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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…
Central Jersey Woman, 81, Killed As Passenger In Two-Vehicle Crash
A Monroe Township woman was killed in a crash in Freehold, authorities said.
Gloria Tucker, 81, died in the crash on Thursday, Aug. 29, a Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office spokesperson said. Freehold Township police responded to the wreck on Wemrock Road near Route 33 Business at around 2:24 p.m.
Investigators said Tucker was a passenger in the two-vehicle crash. She was survived by her husband, their two sons, and four grandchildren, according to her obituary from DeMarco Funeral Home.
No charges or summonses have been issued as of Tuesday, Sept. 3. The Monmouth County Serious Coll…
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…
Scrap Metal Company VP, 24, Killed In Jersey Shore Weekend Crash
The vice president of a scrap metal company died in a crash in Ocean County, authorities said.
Kevin Scoda, 24, of Edison, was killed in the crash on Route 72, the Stafford Township Police Department said in a news release on Tuesday, July 23. Officers responded to the scene near milepost 24.5 at around 7:45 p.m. on Saturday, July 20.
Investigators said Scoda's 2023 Chevrolet Corvette collided with a 2018 Subaru while traveling east on Route 72. Scoda's sports car went off the road, crashed into a utility pole, and caught fire.
"Unidentified citizens" were able to get Scoda out o…
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…
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…
Rutgers Student, Edison Resident Noah Koenig Dies, 20
Noah Benjamin Koenig, of Edison, died suddenly on Friday, June 7, according to an obituary published by Dangler Funeral Home. He was 20 years old.
Noah graduated from John P. Stevens High School in Edison in 2022, and joined the Cub Scouts in the first grade, his obituary said. He continued his journey with Boy Scouts where he earned the highest rank of Eagle Scout.
As a sophomore at Rutgers University, Noah majored in criminal justice so he could follow in the footsteps of his uncle, Robert Laureano, his obituary said. He was a member of Pi Kappa Phi fraternity at Rutgers. …
Camden's Angel Manuel Diaz, Food Bank Worker, Dies Suddenly At 45
Angel Manuel Diaz, of Camden and formerly of Philadelphia, died suddenly on June 3 in Philadelphia, according to an obituary published by Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home. He was 45 years old.
Angel graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in 1997, and for the past decade, has worked at the Food Bank of Delaware, his obituary said.
He started as a maintenance coordinator and climbed his way up to serve as Director of Fleet and Logistics overseeing the Food Bank of Delaware's team of drivers and fleet of vehicles in both Newark and Milford, Delaware.
He was loved by his team …
Willingboro's Anthony 'Bub' Petrone, Champion Wrestler, Baseball Player, 34
Anthony "Bub" Petrone, of Willingboro, died on Friday, May 24, according to an obituary published by Mount Laurel Funeral Home. He was 34 years old.
Anthony was a champion wrestler and played baseball for his local baseball team, his obit said.
He was a graduate of Rancocas Valley Regional High School.
Anthony was an avid sneaker collector and loved buying and selling them, according to his obituary.
Movies, YouTube podcasts and munching on his favorite candies were some of his treasured pastimes, his obit said.
"Anthony had a big heart, was a great listener, and often enjoyed maki…
Swedesboro's Pamela Marr Died Unexpectedly, 56
Pamela A. Marr, of Swedesboro and formerly of Marlton, died unexpectedly on May 5, according to an obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home. She was 56 years old.
A devoted mother, Pamela's greatest joy was her two daughters, Alexandria and Sarah Marr, her obituary said.
Pamela's faith was an integral part of her life. As a member of Wiley Church in Marlton, she found strength and fellowship, her obit said.
An avid cook and baker, Pamela's kitchen was the heart of her home: "The aromas of her delicious creations were a hallmark of family gatherings," her obituary said.
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NJ's Gregory Van Sciver, Former Pole Vaulting Champion, Dies At 33
Gregory A. Van Sciver, of Mount Laurel, died on May 5, according to an obituary published by Mount Laurel Home For Funerals. He was 33 years old.
Greg was a lifelong resident of Mount Laurel and a 2009 graduate of Lenape High School, his obituary said.
He was an excellent athlete in high school, excelling in pole vaulting as Burlington County champion and wrestling making it to the regional championships, his obit said.
He was a member of the South Park Hunting Club and he enjoyed hunting, fishing and anything to do with the outdoors, his obit said.
Greg was a member of the Plumbers &…
Williamstown's Michael Ormsby, Collected Toys, 50
Michael P. Ormsby, of Williamstown, died on Sunday, May 5, according to an obituary published by Farnelli Funeral Home. He was 50 years old.
The Camden native was raised in Williamstown.
For many years, Michael worked for his family's lawn equipment business, his obituary said.
In his spare time, he enjoyed spending time with his family and trading and selling toy collectibles, his obit said.
Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing on Sunday, May 12 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the Farnelli Funeral Home, 504 N. Main St. in Williamstown, where a time of sharing will be held at 3 p…
Camden Native Tasha Rivera, Loving Grandmother, 49
Tasha M. Rivera, a native of Camden, died on May 2, according to an obituary published by Caruso, Falco & Leonard Funeral Home. She was 49 years old.
Tasha or ’Tash’ was an avid NY Giants fan who enjoyed listening to her slow jams or salsa music while she cooked, her obituary said.
Tash enjoyed shopping, traveling, bowling and eating seafood.
"She would light up a room with her infectious laugh or jokes consisting of words she made up," her obit said.
Tasha cherished time spent with her family, especially her four grandchildren.
"She will be remembered for always speaking…
Kevan S. Hinshillwood, Former Prison Guard From Marlton, 56
Kevan Sean Hinshillwood, of Marlton, died on April 23, according to an obituary published by Givnish Funeral Home. He was 56 years old.
The Camden native "was a man of many talents and passions," his obituary says: His career spanned various fields including being a prison guard, a B&B mechanic at Amtrak, a union laborer at Jem Erectors, a landscaper and a tower worker.
In his free time, Kevan enjoyed watching Philadelphia sports, golfing with friends, indulging in shows like "Jersey Shore," and taking peaceful walks along the beach, his obit said.
"His laughter was contagious, and his…
Marlton's Christopher J. Lenegan, 30, Died Suddenly
Christopher J. Lenegan, of Marlton, died suddenly on Sunday, April 28 at home, according to an obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home. He was 30 years old.
The Philadelphia native's life "was one marked by love, kindness, and a warm spirit that drew people to him," his obit said.
Christopher was a parishioner of St. Joan of Arc Church.
An avid outdoorsman, Christopher enjoyed fishing and cherished his trips to the shore, where he could be found casting a line into the water, hoping for a good catch, his obit said.
A collector and avid reader of comic books, Christopher found esc…
Pedricktown's BettiJo Williams Fought Long Cancer Battle, Competed In Beauty Pageants, 41
BettiJo Leslie (Burns) Williams, of Pedricktown, died peacefully on Monday, April 22, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer, according to an obituary published by Adams Funeral Home. She was 41 years old.
BettiJo, a native of Bridgeton, grew up in Millville and was a 2001 graduate of Millville High School.
In 2012, she moved to Pedricktown and, over the years, she worked for the Pennsville National Bank, starting out as a teller in Pennsville and working her way up to branch manager in Woodstown, her obituary said.
In her youth, BettiJo was a dancer, starting her …
Delaware County Woman, 21, Dies From Fall
Melissa E. O'Malley, a Delaware County native and University of Tampa student, died "following a tragic fall" on Sunday, April 14, loved ones wrote in her obituary. She was 21.
Born in Philadelphia, O'Malley attended Marple Newtown High School and was a junior studying marketing and public relations at UT, her obituary says.
She held a part-time job at Dairy Joy, an ice cream shop in Tampa, and worked at the Surfing Pig in North Wildwood, NJ, according to the restaurant.
Friends, coworkers, and loved ones posted tributes on social media.
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts th…
Camden's Chau Tran, 50, 'Beacon Of Love, Wisdom'
Chau Tran, of Camden, died peacefully on April 12, according to an obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home. She was 50 years old.
She was "a beacon of love and wisdom," according to her obituary.
"She shared an unbreakable bond with her devoted husband, Quyen Tang, and together they raised a daughter, Vy Vu, who embodies Chau's thoughtful nature and kindness," her obituary said.
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Painter Brian David Halbach Tabernacle Dies, 52
Brian David Halbach, of Tabernacle, died peacefully with his family by his side on March 30, according to an obituary published by Mathis Funeral Home. He was 52 years old.
He was a painter by trade, and worked his entire life for the family painting business started by his father over 50 years ago, his obit said.
He was an avid Eagles fan, and enjoyed spending time with his friends, playing pool, horseshoes, golfing, and fishing, according to his obit.
"Most of all he loved to spend time with his family," his obit said. "He was a devoted husband and father who loved his family uncon…
NJ's Alexis DeLuca Dies Suddenly, 20: Obituary
Alexis Nicole DeLuca, of Moorestown, died suddenly on March 22, according to an obituary published by Falco, Caruso & Leonard Funeral Home. She was 20 years old.
Alexis was a 2021 graduate of the Massanutten Military Academy in Woodstock, VA, her obituary said. After graduation, Alexis worked for the US Post Office in Rio Grande.
My heart hurts beyond belief. So incredibly hard to watch one of my best friends Kathy Raroha embark on this path. No... Posted by Kimberly Brody Muckenfuss on Sunday, March 24, 2024
While she was in high school, she worked as a lifeguard and swi…
