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Beloved Athlete Matt Wingo, 41, Of Kinnelon Remembered For Determination, Perseverance Beloved Athlete Matt Wingo, 41, Of Kinnelon Remembered For Determination, Perseverance
Beloved Athlete Matt Wingo, 41, Of Kinnelon Remembered For Determination, Perseverance Matt Wingo of Kinnelon died Feb. 25 due to a complication of emergency open-heart surgery. He was 41 years old. More than $8,200 had been raised as of Wednesday on a GoFundMe launched in Wingo's memory by Kim Cote. The money is being raised for medical and funeral bills. "Matt made such a 'lasting impression' on the doctors and nurses that cared for him because of his strength, humor, perseverance and determination to get better for his family, Sue & the kids," the page says,  "who meant the world to Matt." Wingo of Kinnelon also was remembered for his love of coaching high s…

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by Jon Craig
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Thomas Leaman, 44, Proud USMC Veteran Thomas Leaman, 44, Proud USMC Veteran
Thomas Leaman, 44, Proud USMC Veteran Thomas G. Leaman of Millburn died July 15. He was 44 years old.  He was born in Jersey City and was the son of Thomas and Patricia Leaman. A William Paterson University graduate, he earned an MBA from Centenary University and went on to work as a finance manager for NBC.  He served four years in the United States Marine Corps and is remembered as a patriot who loved his country.  He is survived by his sisters, Jennifer Connelly and Lisa Gaito; his nieces, Emily and Samantha; his aunts and uncles, Margaret and Anthony Dunaisky, Carol Schebe, Dorothy Alerine, and Alice and Fra…

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by Paul Milo
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Former Kinnelon Football Player Brian DeVeau, 28, Dead In California Car Crash Former Kinnelon Football Player Brian DeVeau, 28, Dead In California Car Crash
Former Kinnelon Football Player Brian DeVeau, 28, Dead In California Car Crash Former standout Kinnelon football player Brian DeVeau died in a California car accident June 23. He was 28 years old. Services were held last weekend at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home. Kinnelon Athletics in a Tweet remembered DeVeau as an "unbelievable young man who always represented Kinnelon and his family with grace and dignity." DeVeau served as quarterback, running back and defensive safety for the Colts, and was a member of the all-county team. He went on to play varsity for Columbia University, earning his bachelor's degree in economics. DeVeau graduated in 2013 and worked for M…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Services Set For Oakland Woman, 38, Killed By Jeep Services Set For Oakland Woman, 38, Killed By Jeep
Services Set For Oakland Woman, 38, Killed By Jeep A funeral service for Nora Kohlash of Oakland is scheduled at the M. John Scanlan Funeral Home in Pompton Lakes on Wednesday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m. Visitation will be at 7 p.m. that evening. Kohlash, 38, was struck and killed by a Jeep backing out of a driveway on Feb. 21. The Paterson native was home-schooled and lived in Oakland during her adult life. She will be remembered for her smile and love of life. Kohlash was predeceased by her mother, Lorraine Kohlash. She is survived by her sister and guardian, Sandra Leskow; her former brother-in-law and guardian, Joseph Leskow; and her nephews…

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by Cecilia Levine