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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 …
Tammy Tobitsch, Outdoor Enthusiast From Union County, Dies At 47
Tammy Tobitsch, a New Providence resident, died of breast cancer at the age of 47 on Friday, Sept. 29 according to her obituary.
A native of Summit, Tobitsch graduated from Summit High School and developed her love for the outdoors at the Frost Valley YMCA in the Catskills.
She enjoyed camping, hiking, biking, kayaking and sailing, her obituary reads. Her outdoor excursions took her to Winnipeg and Sweden, according to her obituary.
Tobitsch, a diehard New York Rangers fan, spent the last 14 years working for Recreational Equipment Inc. as a programs specialist for merchandising options,…
Morris County Dad Mike Kaschak Dies Suddenly, 30
Michael Anthony Kaschak, a beloved Netcong husband and father of two, died suddenly on Monday, Dec. 5, according to his obituary. He was 30.
Loved ones said Mike worked as a heavy machinery operator, and cherished his time in the outdoors, especially riding quadrunners and camping with his family.
Mike leaves behind a wife, Mary, sons Marco and Michael, parents John and Anita, and many siblings, nieces, nephews, and extended family and friends, his obit says.
The family intends to set up a non-profit foundation in Mike's honor, "Kickin' It With Kaschak," which they say wi…
Support Rises For Family After Sudden Death Of Devoted North Jersey Caretaker, Skilled Chef, 32
Support is on the rise for the heartbroken family of devoted North Jersey caretaker and talented chef Zachary R. Fleischmann, who died unexpectedly on Friday, April 22 at the age of 32.
Born in Paterson, Zachary grew up in Towaco and Montville before moving to Boonton, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says.
Zachary spent the last three years as a devoted caretaker to his 97-year-old grandmother, Cornelia, and had frequently visited New York City to attend comedy shows and patronize new restaurants, according to his memorial.
Zachary previously worked as a chef at the R…
Livingston Native Erin Van Note Leaves Behind Young Son
The community is rallying for the son of Washington mom Erin Van Note, who died on Oct. 11 in Pennsylvania (scroll down to donate).
Born in Livingston, Erin graduated from Warren hills High School in 2006, her obituary says.
"Erin was a talented artist who enjoyed drawing, singing, music, and poetry and being with her family," her obituary says.
"She enjoyed the outdoors, nature and cooking. She was a kind, compassionate and free soul who would light up any room with her smile, her laughter, and her vibrant personality."
Erin Van Note, 31, formerly of Washington.Erin Lyman (Facebook)…
