Dad Changing Tire Killed On NJ Roadside Spent Day Fixing Up New Home For Family Dad Changing Tire Killed On NJ Roadside Spent Day Fixing Up New Home For Family
Dad Changing Tire Killed On NJ Roadside Spent Day Fixing Up New Home For Family An Elizabeth husband and father of two was struck and killed by a car as he fixed a tire on his vehicle last weekend on Routes 1&9 in Rahway, those who knew him said. More than $73,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Steven Neves De Oliveira's wife, Diane, and their 1-year-old twin sons, Ethan and Grayson, as of Wednesday, Jan. 25.  De Oliveria had spent the day fixing up the new house where the family was planning to move and was on his way back to his family when he was struck, the GoFundMe says. He was 36 years old. First responders rendered emergency aid at the sce…
Warren County Native Wesley Allen, Jr. Dies At 29 Warren County Native Wesley Allen, Jr. Dies At 29
Warren County Native Wesley Allen, Jr. Dies At 29 Wesley F. Allen, Jr. of Warren County died on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at the age of 29. Born in Phillipsburg, Wesley went to Warren Hills Regional High School, his obituary says. He had also attended Missionary Alliance Church. Wesley was known for embracing hobbies matching his adventurous spirit like four-wheeling, motorcycling, and trucking. He also loved spending time with his family and working on the family farm. Wesley is survived by his beloved parents, mother, Roberta Willard; father, Wesley F. Allen, Sr. and wife Diana Allen; sister Kyra Dalrymple; cousins Richie and Kelsey Rhinehart; a…
14-Year-Old Passaic Student Dies Unexpectedly 14-Year-Old Passaic Student Dies Unexpectedly
14-Year-Old Passaic Student Dies Unexpectedly Beloved Passaic native Markell David Wesley died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the age of 14. Markell was a student born in Passaic, his obituary says. He will be endlessly remembered for his kind, caring soul and compassionate nature. Markell is survived by his loving parents, Amelia Cepeda and Tyrone Wesley; four siblings, as well as several extended family members and close friends who will cherish his memory forever. Markell’s memorial was held at the Madonna Funeral Home in Passaic on Monday, Dec. 19. Click here to view the full obituary of Markell David Wesley.
Private Pilot Ian Stokes Of Morris County Dies Unexpectedly, 21 Private Pilot Ian Stokes Of Morris County Dies Unexpectedly, 21
Private Pilot Ian Stokes Of Morris County Dies Unexpectedly, 21 Morris County native and private pilot Ian Stokes died unexpectedly at his home from natural causes on Tuesday, Dec. 20. He was 21. A private pilot, Ian was furthering his education through Mercer County Community College’s aviation program and was set to graduate with honors this year, his obituary says. Ian will forever be remembered as a kind and caring soul with a “quick wit and gift for putting people at ease.” He is survived by his loving parents, Dana Stokes and Heidi Zapf; Marc Stokes; his sister, Brittney Stokes; and partner, Char Scaff; and many extended family members and dear …
'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30 'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30
'Born A Fighter': Bergen County Dad, Auto Repairman Ronnie Guerra Dies, 30 Support was surging for the family of Bergen County dad and auto repairman Ronnie Guerra. Guerra of Upper Saddle River died on Sunday, Nov. 27. He was 30 years old. More than $11,200 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Guerra's daughter, Amia Lester as of Wednesday, Nov. 30. "Ronnie's greatest joy and purpose in life was taking care of Amia," the page reads. "This trust is just one way we will ensure that his memory and love will live on with her." Ronnie worked as a repairman at his family business, Ideal Service Center, Inc. in River Edge, built by his late grandfather, Aldo Guerra. …
Tewksbury Township Rescue Squad Charter Member, Devoted Mom Babette Russell Dies At 45 Tewksbury Township Rescue Squad Charter Member, Devoted Mom Babette Russell Dies At 45
Tewksbury Township Rescue Squad Charter Member, Devoted Mom Babette Russell Dies At 45 Tewksbury Township Rescue Squad charter member and devoted mother of three Babette Russell died at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston on Friday, Nov. 25. She was 45. A longtime member of Tewksbury Township, Babette graduated from Voorhees High School in Glen Gardner, her obituary says. She was a charter member of the Tewksbury Township First Aid and Rescue Squad and as a child was active with the Girl Scouts, according to her memorial. Babette is remembered as a dedicated and spirited woman who “could do anything she put her mind to,” her memorial says. She was constantly keeping he…
'Beautiful Soul:' Bethlehem Native Andrea Dolak Dies After Fearless Colon Cancer Battle, 38 'Beautiful Soul:' Bethlehem Native Andrea Dolak Dies After Fearless Colon Cancer Battle, 38
'Beautiful Soul:' Bethlehem Native Andrea Dolak Dies After Fearless Colon Cancer Battle, 38 Bethlehem native and Penn State graduate Andrea Marie Dolak died on Thursday, Nov. 10 after a fearless battle with colon cancer. She was 38. Andrea attended Freedom High School, where she participated in the Marching Band and the Fife & DrumCorps and sang in chorus before graduating with the class of 2002, her obituary says. She went on to study rehabilitation and human services at Penn State and earned her bachelor’s degree in 2006. Andrea held a number of different positions during her career including with the Bethlehem Senior Citizens Center, Planned Parenthood, and most recently …
NJ Native, Influential Washington Post Editor Neema Roshania Patel Dies, 35 NJ Native, Influential Washington Post Editor Neema Roshania Patel Dies, 35
NJ Native, Influential Washington Post Editor Neema Roshania Patel Dies, 35 A New Jersey native, Rutgers alumnus, and influential Washington Post editor died Monday, Oct 24 after a battle with gastric cancer, the newspaper wrote in her obituary. Neema Roshania Patel was 35, and most recently worked as the Post's editor for next-generation audience development, according to her LinkedIn profile. Born in Maplewood, Patel worked on her high school newspaper before graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in economics and journalism in 2009, her former colleagues wrote. She joined the Post in 2016, first as a digital editor before being named d…
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35 Hunterdon County native and beloved new father John Thomas “Jack” Duffy, Jr. died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 30 at the age of 35. Born in Denver, Colorado, Jack grew up in Whitehouse Station and currently lived in Hampton, his obituary says. Jack was a member of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Class of 2005 and Temple University 2012. He spent over a decade building a career in the insurance industry and worked as a senior underwriter, according to his memorial. Jack was described as having “the biggest heart” and was enthusiastic about anything and everything that he did. H…
'Truly One-Of-A-Kind:' Morris County HS Grad, Outdoorsman, Beloved Twin Denis Lamb Dies, 29 'Truly One-Of-A-Kind:' Morris County HS Grad, Outdoorsman, Beloved Twin Denis Lamb Dies, 29
'Truly One-Of-a-kind:' Morris County HS Grad, Outdoorsman, Beloved Twin Denis Lamb Dies, 29 Morris County High School graduate, enthusiastic outdoorsman, and beloved twin Denis Alexander Lamb died in New York City on Thursday, Sept. 29. He was 29. Born in Troitsk, Russia, Denis was adopted by his family at age four, living in Chester ever since, his obituary says. Denis attended Mendham High School, where he graduated in 2011 before becoming trained as an elevator mechanic. He went on to work at Schindler Elevator Co., where he would modernize elevator equipment in the company’s office in Manhattan. Denis loved spending his free time outdoors, especially fishing, hiking, and ou…
Bella Giacobbe, Daughter Of NJ Town's Mayor, Dies At 22 Bella Giacobbe, Daughter Of NJ Town's Mayor, Dies At 22
Bella Giacobbe, Daughter Of NJ Town's Mayor, Dies At 22 Anabella "Bella" Marie Giacobbe, the 22-year-old daughter of Rahway Mayor Raymond Giacobbe Jr. and school board member Laura Giacobbe, died on Sept. 24.  Bella was an honor roll student at Union Catholic High School, where she played volleyball, lacrosse, and track and field, her obituary says. She graduated from Rutgers University last May with a degree in psychology. Bella had recently started as a volleyball coach at St. Thomas Aquinas and had aspirations of becoming a teacher due to her love for children, according to her obituary.  Bella apparently died after a medical procedure, acco…
Sussex County HS Grad, Spa Receptionist Dies After Fearless Battle With Addison’s Disease, 32 Sussex County HS Grad, Spa Receptionist Dies After Fearless Battle With Addison’s Disease, 32
Sussex County HS Grad, Spa Receptionist Dies After Fearless Battle With Addison’s Disease, 32 Sussex County high school graduate and spa receptionist Kelly N. Fogarty died after a long and fearless battle with Addison’s Disease on Friday, Sept. 16. She was 32. Born in Rahway, Kelly was raised in Hillsborough and moved to Wantage in 2000, her obituary says. Kelly then attended High Point Regional High School, where she graduated in 2008, according to her memorial. Kelly had most recently worked as a receptionist at May’s Lash Spa in Sparta, which posted a heartfelt Facebook tribute following her passing. The May’s Lash Spa family is so terribly sad to announce the passing of o…