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Bergen County Mom, Teacher Jennifer Paradiso Dies, 44: 'Always Saw The Best In People' Bergen County Mom, Teacher Jennifer Paradiso Dies, 44: 'Always Saw The Best In People'
Bergen County Mom, Teacher Jennifer Paradiso Dies, 44: 'Always Saw The Best In People' Support is on the rise for the family of Jennifer Paradiso, 44, a Bergen County wife, mother of three, and longtime educator, who died on Thursday, Dec. 12. “Jenn was an incredible wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend who always saw the best in people,” reads a GoFundMe page that had raised more than $22,800 as of press time.  Jenn battled cancer twice, once in 2015 and again in early 2023.  "Where most would have faltered or given up, she courageously continued her fight never once missing a beat," the campaign, launched by her family, continues. Jenn was born and ra…
Giant Among Volunteers, Ramsey's Charles Schucht, 75, To Be Laid To Rest Giant Among Volunteers, Ramsey's Charles Schucht, 75, To Be Laid To Rest
Giant Among Volunteers, Ramsey's Charles Schucht, 75, To Be Laid To Rest 𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗘: It's a measure of Charles Schucht's well-known dedication to helping others that he volunteered for the Ramsey Ambulance Corps in his late 60s. "Many people knew Chuck volunteered at RAC, but few realized the extent of his involvement due to his humility," Corps Chief Marc Greenwood said. "Chuck prided himself on participating in almost every single birthday drive by during COVID," Greenwood said. "When he wasn’t spreading cheer, he was helping transport critically ill COVID patients when many other volunteers had to step back for their families." Schucht was on duty in uniform wh…
Victim Of Ramsey Train Crash ID'd As Hewitt Outdoorsman Evan Blauvelt, 45 Victim Of Ramsey Train Crash ID'd As Hewitt Outdoorsman Evan Blauvelt, 45
Victim Of Ramsey Train Crash ID'd As Hewitt Outdoorsman Evan Blauvelt, 45 Services have been set for the 45-year-old man fatally struck by a train in Ramsey. Evan Blauvelt, of Hewitt resident, was identified as as the man struck and killed by an NJ Transit train in Ramsey on the morning of Wednesday, Nov. 15, transit officials said Blauvelt, who was pronounced dead at the scene, is being remembered as a man who loved the outdoors, according to his obituary. A Colorado native, he enjoyed skiing and hiking and rooting for the Denver Broncos, his obituary reads. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelyn, his daughter Natasha, his brother, Ryan, his parents, Howard and …
Stephanie DeNardo Of Oakland Dies, 38 Stephanie DeNardo Of Oakland Dies, 38
Stephanie DeNardo Of Oakland Dies, 38 Stephanie DeNardo is being remembered as someone who had a big heart and was full of love. DeNardo, who grew up in Oakland, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 20, according to her obituary. She had many passions, including  fishing, music, crafting, gardening and she always went all out for Halloween, her obituary reads. I go to bed crying and I wake up crying. I am broken and lost. What do you do when the person you talked to every day is... Posted by Colleen Pope on Sunday, April 23, 2023 DeNardo is survived by her parents, Liesa and Soave, and her siblings, Michael, Philip …
'Force Of Nature' Jannine DeMeritt Of Saddle River Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle 'Force Of Nature' Jannine DeMeritt Of Saddle River Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle
'Force Of Nature' Jannine DeMeritt Of Saddle River Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle Jannine Cueva DeMeritt of Saddle River died after a valiant cancer battle. She was 63 years old. Jannine's obituary remembered her as a "force of nature" who "would light up every room she walked into with her bright smile and contagious laugh. "Jannine was a strong and caring person who showed everyone around her to love fiercely and unconditionally. Jannine lived her life to the absolute fullest and even when her battle with cancer became unbearable, she continued to fight, still dancing through it all." A GoFundMe page for Jannine's family had raised more than $9,400 as of Monday, Jan. …
'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30 'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30
'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30 Support was surging for the family of Bergen County dad and auto repairman Ronnie Guerra. Guerra of Upper Saddle River died on Sunday, Nov. 27. He was 30 years old. More than $11,200 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Guerra's daughter, Amia Lester as of Wednesday, Nov. 30. "Ronnie's greatest joy and purpose in life was taking care of Amia," the page reads. "This trust is just one way we will ensure that his memory and love will live on with her." Ronnie worked as a repairman at his family business, Ideal Service Center, Inc. in River Edge, built by his late grandfather, Aldo Guerra. …
Community Grieves At Sudden Passing Of Mahwah High School Junior, 16 Community Grieves At Sudden Passing Of Mahwah High School Junior, 16
Community Grieves At Sudden Passing Of Mahwah High School Junior, 16 A community united in grief as word spread of the death from heart failure of a 16-year-old Mahwah High School junior. A funeral service was scheduled this coming Tuesday for Marcus Kayal, a dedicated Class of ‘21 student and soccer player at Mahwah High School who responders said suddenly went into cardiac arrest and died early Friday. "This sudden passing leaves our school community truly saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with our dear friends, our colleagues and our students," Mahwah Schools Supt. C. Lauren Schoen wrote in a notice to parents. Marcus’s parents, George and Deborah, …
Bergenfield Teacher Nikki Donals, 31, Had 'Caring Soul' Bergenfield Teacher Nikki Donals, 31, Had 'Caring Soul'
Bergenfield Teacher Nikki Donals, 31, Had 'Caring Soul' Nicole "Nikki" Marlene Donals of Mahwah died on Oct. 11. She was 31 years old. Nikki attended Mahwah High School and went on to earn a degree in elementary education from Penn State University, her obituary says. She worked at Rising Star Academy in Bergenfield and, according to her Facebook page, worked at an Englewood kickboxing gym. Nikki's obituary remembered her as a "generous, caring soul who loved working with children, animals and being at the beach." She is predeceased by her mother, Kathy Regan Donals and grandfather Bill Donals. Nikki is survived by her father David Donal…
William Kittredge Of Hackensack, 33, Remembered For 'Tremendous Heart' William Kittredge Of Hackensack, 33, Remembered For 'Tremendous Heart'
William Kittredge Of Hackensack, 33, Remembered For 'Tremendous Heart' Funeral arrangements have been set for William J. Kittredge IV of Hackensack, who died suddenly on Oct. 22. He was 33 years old. Visitation is set for 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass is set for 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, at the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. Interment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah. Will graduated from St. Joseph Regional High School in 2003, where he played football, hockey, lacrosse, and ran cross country.  His family remembered him in his obituary for having a "tremendou…
Burial Saturday For Ramsey Motorcyclist Known As Top-Notch Business Owner Burial Saturday For Ramsey Motorcyclist Known As Top-Notch Business Owner
Burial Saturday For Ramsey Motorcyclist Known As Top-Notch Business Owner A popular Ramsey business owner killed in a motorcycle crash last weekend will be buried this Saturday. Kasey "KC" Checke, 49, was known locally and beyond at the "no-one-does-it-better" custom exhaust specialist. "Great guy would give you the shirt off his back," wrote fellow business owner Paul Pinajian of Wyckoff. "I always sent people to him that would get ripped off elsewhere and he ALWAYS did the right thing." "Best custom exhaust shop around," added Tony Phukhue Esteban of the Bronx. "Sad news." Checke, 49 -- who owned and…