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Devoted North Jersey Mom Of 3 Karen Parham Dies, 50: 'Touched The Lives Of Everyone Around Her'
North Jersey is in mourning for Karen Ann "Penny" Parham, a devoted mother of three who died Monday, June 26, aged 50. Born in Brooklyn, Karen moved to Newark with her "Aunt Ruthie" and "Uncle Late” after she was adopted at age seven and attended the Alexander Street School, her obituary says. She earned multiple awards for her academic achievements before she began attending Arts High School. She later went to John F. Kennedy and Willingboro High Schools after her family moved to Willingboro in 1989. When Karen was 17, she became "severely ill" and transitioned into Sonya Redd’s care, lat…
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South Jersey Air Force Vet Dies In Crash, Saves Life With Organ Transplant
There's been an outpouring of support and kind words to honor Mount Laurel Air Force veteran Dan Henry, 57, who died unexpectedly last week while driving. Dan's daughter, Keri Henry, has organized this GoFundMe page to help give her father "the most special memorial service." "On February 8th, my Dad was in a car accident just a minute away from our home," Keri writes. "We believe that he went into cardiac arrest while he was driving, causing him to lose control of his car." Friends of Jacob Henry remembered his father as a kind and funny guy who would help anyone.Facebook/ Jacob Henry…
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Services Set For Slain NJ Mom, State IT Employee Corrine Episcopo-Daniels
Funeral services have been set for 41-year-old Corrine Episcopo-Daniels, whose death is being investigated as a homicide. According to her obituary, Corrine was the first girl to play in the 6/11 Little League Baseball League and later went on to work for the New Jersey Office of Technology for 23 years. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan. She was a "creative soul." She was a loving mom, and leaves behind her son, Stephen Daniels, her obit reads. A memorial service for loved ones is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 8 at the Buklad-Merlino Memorial Home in Hamilton from 11 a.m. t…
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Passaic Man Whose Motto Was 'Carpe Diem' Dies
Todd Parrett took every opportunity to seize the day that he could, right up until the day he died, his obituary says. The Passaic resident, born in Lock Haven, PA, died on Sunday, May 22 at 42 years old. He was remembered for his "exuberance for life," and was passionate about the great outdoors. A tribute posted to Facebook by Joni Brown noted how Parrett often offered words of comfort and a listening ear. "I, just like so many, am deeply saddened to hear he's gone and I just think Todd deserved to be honored and truly remembered for his sweetness and silliness, and his good soul and …
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Funeral Details Released For Kidnapped Elementary School Sisters Murdered By Dad
Funeral and memorial service details have been released for the Vicosa sisters who were kidnapped and shot dead by their father in a quadruple murder-suicide. Giana, 7, and Aaminah, 6, of York, Pennsylvania, were kidnapped by their estranged father on Sunday, Nov. 14, after he came to their home in the 1500 block of Pleader Lane in Windsor Township Friday, Nov. 12, with his former Baltimore County police partner, Tia Bynum, under the guise of a birthday for their mother Marisa Ayala Vicosa, according to police. Robert Vicosa held the girls hostage in their home as he drugged and raped the…
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Sussex County High School Senior Rylee Crouch Dies, 18
High school senior and lifelong Sussex County resident Rylee Clare Crouch died at home on Friday, April 2. She was 18. Crouch was born in Denville, her obituary says. She lived in Hopatcong and was in her senior year at Hopatcong High School. Crouch loved to go camping and spend time with her family and close friends, her memorial says. She is predeceased by paternal grandmother, Mary Ellen Crouch, as well as her maternal grandfather, Raymond Bruder. Crouch is survived by her mother, Lori Harrison; father, Dan Crouch; stepfather, Chris Harrison; stepmother, Marianna Crouch; brother, Devon…
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Murphy On Statewide Lockdown: Don't Believe The Rumors
Rumors of a New Jersey-wide lockdown are just that, Gov. Phil Murphy said Monday: Rumors. "Just because we say all options are on the table doesn't mean we're about to exercise any of those options," the governor said during Monday's COVID-19 briefing. "We have made it clear over past weeks we're not in same situation we found ourselves in during the spring." As of Sunday night, New Jersey reported 2,961 COVID-19 patients in the hospitals, with 332 on ventilators. Our overarching aim: to ensure the stability of our health care system.We took the steps we did in the spring because the …
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'Unimaginable': Irvington Athlete Killed In Crash Was 'Curious Learner, Dream-Chaser'
Dream-chaser. Curious learner. Go-getter. These are just some of the words being used to remember Irvington's Nashawn Brooks, one of three people killed in a fiery Newark crash earlier this week. A candlelight vigil for Brooks, 20, will be held at Irvington High School Thursday, June 11 at 8 p.m. Brooks was named the 2019 Irvington High School athlete of the year before starting as a linebacker at Wagner College. A rising sophomore, was was pursuing a degree in business administration with a concentration in finance and minor in information systems. "This is an unimaginab…
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He Loved Family, Felt 'Whole And Free' Outdoors: Frank Joseph Teta III Of Garfield Dies At 33
TRIBUTE: He loved making loved ones laugh, although at times he could be shy. As they gather for his wake on Thursday in Ridgefield Park, those closest to “Frankie” Teta of Garfield will recall the smiles that the highly sensitive man brought them. They also will continue to wonder how he could be there one minute and gone the next. Frank Joseph Teta lll died suddenly on Feb. 1. He wasn’t health challenged, loved ones said. He was only 33. Teta was born on Dec. 27, 1986 in Ridgefield Park and attended Ridgefield Memorial High School. “Frankie loved the outdoors and that's where he felt mo…
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Former Fort Lee Bridal Shop Owner, Northern Valley HS Grad Laura Jefferson Dies, 51
Laura F. (Squires) Jefferson of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away peacefully on the evening of Dec. 25, 2019 due to a short-term illness surrounded by her immediate family. She was 51 years old. Laura was born in Hackensack and was the beloved daughter of Armand and Andrea Squires. She attended Northern Valley Regional High School Demarest. In partnership with a close friend, she owned a maternity/bridal store in Fort Lee. In 2004, Laura moved to Port St. Lucie, FL. Laura was a devoted mother and loving wife, and a very special soul. Her infectious smile and kindness to others w…
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Community Rallies For Family Of Clifton Native, 'Angelic' Hasekll Mom Lisa De Gregorio
A second mom to any child inside of her home. A friend to anyone in need. Simply put, Lisa De Gregorio, 43, of Haskell, was an angel on earth. This is how the mom of three is being remembered after dying of causes related to ongoing medical issues Nov. 6. More than $12,300 had been raised for De Gregorio's three boys and husband as of Nov. 14 on a GoFundMe. Condolences poured in. "You could see the love and pride for her boys written all over her face," Kelley Birson said. "She was an amazing mom and a wonderful friend." "Lisa was a beautiful soul and touched so many lives," Tina Guinaz…
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Community Mourns Hillsdale Native, Clemson Student Ryan Shoop, 20
Hillsdale native Ryan C. Shoop died on Oct. 31. He was 20 years old. Ryan was a 2016 graduate of Bergen Catholic, where he played lacrosse. He had been studying management at Clemson University in South Carolina. "Coming to grips with the death of a student is always difficult," said L. Christopher Miller, interim vice president of student affairs and dean of students. "The Clemson Family extends our deepest condolences to Ryan’s family and friends as they make sense of his untimely passing." Condolences poured in. "Heart of gold man," Ricky Schmidt wrote on Facebook. "[…
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Services And A Memorial Ride Planned For Shawn Mathewson, 34, Of Kearny
Visitation for Shawn Mathewson of Kearny will be held Wednesday at the Armitage and Wiggins Funeral Home in Kearny. Shawn Mathewson, 34, died Thursday, July 4, in a motorcycle accident in Toms River. He is survived by his parents, Kathy Alves Colatarci (Paul) and David Mathewson (Maria), brother David Mathewson, grandparents Rosemarie Alves and David Mathewson, and many cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends. There will be a visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home, located at 596 Belgrove Drive in Kearny. There will also be a pray…
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Community Rallying For Wayne's Jay Doremus Who Leaves Two Young Daughters Behind
Jay Doremus of Wayne being remembered as a "jokester" and "life of the party" The 34-year-old passed away recently had "struggles and demons, and unfortunately some of these were too much for him to handle," said organizers of a GoFundMe that had raised more than $4,600 as of Monday morning. The funds will go toward his beloved daughters, Aubrey, 4, and 7-year-old Delilah. "He had the biggest heart and would do anything for anyone even give a stranger the shirt off his own back," the campaign says. "He loved his little girls with everything he had and would do anyth…
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Wallington Woman, 35, Found In Passaic River To Be Cremated In Polish Homeland
TRIBUTE: A 35-year-old immigrant whose body was found floating in the Passaic River Friday night will be laid to rest in her Polish homeland. A funeral Mass will be held in Poland for Barbara Lachcik of Wallington before her cremated remains are interred in her hometown of Cmentarz Mrowla, according to Warner-Wozniak Funeral Service in Wallington. A memorial visitation is scheduled from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Warner-Wozniak, 80 Midland Ave., Wallington. Lachcik's body was pulled from the river after members of the Nereid Boat club notified Rutherford police around 5…
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