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Beloved Gym Teacher Curt Pakutka Dies In Hackettstown After Cancer Battle, 55 Beloved Gym Teacher Curt Pakutka Dies In Hackettstown After Cancer Battle, 55
Beloved Gym Teacher Curt Pakutka Dies In Hackettstown After Cancer Battle, 55 A beloved New Jersey high school teacher and coach died after a lengthy battle to esophageal cancer. Curt D. Pakutka, 55, of Mansfield Township, died on June 7, at Hackettstown Medical Center. He was a well-loved physical education and driver's education teacher, as well as occasionally teaching health, at Newton High School in Sussex County. His love for sports followed him when he became a wrestling coach for Jefferson Township in Morris County from 2004-2015 and the head coach for the Newton High School Girls softball team from 2008-2019, according to his obituary. Curt also p…

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by Jon Craig
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Life Cut Short For 'Friendly, Reliable' Westfield Recreation Worker Lauren Harmer Life Cut Short For 'Friendly, Reliable' Westfield Recreation Worker Lauren Harmer
Life Cut Short For 'Friendly, Reliable' Westfield Recreation Worker Lauren Harmer Lauren Harmer, of Westfield, NJ, died at her home on March 11, 2023, her obituary says. She was 28 years old. Lauren graduated from East Stroudsburg University, and went on to work for Westfield's recreation department as the events specialist. "The pride of her life was the Westfield Summer Program for the township’s children," her obituary said, noting she helmed the town's senior transport program and worked at the town pool, too. Lauren founded the state's parks and recreation sponsorship program and earned the NJRPA Cron Scholarship. It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Volunteer Lehigh Valley Firefighter, Devoted Dad Dies, 36 Volunteer Lehigh Valley Firefighter, Devoted Dad Dies, 36
Volunteer Lehigh Valley Firefighter, Devoted Dad Dies, 36 Volunteer Lehigh Valley firefighter and devoted father Eric C. Gubich died at his home in Bethlehem on Wednesday, Sept. 14. He was 36. A graduate of East Stroudsburg University, Eric worked at Samuel Adams Brewery, his obituary says. Eric was also a social member of the Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company, according to his memorial. Eric loved spending his free time hunting, snowboarding, dirt biking, and in nature. He was also a big fan of the Eagles and Phillies. Above all, Eric will be remembered as a dedicated father to his young son, Parker. In addition to his son, Eric leaves behind hi…

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by Valerie Musson
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Lehigh Valley Native, East Stroudsburg University Grad Dies Suddenly, 35 Lehigh Valley Native, East Stroudsburg University Grad Dies Suddenly, 35
Lehigh Valley Native, East Stroudsburg University Grad Dies Suddenly, 35 Lehigh Valley native and East Stroudsburg University graduate Ryan M. Dugan died unexpectedly on Monday, August 15. He was 35. Ryan was a member of the wrestling team at Notre Dame High School, where he graduated before attending East Stroudsburg University, his obituary says. Ryan continued to participate in sports in college by playing on the club rugby team while earning bachelor’s degrees in both business and economics, according to his memorial. Afterward, Ryan worked as an HVAC technician with his family at Dugan's Heat Pump & Air Conditioning, Inc. Ryan was known for his upbea…

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by Valerie Musson
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UPDATE: Garfield Woman, 27, Killed In Fiery Meadowlands Tow Truck Crash UPDATE: Garfield Woman, 27, Killed In Fiery Meadowlands Tow Truck Crash
Update: Garfield Woman, 27, Killed In Fiery Meadowlands Tow Truck Crash A 27-year-old Garfield woman who was pronounced dead at the scene of a fiery overnight crash near the Meadowlands "always had a song in her head and her heart," a loved one wrote in tribute. A sedan driven by Alysha Menzies apparently slammed into the back of a flatbed tow truck on westbound Route 3 near Route 120 in East Rutherford shortly after 4 a.m. Friday, May 6, responders said. The flatbed was carrying a Mercedes SUV that fell onto her car, which burst into flames, they said. Police from East Rutherford and Secaucus were helpless against the inferno, which also burned the SUV. Alys…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Three New Officers Sworn In River Vale, Veteran Promoted To Sergeant Three New Officers Sworn In River Vale, Veteran Promoted To Sergeant
Three New Officers Sworn In River Vale, Veteran Promoted To Sergeant A robust recruiting process by a dedicated police lieutenant produced the hiring of three new highly qualified officers in River Vale. Lt. Josh Wisse spent six months finding a large number of highly qualified applicants, Police Chief Sean Schiedle said. Following what the chief called an “exhaustive” interview and selection process, the department hired three probationary police officers – all of whom have names who were sworn in by Municipal Judge Michael Garrett: Born and raised in Ramsey, Officer Kyle Fanning played football and baseball at Ramsey High School before going on to play f…

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by Jerry DeMarco
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Hunterdon County Native, Deduction Analyst Joshua Parikh Dies At Age 27 Hunterdon County Native, Deduction Analyst Joshua Parikh Dies At Age 27
Hunterdon County Native, Deduction Analyst Joshua Parikh Dies At Age 27 Hunterdon County native and deduction analyst Joshua J. Parikh died August 22. He was 27. Parikh lived in Califon and graduated from East Stroudsburg University, his obituary says. Parikh was known for his love of sports, especially fantasy football, baseball and boxing, his memorial says. He also played basketball as a child. Outside of hobbies, Parikh loved spending time with his family. “He loved his brother and family with all of his heart,” reads his obituary. “His family came first. His brother Christopher Parikh was his best friend. Their relationship personified brotherhood.” Par…

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by Valerie Musson
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Easton Native, Notre Dame HS Grad Taylor Kircher Dies In 'Courageous' Battle With Illness, 28 Easton Native, Notre Dame HS Grad Taylor Kircher Dies In 'Courageous' Battle With Illness, 28
Easton Native, Notre Dame HS Grad Taylor Kircher Dies In 'Courageous' Battle With Illness, 28 Easton native and Notre Dame High School graduate Taylor Lynn Kircher died March 19 after a courageous battle with a brief illness. She was 28. Born in Easton, Kircher graduated from Notre Dame High School in 2010 and attended East Stroudsburg University, her obituary says. Kircher worked at her family's business, Lynn’s Complete Notary and Tag Agency in Easton. She spent her free time with loved ones and enjoyed being outdoors, her memorial says. She also loved the New York Giants and Yankees. Kircher is survived by her mother, Stacey A. Marroni-Kircher and companion Shawn Martin; a sist…

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by Valerie Musson