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NJ Mom Allegedly Decapitated By Son Was Financially Supporting Grandkids, Campaign Says
A campaign has been launched by the grandchildren of a 74-year-old woman who police say was decapitated by her son in New Jersey.
More than $2,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched for the funeral of Alexandria Surgent, by her grandchildren, as of Wednesday, Dec. 13.
"Our grandmother was murdered by our uncle, Jeffery Surgent," Alexandria's grandson, Chase, writes. "She lived with us and helped us with our day-to-day lives. Without her, we can't afford rent or food and we cannot pay for her burial or cremation."
Jeffrey Surgent, 46, called 9-1-1 on Friday, Dec. 8, after police say he …
Newark Firefighter Rafael Padilla Dies, 44
Rafael Padilla, a longtime Newark firefighter, died on Tuesday, Dec. 5.
A lifelong Newark resident, Padilla served as a sergeant in the US Army National Guard for 25 years and joined the Newark Fire Department in April 2007, being stationed at Truck 8 and Engine 27, according to his obituary.
HFD local #35 gives our condolences to the Newark Fire Department and to the friends and family of firefighter Rafael... Posted by Hillside Fmba on Sunday, December 10, 2023
A fundraiser has been set up by Zein Maya, a fellow firefighter who worked with Padilla, to support his fami…
Bergen County Native, U.S. Army Officer Alyson Garino Dies, 30 (Tribute)
Alyson Garino, a Bergen County native and highly-respected First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army, died on Dec. 2, 2023. She was 30 years old.
A graduate of Immaculate Heart Academy, Alyson went on to attend Penn State University, State College, and graduated with honors in 2015, according to her obituary on the Becker Funeral Home website. A Schreyer Scholar, she majored in English and minored in Military Studies. A distinguished military graduate of the ROTC Nittany Lion Battalion, she received the highly respected American Veterans of WWII award.
Alyson served with distinction as a First Lieu…
Clifton Musician, 29, Stabbed Dead In Philadelphia
A 29-year-old musician from Clifton, NJ died in a Philadelphia stabbing last month.
Carl James "CJ" Mueller III was found unresponsive on the 1400 block of Snyder Avenue around 3:15 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 24, Philadelphia police said.
Sadly enough, the most painful goodbyes are the ones that are left unsaid and never explained. The sorrow we feel when... Posted by Ginger Kelly on Monday, November 27, 2023
CJ, who was reported missing, was pronounced dead just before 3:30 a.m.
A postmortem exam performed by a doctor with a detective present and a single stab wound was found in the ce…
NJ Murder Victim April Duncza Remembered As Professional With 'Creative Brilliance'
April Duncza, the 39-year-old New Jersey woman believed killed by her ex-boyfriend is being remembered for her creative brilliance and professional success.
Duncza, a Nebraska native, was found during a welfare check at a home on Paul Street in the Fords section of Woodbridge with serious head trauma around 4:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ciccone said.
She was later pronounced dead and her ex-boyfriend, Kevin Bacon, 46, of Keanesburg, has been charged with murder, Ciccone previously announced.
Duncza's obituary on the Higgins Home for Funerals website…
Joshua Lechtrecker, Lifelong Clark Resident, 35
Joshua Lechtrecker, a lifelong Clark resident, died on Thursday, Nov. 30, after being diagnosed with lung cancer, according to his obituary.
Lechtrecker was born in Rahway to his parents, Elizabeth and Anthony, who survive him, his obituary reads. He worked as a maintenance manager at A&C Catalyst in Linden for seven years, according to his obituary.
Where do I even begin, Josh was recently diagnosed with Stage 4 Lung Cancer last month. The first week of November he... Posted by Donna Black on Monday, November 27, 2023
Lechtrecker is survived by his partner, Donna, his friend J…
NJ College Baseball Player Ryan Coryell Dies Of Pneumonia Amid 'Happiest Year Ever' At 33
A 33-year-old man from Ewing has died after a two-month battle with pneumonia, his loved ones say.
Ryan Coryell had married the love of his life, Kate, last year, according to his obituary. He died on Nov. 24.
"Being with the now Kate Coryell, along with their dog Jeter, was easily the happiest times in Ryan’s life," his obituary reads.
"As you can imagine, his sudden passing has broken the hearts of everyone who knew him," his sister, Ally Picone of Trenton, wrote on a GoFundMe page. "Please consider donating to help support his wife, Kate, as she navigates this next chapter."
The …
NJ Driver Killed In Head-On Crash Leaves Behind Wife, Kids
Support is on the rise for the family of a New Jersey dad who was killed in a head-on crash earlier this week.
Christopher Jones, 56, of Hampton, was driving a Subaru north on Route 31 when he entered the left lane going against the flow of traffic and collided with a southbound Mack truck head-on, suffering fatal injuries around 7:45 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 27, Daily Voice reported.
Christopher is remembered as a “kind soul” and adored his wife Monica, and their children, Ed, Manny, and Francesco, a GoFundMe launched for the family’s support says.
“We lost a key piece of our family when Chri…
Justin Sassaman Of Alexandria Dies, 2 Months
Hunterdon County is in mourning for Justin Howard Sassaman, a 2-month-old boy who died at home in Alexandria Township on Saturday, Nov. 18.
Born in Raritan Township, Justin leaves behind his loving parents, Jenny Rae Sassaman and Tyler J. Gatlin, his obituary says.
He is also survived by his cherished siblings, Logan Sassaman, Joseph Papa, Leon Gatlin, and Tyler Gatlin, Jr.; his Maternal grandparents, Ray A. and Kat J. Sassaman; uncle, Jason H. Sassaman, and cousin Ty Ellis.
A celebration of Justin’s life will be planned for a later date. Donations were being made in Justin’s lo…
