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Lifestyle
Hunterdon County HS Student-Athlete Battling Aggressive Bone Cancer Sees Immediate Support
Support is quickly rising for a Hunterdon County High School student-athlete battling an aggressive form of bone cancer. Joey Edwards, a junior at North Hunterdon High School in Clinton, was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma in February, according to a GoFundMe launched by his aunt, Amy DiPaolo, and several other loved ones on his behalf. Joey has been undergoing months of chemotherapy following the discovery of the tumor in his knee and is also scheduled to have surgery — but his battle with cancer doesn’t end there, organizers say. “Unfortunately, the cancer is elsewhere in his body, so the t…
Obituaries
Hackettstown Mom, Dedicated Social Worker Jennifer Gatzke Dies, 47
Beloved Hackettstown mom and devoted social worker Jennifer T. Pennell Gatzke died at at Hackensack University Medical Center on Sunday, May 7. She was 47. Jennifer was raised in Stanhope before moving to Hackettstown, where she has lived since 2001, her obituary says. Jennifer was a dedicated Clinical Social worker for the New Jersey Division of Youth and Family Service (DYFS) in Newton and lived her live to help others, says her memorial. She spent her free time lounging on Jersey Shore beaches, bringing out her inner fashionista through her fabulous outfits, and crusing around in her st…
News
Teen Son Of Union County Firefighter Battling Cancer
Support is surging for the teen son of an Elizabeth firefighter who is battling cancer. Andrei Popescu, a junior wrestler at Governor Livingston High School in Berkeley Heights, has been recently diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a common cancer among children. Andrei's mom is local dentist Alexandra Popescu and his dad is Petre, a firefighter in Berkeley Heights, New Providence and Elizabeth. A GoFundMe campaign launched for the family had raised more than $52,000 as of Sunday, May 14. Pete is the stand-up driver/engineer of my Company at Elizabeth Fire Dept. that has never asked for…
Neighbors
'She Is A Fighter:' Morris County Mom Re-Diagnosed With Cancer After Leg Removal Sees Support
Support is skyrocketing for a beloved Morris County mom who was re-diagnosed with cancer after having her leg removed. Angie Erazo and her husband, Ron, have been a part of the Morris Plains School District since their son, Gilbert, was in Kindergarten, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family. Ron even works as a district employee and is “always available to lend a hand, volunteer his time, or simply provide a hug to someone in need,” describes the campaign. But in Fall 2021, tragedy struck when Angie was diagnosed with bone cancer, resulting in a debilitating series of chemothera…
Obituaries
Morristown Mourns For Talented Musician Steve ‘Hogie’ Hogan After Pancreatic Cancer Death, 42
Tributes and condolences are pouring in after the death of beloved Morristown musician Steve “Hogie” Hogan from pancreatic cancer on Wednesday, April 19 at age 42. A longtime musician and tattoo artist, Hogie was a Morristown native and lived in Ogdensburg, his social media page says. His death comes less than a week after a musical benefit held in his honor at the Laundromat in Morristown. This Thursday at Laundromat will be like no other! Join us in supporting a good friend to all, especially in the music... Posted by Laundromat Bar on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Despite having 15 years …
News
North Jersey Teacher Emily Setteducato Dies After Battling Brain Infection, Cancer
Emily Setteducato has died after battling cancer and a subsequent brain infection on Saturday, April 8, her obituary reads. She was 28 years old. After battling leukemia, braving multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and receiving a life-saving stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor at just 27 years old, Emily thought her medical woes were over. The Paterson elementary school teacher had left the hospital, returned to the classroom, celebrated a birthday, and was back to planning a future with her long-time boyfriend, Will. The future was looking bright for Emily, until s…
Lifestyle
Support Pours In For Parsippany Football Coach Diagnosed With Cancer
Support is on the rise for a Parsippany football coach and close friend of the Assistant Superintendent who was diagnosed with cancer. Brad Wilbur is fighting a brave battle after a recent cancer diagnosis, according to a GoFundMe launched by close friends Jason Hurta and Denis Mulroony, the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction at Parsippany High School. Wilbur and his family face further financial hardship as Wilbur continues his treatment, the campaign says. “While they need your thoughts and prayers, we decided to create this GoFundMe page and share it with frien…
Neighbors
Hoboken Doctor Fighting Glioblastoma Sees Surge Of Community Support
A doctor is in for the fight of his life, and the Hoboken community is standing behind him. A GoFundMe has been created for Dr. Ahntu Vu, a 28-year-old 2nd year resident at Hoboken University Medical Center Family Medicine Program, as he battles a terminal stage four diagnosis of Glioblastoma Multiforme. As of Monday, April 10, $23,813 has been raised from 223 donors. "Anhtu has shown himself to be a caring, compassionate, relatable, funny, and down-to-earth guy," Judy Joseph, who organized the fundraiser, said. "He leaves his patients feeling well attended to and cared for and has shown hi…
News
Phillipsburg Mom's Terminal Cancer Diagnosis Prompts Wave Of Community Support
The Phillipsburg community is showing its support to a local mom and her children following a heartbreaking cancer diagnosis. Leslie London has been out of work for months after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer that eventually spread into her organs and bones, according to a GoFundMe launched for her medical bills and other expenses in late March. “Leslie has a very aggressive form of terminal cancer,” reads the campaign. “She is in Morristown Hospital for the time being and we would like to have the funds to support her children & her.” Meanwhile, Leslie’s disabi…
News
Former Villanova Cheerleader, Cancer Patient Scores Tickets To Taylor Swift Concert
Raquel Doke says the tight-knit community is what initially attracted her to Villanova University. During her four years of undergrad, the California native immersed herself in campus life, joining a sorority, becoming a member of the cheerleading team and serving as an orientation counselor. Seven years after graduating, the Villanova community has come through once again for now-28-year-old Doke, who is in the midst of a battle against an extremely rare form of cancer. Last month, Doke posted a TikTok in search of the highly sought-after Taylor Swift concert tickets at her friends' urgin…
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11-Year-Old Who Died By Suicide In School Bathroom Recorded Chilling Voice Note Years Before
An 11-year-old New Jersey middle school student who died by suicide in her school bathroom — just days after losing her dad, an NJ Transit police detective, to cancer — recorded a chilling voice note years before her death. "Unless you're me, well you're listening to this from the future," Felicia LoAlbo-Melendez can be heard saying in the 2021 voice note, shared by her mom Elaina LoAlbo, to Facebook. "Say hello to future mom, future dad... future everyone. Never, never never be bad, never give up on your friends, never, ever... be a bully." Since her daughter's death, LoAlbo has been vo…
News
'No Brighter Light:’ Mt. Olive Nurse Confirms Cancer-Free Status After Wave Of Local Support
For most of those of us on the outside looking in, overcoming cancer may seem like a dream — but for one caring Mount Olive nurse and devoted mother, it’s a reality. Nicole Papa was diagnosed with Stage 2 Triple Negative breast cancer (TNBC), described as an invasive and aggressive form of the disease, in July 2022, Daily Voice previously reported. “TNBC differs from other types of invasive breast cancer in that it tends to grow and spread faster, has fewer treatment options, and tends to have a worse prognosis,” reads a GoFundMe launched for Nicole's support following her diagnosis. But N…
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