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Probe Continuing Into Death Of Beloved Hawthorne Widow Struck While Walking Dog: Authorities Probe Continuing Into Death Of Beloved Hawthorne Widow Struck While Walking Dog: Authorities
Probe Continuing Into Death Of Beloved Hawthorne Widow Struck While Walking Dog: Authorities Nearly two weeks after a popular 67-year-old Hawthorne widow was struck and killed by an out-of-control vehicle while walking her dog, authorities suddenly announced that they were continuing an investigation into her death. Passaic County Prosecutor Camelia M. Valdes and Hawthorne Police Chief James Knepper didn’t explain why they're now officially acknowledging -- while providing some details of -- the Sept. 24 death of Bonnie Siebert in a joint release issued on Thursday, Oct. 6. A Glen Rock native, Siebert had lost her husband of 32 years, Robert “Bob” Siebert, just this past January.&n…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Sussex County HS Grad, Spa Receptionist Dies After Fearless Battle With Addison’s Disease, 32 Sussex County HS Grad, Spa Receptionist Dies After Fearless Battle With Addison’s Disease, 32
Sussex County HS Grad, Spa Receptionist Dies After Fearless Battle With Addison’s Disease, 32 Sussex County high school graduate and spa receptionist Kelly N. Fogarty died after a long and fearless battle with Addison’s Disease on Friday, Sept. 16. She was 32. Born in Rahway, Kelly was raised in Hillsborough and moved to Wantage in 2000, her obituary says. Kelly then attended High Point Regional High School, where she graduated in 2008, according to her memorial. Kelly had most recently worked as a receptionist at May’s Lash Spa in Sparta, which posted a heartfelt Facebook tribute following her passing. The May’s Lash Spa family is so terribly sad to announce the passing of o…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Death Of Beloved 20-Year-Old Basketball Player Sends Shockwaves Through Newark School System Death Of Beloved 20-Year-Old Basketball Player Sends Shockwaves Through Newark School System
Death Of Beloved 20-Year-Old Basketball Player Sends Shockwaves Through Newark School System Shock and sadness spread across Newark this week for those who knew Minerva "Chewy" Hernandez, who died after battling cancer for many years. She was 20 years old. Chewy attended Abington Elementary School and later Arts High School, where she left a lasting impact on her peers, teachers and administrators. "I mourn the loss of this larger than life, loving being, but even more," said Abington's former vice principal, Sandy Heintz, "I mourn all that she could have become." I just can not believe it. With Covid and my move to Cherry Hill, I did not get to see you for a while. I didn't r…

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by Cecilia Levine
Business
Foodtown Supermarkets Get Makeover: Say Hello To Fresh Grocer Foodtown Supermarkets Get Makeover: Say Hello To Fresh Grocer
Foodtown Supermarkets Get Makeover: Say Hello To Fresh Grocer New Jersey’s four Foodtown supermarkets are converting to The Fresh Grocer over the next four weeks. The rebranded stores in Washington Township, North Haledon, Cedar Grove and Colonia “will continue to offer restaurant-quality take home meals with best in market pricing, and a wide variety of high quality fresh foods at low prices,” the Maniaci family and its Nicholas Markets company said Tuesday. Instacart, the on-demand and online grocery delivery service, will also be available to customers, they said. “Customers can expect all the favorite parts of their store to remain while new prod…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Lifestyle
MAKE-A-WISH: Wyckoff Boy Battling Rare Illness Takes Dream Trip To San Diego MAKE-A-WISH: Wyckoff Boy Battling Rare Illness Takes Dream Trip To San Diego
Make-a-wish: Wyckoff Boy Battling Rare Illness Takes Dream Trip To San Diego Seven-year-old John from Wyckoff finds comfort by the water. And getting that year-round in North Jersey doesn't always prove easy. John -- who battles a rare illness called tuberous sclerosis -- was a recipient of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and recently took his family on a trip to San Diego. The trip kicked off with a limo ride to the airport, and then it was off on a 2,000 mile flight to their dream destination, “America’s Finest City." The Golden State welcomed John, his parents and two brothers with sunshine, beautiful beaches and a wish-come-true experience. John and brothersCon…

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by Cecilia Levine
Neighbors
Dolphin Dream Comes True For Ailing Paramus Girl, 6 Dolphin Dream Comes True For Ailing Paramus Girl, 6
Dolphin Dream Comes True For Ailing Paramus Girl, 6 The wish of a Paramus 6-year-old battling a critical illness became a reality thanks to the combined efforts of Jersey Mike's Subs in Ridgewood and Emerson along with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. After keeping Daniella’s wish a secret from her for months, her parents woke her up and handed her a stuffed dolphin and an itinerary for a surprise trip. Daniella then woke her brothers one by one, and announced the family was going on an adventure to the Florida Keys. Her wish experience gave her the chance to heal and begin a new chapter in her life, creating memories with her family that would …

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by Cecilia Levine