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Mom, Bergen County Kindergarten Teacher Nina Gumbman Dies, 32
Antonina "Nina" Gumbman (nee Cutrona) died on Wednesday, Oct. 30. She was 32 years old.
Nina was raised in Lodi and settled down in Hawthorne, where she lived with her husband, Keith, and their son, Nicholas, 3, according to her obituary on the Aloia Funeral Home website.
Nina worked as a Kindergarten teacher for 10 years, most recently in Elmwood Park at the 16 Avenue School.
A GoFundMe for Nina's husband and son had raised more than $20,000 as of Monday, Nov. 4.
"For over 10 years, Nina dedicated her life to teaching and inspiring countless students with her kindness, patience, and pass…
Pregnant NJ Widow Whose Husband Died Suddenly Sees Support
Support is on the rise for a pregnant widow whose husband died in a tree-fall accident.
Cody Lee Blihar of Somerville died on Thursday, Jan. 26 at the age of 33, his obituary says.
Cody’s wife, Monica, is expecting their first son, Beau, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family’s support.
“Our hope is to alleviate the financial burden that Monica will be facing following Cody's death and the birth of their son,” reads the campaign.
More than $50,000 had been raised as of Monday, Jan. 30.
A native of Pittstown, Cody went to North Hunterdon High School before working in various res…
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Tribute: NY Man Killed In South Jersey Crash Made Others Feel Seen
Support is surging for a New York family mourning the loss of their 21-year-old son in a South Jersey crash over Fourth of July weekend.
More than $32,000 had been raised as of Tuesday evening on a GoFundMe in memory of Roy Song, of Ossining, NY.
"Words cannot express the pain, sadness, and devastation we all feel at his loss. Roy was just 21 years old, a 2018 graduate of Ossining High School, with a bright future ahead of him," campaign founder Beata Mione writes.
"He was loved and admired by all who crossed paths with him. The oldest of the three siblings, he leaves behind his parents, …
