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'She's My Ride' Owner Michele Posthumus, Wayne Valley HS Grad, Dies 'She's My Ride' Owner Michele Posthumus, Wayne Valley HS Grad, Dies
'She's My Ride' Owner Michele Posthumus, Wayne Valley HS Grad, Dies Michele Posthumus, a Wayne native who lived in Asbury Park, died on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at the age of 57, according to her obituary. Born on Feb. 17, 1966, she graduated from Wayne Valley High School and ran two businesses, "Absentee Property Management" and "She's My Ride, her obituary reads.  She enjoyed skiing, golf, swimming and spending time with her dog, Arthur, according to her obituary. Michele will be missed more than many can understand 💜 Posted by Jane Reynolds on Thursday, December 28, 2023 Michele is survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, her obituary reads…
Former Totowa Resident Lauren Gaeta Dies, 59 Former Totowa Resident Lauren Gaeta Dies, 59
Former Totowa Resident Lauren Gaeta Dies, 59 Lauren Gaeta, a Toms River resident died on Friday, Nov. 17 at the age of 59, according to her obituary. A Totowa native who was born in Pequannock Township, Gaeta moved to Toms River three years ago, her obituary reads. She loved watching people on the boardwalk, shopping at flea markets and spending time with her family, according to her obituary. She is survived by her husband, Salvatore, her children, Kelsey and Erin, her stepchildren, Erica and Matthew, her siblings Donna, Shauna, her dogs, Mugsy, Dunkin and Cinnamon and other relatives and friend, her obituary reads. A funeral will b…
Passaic County Native Dominic Depasquale Dies, 26 Passaic County Native Dominic Depasquale Dies, 26
Passaic County Native Dominic Depasquale Dies, 26 Passaic County native Dominic Depasquale died on June 27, 2021. He was 26 years old. Dominic was raised in Little Falls and graduated from Passaic Valley Regional High School. He went on to work as a Verizon store manager in Croton, NY and Stamford, CT. His obituary remembered him for his big heart and love for his family. Services were held at the Festa Memorial Funeral Home with interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Totowa. Click here for Dominic's complete obituary.
Police: Sussex County Father, 53, Killed In PA Rollover Crash Police: Sussex County Father, 53, Killed In PA Rollover Crash
Police: Sussex County Father, 53, Killed In PA Rollover Crash A Sussex County father was killed in a rollover crash on Route 6 in Pike County, PA, state police said. Edward Faber III was driving a 1999 Ford Expedition on Route 6 when he veered off the road and overturned several times near Twin Lakes Drive in Shohola Township just after 5 p.m. Friday, according to PSP. Faber, of Sussex, was ejected in the crash and pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Born in Paterson, Faber went to Jefferson Township High School and spent 12 years living in Pennsylvania before settling in Sussex, where he worked as a contractor in Newton, his obituary says. F…
Jersey Johnny's Manager Jon DiGangi, 26, Dies Of COVID-19 Jersey Johnny's Manager Jon DiGangi, 26, Dies Of COVID-19
Jersey Johnny's Manager Jon DiGangi, 26, Dies Of Covid-19 The community is rallying for the family of Totowa's Jonathan DiGangi, who died of COVID-19 at just 26 years old. More than $16,100 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched to cover funeral expenses as of Wednesday. DiGangi was a manager at Jersey Johnny's Restaurant in Pequannock, and was passionate about cars, his obituary says. He took an interest in Japanese culture and visited he country twice. Affectionately known as "Jon Jon," DiGangi was described as being kind-hearted and selfless by GoFundMe founder Brandon Borer. "Jonathan had a special way about him, and was loved by every…
Beloved Passaic County Construction Worker William Lafontaine Dies, 28 Beloved Passaic County Construction Worker William Lafontaine Dies, 28
Beloved Passaic County Construction Worker William Lafontaine Dies, 28 Friends say William Lafontaine was rarely without a smile on his face. He had a passion for basketball and lifting others' spirits. Lafontaine -- affectionately known as Willy -- was also preparing to become a father. He died on March 7, at 28 years old. "RHONJ" star and local business owner Kim DePaola expressed condolences on social media. "I will miss you soo much my Willy !" she wrote. "That beautiful smile and always willing to help everyone." Lafontaine was born in Wayne and later moved to Totowa, where he lived for most of his life. He was a construction worker for Greener Construc…