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PA Dad Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Survived By Young Family PA Dad Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Survived By Young Family
PA Dad Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash Survived By Young Family A Pennsylvania man killed in a tragic motorcycle crash in New Jersey leaves behind his young family. Rayvaughn Webster, 43, of Easton, was died in a crash while operating his motorcycle on Route 78 in Springfield Township, NJ on Tuesday, Oct. 1. Webster leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Katie Webster, and their three children: Braeden, Harley, and Maverick, according to a GoFundMe campaign organized by Katie Webster and Timothy Maddox. The GoFundMe was started to raise funds for funeral expenses and provide assistance for the family, the campaign page says. The campaign has raised $32,48…
NJ Hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone Close To Olympic Gold Repeat With Support From Family, HS Fans NJ Hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone Close To Olympic Gold Repeat With Support From Family, HS Fans
NJ Hurdler McLaughlin-Levrone Close To Olympic Gold Repeat With Support From Family, HS Fans New Jersey hurdler Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone is cruising right to the gold. The Dunellen native is ten hurdles and one lap around the track from potentially achieving a very rare Olympic feat. McLaughlin-Levrone, who turned 25 on Wednesday, Aug. 7, coasted into the finals of the track and field women's 400-meter hurdles at Paris 2024, dominating her semifinal race on Tuesday, Aug. 6. The Union Catholic Regional High School graduate clocked a time of 52.13, which was the best in all three heats and the fastest time ever in an Olympic semifinal. A two-time Olympic gold medalist, McLaughlin-…
Jersey City Widow Seeks Help After Husband's Heart Attack Jersey City Widow Seeks Help After Husband's Heart Attack
Jersey City Widow Seeks Help After Husband's Heart Attack A widow from Jersey City has launched a GoFundMe page for her family after her husband died of a heart attack. Rajya Lakshmi Yakkali's husband, Praveen Grandi, was working a typical day from home on Jan. 19 when he suffered a massive heart attack after lunch, and collapsed, she writes. Lakshmi Yakkali called 911, but it was too late, she says. Her husband was gone. "Praveen was the only breadwinner for our family," she writes on a GoFundMe page. "We were blessed with 2 children - Nayan (12 years) / Neetha (8 years). Praveen is the only son and currently looking after his old parents (mom a…
Hunterdon County Man, 24, In Medically-Induced Coma Following ‘Life-Threatening’ Crash Hunterdon County Man, 24, In Medically-Induced Coma Following ‘Life-Threatening’ Crash
Hunterdon County Man, 24, In Medically-Induced Coma Following ‘Life-Threatening’ Crash Support is on the rise for a 24-year-old Hunterdon County man who has been in a medically-induced coma for over a week following a life-threatening crash. Steven Montero, of Flemington, was airlifted to Robert Wood Johnson Hospital following a serious crash at the intersection near Hunterdon Central Regional High School on Saturday, June 4, according to a GoFundMe launched for his medical expenses. “As many people noticed it was a horrible accident,” reads the campaign, created by Norma Cruz Ruiz. Montero has been in a medically-induced coma after suffering from severe internal bleeding an…
Rob Dyrdek Visits Morris County As Wife Snags 'Queen Of The World' Pageant Crown (PHOTOS) Rob Dyrdek Visits Morris County As Wife Snags 'Queen Of The World' Pageant Crown (PHOTOS)
Rob Dyrdek Visits Morris County As Wife Snags 'Queen Of The World' Pageant Crown (Photos) Rob Dyrdek made a special stop in Morris County alongside his family to cheer on his wife as she entered — and ultimately snagged the title crown — of the Queen of the World Pageant. “She’s stunning, she’s amazing…she is and will forever be Queen of my World,” the TV producer and entertainment personality wrote on Instagram of his wife, Bryiana Dyrdek, who entered the Morristown pageant on Saturday, March 12. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) The beauty queen was crowned Mrs. Queen of the World, while Summe…
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Warren County Native, 19 Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Warren County Native, 19
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Warren County Native, 19 Support is on the rise for the Warren County family of Tyler Michael Wehrenberg, who died suddenly at Morristown Memorial Hospital on Thursday, March 3. He was 19. Born in Newton, Wehrenberg lived in Hackettstown at the time of his death, his obituary says. Wehrenberg attended West Morris Central High School and Hunterdon County Polytech, according to his Facebook page. Meanwhile, Wehrenberg’s family now faces an “extremely difficult” financial burden, according to a GoFundMe launched for funeral expenses. “…my son was ripped from me and from this earth,” reads a quote from Wehrenberg’s m…
Late NJ Dad Walked Miles To Train So Wife Could Use Car For Son With Autism, Campaign Says Late NJ Dad Walked Miles To Train So Wife Could Use Car For Son With Autism, Campaign Says
Late NJ Dad Walked Miles To Train So Wife Could Use Car For Son With Autism, Campaign Says Support is surging for a New Jersey mom and her son after the patriarch of the family died suddenly. Aliaksei Novikau of Wayne passed away on Nov. 28. He was 47 years old. Meanwhile, his wife, Tanya, and their son Anthony, who has autism, are left grieving his loss. More than $1,800 had been raised as of Saturday morning on a GoFundMe for the mother and son. He was being remembered as a caring and devoted husband and dad. "Any time someone needed help with something, Alex dropped whatever he was doing to lend a hand," GoFundMe founder Matt Watkins said.  "Our car broke down in the …
Support Rises For Mount Olive HS Senior In ICU From Serious Crash Day After 18th Birthday Support Rises For Mount Olive HS Senior In ICU From Serious Crash Day After 18th Birthday
Support Rises For Mount Olive HS Senior In ICU From Serious Crash Day After 18th Birthday Support is on the rise for a Mount Olive High School senior who was critically injured in a head-on crash just one day after celebrating his 18th birthday. Dondrei Martin was airlifted to Morristown Memorial Hospital and admitted to the ICU following the Oct. 23 crash in Budd Lake, according to a GoFundMe launched for the family’s ongoing expenses. The beloved senior suffered serious head and back injuries and faces a “long road to recovery,” according to the campaign, created by Kayla Greco. “There is great uncertainty of any recovery to his physical and mental health,” Greco writes. Mea…
Mahwah Dad Dies After Being Admitted To ER With Pneumonia Mahwah Dad Dies After Being Admitted To ER With Pneumonia
Mahwah Dad Dies After Being Admitted To ER With Pneumonia The community is rallying for the family of a Mahwah dad who died just after being admitted to the emergency room with pneumonia. More than $6,900 had been raised as of Tuesday evening on a GoFundMe for Edwin Reyes, who died on Aug. 8. He was 32 years old. Reyes is survived by his two daughters, Mia May, 3, and Elena Lynn, 1; along with his wife Christine Mapes, his obituary says. "Edwin passed suddenly, he was admitted to the ER with pneumonia and an enlarged heart, the campaign says. "A few hours later he was gone. "He was so much to so many people. An incredible life partner to Chris…
Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death
Community Rallies For Ringwood Family After Dad's Sudden Death The community is coming together to aid three Ringwood siblings and their mother whose father and husband died suddenly. More than $2,200 had been raised as of Saturday on a GoFundMe in memory of Mark Pierce, who passed away on March 27. He was 51 years old. Mark is survived by his wife, Veronica, and three children, Rebecca, Matthew and Stephen, the page says. "Mark was an extremely dedicated father, loving husband, and a great friend," the campaign says. "Anyone who knew Mark knows how passionate, intelligent and easygoing he was." All funds will go toward the family for costs associate…