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‘Truly Beautiful, Inside And Out:’ Alexa Brown Of Phillipsburg Dies At 16
Phillipsburg is mourning the loss of a lifelong resident and beloved teen.
Alexa Marie Brown, “Alexita,” died Thursday, August 24 at age 16.
Born in Phillipsburg, Alexa was known for her wide range of hobbies, including cheerleading, softball, and basketball, in which she became “a competitor on and off the court” with the help of her father, her obituary says. She played on several basketball teams, including the Steele Hill Bulldogs, Steele Hill Warriors and Team Jenkins.
“She was feisty, tenacious and quickly recognized as a tough defender,” reads her memorial, adding that the talented …
Morris County Native, Devoted Mom Of 2 Dies Suddenly At Age 29
Morris County native and devoted mother of two young children Ashley Benway died unexpectedly on Friday, April 22. She was 29.
Born in Morristown, Ashley grew up in Madison, where she graduated from high school in 2012, her obituary says.
Ashley had worked as a cashier at ShopRite in Chatham for four years, according to her memorial.
Ashley was known for embracing her role as a caring and devoted mother to her two young children, Damon Grosse and Davina Grosse.
In addition to her children, Ashley leaves behind her loving mother, Sharon Benway; her brothers, Justin Benway and his wife Ama…
Services Scheduled For Career North Hudson Firefighter, 44
A funeral is scheduled this Friday, March 18, for a Hudson County firefighter who died suddenly last week.
Terence “Terry” Shevlin, 44, followed in the footsteps of his father, the late Edward Flood, in becoming a career firefighter.
The lifelong Weehawken resident joined North Hudson Regional Fire and Rescue in September 2007.
"Very early on in Terry’s career, his 'tell it like it is' attitude, passion to serve, and his drive to make anything he’s involved in the best that it could be, gained the respect of his peers," Shevlin's obituary notes.
Shevlin was promoted to captain in April 2…
