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Lauren Brecher, Oakland Native, Longtime Teacher, Dies At 50 Lauren Brecher, Oakland Native, Longtime Teacher, Dies At 50
Lauren Brecher, Oakland Native, Longtime Teacher, Dies At 50 Lauren Brecher died on Friday, April 12 at Morristown Medical Center at the age of 50 after battling cancer, according to her obituary. Born in Massachusetts, she grew up in Oakland in Bergen County before moving to Lake Hiawatha in 1996, her obituary reads. Brecher was a longtime teacher at Suburban Hills School in Chester and later taught OLPH Early Childhood Center in Oakland, her obituary reads. I met Lauren in 10th grade gym class; she was a junior. We had exercise aerobics and we hid in the back both lazy and I... Posted by Deborah Butturini on Monday, April 15, 2024 "Those w…
'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30 'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30
'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30 Support was surging for the family of Bergen County dad and auto repairman Ronnie Guerra. Guerra of Upper Saddle River died on Sunday, Nov. 27. He was 30 years old. More than $11,200 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Guerra's daughter, Amia Lester as of Wednesday, Nov. 30. "Ronnie's greatest joy and purpose in life was taking care of Amia," the page reads. "This trust is just one way we will ensure that his memory and love will live on with her." Ronnie worked as a repairman at his family business, Ideal Service Center, Inc. in River Edge, built by his late grandfather, Aldo Guerra. …
Funeral Arrangements Finalized For Beloved Sheriff's Officer, Marine, School Board Trustee Funeral Arrangements Finalized For Beloved Sheriff's Officer, Marine, School Board Trustee
Funeral Arrangements Finalized For Beloved Sheriff's Officer, Marine, School Board Trustee A funeral for a beloved public servant from Bergen County is scheduled for next Monday, Nov. 28. Timothy M. O'Hare -- father, husband, Marine, school board member, county sheriff's officer and much more -- died the morning of Sunday, Nov. 20. He was 50 years old. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 27, at Warner-Wozniak Funeral Home, 470 Colfax Avenue, Clifton, NJ 07013. A funeral Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 28, at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church on Franklin Turnpike in Ho-Ho-Kus. Entombment will follow in Maryrest Cemetery, 770 Darlington…
Community Grieves At Sudden Passing Of Mahwah High School Junior, 16 Community Grieves At Sudden Passing Of Mahwah High School Junior, 16
Community Grieves At Sudden Passing Of Mahwah High School Junior, 16 A community united in grief as word spread of the death from heart failure of a 16-year-old Mahwah High School junior. A funeral service was scheduled this coming Tuesday for Marcus Kayal, a dedicated Class of ‘21 student and soccer player at Mahwah High School who responders said suddenly went into cardiac arrest and died early Friday. "This sudden passing leaves our school community truly saddened. Our thoughts and prayers are with our dear friends, our colleagues and our students," Mahwah Schools Supt. C. Lauren Schoen wrote in a notice to parents. Marcus’s parents, George and Deborah, …
TRIBUTE: Camp Sunshine Counselor, Mahwah HS Lacrosse Coach Allie Garbely Dies, 23 TRIBUTE: Camp Sunshine Counselor, Mahwah HS Lacrosse Coach Allie Garbely Dies, 23
Tribute: Camp Sunshine Counselor, Mahwah HS Lacrosse Coach Allie Garbely Dies, 23 Allie Garbely of Mahwah devoted her life to others. In only 23 years, the Ramapo College student had made a profound impact across the world -- from Ridgewood to Brazil. Although Garbely's life was cut short on Nov. 18, her countless good deeds and uplifting spirit live on the hearts of many. Garbely worked as a camp counselor at Ridgewood's Camp Sunshine, a summer recreational program for children and young adults with multiple disabilities. Her campers remembered her as a friend, more than anything. "Allie Garbely was a caring and loving person and friend of mine," one of her campers …
TRUE CRUSADER: Bergen Catholic Mourns Senior Track Runner Kyle Egan, 17 TRUE CRUSADER: Bergen Catholic Mourns Senior Track Runner Kyle Egan, 17
True Crusader: Bergen Catholic Mourns Senior Track Runner Kyle Egan, 17 Bergen Catholic senior Kyle Egan died Thursday, Nov. 14 surrounded by his family following a valiant battle with cancer. He was 17 years old. Formerly of Staten Island and Brooklyn Heights, Kyle moved to Saddle River in 2004. He attended the Wandell School and Ramsey's Eric Smith Middle School. Kyle ran track at Bergen Catholic, and was being remembered as a crusader. "Tonight the entire Bergen Catholic community writes to you with very heavy hearts, losing one of our own this afternoon to cancer," Crusader Crazies wrote on Twitter. "Kyle was by definition a leader and a Crusader. His sm…
Nicole 'Nikki' Donals Of Mahwah Was Teacher With 'Generous, Caring Soul' Nicole 'Nikki' Donals Of Mahwah Was Teacher With 'Generous, Caring Soul'
Nicole 'Nikki' Donals Of Mahwah Was Teacher With 'Generous, Caring Soul' Nicole "Nikki" Marlene Donals of Mahwah died on Oct. 11. She was 31 years old. Nikki attended Mahwah High School and went on to earn a degree in elementary education from Penn State University, her obituary says. She worked at Rising Star Academy in Bergenfield and, according to her Facebook page, worked at an Englewood kickboxing gym. Nikki's obituary remembered her as a "generous, caring soul who loved working with children, animals and being at the beach." She is predeceased by her mother, Kathy Regan Donals and grandfather Bill Donals. Nikki is survived by her father David Donal…
William Kittredge Of Hackensack, 33, Remembered For 'Tremendous Heart' William Kittredge Of Hackensack, 33, Remembered For 'Tremendous Heart'
William Kittredge Of Hackensack, 33, Remembered For 'Tremendous Heart' Funeral arrangements have been set for William J. Kittredge IV of Hackensack, who died suddenly on Oct. 22. He was 33 years old. Visitation is set for 2 to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 28 at the Van Emburgh-Sneider-Pernice Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass is set for 10 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 29, at the Church of the Presentation in Upper Saddle River. Interment will follow at Maryrest Cemetery in Mahwah. Will graduated from St. Joseph Regional High School in 2003, where he played football, hockey, lacrosse, and ran cross country.  His family remembered him in his obituary for having a "tremendou…
Burial Saturday For Ramsey Motorcyclist Known As Top-Notch Business Owner Burial Saturday For Ramsey Motorcyclist Known As Top-Notch Business Owner
Burial Saturday For Ramsey Motorcyclist Known As Top-Notch Business Owner A popular Ramsey business owner killed in a motorcycle crash last weekend will be buried this Saturday. Kasey "KC" Checke, 49, was known locally and beyond at the "no-one-does-it-better" custom exhaust specialist. "Great guy would give you the shirt off his back," wrote fellow business owner Paul Pinajian of Wyckoff. "I always sent people to him that would get ripped off elsewhere and he ALWAYS did the right thing." "Best custom exhaust shop around," added Tony Phukhue Esteban of the Bronx. "Sad news." Checke, 49 -- who owned and…
Waldwick Mom, Teacher's Aide Lisa Forte Dies Waldwick Mom, Teacher's Aide Lisa Forte Dies
Waldwick Mom, Teacher's Aide Lisa Forte Dies Lisa M. Forte (nee Scardigno) of Waldwick died Saturday, March 31. She was 54 years old. Born in Hoboken, Lisa lived in Palisades Park before moving to Waldwick 25 years ago. Sht was a teacher’s aide for the Waldwick Board of Education for 15 years and a parishioner of St. Luke’s RC Church, Ho-Ho-Kus.  She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Vincent Forte; daughters Samantha and Sabrina Forte; parents Sam and Rose Scardigno of Palisades Park; sisters Sandy Biango and Christina DeAngelis; brothers Sergio Scardigno and Mark Scardigno.  Visitation: Wednesday, 4 to 8 p.m., Vander Plaat Fun…