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NJ Bride-To-Be, 27, Killed In Crash, Family Raises Funds For Fiancé
A 27-year-old New Jersey woman who was planning her wedding later this year died in a car crash, leaving her family devastated, according to a GoFundMe campaign.
Arleen Amanda Marmol de Ortiz died on Saturday, March 14, with her family by her side, according to her obituary published by Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home.
Marmol de Ortiz had recently purchased a home with her fiancé, Luis Ortiz, and the couple had been together since she was 14 years old, according to the campaign by Vanessa Bratic.
“They were planning to be married in July of 2026,” her family said. “They were a family of thre…
NJ Transit Worker, Devoted Dad Christopher Peloso Dies At 40
Christopher T. Peloso, a longtime New Jersey resident and NJ Transit employee, died on Monday, March 9 at the age of 40, according to his obituary on the Bizub Parker Funeral Home website.
Born in Paterson, Chris worked for more than 20 years as a railroad bridge operator for NJ Transit, where he was known for his dedication and reliability, according to his obituary.
"A lover of film, Chris eagerly awaited each new release, immersing himself in the stories that unfolded on the big screen," his obituary continues. "His enthusiasm for movies was infectious, and many will remember him f…
Support Swells For 23-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Crash
Jaysen Young, who was killed in a car crash in Ewing on Tuesday, March 10, is being remembered as a "loyal brother, incredible son and devoted boyfriend," according to a fundraiser set up to support his family.
Young, a 23-year-old Hamilton Township had built a life around hard work, loyalty and the people he loved most, Alaina Revenidis and his brother Branden Young wrote on the fundraising page.
"Anyone who knew Jaysen knew he was often the strongest person in the room, with a laugh that could fill it just as easily," Revenidis and Young wrote. "He was the kind of young man who …
Bergen County Firefighter Dies Months After Saving Daughter: 'Hero In Uniform And At Home'
A longtime Lodi volunteer firefighter and North Bergen father has died five months after he was struck by a car, leaving him with a traumatic brain injury, according to his obituary and a family update.
Pedro Manuel Jimenez, 44, of North Bergen, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Jan. 30, according to his obituary posted by Voorhees Funeral Home.
He is survived by his wife, Megan Dwyer-Jimenez; daughters Orla and Neila; parents Pedro Jimenez and Gladys Jimenez; siblings, Diosdada Cordero, Vickyana Jimenez, Jason Jimenez, Randy Jimenez, and Scarlet Jimenez; and his in-laws, Dennis…
Elizabeth's Daniel Spencer Diaz Dies, 14
The Elizabeth community is mourning the death of 14-year-old Daniel Spencer Diaz, as family and friends remember a boy they call “the best human.”
Diaz died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, his mother, Evelyn wrote on a GoFundMe. She described Daniel as a “bright and loving 14-year-old” who faced challenges related to his diagnosis of ADHD, ODD, and other disorders.
“Despite these struggles, Daniel had a heart full of compassion,” Diaz wrote. “He was always looking out for others, making sure his family and friends were okay, and finding joy in simple things like playing outside.”
Daniel also h…
