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Gym Teacher, Coach Battles Cancer In Gloucester County Gym Teacher, Coach Battles Cancer In Gloucester County
Gym Teacher, Coach Battles Cancer In Gloucester County A Gloucester County coach and gym teacher is battling stage 3 colon cancer — but not without community support. LaKesha Bryant, who teaches health and physical education at the Gloucester Institute of Technology, was diagnosed on Feb. 7, according to this GoFundMe page. The 42-year-old teacher lives in Clayton. Follow health and PE teacher Jason Ruczynski organized the GoFundMe, writing: "If you know Kesha, you know she is a hard worker, independent, and strong woman. She is the most genuine and kind-hearted person you could ever meet. Her smile brightens any room. . . .Her students m…

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by Jon Craig
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Award-Winning Pokémon Voice Actor Dies Suddenly Award-Winning Pokémon Voice Actor Dies Suddenly
Award-Winning Pokémon Voice Actor Dies Suddenly An award-winning voice actor died suddenly — just months after being diagnosed with cancer,  William ‘Billy’ Kametz, 35, of Pennsylvania, lost his fight against colon cancer on Thursday, according to a GoFundMe campaign page originally launched to raise funds for his treatment. Now, the funds will be used to help cover the costs of his funeral. Hey everyone. Just wanted to fill you in on whats going on. We'll get through thisBilly Kametz Born in Lancaster, Kametz dreamed of becoming an actor since his early childhood. He got his break as a performer with Disney cruise lines. He then …

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by Jillian Pikora
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‘Devastating:’ Beloved Trenton Resident Samuel Zinnah Dies In Valiant Cancer Battle At 33 ‘Devastating:’ Beloved Trenton Resident Samuel Zinnah Dies In Valiant Cancer Battle At 33
‘Devastating:’ Beloved Trenton Resident Samuel Zinnah Dies In Valiant Cancer Battle At 33 Beloved Trenton resident Samuel Zinnah died in a valiant battle with colon cancer on Nov. 24 at the age of 33. Born in Monrovia, Liberia, Zinnah moved to Trenton during his teen years, his obituary says. Zinnah went on to build a life in Trenton, establishing a career, marrying his caring and compassionate wife, Sujeydis, and deepening his connection with God, his memorial says. “Samuel was a friendly person with everyone he met, was helpful, lovely, protective, and an extraordinary husband,” reads his obituary. More than $8,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Zinnah’s medical expenses,…

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by Valerie Musson