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Susan Driscoll, Teacher From Morris County, Dies At 39
Sue Driscoll, a Budd Lake resident, died on Friday, March 1 at the age of 39, according to her obituary.
A lifelong Garden Stater, Driscoll was born in Livingston, and also lived in Springfield and Chatham, before graduating from Morristown-Beard School, where she played basketball and field hockey, her obituary reads.
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She spent a year in Paterson working for Americorps helping underprivileged children before attendi…
‘True Living Angel:’ Sara Quinn Of North Jersey Dies, 39
Passionate and emotional tributes are pouring in for Sara “Gene” Quinn of North Jersey, who died on Tuesday, Dec. 20 at the age of 39.
Sara attended Montclair High School and previously lived in Hopatcong, according to her social media page.
Remembered for her “profound sense of community service and spirit,” Sara had an enthusiastic love for volunteering, her obituary says.
She also had a passion for animals and crafts.
Sara is survived by her loving husband, James Quinn and their cat Cinders; her grandmother, Genevieve Bunk; her mother, Toni Lyn and her father, Brian; her brother, Brya…
'Invincible' NJ Firefighter Who Served In Marines And Law Enforcement Dies
Vincent Doffont spent much of his life serving and protecting his country as a U.S. Marine and, later, his community in Hudson County as a sheriff's officer, police officer and firefighter.
Doffont, 37, died suddenly this weekend, leaving those who knew him in shock and profound grief.
"He was one of the hardest men I have ever met," wrote friend Blake Upton. "I always thought of him as invincible."
Doffont, indeed, seemed indestructible as a football running back, defensive back and placekicked for the St. Mary's High School Gaels from 1999 through 2002.
He was praised for his "speed, s…
Retired PA Police Lieutenant Killed In Hunting Accident, Report Says
A man was fatally shot while bear hunting on Saturday, according to a report by Erie News Now citing the Pennsylvania Game Commission.
The shooting, which was initially called into authorities as a cardiac arrest, happened on Pennsylvania State Game Lands 197 property in Columbus Township, Warren County, just afternoon, according to the outlet.
Gary R. Hunt, 64, of Corry, was pronounced dead at the scene, the outlet says.
Hunt's 42-year-old hunting partner was crossing a creek when he fell on his .270 rifle shooting Hunt in the abdomen, according to the report.
Hunt was a police lieu…
Morris County Man, 19, Gets Probation For Breaking Into Newton Building, Stealing Transport Van
A 19-year-old Morris County man was sentenced to probation for breaking into a building in Newton and stealing a transport van, authorities said.
Michael Sinegra, of Whippany, was sentenced Thursday to two years of non-custodial probation by the Honorable Michael C. Gaus, J.S.C., at the Sussex County Courthouse in Newton, Prosecutor Francis A. Koch said.
Sinegra is also required to undergo a mental health evaluation and follow any and all recommendations, successfully complete an anger management course and 50 hours of community service, maintain full-time employment, pay restitution totali…
Memorial Service Set For Bergen Police Veteran, 51, Who Loved Intensely, Had Everyone's Back
He was as strong as he was emotional. He wore his heart on his sleeve and always had a special smile and knowing look to go with an immense kindness for others.
That’s what many will remember when they gather in Van Saun Park this Thursday for a memorial service for River Edge Police Detective Sgt. Chris Cheevers.
Cheevers, who died last week at 51, “intensely loved those who survive him,” his obituary says, “especially his wife Tara, his five children Avery, Katie, Joseph, Owen, and Kiersten, his siblings and cousins, their extended families and the many friends he made over his lifetime i…
