Family Launching Nonprofit To Honor NJ Nurse With Bipolar Disorder Who Died By Suicide At 30 Family Launching Nonprofit To Honor NJ Nurse With Bipolar Disorder Who Died By Suicide At 30
Family Launching Nonprofit To Honor NJ Nurse With Bipolar Disorder Who Died By Suicide At 30 The grieving loved ones of a passionate, caring, and devoted New Jersey RN who died by suicide at age 30 are accepting donations to launch a nonprofit that will honor his legacy while advocating for essential mental health support services and accessibility. Joseph Lavery Gullo, of West Berlin, died Wednesday, May 10, his obituary says. He leaves behind his incredible parents, Gregory and Susan (Diamond ) Gullo; his brother and sister, Gregory Gullo, Jr. (Kate), and Erin Gullo (Kyle); his two beloved dogs, Jager and Meep; as well as countless extended family members and close friends who wil…
Death Of Mom Found After Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling Death Of Mom Found After Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling
Death Of Mom Found After Disappearance Leaves Loved Ones Reeling Norelis Mendoza's family is grieving following the discovery of her body on Route 440 on Wednesday, May 17. Mendoza, a Lindenwold resident, was last seen leaving her mother's house in Jersey City on the evening of Saturday, May 13 and never returned home.  Her family reported her missing on Mother's Day. Footage of Mendoza on the night of her disappearance was discovered on Tuesday, May 16 and her body was recovered the next morning. The family has set up a fundraiser to assist her two young daughters, ages three and one. As of Thursday, May 18, more than $14,000 has been raised in ho…
Hearts Break After Deadly Asthma Attack Claims 19-Year-Old Jersey City Native Hearts Break After Deadly Asthma Attack Claims 19-Year-Old Jersey City Native
Hearts Break After Deadly Asthma Attack Claims 19-Year-Old Jersey City Native Aneudy De La Cruz died following an asthma attack on Thursday, May 11, according to his obituary. De La Cruz, a Jersey City native, attended Frank Conwell School and later graduated from Ferris High School, his obituary reads. At the time of his passing, he was attending Hudson Community College, according to his obituary. A fundraiser has been set up to help his family pay for funeral arrangements and medical bills.  He is being remembered for his numerous interests including gardening, bicycling, music, cooking, and baking, his obituary reads. "Despite his struggles with asthma, he…
Jersey Shore High Schooler Killed En Route To Celebratory Graduation Lunch Was 'Bright Light' Jersey Shore High Schooler Killed En Route To Celebratory Graduation Lunch Was 'Bright Light'
Jersey Shore High Schooler Killed En Route To Celebratory Graduation Lunch Was 'Bright Light' A foundation is being created to memorialize the 18-year-old New Jersey high school senior killed in a crash. Lauren Hewski was killed en route to celebrating her graduation from an early college program when the Jeep Cherokee she was riding in overturned in Colts Neck. "To everyone that knew her, Lauren was a bright light, a passionate advocate, a fierce competitor, and a kind and genuine friend with a wicked sense of humor," Kim Hewski of Allentown wrote on this GoFundMe page. On Thursday, May 11, Lauren earned her associate degree from Brookdale Community College as a member of the…
'General Hospital' Star Jacklyn Zeman, North Jersey Native, Dies At 70 'General Hospital' Star Jacklyn Zeman, North Jersey Native, Dies At 70
'General Hospital' Star Jacklyn Zeman, North Jersey Native, Dies At 70 Jacklyn Zeman, who portrayed nurse Bobbie Spencer on "General Hospital" for more than 40 years, has died, executive producer Frank Valenti announced on Twitter On behalf of our @GeneralHospital family, I am heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved @JackieZeman. Just like her character, the legendary Bobbie Spencer, she was a bright light and true professional that brought so much positive energy with her to work. pic.twitter.com/DxGdjYavab — Frank Valentini (@valentinifrank) May 11, 2023 Zeman was born in Englewood and raised in Bergenfield, graduating from Bergenfield High Sch…
Kearny Dad Eric Carlen Dies, 32 Kearny Dad Eric Carlen Dies, 32
Kearny Dad Eric Carlen Dies, 32 Lifelong Kearny resident Eric Carlen is being remembered as a beloved husband and son, according to his obituary. The dad of three died on Friday, April 28 at the age of 32, according to his obituary. He worked as a construction laborer in Mountainside and was married to his wife, Mariana, his obituary reads. Carlen is also survived by his father, Paul and his three daughters, Kaelyn, Kylee and Keira, his obituary reads. A fundraiser has been set up to support his daughters. As of Monday, May 8, more than $14,600 has been raised. Visitation was held on Monday, May 1 and he will buried at a…
Boy Killed In Newark Shooting Was 'Life Of The Party' Like His Mom, Loved Ones Say Boy Killed In Newark Shooting Was 'Life Of The Party' Like His Mom, Loved Ones Say
Boy Killed In Newark Shooting Was 'Life Of The Party' Like His Mom, Loved Ones Say Zahmire Lopez was the life of the party. Those who knew the 8-year-old boy, killed when a gunman broke into his Newark home earlier this month, say life will be duller without him. Community members gathered on a Newark sports field to honor Zah in a balloon release and vigil over the weekend. ZAHMIRE LOPEZ R.I.P 💔💔🙏 Posted by Manny Gee on Friday, May 5, 2023 Meanwhile, more than $1,200 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Zah's mom, Lee, who reportedly escaped out a second-story window of her home at the time of the horrific incident, according to abc7. Police shot and killed the g…
NJ Dog-Walker's Fatal Motorcycle Crash Devastates Clients NJ Dog-Walker's Fatal Motorcycle Crash Devastates Clients
NJ Dog-Walker's Fatal Motorcycle Crash Devastates Clients A 23-year-old motorcyclist killed in a North Bergen hit-and-run crash is being mourned as a beloved pet caretaker.  Josh Huayamave died when his motorcycle was struck near Granton and Liberty avenues, around 9 p.m., Friday, May 5, Hudson County Prosecutor Esther Suarez said. Josh HuayamaveJosh Huayamave Facebook photo Huayamave was found on 76th Street and rushed to the hospital, where he died. The driver of the striking vehicle fled the scene. A GoFundMe campaign launched in Huayamave's memory says his care for his clients' pets was unmatched. "When we met Jos…
New Brunswick City Worker Andrea Diaz Dies Suddenly, 22 New Brunswick City Worker Andrea Diaz Dies Suddenly, 22
New Brunswick City Worker Andrea Diaz Dies Suddenly, 22 Support was surging for the family of a 22-year-old New Brunswick woman who died suddenly in April 2023. Andrea Diaz was being remembered on a GoFundMe campaign as a "loving daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend to many." The campaign had raised more than $8,200 as of Sunday, May 7. According to her obituary, Andrea had been working for the City of New Brunswick at the time of her passing. Services were held at Shore Point Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., with interment at St. Gertrude Cemetery in Colonia. Click here for Andrea Diaz's complete obituary and here to do…
North Jersey Airman, Ramapo Basketball Star Dies At Military Base North Jersey Airman, Ramapo Basketball Star Dies At Military Base
North Jersey Airman, Ramapo Basketball Star Dies At Military Base Quamier Harding, a Jersey City native, died after being found unresponsive at Cannon Air Force Base in New Mexico on Tuesday, April 25, multiple outlets are reporting. An airman at Cannon, Harding is survived by his wife and his three children. His death remains under investigation, officials said. “Q was well known for his mentorship and growing the next generation. He expressed this in so many ways from the Cannon Air Force Base men’s basketball coach to the junior enlisted and officers he molded in the 27 Special Operations Communications Squadron," US Air Force Lt. Col Benjamin Wingler …
Asthma Attack Kills North Jersey Native Samuel Cobar, 22 Asthma Attack Kills North Jersey Native Samuel Cobar, 22
Asthma Attack Kills North Jersey Native Samuel Cobar, 22 Samuel Cobar never let his asthma stop him from chasing his dreams, according to a fundraiser set up after his passing. The West Orange native's asthma, however, is ultimately what killed him, those who knew him said. "That then led our loving brother, son and best friend to have a life-threatening asthma attack while he was alone in his apartment, which had left him unconscious without oxygen for 50 mins," the campaign says. Cobar died on Monday, April 17 after the attack while he was alone in his Florida apartment, the page reads. More than $14,300 had been raised as of Tuesday, May 2. …
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…
Death Of NJ Transit Police Officer Brendan Burke Leaves Loved Ones Reeling Death Of NJ Transit Police Officer Brendan Burke Leaves Loved Ones Reeling
Death Of NJ Transit Police Officer Brendan Burke Leaves Loved Ones Reeling The greatest source of Brendan Burke's pride was his three children. Burke, a Bayonne resident and New Jersey Transit police officer, died on Saturday, April 15.  "His warm and big-hearted personality was not only an asset to us but to the general public as well," NJ Transit PBA 304 wrote on a GoFundMe page that had raised  $27,275 as of Monday, April 24. "Brendan's love for life was displayed in how he adored his family. His passion as a husband and father was second to none. Brendan embraced every friendship with passion and love.  "He was proud of who he was, and where h…