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‘Sweet, Kind Soul:’ Erik Eckert Of Phillipsburg Dies, 34
Tributes are pouring in for Phillipsburg native Erik W. Eckert, who died Monday, Oct. 23 at the age of 34.
Born in Livingston, Erik graduated from Phillipsburg High School in 2006 and had worked in sales at a travel company, his obituary says.
Erik loved football, especially rooting for the Green Bay Packers. He channeled his creativity by attending concerts, most recently, Pantera and Metallica, his memorial says.
He also had a softer side that gave him a passion for animals and children.
Above all, Erik leaves a legacy as a “sweet, kind soul who was willing to help anyone.”
Erik is s…
Phillipsburg Mourns Death Of Middle School Student Jonathan Ader Jr., 12
Phillipsburg is in mourning after the death of 12-year-old student Jonathan A. Ader, Jr. at his home on Monday, April 17.
Born in Easton, Pennsylvania, Jonathan was enrolled at Phillipsburg Middle School, where his favorite subjects were science and math, his obituary says.
He was also a fan of Mario, Pokémon, and Zelda.
Jonathan loved animals — above all, his cat, Asta, and his two dogs, Sandy and Batista, his memorial says.
Jonathan is survived by his loving parents, Jonathan Ader and Kasha Heinrich; his maternal grandmother, Alice Heinrich; paternal grandparents, Michael Ader and Mary …
Former Phillipsburg HS Student Blake Herdlein Dies, 26
Former New Jersey resident and Temple University graduate Blake Herdlein died on Thursday, March 9. He was 26 years old.
A Rochester, NY native, Blake grew up in Greenwich Township, having attended Greenwich Elementary School, Stewartsville Middle School, Bethlehem Catholic High School, Phillipsburg High School, and Warren County Community College, his obituary says.
Blake went on to graduate from Temple University's Fox School of Business, before opening his own marketing firm, Herdlein, LLC.
Click here for Blake Herdlein's complete obituary from the Devlin Funeral Home.
'Kind And Generous Soul:' Lehigh Valley Native Evan Modica Dies, 22
Beloved Lehigh Valley native Evan D. Modica died at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono on Thursday, Dec. 15. He was 22.
A resident of Plainfield Township, Evan worked as a gasoline attendant at the TA Travel Center in Columbia, NJ, his obituary says.
Evan was passionate about all things outdoors, especially fishing, camping, and hunting. He also had a knack for mechanics.
Evan is survived by his loving parents, Jennifer (Werbicky) Modica and Michael D. Modica, Jr.; a sister, Mia Modica; paternal grandparents, Michael, Sr. and April Modica; maternal grandmother, Mary Werbicky; and many extend…
