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Devoted Jersey Shore Mom, Certified Medical Assistant Dies At 21
Devoted Jersey Shore mother and Certified Medical Assistant Madison Reigle died at her home in Berkeley Township on Sunday, Sept. 4. She was 21.
Born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, Madison grew up East Brunswick before settling in Berkeley Township, her obituary says.
Madison attended Ocean County Community College, where she was proud to finish the Certified Medical Assistant program, her memorial says.
Madison embraced her role as a dedicated mother to her young daughter, Jaliyah Bey. She was also remembered as a loving and caring daughter, sister, and granddaughter.
In addition to he…
Central Jersey's Zack Haupt Dies, 30
Beloved brother, grandson, and friend Zachary Richard Haupt of Central Jersey died on Saturday, Sept. 10. He was 30.
Raised in South Plainfield, Zachary attended South Plainfield High School, where he graduated in 2011, his obituary says.
Zachary worked in the solar service and insurance industries. He loved spending his free time with his family members and numerous friends.
Zachary also had a passion for sports, particularly baseball, which he enjoyed all throughout his childhood — both by playing out on the field and watching the Yankees, his memorial says.
Zachary was precedeased by …
North Jersey Dad Mourns Loss Of Daughter After Wife, Brother
Three years ago, Robert Kelly lost his wife, Frances Kelly. And then, he mourned the loss of his brother.
Earlier this month, Robert found himself grieving yet again, this time the loss of his daughter, Nicole Kelly. Nicole, a Roselle Park native, died on Sept. 9, at 43 years. old
A GoFundMe page launched by Robert's other daughter, Michelle, had raised more than $1,600 as of Wednesday, Sept. 21.
"We are asking for some relief with the staggering funeral costs to lay my sister to rest," the page reads. "Although Nicole struggled with addiction, she was still a loving sister, dau…
Warren County Cosmetologist, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 37
Warren County cosmetologist and dedicated mother Jennifer Anne Paulson died suddenly on Friday, Aug. 26. She was 37.
Born in Phillipsburg, Jennifer graduated from Belvidere High School in 2003 before attending Empire Beauty Academy, her obituary says.
She was also a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Belvidere and had most recently worked at a hair salon in Whitehall, PA.
Jennifer loved music, dancing, and animals.
Above all, she embraced her role as a caring and devoted mother to her young son, Trey Jaiden Crosby.
In addition to her son, Jennifer leaves behind her heartbroken pa…
‘Passionate, Dedicated’ Toms River Father Of 5, Iraq Army Veteran Dies Suddenly, 38
Kindhearted, passionate, and dedicated Toms River father of five and Iraq army veteran John Czajkowski died unexpectedly on Thursday, Sept. 1. He was 38.
Born in Secaucus, John spent most of his life living in Toms River, his obituary says.
John was remembered as a loving and caring father who always put others before himself.
John also served in Iraq in the United States Army and was honorably discharged as a sergeant.
He leaves behind his brother, Christopher Czajkowski; his sister, Alyshia Perez; his Fiancé, Jenalee Blackshaw; his five children, Arianna, Ava, Santino, Giuliana, and Ni…
Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36
Warren County landscaper and devoted mom Rachel Ann Glester died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 13. She was 36.
Born in Phillipsburg, Rachel worked as a landscaper at ACF Landscape in Washington, her obituary says.
Rachel was passionate about spending time in nature and loved outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and walking her dogs, her memorial says.
Above all, Rachel embraced her role as a devoted mother to her son, Brandon, and daughter, Grace Brobst. She is also predeceased by a daughter, Connie Rose.
In addition to Brandon and Grace, Rachel leaves behind …
Dean’s List Nursing Student, Devoted NJ Mom And Business Owner Dies One Day After 25th Birthday
Dean’s List nursing student, devoted New Jersey mother and business owner Ashley Marie Holloway died unexpectedly on Monday, July 25 — just one day after her 25th birthday.
Born in Trenton, Ashley graduated from Lawrence High School, her obituary says.
Ashley went on to attend the Culinary Art Institute of Philadelphia, and had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for several years, her memorial says.
Ashley had also made the Dean’s List at the Lincoln Technical Institute, where she was continuing her nursing studies.
Meanwhile, she was the co-owner of Twin Tasties, LLC catering busine…
Kind, Courageous East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief Dies
It all happened so quickly.
East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief Phil Taormina, a man who was as kind as he was courageous, died Wednesday, just months after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of liver cancer.
He was only 46.
Fundraising efforts in the community and among law enforcement were accelerating at a furious pace when the news came.
East Rutherford PBA Local #275 called Phil a “great man, husband, father, deputy chief, and community superstar.”
"He was compassionate, kind, full of laughter," the department's Tammy Verdugo-Gil added. "Phil was like a super hero, soft spoke…
