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Colombian Man, 37, Killed In NJ Mother's Day Crash
More than $11,000 has been raised for the family of an Elizabeth man from Colombia who was killed in a crash in Hillside on Mother's Day. Haz clic aquí para leer la noticia en español.
Known to loved ones as “Rodri,” 37-year-old Jose Rodrigo Cardona Pabon was remembered as a kind, funny, and hardworking friend whose death devastated those closest to him.
The crash happened at 8:14 a.m. Sunday, May 10, at North Avenue and Riverside Drive in Hillside, NJ Advance Media reported, citing police. Cardona's vehicle was heading south on North Avenue when it veered into the opposite lane a…
6-Year-Old NJ Boy Dies: 'We Will Always Love You'
Abner Beau Estival Jiron Piedra, a 6-year-old Somerville boy, died on Sunday, May 3, according to his obituary from the Cusick Funeral Home.
Abner was a student at Van Derveer Elementary School. A GoFundMe was created for Abner's family in the wake of his passing.
"Abner was a charming, special boy, full of love for others," his uncle Manuel Jiron, who organized the campaign wrote. "Though he was only six years old, he left us with many memories that we will carry in our hearts forever. We will always love you, Abner."
As of Friday, May 8, more than $16,000 has been raise…
'I'm Still Standing': Here's What Savannah Guthrie Told 'Today' Colleagues In Studio Visit
Savannah Guthrie made her first visit to the NBC "Today" show’s Studio 1A in Rockefeller Center, marking her initial appearance at the set in over a month.
Guthrie, who has been absent from the show since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing on Sunday, Feb. 1, stopped by on Thursday morning, March 5, to thank her colleagues for their support during the ongoing search.
The 54-year-old Guthrie did not appear on air during the visit, which was not mentioned during the three-hour "Today" broadcast on Thursday, which was co-anchored by Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones.
But on the fourth h…
Helen Sanabria Of Paterson Dies, 30
Helen N. Sanabria, a Paterson native, died Monday, Jan. 26. She was 30 years old.
In the days following her passing, a GoFundMe was launched by Miguel Sanabria to help the family cover funeral and memorial expenses. More than $16,800 had been raised as of press time.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Helen Sanabria,” the fundraiser states. “Helen was more than a sister, a daughter, and a loved one—she was a light.”
Those who knew Helen said she leaves behind a young daughter.
“Her presence carried warmth, laughter, and a quiet strength that touched eve…
Drunk Driver Going 98 MPH Kills NJ Dad In PA Crash: DA
A Philadelphia man is accused of causing a deadly high-speed crash on Route 422 while intoxicated, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Andrew Ryne Hilferty, 35, was charged with Homicide by Vehicle–DUI, Homicide by Vehicle, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Driving at Safe Speed, and Following Too Closely after the June 29 crash that killed 36-year-old Ryan Reyes of Bridgeport, New Jersey.
Pennsylvania State Police said Hilferty was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze eastbound on Route 422 near mile marker 1…
Ridgewood Dads Unite After Sudden Loss Of One Of Their Own
The night before he died, Octavio Gonzalez was more full of life than ever.
He spent the evening laughing with one of his closest friends, Ahmad Oloumi, who said nothing seemed out of the ordinary.
“He was no different,” Oloumi said. “His typical jovial self.”
Which is why the news of Gonzalez’s sudden passing the next day, Sunday, June 22, came as such a shock.
Now, in the wake of his death, Oloumi and Ridgewood’s Dads’ Night, a nonprofit made up of fathers from two of the village’s elementary schools, have launched a GoFundMe to support Gonzalez’s wife, April, and their children, M…
Church Community Mourns Loss Of NJ Brothers Killed When Car Flipped 30 Feet Off I-95
Two New Jersey brothers killed in a violent crash on I-95 in Philadelphia are being remembered as “thoughtful, dependable, and deeply loved” as more than $33,000 has been raised to support their grieving family.
Aaron Davis, 23, of Cranbury, and Joshua Davis, 22, of East Windsor, were riding in the backseat of a 2006 Mazda when the driver, one of their 18-year-old twin brothers, lost control near mile marker 25.5 around 8:12 p.m. on Friday, March 21, as previously reported by Daily Voice.
The car struck a guiderail, flipped several times, and plummeted 20 to 30 feet off the interstate, land…
Emily Madden, Former Valedictorian, North Jersey Nurse, Dies At 27
Emily Madden, a nurse and Clifton resident, died on Sunday, July 21, according to her obituary on the Ferguson Funeral Home website. She was 27 years old.
Madden was the valedictorian of Wallkill Valley Regional High School's Class of 2015 before attending college and becoming a registered nurse, right before the COVID-19 pandemic, her obituary says.
"She was an incredible young woman with so much promise," David Carr, the superintendent for Wallkill Valley Regional High School said. "We are so sad to hear of her passing and our thoughts and prayers are with her family.
She worked as a nu…
Death Of Passionate North Jersey Music Teacher At 38 Prompts Outpour Of Scholarship Donations
Scholarship funds and tributes are pouring in on behalf of a passionate North Jersey music teacher and mother following her tragic passing at age 38.
Meredith Sullivan Boyan, of New Vernon, died Thursday, August 10, leaving a legacy of “strength and courage,” her obituary says.
Born in New Brunswick, Meredith was raised in Somerville and attended Somerville High School, where she participated in jazz, concert, and marching bands, as well as theater, and chorus before graduating in 2003.
She went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in music education from the Mason Gross School of the Arts at Ru…
'Your Soul Lives On:' North Jersey Educator, Mom Of 4 Dies From Knee Surgery Complications, 40
Morris County is mourning the unexpected loss of a beloved educator and mother of four after complications from a recent knee surgery.
Rebecca L. Koo died on Thursday, July 6, her obituary says. She was 40.
Born in Denville, Rebecca spent time in Jefferson, Randolph, and Roxbury before settling in Dover 14 years ago.
Rebecca attended Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School in Lake Hopatcong and graduated from Roxbury High School. She was a Brownie, a skilled softball player, and a 4-H club member.
After high school, Rebecca attended the County College of Morris and worked for more than two dec…
Sussex County Mom Of 2 'Lived Life Through Simple Pleasures'
Beloved Sussex County mother of two Danielle Alana Assante died suddenly on Friday, April 22. She was 37.
Born in Pequannock, Danielle graduated from Newton High School in 2003, her obituary says.
She had pursued several different jobs over the years, including dog training, restaurant management, and other “odds and ends,” according to her memorial.
Danielle was known for her love of animals, her incredible cooking abilities, and her passion for makeup.
“She truly lived her life through simple pleasures,” reads her memorial. “She had an uncanny way of connecting to people through their i…
Lifelong Sussex County Resident, Beloved Carpenter Dies Suddenly, 32
Lifelong Sussex County resident and beloved carpenter James L. Muller died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 9. He was 32.
Born in Newton, James attended High Point Regional High School and lived in Branchville at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say.
James was self-employed as a carpenter and a valued member of the Local #68 Operating Engineers, his memorial says.
James was also a member of Branchville’s AA chapter.
James leaves behind his loving mother, Nancy Muller; his brother, Daniel Muller; sisters, Theresa Munguia and Samantha Muller; nieces and nephews, Tia…
