Find Your Daily Voice
Highland Lakes-Vernon
Your Local News for Highland Lakes and Vernon, New Jersey
Tuesday, nov 26
47°
Follow
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Events
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Highland Lakes-Vernon
Follow
Find Your Daily Voice
News
Schools
Business
Obituaries
Police & Fire
Weather
Lifestyle
Politics
Sports
Events
Traffic
Real Estate
Tags
Jobs
Shop
Support Us
Home
About us
All sites
Advertise with us
Contact us
Terms of use
Privacy policy
Code of ethics
Site Map
© 2024 Cantata Media
47°
Tuesday, nov 26
Tag:
Leukemia
Neighbors
Twin NJ Docs Fight Cancer In Honor Of Late Father
The Danish twins are New Jersey doctors making it their life mission to get rid of cancer in honor of their late father. Dr. Adnan Danish is an attending physician at Hackensack Meridian's cancer center and chief of radiation oncology at St. Joseph's Health and Dr. Shabbar Danish operates on brain tumors as chair of neurosurgery at Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune City. The Danish brothers are said they were inspired by their father, who was diagnosed with leukemia at the age of 49. At the same time their father received his leukemia diagnosis, Adnan was…
Obituaries
'Forever In Our Hearts:' Michael Wortmann Of Parsippany Dies After Brave Leukemia Battle, 33
Lifelong Parsippany resident and Loyola University graduate Michael Anthony Wortmann died following a courageous battle with leukemia on Friday, June 2. He was 33. Born in Morristown, Michael went to Seton Hall Preparatory School and lived in Parsippany his entire life, his obituary says. Michael graduated from Loyola University in Maryland and worked as the Vice President of Sales at Hennion & Walsh in Denville, according to his LinkedIn profile. Michael was very enthusiastic about sports, especially the New York Giants and Atlanta Braves. He also loved to golf and spend time with his…
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…
News
Pizzeria Comes Up With Brilliant Way To Support NJ Toddler Battling Leukemia
He may be small but he is mighty: A South Jersey toddler who is battling leukemia will be featured on the pizza boxes at a local joint. A portion of every pizza purchased during the month of April at Genova Pizza in Audobon will go toward Callen's family. Hey everyone! Wanted to touch base with all of you. Meet Callen a superhero who is battling leukemia at the age of two... Posted by Genova Pizza on Thursday, March 9, 2023 Genova created Callen's very own animated character that will be featured on all of the Grandma pizza boxes during the month of April. Callen's pies kick off Genov…
Obituaries
Montvale's Justin Wilson Dies: 'He Was So Filled With Joy'
Much of Justin Wilson's life was filled with tragedy — but you'd never know it. The 39-year-old Montvale native lost his dad, Michael Murphy, in 2010, when he was shot in the back of his head by his business partner. Eight years later, Justin was diagnosed with cancer. Still, Justin Wilson was rarely without a smile, loved ones say. He died peacefully on Valentine's Day 2023, surrounded by family. "Justin truly had a love for life, he was so filled with joy," reads his obituary. "Justin was best known for his infectious laughter, excellent head of hair and his love of music." A …
News
Brain Infection Plagues Paterson Teacher Amid Cancer Battle
After battling leukemia, braving multiple rounds of chemotherapy, and receiving a life-saving stem cell transplant from an anonymous donor, Emily Setteducato thought her medical woes were over. The 28-year-old 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. But now, the Saddle Brook woman is battling an infection in her brain, complicated by a weakened immune system still reeling from her cancer treatment, her sister Jackie Griffin writes in a GoFundM…
Obituaries
North Jersey Native Nicholas Scalfani Dies After Leukemia Battle, 18
North Jersey native Nicholas John Scalfani died after battling leukemia on Saturday, Nov. 5. at Hackensack University Medical Center. He was 18. Born in Denville, Nicholas lived in Lake Hopatcong his whole life, his obituary says. Nicholas was a member of the Jefferson High School Class of 2022 and a Monmouth University freshman. He loved golfing, fishing, playing football, wake surfing, and spending time with his friends, family, and girlfriend, his memorial says. Nearly $5,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Nicholas’ funeral expenses as of Friday, Nov. 18. “Hi, our names are Matt Fi…
Obituaries
Hunterdon County Painter, Father Of Baby Son Dies After Fearless Leukemia Battle, 22
Hunterdon County painter and father of a seven-month-old son Marvin Ernesto Lainez Alfaro died at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital New Brunswick on Wednesday, July 6 following a fearless four-year battle with leukemia. He was 22. Born in Sensuntepeque, El Salvador, Marvin emigrated to the United States in 2013 and attended Hunterdon Central Regional High School, where he graduated in 2017, his obituary says. Marvin then started working as a painter for Scott C. Rule Painting in Frenchtown and quickly became well-known for his positive attitude and upbeat personality. Marvin is also …
Obituaries
Rutgers Student, Beloved Medical Assistant Dies After Leukemia Battle, 22
Rutgers University student and beloved medical assistant Christine Michelle Starozytnyk died on Friday, March 11 after battling leukemia. She was 22. Born in New Brunswick, Starozytnyk grew up in South Bound Brook, where she survived childhood leukemia, her obituary says. Starozytnyk was a Somerset Pediatric Group medical assistant and Rutgers University student, her memorial says. Starozytnyk was remembered as caring, generous, humble, and “unimaginably kind.” "[She] brought a light with her that couldn’t shine brighter,” reads her memorial. Meanwhile, nearly $4,500 had been raised as o…
Lifestyle
Swab4Andrea: North Jersey Mom Hopeful For Greek Stem Cell Donor After Leukemia Diagnosis
Andrea Kalliaras never had any symptoms. The Montville mom went to her doctor for a routine checkup in August 2021, when her bloodwork came back showing a high white blood cell count. Before long, she had her diagnosis: Leukemia — a rare form that can only be cured through stem cell transplant. Andrea, a Wanaque native, had little time to process. She was devastated. "The diagnosis was shocking," Andrea, 49, told Daily Voice."We were all devastated and scared, but we went to a lot of different doctors for opinions and have the right course of action." Right now, Andrea is looking for a …
News
Dancing NJ Dad Goes Viral On TikTok Celebrating Cancer-Free Son
A New Jersey dad caught the internet's attention celebrating his son being cancer free. Kennith Allen Thomas' TikTok video called "when your son is cancer free" had more than 1.3 million views as of Nov. 2. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kennith Allen Thomas (@kennyclutch_) New Jersey's Kennith Allen Thomas hypes up son, Kristian, who is cancer free.Kennith Allen Thomas According to Fox News, Thomas curbed classes at his Pennsauken dance studio in 2018, when his son, Kristian, was diagnosed with leukemia. "When my son was d…
Obituaries
'Happiness Personified':
Tcnj
Student, MontCo Native Isaac Ashton Dies Of Cancer, 21
Kind. Joyful. Godly. This is how 21-year-old Montgomery County native Issac Timothy Ashton is being remembered. Isaac died on Jan. 25, 2021, following a short but valiant battle with leukemia. Born in Langhorne, Isaac later moved to Lambertville, New Jersey, where he lived up until his death, his obituary says. A scholar and highly-talented musician, Isaac played in the Youth Orchestra of Bucks County, traveling to Italy and France to play in open-air concerts. Isaac was a senior at The College of New Jersey, where was a a member of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and will be posthumously awarde…
Obituaries
Beloved Phillipsburg Teacher Dies After 2nd Cancer Battle
The Phillipsburg community is mourning the death of a first-grade teacher and mother of three Susan Fairchild on Aug. 23 after two cancer battles. Fairchild, 49, had worked as a first-grade teacher in the Phillipsburg Primary School district for 22 years, Superintendent Gregory Troxwell said in a statement. A native of Belleville, Fairchild was raised in Forks Township, PA, and lived in Easton at the time of her death, her obituary says. Fairchild graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in education from Penn State University in 1993. As an educator, she was known for her incredible passi…
Obituaries
Morris County Girl Dies After Cancer Battle
Anna Catherine McFarland of Long Valley died surrounded by her family on Nov. 24 after a valiant 16-month battle with leukemia. She was 14 years old. The West Morris Central High School freshman was remembered in her obituary for her creative mind, joyous spirit -- being an April Fool's baby -- and love for animals. "There was never a moment where her personality seemed beat down by her cancer," Becca Bartiromo wrote on her obituary. "She was such a ray of sunshine and I am so honored and blessed to have known her for the brief time that I did." "The spirit of that beautiful girl will rem…
Lifestyle
Morris County Family Finds Good In Dad's Cancer Battle
Jason Kosco of Montville starts his day the same way. He showers. Brushes his teeth. Puts on his clothes -- a flat-brimmed hat and high top sneakers -- and goes to work. The only difference lately, though, is that it's all done in Morristown Medical Center -- where Jason's wife, Nicole, has brought his computer monitors so he can continue to work. Despite the Paramus native's recent cancer diagnosis (a form of leukemia), he is trying his hardest to keep things as normal as possible and show his children that things aren't always as they seem -- even the "bad" stuff. "We want to turn this…
Obituaries
Morris County Dad, Dumont Native Greg Gibson Dies After Battle With Leukemia
Gregory Gibson of Morris Plains died Tuesday, June 25 after a year-long battle with leukemia. He was 53 years old. A Dumont native, Gibson leaves behind his wife, Melissa, and three children, Jeremy, Kyle and Kelly. More than $11,700 had been raised for the family on a GoFundMe as of Saturday morning. "We will all miss Greg's kindness, generosity, and his amazing sense of humor," campaign founder Jeff Axelrad wrote on the page. Greg worked as a managing director at BNY Mellon, and previously as the director of business solutions at Pershing LLC. He was with Lockheed Martin Spa…
47°
