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Cause Of Death Released For Jamie Lee Curtis' Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69
A Hollywood family loss now has new details.
Kelly Lee Curtis, the older sister of Jamie Lee Curtis, died of natural causes after spending the week before her death in hospice care, according to multiple reports citing the Blaine County coroner’s office in Idaho.
Us Weekly reported Monday, June 1, that the coroner’s office said Curtis died at 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 30. E! News also reported the cause of death and hospice details.
Curtis was 69.
Jamie Lee Curtis, 67, announced her older sister’s death in an Instagram post Saturday, saying Kelly died at home.
Earlier report: Jam…
McDaniel’s Winningest Coach Kevin Curley Dies At 54 After Cancer Battle That United Community
For months, Coach Kevin Curley’s community followed every update.
The Johns Hopkins stays.
The feeding tube.
The chemotherapy.
The hopeful return home.
The prayers, donations, letters, and messages from the people he spent more than 30 years coaching, mentoring, and shaping.
On Wednesday, May 27, that fight came to an end.
Curley, the winningest men’s basketball coach in McDaniel College history, died at 54 after a battle with metastatic esophageal cancer, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe campaign created for his family.
He was surrounded in his final hours by his wife, Alliso…
Jamie Lee Curtis Mourns Death Of Older Sister, Actress Kelly Curtis, 69
A Hollywood family with deep roots on screen is mourning one of its own.
Kelly Curtis, an actress and the eldest child of Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, died Saturday, May 30, at her home, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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She was 69. A cause of death was not immediately released.
Her younger sister, Jamie Lee Curtis, announced the death in an Instagram post on Saturday morning.
"A warm aloha to my older sister, Kelly Lee Curtis. She passed away this morning. I…
Death Of Bergen County's DJ Pumma Spreads Heartbreak Through NY/NJ Music Scene
The New York and New Jersey music scene is mourning the death of Sehui Won, better known as DJ Pumma, following a battle with cancer. She was 45 years old.
Won, a Fort Lee resident originally from South Korea, died peacefully May 14 surrounded by loved ones, according to a tribute shared on her obituary page.
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“We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our beloved sister, daughter, and friend, Sehee,” her family wrote. “She was a kind and caring person who touched many lives with her warmth, strength, and ge…
'Fantastic Son': Services Set For NJ Student, Aspiring Engineer, Struck, Killed By BMW
Jackson Mueller, who was struck and killed by a BMW driven by another juvenile in Brick on Monday morning, May 19, is being remembered as a beloved son and brother, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Funeral Home website.
An honors student who was set to complete his freshman year at Brick Memorial High School, Mueller was set to attend MATES, a specialized STEM school in the fall, his obituary reads. An aspiring engineer, Mueller was an officer in the National Junior Honor Society and the treasurer for student council at Veterans Memorial Middle School, according to his obituary.
A…
Wayne Mom, Popular Hair Stylist Kelly Hannigan Dies, 57
Kelly Ann Hannigan, a Wayne hairstylist, business owner, and devoted mother, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, May 17, according to her obituary published by Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home. She was 57 years old.
Born in New York City, Hannigan moved to Elmwood Park with her family in 1970 and later raised her sons in the Packanack Lake section of Wayne, her obituary reads. After graduating from Paramus Catholic High School in 1987, she pursued cosmetology and eventually worked at Hans Maxem’s Salon in Westwood before opening Hair Trendz with her sister Terry in …
NJ High School Track Runner Dies, 18
Mekkai "Kai" Fontus, a junior at High Point Regional High School in Sussex, died on Saturday, May 16 at 18 years old.
An avid gamer, weightlifter, and skateboarder, Mekkai was raised in Newton before moving to Montague in 2021, his obituary reads. As a sophomore, he ran the 100-meter dash in 11.95 seconds and had a pasion for anime, Beyblades, Pokemon and cars.
A GoFundMe launched for Mekkai's foster family had raised more than $15,000 as of press time.
"Mekkai was a young man who meant so much to so many people in our community," it reads. "His passing has left his family, friends, a…
Family Of NJ Toddler, Mother, Aunt Killed In Merritt Parkway Hit-Run Start Fundraiser
A New Jersey community is rallying around a family after a toddler, her mother, and her aunt were killed in a fiery Connecticut hit-and-run crash last week. Loved ones are now asking for help bringing the child’s body home to Guatemala while her father remains in ICE custody.
The crash happened just before 5 a.m. May 10, on the Merritt Parkway near Exit 36 South in Stratford, according to Connecticut State Police.
Police said 2-year-old Yanelet DePaz died alongside Maria E. Vasquez Chacon, 29, and Joselyn Vasquez-Chacon, 25, all of Trenton, New Jersey.
Loved ones created a&…
Legendary Bartender, Jersey Shore Nightlife Fixture Dave Quisumbing Dies
Dave Quisumbing, the Jersey Shore bartender, entrepreneur, and nightlife fixture known to thousands as “DQ,” has died.
UPDATE: Dave Quisumbing Was "Quietly Struggling" Before Losing Fight With Depression
Bar Anticipation in Lake Como announced Quisumbing’s death in a tribute shared Monday, May 18.
Quisumbing, known to many as “DQ” and the inventor of the Speed Tin, had more than 42,000 Instagram followers and worked at several well-known New Jersey hospitality venues.
His biography on the Speed Tin website says he was a first-generation Filipino American, the youngest of four siblings, an…
Woman Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash Was Hardworking Restaurant Employee: Campaign
Katherine Andrade-Portillo, a 27-year-old Long Branch woman was killed in a car crash on Sunday, May 17, when the vehicle she was riding in burst into flames on the Garden State Parkway, authorities said.
A GoFundMe fundraiser campaign has been established for the family of Portillo, who worked at Don Beto's, a Salvadorian restaurant in Long Branch.
"Katherine was a loving, hardworking, and beautiful person who always brought joy, love, and kindness to those around her," Edward Hernandez, who organized the fundraiser said. "She will be remembered for her big heart, her dedica…
Wyckoff Dad Trevor Major Dies Suddenly, Leaving Wife To Raise 3 Children Alone
A Wyckoff mother is raising three children on her own after her husband died unexpectedly on Sunday, May 10, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family.
Trevor Major, 50, leaves behind his wife, Melissa, and the couple’s three children: Ailenna, Grayson, and Jake, organizer Christina Meytrott wrote in the campaign that had raised more than $57,000 as of Wednesday, May 13.
Trevor had a pre-existing heart condition that prevented him from obtaining life insurance, the campaign reads. Melissa is now dealing with mounting household and living expenses while trying to provide stability…
NJ Widow Raising ‘Miracle Baby’ Alone Shares Emotional Message To Supporters
The North Jersey mother who lost her husband just weeks after welcoming their first child is thanking the community that has rallied around her and her newborn daughter in the wake of the tragedy.
Craig Caracozza, a Clifton native who beat cancer in college before building a successful fitness business in Fairfield, died unexpectedly on April 29, leaving behind his wife, Cindy, and their newborn daughter, Sienna, Daily Voice previously reported.
A GoFundMe for Cindy and Sienna had raised more than $67,000 as of Saturday, May 9.
“We lost the rock of our family,” Cindy wrote in an update sha…
NJ Crossing Guard Died Doing What She Loved: Protecting Children
Jean M. Schultz, a cherished North Jersey crossing guard killed this week while helping children cross the street, is being remembered for the kindness, warmth, and care she brought to local families.
Schultz died Monday, May 4 at her post in Woodland Park. She was 80 years old.
Born in Lawrence, MA, on Oct. 8, 1945, Schultz spent most of her adult life in Kearny before moving to Woodland Park 20 years ago, according to her obituary on the Prout Funeral Home website. She worked for many years at The Bank of New York and later at Chase Bank before retiring and becoming a cros…
Longtime NJ Fire Chief Kevin Saharic Dies, 62
Kevin Saharic devoted his life to public service.
The longtime Lebanon Borough Fire Chief died unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 5, at the age of 62, according to his obituary from the Scarponi Funeral Home website.
Born in Red Bank, Saharic moved to Lebanon in 1974, where he would spend the rest of his life, his obituary reads. A graduate of North Hunterdon High School, he married his high school sweetheart Michele Kimberly Saharic in 1985, according to his obituary.
Saharic spent 44 years working for Tamke Tree Experts in Bernardsville he served as fleet and property manager, according to hi…
6-Year-Old NJ Boy Dies: 'We Will Always Love You'
Abner Beau Estival Jiron Piedra, a 6-year-old Somerville boy, died on Sunday, May 3, according to his obituary from the Cusick Funeral Home.
Abner was a student at Van Derveer Elementary School. A GoFundMe was created for Abner's family in the wake of his passing.
"Abner was a charming, special boy, full of love for others," his uncle Manuel Jiron, who organized the campaign wrote. "Though he was only six years old, he left us with many memories that we will carry in our hearts forever. We will always love you, Abner."
As of Friday, May 8, more than $16,000 has been raise…
Trailblazing Lyndhurst Commissioner Karen Haggerty Dies, 66
Lyndhurst residents are mourning the loss of Karen Haggerty, the township commissioner and longtime community leader.
Haggerty, 66, died peacefully, surrounded by her family, on Monday, May 4, according to her obituary on the Ippolito-Stellato Funeral Home website. She was serving as a township commissioner at the time of her death and was among the few women in the township’s history to hold the role, her obituary reads.
Haggerty was first elected to the Township Commission in 2017, becoming the first woman to win a seat in 24 years, according to the township website. As Commiss…
US Marshals Arrest Suspect In Slaying Of Young Mom In Atlantic City: Prosecutor
A 26-year-old Atlantic City man was arrested and charged following a fatal shooting, authorities announced Friday, May 1.
At 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, officers responded to 2202 Hamilton Ave. and found Jaylou Marlenne Pineda Lopez, 22, with a gunshot wound, the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office said. She was pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said.
Franklin Felipe De La Paz was arrested on Thursday, April 30 by members of the Atlantic City Police Department, Pleasantville Police Department, United States Marshals Service, and Homeland Security Investigations, auth…
Pace University Cheerleader, 20, Dies Suddenly
The Pace University community and a Westchester family are mourning the sudden loss of a young student-athlete remembered for her kindness, energy, and bright spirit.
Stevie Marie DeLuca, a Yonkers native and junior at Pace University, died on Thursday, April 30, at the age of 20, according to her obituary.
DeLuca was a member of Pace’s cheerleading team, where she served as a flyer. A graduate of Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy, she was majoring in criminal justice in the university’s Dyson School of Arts and Sciences.
Friends and loved ones described her as someone who left a l…
NJ Dad Dies Month After Welcoming 'Miracle Baby' With Wife
Support is on the rise for a brand-new North Jersey mother who lost her husband one month after welcoming a baby together.
Craig Caracozza, who lived in West Caldwell with his wife, Cindy, died unexpectedly, leaving behind Cindy and their 1-month-old daughter, Sienna, according to a GoFundMe launched by Marianna Cammarano.
“In the blink of an eye, Cindy’s world was changed forever,” Marianna wrote on Wednesday, April 29.
The couple had long hoped for their daughter, calling her “their miracle,” according to the campaign, which had raised more than $22,000 as of Thursday, April 30.
“…
Cause Of Death Released For 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives' Actor Patrick Muldoon, 57
The cause of death for actor Patrick Muldoon, best known for his roles on "Days of Our Lives" and "Melrose Place," has been revealed.
Muldoon, 57, died suddenly at his Beverly Hills, California, home on Sunday, April 19. According to his death certificate, viewed by People, his death was caused by a myocardial infarction, commonly known as a heart attack. The document also lists pulmonary embolism and hereditary coagulopathy as contributing factors.
Original report: Actor Patrick Muldoon Dies Suddenly At 57: Starred On 'Melrose Place,' 'Days Of Our Lives'
Hereditary coagulopathy is a gen…
Retired NJ Turnpike Worker Dies After Cancer Battle
A local family is seeking support after the death of a longtime NJ Turnpike worker who passed away following a battle with cancer.
William Francis Mullins, Jr., of Clifton, died on Thursday, April 23, at the age of 70, according to his obituary from Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home.
Born on August 1, 1955, in Jersey City, Mullins grew up in Union City and graduated from Emerson High School before earning his bachelor’s degree, his obituary says. He had lived in Clifton since 1982.
He retired after a 35-year career as a toll collector with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority in East Brunswick, wher…
