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Toddler Killed By Car In South Jersey Had 'Boundless Love,' Campaign Says
A family was rallying for support after a Lindenwold toddler was killed in a crash in Evesham Township, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page identified a three-year-old named Amiri as the victim of the Wednesday, Oct. 16 crash. Evesham police said the boy died after the wreck on Route 73 near Holtec Drive. Amiri was survived by his pregnant mother Jahamala Traylor, his father Kerry, and his three siblings. "Amiri's positive attitude and boundless love will be deeply missed," wrote Leon Kelly, the fundraiser's organizer. "He had a unique way of brightening even the…
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Inside Madeline Gaudreau's Baby Shower: 'A Little Piece Of Heaven'
Some celebrations have resumed for the Gaudreau family, weeks after the DUI crash that killed hockey-playing brothers Matt and Johnny. Madeline Gaudreau, who was married to Matt, shared photos from her "dream" baby shower held over the weekend. Hours after the deadly accident, news spread that Matt's widow was expecting baby boy Tripp. A sign welcoming guests to the shower reads, "A Little Piece of Heaven." Madeline called her shower the "Baby shower of my Dreams 🤍🕊️," in an album shared Sunday, Oct. 13. The widow shouted out a friend for hosting and thanked Lexi Scaffidi…
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Mount Holly Mom Danielle Weaver-Fowler Dies After Cancer Battle
The family of a Mount Holly mother was mourning her death after a battle with breast cancer. Danielle Weaver-Fowler, 29, died on Sunday, Sept. 29, according to an obituary from Lee Funeral Home. She was the mother of an eight-year-old daughter and a four-year-old son. Weaver-Fowler was remembered for how much she cared for her family. "Truly, to know Danielle was to love her," her obituary read. "Her sparkling green eyes were captivating, her beautiful smile made you feel like you’ve known her forever, and her gentle, genuine, and giving soul made you fall in love. As gentle as she wa…
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Sudden Death Of NJ High School Assistant Principal Spreads Shock, Sadness
A New Jersey community was mourning the sudden loss of a high school administrator and father of five. Andrew "AJ" Barchetto, 46, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Sept. 22, according to family members and his obituary on the Wood Funeral Home website. Barchetto was the assistant principal of Oakcrest High School, where he also served as the supervisor of special education and child study team, the school's website says. OHS Principal Michael Manning shared the following with Daily Voice: Oakcrest is coping as well as could be hoped. Mr. Barchetto was a trusted and loved administrator. He was …
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Boy Killed In Post-Scrimmage NJ Crash With Opposing Coach Identified (
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Football communities in South Jersey were left reeling following a post-scrimmage crash that left a coach and 9-year-old player dead on Thursday, Sept. 12. A GoFundMe campaign identifies the athlete killed as Easton Beisler, who played for Upper Township. Vineland police previously said a boy identified only as E.B. was riding in an SUV that collided with motorcyclist Addiel Ortiz, 31, at Maple Avenue near Becker Drive at around 5:53 p.m., Vineland police said. Ortiz was riding a Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle east on Maple when the 2019 Chevrolet Traverse heading…
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Egg Harbor Township Man, 21, Dies After Monthlong Coma From UTV Crash: Fundraiser
An Egg Harbor Township man has died about a month after his utility terrain vehicle (UTV) crashed, authorities said. Juan Pablo Hernandez-Agabo, 21, died on Friday, Aug. 30, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department confirmed to Daily Voice. He suffered critical head injuries in the crash on Wednesday, July 31. A GoFundMe page had raised more than $13,500 from at least 175 donations as of Wednesday, Sept. 11. "Though we were cousins by blood, he was my little brother," wrote fundraiser organizer Emilio Cerpa. "The void and pain we feel in our hearts is indescribabl…
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John Gaudreau's Wife Announces Pregnancy With Third Baby At Funeral
As if the Gaudreau's story couldn't get any more tragic, Johnny's wife, Meredith, announced she's nine weeks pregnant with their third child — "a total surprise" — at his funeral service on Monday, Sept. 9. During her eulogy live-streamed by the Calgary Flames, Meredith said she and John shared an amazing six months as a family of four. Then announced there was another baby on the way. The audience audibly gasped at the news. "These will forever be the best six months of my life," she said from the service in Delaware County, PA. "There's specifically one week I'll cherish forever, it…
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Rising Lenape HS Sophomore, Standout Athlete London DeShields Dies, 15
London Sophia DeShields, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 15, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Born in Voorhees, New Jersey to David A. and Lauren A. (nee Chatzidakis), London was about to begin her sophomore year of Lenape High School. She was an excellent student who was a favorite with all of her teachers. An accomplished athlete in her own right, London started as a gymnast and finished second in the country during her last season competing. She shifted her athletic talents to the track, where she won “Newcomer of the Year” as a member of the Lenape winter and spring track t…
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Bally's Casino HVAC Tech, Army Vet James Osler Jr. Dies, 36
James "Jim" Osler, of Somers Point, died on Aug. 24 due to complications of kidney disease, according to his obituary on the Adams-Perfect Funeral Home website. He was 36 years old. A U.S. Army veteran who served six years, Jim worked as an HVAC Technician for the Local 68 at Bally's Casino in Atlantic City, his obituary says. A GoFundMe for the family had raised more than $3,400 as of press time. The campaign says Jim met his wife, Devon, while working at Ashley Furniture, and they just celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary. "Jim and Devon have supported every sport and ac…
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Michele Rhodes, 55, ID'd As Woman Who Died At Elizabethtown Fair: Coroner
The woman who died following a "medical emergency" at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday, August 20 has been identified by the Lancaster County Coroner's Office. Michele Rhodes, 55, of Akron, PA, and originally from Mount Holly, NJ, choked to death at the Elizabethtown Fair, Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber explained and as detailed in her obituary posted by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Denver. Police officers were eating lunch at the fair located at 900 East High Street in Elizabethtown Borough when the incident began at 12:55 p.m. Aug. 20, as Da…
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Powerful NYC Attorney, Wife Missing After Luxury Yacht Capsizes Off Coast Of Italy: Reports
A New York attorney with Connecticut roots and his wife are among seven people missing after the yacht they were on capsized early this week in Italy, according to multiple reports. Christopher Morvillo, age 59, who attended the Canterbury School in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and later Fordham University, along with his wife, Neda Morvillo, age 57, are among six people who are unaccounted after the 184-foot luxury yacht overturned off the coast of Sicily on Monday morning, Aug. 19, according to ABC 7. Twenty-two people were on board the ship at the time of the incident near Palermo, ac…
Obituaries
Williamstown's Brett C. Abel, Avid Hunter, Fisherman, 39
Brett C. Abel, of Williamstown, died on July 13, according to an obituary published by Farnelli Funeral Home. He was 39 years old. Brett was a member of the Glaziers Local Union 252, his obituary said. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed getting tattoos, his obit said. He also was a fan of the Eagles, NASCAR and the Phillies. "Brett was a dog lover and treasured all of his dogs," his obit said. Above all, he cherished his time spent with his daughters, Juliana and Skylar. Click here to read Brett C. Abel's complete obituary.
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Rachel Minaya, Wife Of Yankees Exec Omar Minaya, Found Dead In Harrington Park Home: Prosecutor
Rachel Minaya, who is married to former Mets general manager and current Yankees executive Omar Minaya, was found dead in their New Jersey home over the weekend, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Monday afternoon. Minaya, 55, was found in the bathroom of a Harrington Park home unconscious and unresponsive, bringing local police officers to the scene just after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Minaya was rushed to the Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood after they failed to resuscitate her.…
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Vineland's Cynthia Lee Morales, Mother Of 3 Loved Fashion, 32
Cynthia Lee Morales of Vineland died on Tuesday, July 16, according to an obituary published by Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home. She was 32 years old. "Cynthia had a spunky personality and was a free spirit full of life with a loving heart," her obituary said. She loved fashion, all colors of hair dye and enjoyed crossword books, the obit said. Cynthia is survived by her three beloved children; Serenity Drago, Miguel Rodriguez and Casamiere Morales; her parents, Johnny Morales and Joann (Brenes) Medina; her three sisters; Yarisa, Juliana and Jayla Morales; and her brother, Johnny Morales…
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Vincent Logan Jr., 44, Security Officer From Millville Dies
Services are on Friday, July 12 for Vincent McKenly Logan, Jr., of Millville, who died on Wednesday, June 26, at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, according to an obituary published by Padgett Funeral Home. He was 44 years old. His family was selling T-shirts to be worn at the service that say "In Memory of Vinroc," according to a Facebook post. He was born and raised in Bridgeton. He later lived in Millville for more than 20 years. Vincent had most recently worked as a security officer, his obituary said. In his free time, he enjoyed riding bicycles, listening to music, fishing…
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NJ Navy Vet Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant, Heart Pump Dies After 47 Days
Lisa Pisano, the 54-year-old New Jersey resident and second-ever recipient of a pig kidney and mechanical heart, has died. Pisano received the heart pump on April 4, and eight days later, got the pig's kidney. She lived with it for 47 days, as reported by the New York Times, before her death on Sunday, July 7. Lisa Pisano. NYU Langone Health A U.S. Navy veteran and doting grandmother, Pisano was born in Lakewood but lived in Ocean Gate and Bayville, according to her obituary on the Mastapeter Memorial Home website. Her obituary remembered her as a "hero to the medical communit…
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Family Loses Everything In Devastating Fire In South Jersey, Campaign Says
A family of five from Deptford lost everything in a devastating house fire on Thursday, July 4, according to a GoFundMe campaign. The Guerra family "is known for their kindness and willingness to help anyone in need," the campaign said. Now, Rob and Danielle Guerra, along with their three boys aged 8, 11, and 12 need the community's support, said Abbey Ametrano, the campaign's organizer, and a neighbor. "Rob, who works for the township, is a dedicated community helper, and Danielle, a talented nail technician, brings beauty to the lives of Deptford's residents," Ametrano wrote. …
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Victim Of Ocean County Shooting, 25, Was 'Vibrant' Mom Survived By Young Son, Obituary Says
Shock and sadness spread following the shooting death of a Gabriella Caroleo, a 25-year-old Ocean County resident. Gabriella was identified by a GoFundMe campaign as the victim of the Thursday, June, 27 Manchester shooting. Among those left mourning her loss is her son, Calvin Brodie Jr., who is 3 years old. "Gabriella has left us all way to soon," reads the campaign launched by Matthew Souders. "She was taken from us on June 27th in the horrific shooting in Manchester. The family is so heartbroken over this tragic loss." "We are raising money for Gabriella’s funeral so we all can say our…
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Joseph Thomas Schaefer Of Browns Mills, Forklift Driver, 34
Joseph Thomas Schaefer, of Browns Mills, died on Tuesday, June 4, according to an obituary published by Mathis Funeral Home. He was 34 years old. Born in Lakewood, Joseph was a 2008 graduate of Pemberton Township High School. He worked as a forklift driver for Home Depot, and was active in many sports for Pemberton Township, his obituary said. An avid San Francisco 49ers and New York Yankees fan, Joe enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends, especially playing with his son Liam, his obit said. Click here to read Joseph Thomas Schaefer's compl…
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Kristen Hayley Jones, 24, Haddon Acting Student, Dies Suddenly
Kristen Hayley Jones of Haddon Township, died suddenly on May 24, according to an obituary published by Jackson Funeral Home. She was 24 years old. Kristen was a 2018 Haddon Township High School graduate and was recently attending classes in acting and creative writing, which she loved, her obituary said. She enjoyed all things in beauty and makeup. Kristen was very spiritual and enjoyed sharing in Tarot Cards and collecting Crystals. She recently attended one of her favorite music artist’s concerts Jessie Murph. Another favorite of hers was XXX Tentacion. Kristen loved spendi…
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6-Year-Old NJ Girl Dies When Piece Of Badminton Racquet Pierces Skull On Lake Vacation
What was supposed to be a fun game of badminton on a family vacation became a tragic nightmare for one Sussex County family earlier this month. The Morgan family was enjoying lunch during a trip to a lakeside cottage on Maine around noon Saturday, June 1 when they heard screaming. The aluminum shaft of a badminton racquet her 10-year-old brother was playing with became dislodged from the wooden handle, causing the shaft to strike 6-year-old Lucy Morgan, who had been sitting on the sidelines, in the head, piercing through her skull, Maine State Police said. The Stockholm girl was rushe…
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American Water Employee Killed In NJ Construction Zone Crash Was Hardworking Dad
Kyle Sease was not just an American Water Employee. He was a father, a son, a husband, a U.S. Army veteran, and so much more. "This was my baby," his heartbroken mother, Joanne Devine, said in a Facebook post. "My son. He was so much more than an 'American Water Employee.'" Sease, 26, was killed and three of his colleagues injured when their crew was hit by a vehicle at a job site on White Horse Pike in Magnolia on Wednesday, May 29, just before 10 a.m. A GoFundMe started by Sease's coworkers of Water Workers Local 99 had raised $78,000 as of Saturday, June 1. A Sicklerville f…
Police & Fire
Jersey City Police Lieutenant's Cremation To Follow Saturday Funeral Mass
She devoted her life to those in need and put others first. She was "the glue that held her family and friends together." And at only 44 years old, Jersey City Police Lt. Marina Angelica Ugolini is gone far too soon. Ugolini died Tuesday evening, May 28. The 19-year department veteran, who was promoted to lieutenant six years ago this month, worked in the city's North District. Ugolini was an alumnus of Jersey City Medical Center and Ambucar EMS who "took pride in helping people by devoting her life to serving those in need," her obituary says. "She transported the first medical …
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