knew him, though, Fitzpatrick was more than his title.
He was the guy with U2 blasting thro…
Maryland Dad, Business Owner Scott Chait Dies Suddenly, Leaves Wife, Four Kids
Scott Chait left behind more than just a business when he died unexpectedly — he left behind a wife, four kids, and a Maryland community helping to pick up the pieces.
The owner of Sparks Electric, Chait was the breadwinner for his family before his death on Friday, April 17, according to organizers of a fundraiser set up for his wife and children in the days after his passing.
“With the sudden passing of Scott Chait, we have created this GoFundMe page to help his family with expenses during this difficult time,” organizer Mary Beth Brubaker wrote. "Scott leaves behind a wife and four child…
Washington Post Editor Found Dead After Layoff: Reports
Dan Eggen, a Pulitzer-prizewinning reporter and longtime Washington Post editor, was found dead at 60 years, the outlet reports.
Eggen was laid off earlier this year in a round of mass cuts. His ex-wife, Stephanie Armour, confirmed Eggen's death to the Washington Post. No foul play is suspected and a formal cause is pending an autopsy.
A GoFundMe created by Jenna Johnson for Eggen's children, Madeleine and Max, had a goal of raising $45,000.
Eggen joined The Washington Post in 1997, starting as a Metro reporter before covering the Justice Department, national security, and the Wh…
