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Longtime Edison Firefighter Ray Tobik Dies Suddenly, 58 Longtime Edison Firefighter Ray Tobik Dies Suddenly, 58
Longtime Edison Firefighter Ray Tobik Dies Suddenly, 58 A family was rallying for support after a former Edison firefighter died, according to a fundraising campaign. Ray Tibok, 58, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 8, a GoFundMe page said. He had served as a firefighter for the Edison Township Fire Department for 30 years before retiring in May 2022. The GoFundMe had raised more than $1,400 from at least 11 donations as of Thursday, Aug. 22. "His commitment to his community and his family was unwavering," wrote Tibok's nephew Joseph Schmidig in the memorial fundraiser. "Whenever you needed something Ray would be there." Tibok was reme…

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by Chris Spiker
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Boy Orphaned After Parents' Deaths In Central Jersey Boy Orphaned After Parents' Deaths In Central Jersey
Boy Orphaned After Parents' Deaths In Central Jersey Community support is growing for a boy left alone by his parents' deaths in Central Jersey. David's mom, Jaclyn Aochoa, died on May 18, 2023. His dad, David Aochoa, died in 2019. David will remain in the care of his Aunt Cheryl, according to his mom's obituary, which also notes she had a fierce love for her son. Jaclyn's sister, Becky Hensen of Metuchen, has organized a GoFundMe memorial fundraiser to help in the costs of raising David. "As we reflect on her memory, let us come together to extend our love and support to her beloved son, David, who now faces a journey without the guiding p…

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by Jon Craig