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Freightliner Driver Killed In 287 Crash Was PA Firefighter Who ‘Would Do Anything For Anyone'
The Freightliner driver killed in last week’s crash on Route 287 was a PA firefighter remembered for his kind heart and willingness to help others. Edward A. Facer, 48, was driving a Freightliner tractor southbound when it ran off the right side of the highway, through the guardrail, and down an embankment near milepost 22.5 in Bedminster around 5:10 a.m. on Friday, August 25, NJSP Det. Jeffrey Lebron told Daily Voice. Facer, of Port Matilda, PA, was killed in the crash. Those who knew and loved Facer immediately shared tributes on social media, including the Port Matilda Fire Co. 15, with…
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Beloved Morris County Native, College Track Star Tyler Scerbo Dies At 22
Morris County is mourning Morris Hills High School graduate Tyler Richard Scerbo, a standout track and field athlete who died at his college home in Ithaca, New York on Wednesday, August 16, his obituary says. He was 22. Born at Morristown Memorial Hospital, Tyler grew up in Wharton, where he played football and excelled on the high school track team, particularly as a thrower in shot put, discus, and javelin, according to his obit. He also had a wonderfully creative side that he expressed through playing the cello in the string orchestra, performing in the school’s Winter and Spring conce…
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Parents Of Drowned NJ Toddler See Surge Of Support
The drowning of a New Jersey toddler has prompted a wave of support for his parents. Witten Steigerwald, 18 months, was found in a pool in Spotswood and wasn't breathing around 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, officials in Middlesex County said. Responders performed CPR, and Witten was taken to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead. "No one is ever prepared for the loss of a child and as such no funeral preparations had been made," Witten's uncle, Scott Steigerwald, said on a GoFundMe page for his brother, Kevin, and Witten's mother, Renee. "Their family is now suddenly havin…
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NJ High Schooler Savanna Diana Dies, 16
Savanna Diana, a 16-year-old rising junior at Scotch Plains-Fanwood High School, died on Saturday, Aug. 19, her family announced. Diana loved to draw and paint and was considering going to art school, according to her obituary. She also was an avid animal lover and had a bunny, Nesquik, a chinchilla, Smokey, and a bearded dragon, Miso, her obituary reads. She also enjoyed attending car shows with her brother, Jack. Diana is survived by her mother, Stephanie, her stepmother, Wendy, her three brothers, Kyle, Ryan and Jack, and other family members and friends. Our deepest sympathies t…
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Pat Kramer, Longtime Paterson Mayor, Dies At 90
Lawrence Francis "Pat" Kramer, who spent almost his entire life in Paterson, the city where he served as mayor for 12 years, died on Thursday, Aug. 24. He was 90 years old. Kramer grew up on East 42nd Street and 18th Avenue, and attended what is now John F. Kennedy High School. After graduating from Fairleigh Dickinson University, Kramer ran on the Republican ticket for mayor, and was elected in 1966. Kramer's first term of mayor was from 1967 to 1972, before he was asked to head up the Commission of Public Affairs. Following that stint, he ran for mayor again, serving from 1975 to 1982. H…
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Unexpected Death Of Beloved Central Jersey Dad, 33, Prompts Outpour Of Community Support
Support is on the rise for the family of a devoted Central Jersey dad after his unexpected passing at age 33. Thomas H. Barney died at his South Plainfield home on Sunday, August 6, his obituary says. Born in New Brunswick, Thomas had lived in South Plainfield his entire life, graduating from South Plainfield High School in 2008. Thomas spent several years as a landscaper and had more recently worked with Ryland Inn for East Coast Parking in Valet, his memorial says. Described as having a laid-back personality, Thomas “always kept a positive attitude and his head up high” when times grew …
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NJ Teen Took Fatal Leap From NYC Hotel Rooftop After Breakup: Report
Community support is growing for the family of a 17-year-old boy from Central Jersey who went missing and was later found dead. Noah Legaspi, of Metuchen, went missing on Thursday, Aug 17. He was last heard from in Perth Amboy. On Wednesday, Aug. 22, Noah's family announced he had been found dead, after having jumped from the Deutsche Bank Center in New York City, according to the NY Daily News. According to the outlet, Noah and his girlfriend had broken up just before he got into a taxi and somehow ended up in New York City. Noah rode a freight elevator to the Columbus Circle b…
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Former Somerville Resident Jessica Schroth Dies, 48
Alexandria resident Jessica "Jessy" Schroth died Tuesday, Aug. 8, after a recent illness, according to her obituary. She was 48 years old. Born in Peru, Jessy earned her doctor of dental surgery in Brazil, before her MBA in healthcare from George Washington University in May 2022. At GWU, she was accepted into the golden Key Hnor Society, and then the Presidential Management Fellows Program at HUD, her obit says. Jessy previously lived in Somerville, NJ; Madison and Green Bay, WI; Virginia Beach, VA; and Tampa, BL. Jessy is survived by her loving husband, John Schroth; her son, T…
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'This Is Us' Star Ron Cephas Jones, Of Paterson, Dies At 66
Ron Cephas Jones, a Paterson native who won two Emmys for his role on "This is Us", died on Sunday, Aug. 19 at the age of 66. Jones attended John F. Kennedy High School in Paterson and graduated from Ramapo College. He starred in movies like "He Got Game," "Sweet and Lowdown" and "Across the Universe" and guest starred on "Law and Order," "NYPD Blue" and "Mr. Robot." "This is Us" which premiered in 2016, was Jones signature role. He played William Hill, who reconnects with his son, who was given up for adoption as a newborn. Jones was nominated for four Emmys, winning two in 2018 and 2020.…
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Passaic County Toddler Dies After 3-Year Cancer Battle
Liam Marquez, the honorary chief of the Totowa Fire Department, died on Thursday, Aug. 17, following a three-year battle with cancer. Liam was just a newborn when he was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a cancerous tumor that he battled for all three years of his short life. "Chief Liam truly exemplified courage, strength, and bravery as he battled cancer," the Totowa Fire Department said in Facebook post. "Liam’s legacy will forever live on in our department, and his family will remain in our thoughts and prayers. We love you Liam." The Little Falls PBA remembered Liam as a true warrior…
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Death Of NJ Mom In Motorcycle Crash Caused By 'Jersey Slide' Shatters Hearts
Friends are mourning the loss of a 53-year-old mother and wife who died in a motorcycle crash last weekend. Andrea Houlihan, 53, of Sayreville, was a passenger on her husband's Harley Davidson when a vehicle suddenly changed lanes on Route 9 in Old Bridge, bringing traffic to an abrupt halt on Sunday, Aug. 13, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Andrea, a Montville native, was pronounced dead at Hackensack Meridian Hospital, and her husband remains critical. Phyllis Houlihan Schiavone, Andrea's sister-in-law, detailed the crash on Facebook in sharing a GoFundMe for the family the day …
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Death Of Devoted North Jersey Dad, Longtime Volunteer James Finan At 48 Prompts Wave Of Support
North Jersey is coming together to show support following the death of a devoted father and longtime volunteer. James (Jim) Finan died Monday, August 2, aged 48, his obituary says. Raised in Congers, NY, Jim graduated from North High School in 1992 before attending The Catholic University of America, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting four years later. Jim’s successful pursuit of a finance career ultimately steered him toward his “childhood dream job” at Marvel comics, and later to Mediabrands, where he worked as the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, his memorial…
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