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New Jersey Teen Dies Christmas Eve Months After Bone Cancer Diagnosis New Jersey Teen Dies Christmas Eve Months After Bone Cancer Diagnosis
New Jersey Teen Dies Christmas Eve Months After Bone Cancer Diagnosis Michael Januario, a 13-year-old boy from Newark, died months after being diagnosed with bone cancer, his family says. "Michael was an energetic, smart and amazing young man whose life was turned upside down this past summer," reads a GoFundMe launched for the family. He died at home on Christmas Eve, his obituary says. Michael was a student at McKinley Elementary School and enjoyed "riding his bike, and was always ready to play games," the obituary continues.  "A creative young man, he loved building and creating with Legos, and cherished time spent camping with his family." Mo…
Sparta Mourns HS Junior Melanie DiDomizio, 16 Sparta Mourns HS Junior Melanie DiDomizio, 16
Sparta Mourns HS Junior Melanie DiDomizio, 16 Sparta is mourning the loss of 16-year-old Melanie Paige DiDomizio, who died on Jan. 23 after a valiant battle with bone cancer. Born in Yonkers, N.Y., Mel moved to Sparta in 2012 where she was an accomplished dancer and gymnast. Her obituary remembers her as the "life of the party," all the while looking out for others. "She touched the lives of so many; our beloved, shining, happy girl, the light of our lives and the star of our hearts," her obit says.  "She never complained. She took whatever circumstance came her way and never let it stop her from getting what she wanted." Her dance…