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Somerset County Business Owner, Devoted Dad Christopher Sohnen Dies Unexpectedly, 36 Somerset County Business Owner, Devoted Dad Christopher Sohnen Dies Unexpectedly, 36
Somerset County Business Owner, Devoted Dad Christopher Sohnen Dies Unexpectedly, 36 Somerset County is mourning the loss of a local business owner and devoted father. Christopher Andrew Sohnen died unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 4, aged 36, his obituary says. Christopher graduated from Bridgewater-Raritan High School before attending Alvernia University, according to his social media page. He took great pride in having been the sole owner of Green Life Landscape & Design since 2018. Christopher was known for his ability to connect with others in meaningful ways, often through humor and thoughtful conversations. “If you knew Chris, you knew he had a gift to connect …

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by Valerie Musson
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Beloved Toms River Dad Sajen Hendricks Dies, 27 Beloved Toms River Dad Sajen Hendricks Dies, 27
Beloved Toms River Dad Sajen Hendricks Dies, 27 Beloved Toms River native and devoted dad Sajen Paul Thornton Hendricks died Wednesday, May 10 aged 27. Born in Teaneck, Sajen’s sister, Cassandra, raised him until age four, when they moved in with their adoptive parents, his obituary says. Sajen then grew up in Toms River before graduating from Manchester High School in 2014. He was known for his passion for fishing, cooking breakfast and Italian specialities, and sharing his knowledge “about everything,” his memorial says. “He was a lover of art and making people laugh, especially when they needed cheering up,” reads his obituary. Ab…

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by Valerie Musson
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Driver Killed On I-295 Was New Dad, Co-workers Say Driver Killed On I-295 Was New Dad, Co-workers Say
Driver Killed On I-295 Was New Dad, Co-workers Say The man killed in a crash on Interstate 295 after his car became disabled was a new father, according to co-workers. Giovanni Adames, 30, of Rahway, was northbound in Greenwich Township in Gloucester County near milepost 16.6 when he crashed with an unknown vehicle, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry. On this GoFundMe page, co-workers at Loving Pets described Adames as a doting father who had another baby on the way. Cathy Vesey of Cranbury, the page's organizer, wrote: "Gio was so excited to be a dad and proudly introduced his baby girl to all of us and was just as exc…

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by Jon Craig
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‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22 ‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22
‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22 Trenton native and dedicated father Marquis C. Carr, Jr. died following a “tragic accident” on Friday, Oct. 21. He was 22. Born in Trenton, Marquis attended Trenton public schools before graduating from Bridgeton High School, his obituary says. He started working as a farmer at age 16 before becoming employed with Tyson Chicken and later with Central Waste & Recycling. He worked for the last two years as a truck driver for Werner Distribution Center. Marquis was known for his love of sports and outdoor activities, like skateboarding, biking, motorcycling, and trucking, his memorial sa…

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by Valerie Musson
Lifestyle
Retired Firefighter Raised In Projects, Dietician From NJ Among Castaways On 'Survivor' Retired Firefighter Raised In Projects, Dietician From NJ Among Castaways On 'Survivor'
Retired Firefighter Raised In Projects, Dietician From NJ Among Castaways On 'Survivor' Two New Jersey natives are among the 19 castaways on the upcoming season of survivor. The retired firefighter and dietician could win the $1 million prize at stake for Season 42, airing March 9 on CBS. Lindsay Dolashewich is a 31-year-old Morganville native currently living in Asbury Park, according to EW.com. A self-described loud and intense, adrenaline junkie, Dolashewich played tackle football growing up and said it was difficult being on a team where her teammates and coaches didn't want her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…

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by Cecilia Levine
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‘Soul Who Loved Life:’ Ocean County Father Of Twins Christopher McKnight Dies, 34 ‘Soul Who Loved Life:’ Ocean County Father Of Twins Christopher McKnight Dies, 34
‘Soul Who Loved Life:’ Ocean County Father Of Twins Christopher McKnight Dies, 34 Ocean County native and father of twins Christopher David McKnight died May 7 at the age of 34. Born in Long Branch, McKnight spent time in Brick and Middletown before settling in Toms River, his obituary says. McKnight had a one-of-a-kind sense of humor and was known “above all else” for embracing his role as a beloved father to his “McTwins,” Jaelyn and Christopher, his memorial says. “Christopher's humor and smile will always be treasured,” reads his obituary. “The Universe just became a little dimmer without him.” More than $2,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the family’s expense…

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by Valerie Musson