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Philly Man, Two Brothers Indicted In Woman's Killing In Atlantic City: Prosecutors Philly Man, Two Brothers Indicted In Woman's Killing In Atlantic City: Prosecutors
Philly Man, Two Brothers Indicted In Woman's Killing In Atlantic City: Prosecutors Three Philadelphia men were indicted after two women were shot in the head in Atlantic City, including one who died, authorities said. A grand jury indicted 34-year-old Gregg Page for murder, attempted murder, and several weapons charges on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said in a news release. Two brothers, 30-year-old Ryan Schenck and 27-year-old Ramir Schenck, were also indicted for hindering apprehension. Atlantic City police responded to a report of two women severely injured on North Main Avenue at around 4:41 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 1. Officers found the vi…
NJ Wrestler Alan Vera Garcia, 33, Dies Weeks After Going Into Cardiac Arrest Playing Soccer NJ Wrestler Alan Vera Garcia, 33, Dies Weeks After Going Into Cardiac Arrest Playing Soccer
NJ Wrestler Alan Vera Garcia, 33, Dies Weeks After Going Into Cardiac Arrest Playing Soccer Alan Vera Garcia, a professional New Jersey wrestler, died on Monday, Sept. 23, weeks after going into cardiac arrest while playing soccer, according to multiple news reports. He was 33 years old. Our dear friend and teammate, Alan Vera, recently suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while playing soccer. He is currently... Posted by USA Wrestling on Monday, August 5, 2024 Garcia, of Guttenberg, was born in Cuba and the first Cuban wrestler to win a national championship in the United States in Greco-Roman wrestling, his obituary on the Barquin Funeral Home site reads.  His obituar…
Driver Charged With Murder In Hit-Run That Killed Camden Mother, Prosecutors Say Driver Charged With Murder In Hit-Run That Killed Camden Mother, Prosecutors Say
Driver Charged With Murder In Hit-Run That Killed Camden Mother, Prosecutors Say A Camden woman was accused of killing another woman in a hit-and-run crash, authorities said. Ajee Williams, 30, was charged with first-degree murder, Camden County Prosecutor Grace MacAulay said in a news release on Monday, Sept. 30. She was wanted in the crash that killed 41-year-old Carla Mahan of Camden on Wednesday, Sept. 25. Camden County police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle near the intersection of South Seventh and Tulip streets at around 3:21 p.m. Mahan was rushed to Cooper University Hospital and pronounced dead at 4:06 p.m…
Sudden Death Of NJ High School Assistant Principal Spreads Shock, Sadness Sudden Death Of NJ High School Assistant Principal Spreads Shock, Sadness
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 …
Grieving Family Of Former Rutgers Dean Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money Grieving Family Of Former Rutgers Dean Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money
Grieving Family Of Former Rutgers Dean Dead By Suicide Raises Staggering Amount Of Money An accomplished lawyer who was "beacon of kindness and generosity" has passed away, but where his light once shone, his community has started a fire. More than $21,000 had been raised in less than 24 hours on a GoFundMe for the family of William "Bill" J. Zee, 50, who was born in New Jersey and had been living in Lititz. A UPenn PhD candidate and former assistant dean at Rutgers University, and a beloved father, Bill was found dead in the PA Game Land located near US 322 and Pumping Station Road in Elizabeth Township, according to Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber as Daily Voi…
NJ Mom Believed Killed By Husband Survived By 4 Daughters, Campaign Says NJ Mom Believed Killed By Husband Survived By 4 Daughters, Campaign Says
NJ Mom Believed Killed By Husband Survived By 4 Daughters, Campaign Says Support is on the rise for four girls mourning the loss of their 40-year-old mother, who authorities said was stabbed dead by her husband this weekend in New Jersey. A GoFundMe campaign launched for Rosana Rodriguez's daughters had raised more than $10,000 as of Sunday, Sept. 22, more than 24 hours after she was found lying on the kitchen floor of a Perth Amboy home with stab wounds next to her husband, Wellington Leonard, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Officers were called to the Bertrand Avenue home around 3 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 21, Middlesex County Prosecutor Yolanda Ci…
Central Jersey Taxi Driver Shot Dead Was Loving Dad, 'Friendly Face' Behind Wheel: Fundraiser Central Jersey Taxi Driver Shot Dead Was Loving Dad, 'Friendly Face' Behind Wheel: Fundraiser
Central Jersey Taxi Driver Shot Dead Was Loving Dad, 'Friendly Face' Behind Wheel: Fundraiser The family of an Eatontown taxi driver was rallying for support after he was found dead outside a Hazlet motel, according to a fundraising campaign. The body of 42-year-old Anthony Hill was discovered in the parking lot of Holly Hill Motel on Saturday, Sept. 14. Police found Hill with several gunshot wounds on the ground near a dumpster at around 7:18 a.m.  A GoFundMe page created in Hill's memory raised more than $950 from at least 24 donations as of Friday, Sept. 20. "Ant was a devoted husband, father, and friend, known for his kind heart and dedication to his fa…
Community Mourns Loss Of South Jersey Native Killed In I-95 Hit-Run Community Mourns Loss Of South Jersey Native Killed In I-95 Hit-Run
Community Mourns Loss Of South Jersey Native Killed In I-95 Hit-Run A community is mourning their loss after a 32-year-old woman died due to a traumatic brain injury following a hit-run crash on Interstate 95 in Philadelphia.  Tess Kathryn Fox, most recently of Springfield, Pennsylvania but formerly of West Deptford, New Jersey, died on Saturday, Sept. 14 as a result of the crash on Interstate 95 near Philadelphia International Airport on Saturday, Sept. 7,  Pennsylvania State Police told Daily Voice on Thursday, Sept. 19, and as detailed in obituary published by McGuinness Funeral Homes. She was an organ donor, according to the obituary.&nbs…
College Student Raises $102K After Crash That Killed Bergen County Parents, Teen Sister College Student Raises $102K After Crash That Killed Bergen County Parents, Teen Sister
College Student Raises $102K After Crash That Killed Bergen County Parents, Teen Sister On Tuesday, Sept. 17, Max Dryerman said his final goodbyes to his parents and his younger sister. The college student from Woodcliff Lake lost his entire immediate family in a crash on the Garden State Parkway over the weekend. A joint funeral service was held for David and Michele Dryerman, both 54, and Brooke Dryerman, 17, Tuesday morning at Temple Emanuel of Pascack Valley. A burial service followed at Sharon Gardens on Lakeview Avenue, in Valhalla, NY. Max, whose LinkedIn shows he's studying engineering at Drexel University in Philadelphia, launched a GoFundMe page to help put himself t…
Boy Killed In Post-Scrimmage NJ Crash With Opposing Coach Identified (UPDATE) Boy Killed In Post-Scrimmage NJ Crash With Opposing Coach Identified (UPDATE)
Boy Killed In Post-Scrimmage NJ Crash With Opposing Coach Identified (Update) 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…
Post-Scrimmage Crash Kills Youth Football Coach, Opposing Player In Vineland Post-Scrimmage Crash Kills Youth Football Coach, Opposing Player In Vineland
Post-Scrimmage Crash Kills Youth Football Coach, Opposing Player In Vineland A youth football coach and a young player on an opposing team were killed in a crash in Vineland after a scrimmage on Thursday, Sept. 12, authorities said. UPDATE: Boy Killed In Post-Scrimmage NJ Crash With Opposing Coach Identified  Addiel Ortiz, 31, and a 9-year-old boy identified only as E.B. died in the crash on Maple Avenue near Becker Drive at around 5:53 p.m., Vineland police said. Investigators said Ortiz was riding a Honda CBR 1000 motorcycle east on Maple when a 2019 Chevrolet Traverse heading west on Maple turned left into the Joseph E. Romano Sports Complex.…
South Jersey Man, 21, Dies After Monthlong Coma From UTV Crash: Fundraiser South Jersey Man, 21, Dies After Monthlong Coma From UTV Crash: Fundraiser
South Jersey 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…
Realtor Killed In Mansfield Township Crash Remembered For 'Great Soul', Philanthropy Realtor Killed In Mansfield Township Crash Remembered For 'Great Soul', Philanthropy
Realtor Killed In Mansfield Township Crash Remembered For 'Great Soul', Philanthropy A prominent New Jersey realtor was killed in a crash Thursday, Sept. 5, authorities said. Michael Kravchak, 47, of Egg Harbor City, died in the wreck on Thursday, Sept. 5, the Mansfield Township Police Department said in a news release. Officers responded to the crash on Route 206 North near the intersection with Route 68 at around 11:03 a.m. Investigators said Kravchak's vehicle hit a traffic light pole. He was pronounced dead at the scene. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Joseph Kravchak (@notyouraveragerealtorexp) …
'Unimaginable Loss': 15-Month-Old Identical Triplet From Cinnaminson Dies, Fundraiser Says 'Unimaginable Loss': 15-Month-Old Identical Triplet From Cinnaminson Dies, Fundraiser Says
'Unimaginable Loss': 15-Month-Old Identical Triplet From Cinnaminson Dies, Fundraiser Says A Cinnaminson family was rallying for support after the death of a toddler who was an identical triplet, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page was set up in memory of Cole Scannell. The 15-month-old boy died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Aug. 28, according to an obituary from Givnish Funeral Homes. The GoFundMe page had raised more than $82,000 from at least 989 donations as of Thursday, Sept. 5. One week later, we lay to rest our precious, 15-month-old triplet grandson, Cole Gerard Scannell 👼💔😭 “O clement, O... Posted by Colleen Maloney Mellor on Wednesday, Sep…
Asbury Park Artist With 'Light-Filled Soul' Critically Stabbed On Labor Day: Fundraiser Asbury Park Artist With 'Light-Filled Soul' Critically Stabbed On Labor Day: Fundraiser
Asbury Park Artist With 'Light-Filled Soul' Critically Stabbed On Labor Day: Fundraiser An Asbury Park photographer was critically injured when she was stabbed while walking with a friend on Labor Day, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said Andrea Laign was the victim of the afternoon Asbury Avenue stabbing on Monday, Sept. 2. The fundraiser called her a "beloved member of our creative family" in the city. The GoFundMe had raised more than $4,200 from at least 59 donations as of Thursday, Sept. 5. "It is devastating that this sweet, talented, light-filled soul is a victim of such a violent crime," wrote Michaela Murray, the fundrais…
Flight Crew Raises $18K For Family Of Popular Atlantic Air Nurse Jay McChesney Flight Crew Raises $18K For Family Of Popular Atlantic Air Nurse Jay McChesney
Flight Crew Raises $18K For Family Of Popular Atlantic Air Nurse Jay McChesney A fundraiser has been launched to aid the family of Jay McChesney, a New Jersey father and flight nurse who died last month at 55 years old. Jay, of Hillsborough, died on Friday, Aug. 30, leaving behind his wife, Jennette and their three children, Jordan, James, and Joe. Nicknamed an "All American Hero," Jay was a founding member of the Atlantic Air 1 medevac team and was a nurse at Robert Wood Johnson after having spent 24 years serving in the Coast Guard. As of Tuesday, Sept. 3, more than $18,000 had been raised on the GoFundMe for the McChesney family, launched by members of Jay's f…
'It Was Always Matty And John:' Pregnant Gaudreau Widow Has Special Message For Sister-In-Law 'It Was Always Matty And John:' Pregnant Gaudreau Widow Has Special Message For Sister-In-Law
'It Was Always Matty And John:' Pregnant Gaudreau Widow Has Special Message For Sister-In-Law Madeline Gaudreau is speaking out after her husband and his brother's death, leaving her a single mom-to-be — tragically, unexpectedly. Madeline, who was expecting baby Tripp with 29-year-old Matthew Gaudreau when he and his 31-year-old brother Johnny were struck and killed by suspected drunk driver and New Jersey National Guardsman, Sean Higgins. She says the two were each other's best friends. "It was always Matty & John," Madeline said on Instagram days after the Oldmans Township crash. "I can’t even put into words the bond these two had and right now I don’t have the strength.…
Matt Gaudreau Was Expecting Baby With Wife, Madeline, Campaign Says Matt Gaudreau Was Expecting Baby With Wife, Madeline, Campaign Says
Matt Gaudreau Was Expecting Baby With Wife, Madeline, Campaign Says The Gaudreau family had much to look forward to. Katie Gaudreau was set to marry Devin Joyce on Friday, Aug. 30. Johnny Gaudreau and his wife, Meredith, were weeks away from celebrating their daughter's second birthday. Matt Gaudreau and his wife, Madeline, were expecting a baby, according to a GoFundMe page launched for Madeline's future. ALSO SEE: Pregnant Gaudreau Widow Has Special Message For Sister-In-Law But the Gaudreau family's happy future was ripped away from them on Thursday, Aug. 29, when brothers Matt and Johnny were struck and killed by a DUI driver …
Bally's Casino HVAC Tech, Army Vet James Osler Jr. Dies, 36 Bally's Casino HVAC Tech, Army Vet James Osler Jr. Dies, 36
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…
'Devastating Loss': South Jersey Dad, Masonry Business Owner Dies After Motorcycle Crash 'Devastating Loss': South Jersey Dad, Masonry Business Owner Dies After Motorcycle Crash
'Devastating Loss': South Jersey Dad, Masonry Business Owner Dies After Motorcycle Crash An Elmer father who owned a concrete masonry business and coached youth baseball died after crashing his motorcycle on a rural road, authorities said. Peter Pino, 37, was killed in the crash in Quinton Township, a state police spokesperson said on Thursday, Aug. 15. The crash happened at around 10:01 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 10. Investigators said Pino was traveling east on Lawrence Road on a Harley-Davidson motorcycle when he crashed into the back of a Pequea machine trailer parked in the east travel lane. He was ejected from the motorcycle when it ove…
South Jersey HS Athlete Killed By Train Remembered For Playing, Living 'Bigger Than Himself' South Jersey HS Athlete Killed By Train Remembered For Playing, Living 'Bigger Than Himself'
South Jersey HS Athlete Killed By Train Remembered For Playing, Living 'Bigger Than Himself' Friends and loved ones were rallying to support the family of a Palmyra teen killed by a New Jersey Transit train. Matthew Dickinson died on Thursday, Aug. 8, according to the Palmyra School District. He was 15 years old. Dickinson was hit by a River Line train at the Chestnut Street crossing just before 8:20 a.m., a NJ Transit spokesperson said. He was walking to a soccer scrimmage, FOX 29 News reported. A candlelight vigil was held for Dickinson at Palmyra High School on Sunday, Aug. 11. "Matthew was a great brother, a great teammate, and a great class…
NJ Mom Joyce Wang, 35, Leaves Behind Young Daughter After Valiant Cancer Battle NJ Mom Joyce Wang, 35, Leaves Behind Young Daughter After Valiant Cancer Battle
NJ Mom Joyce Wang, 35, Leaves Behind Young Daughter After Valiant Cancer Battle Joyce Wang, of Haddonfield, died peacefully at home on Aug. 5 after a courageous battle with breast cancer, according to an obituary published by Madison Memorial Home. She was 35 years old. A GoFundMe organized by a friend says that Joyce persevered through several types of aggressive and painful cancers, including as a young mother to her now 21-month-old daughter, Hannah. "She made everyone’s lives better who were lucky enough to know her," her obit said. "She was a genuine and selfless individual who loved doing and seeing all acts of kindness, big or small. She truly saw the good in ev…
'Hope For Vilte': Charity Raising Money For Lithuanian Student Injured In Wildwood Shooting 'Hope For Vilte': Charity Raising Money For Lithuanian Student Injured In Wildwood Shooting
'Hope For Vilte': Charity Raising Money For Lithuanian Student Injured In Wildwood Shooting A Cape May County charity was rallying to support a Lithuanian college student who was critically injured in a shooting as an innocent bystander in Wildwood. The Lunch With Lynch Foundation created a GoFundMe page for 20-year-old Vilte Gruzdyte after she was shot outside Cattle 'n Clover on Pacific Avenue on Tuesday, July 9. A 40-year-old Wildwood man named William Hoyle was charged with several crimes including first-degree attempted murder. The GoFundMe page had raised more than $32,800 from at least 541 donations as of Monday, July 22. "Vilte was an innocent bystande…
Man Dies Saving Two Children From Drowning In South Jersey River: Fundraiser Man Dies Saving Two Children From Drowning In South Jersey River: Fundraiser
Man Dies Saving Two Children From Drowning In South Jersey River: Fundraiser A Mays Landing man was remembered as a hero after dying while saving two children from drowning in the Great Egg Harbor River, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said Pablo Hernandez Cruz died at Weymouth Furnace County Park in Hamilton Township on Wednesday, July 17. He was 49 years old, 6abc Action News reported.  Hernandez Cruz went into the river to help the children when they were struggling in the water. "As he went in and pushed them to safety, he was swept under and tragically wasn't able to resurface," wrote Joe Pagliuca, w…
South Jersey Backyard Pond Builder Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Wedding: Fundraiser South Jersey Backyard Pond Builder Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Wedding: Fundraiser
South Jersey Backyard Pond Builder Diagnosed With Cancer Days After Wedding: Fundraiser A family was rallying to support an Ocean County man who learned he had cancer just days after getting married, according to a fundraising campaign. A GoFundMe page said Gennaro Balletta was diagnosed with stage-four Hodgkin lymphoma in June. His diagnosis came about a week after he married his wife Ashley on Saturday, June 8. Balletta found out he had cancer after he and Ashley worked multiple jobs for two years to save money for "their perfect day." "This diagnosis has turned their entire world upside down and suddenly put their dreams and plans on hold," wrote Hailey…
Injured Victims From PA Trump Rally ID'd By Police Injured Victims From PA Trump Rally ID'd By Police
Injured Victims From PA Trump Rally ID'd By Police The two men who were shot during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania and left in critical condition have been identified by the Pennsylvania State Police on Sunday evening. David Dutch, 57 of New Kensington, PA, and James Copenhaver, 74 of Moon Township, PA, have serious injuries following the shooting by Thomas Matthew Crooks at the Trump rally on Saturday, July 13 but were listed in stable condition on Sunday, July 14, state police explained.   Former fire chief, Corey Comperatore, 50 of Sarver, was identified as the man who was shot dead, as Daily Voice previously reported. &nbs…
Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says
Former Fire Chief Shot Dead At Trump Rally In Pennsylvania, Family Says A former fire chief has been identified as the member of the audience shot dead during a Trump rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 13.  Former Buffalo Township Fire Chief, Corey Comperatore, 50 of Sarver, PA, has been identified on social media by his family as the man killed by a bullet aimed at former president Donald Trump by Thomas Matthew Crooks. His community has been mourning its sudden loss on Facebook: REST IN PEACE Corey Comperatore Gone too soon. Father, friend, and patriot. Will never be forgotten. May his memory live on as an example to all of us. God Bless …
Expectant Mom With Six Flags Great Adventure Love Story Shamika Bodino Dies At 32 Expectant Mom With Six Flags Great Adventure Love Story Shamika Bodino Dies At 32
Expectant Mom With Six Flags Great Adventure Love Story Shamika Bodino Dies At 32 Shamika Bodino, a 32-year-old mom from Monmouth County, died at home on Wednesday, July 3, according to her obituary on the Clayton Funeral Home site. Shamika, of Freehold and formerly Toms River and Manchester, earned her master's degree in social work and went on to work as a foster care support clinician at the YMCA of Greater Monmouth County, according to her obituary. She met her husband, Zac, in the summer of 2016 while working at Six Flags Great Adventure, her obituary says. The two fell in love and welcomed their first daughter, Faith. They were expecting the other in Dece…
Tony Voce, First Philly Native To Star For Flyers Organization, Dies At 43 Tony Voce, First Philly Native To Star For Flyers Organization, Dies At 43
Tony Voce, First Philly Native To Star For Flyers Organization, Dies At 43 Tony Voce, the first Philadelphia native to play in the Flyers organization, died suddenly Monday, July 8, following an esteemed career representing his hometown franchise for years. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms announced Voce's death, noting he was a former Calder Cup Champion and running down his impressive and historic career. A cause of death was not made public. We are incredibly saddened to share the news of the passing of our dear friend, coach, and mentor Tony Voce. Your... Posted by Philadelphia Flyers Warriors on Monday, July 8, 2024 "We are incredibly saddened to sha…
Jersey Shore Aquarium Society Founding Member Drowns Snorkeling On Family Vacation Jersey Shore Aquarium Society Founding Member Drowns Snorkeling On Family Vacation
Jersey Shore Aquarium Society Founding Member Drowns Snorkeling On Family Vacation What was supposed to have been a relaxing trip for one New Jersey family apparently visiting their grandparents in Texas quickly turned into a nightmare. While snorkeling in San Solomon Springs at Balmorhea State Park in Texas, Ernest Manchin, 82, of Dripping Springs, TX, went under water and did not re-emerge, CBS7 says citing state police. Moments later, Gary Wong, 56, of East Brunswick — Manchin's son-in-law — went under, too. Both Manchin and Wong were rescued from the water but ultimately died at an area hospital, the outlet says. A GoFundMe campaign launched for Wong’s…
Loved Ones Mourn Land Rover Driver, 26, Killed In I-295 Crash Loved Ones Mourn Land Rover Driver, 26, Killed In I-295 Crash
Loved Ones Mourn Land Rover Driver, 26, Killed In I-295 Crash The community is rallying to raise burial expenses for the 26-year-old South Jersey man killed in a crash on Friday, July 5 on Interstate 295, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Nicholas Schroeder, of Maple Shade, was heading south when his Land Rover ran off the road to the left, struck a metal guardrail, got back on the roadway and struck a GMC SUV also heading south around 12:35 p.m. at milepost 44.4 in Westampton, New Jersey State Police Sgt. Charles Marchan told Daily Voice. "We tragically lost a beautiful soul," writes Cheryl Davis of Maple Shade, the GoFundMe's organizer. "Nicho…