South Jersey Native, Beloved Father Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 33 South Jersey Native, Beloved Father Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 33
South Jersey Native, Beloved Father Of 3 Dies Suddenly, 33 South Jersey native and beloved father of three sons Joshua M. Graham died unexpectedly on Thursday, March 10. He was 33. Graham grew up in Bridgeton and later moved to Millville, where he graduated high school in 2007, his obituary says. Graham was known for his one-of-a-kind personality and “zest for life,” his memorial says. “Once you met him it was a lasting memory so you would never forget him,” reads his obituary. Above all, Graham was remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his three sons, Jameal, Joshua Michael Jr., and Malachi. “His most genuine attribute was his…
Lifelong Mercer County Resident Dies Unexpectedly, 40 Lifelong Mercer County Resident Dies Unexpectedly, 40
Lifelong Mercer County Resident Dies Unexpectedly, 40 Lifelong Mercer County resident Jenifer Sharmein Taylor Hackett died unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 28. She was 40. Hackett grew up in Ewing, where she graduated from Ewing High School in 1999, according to her Facebook page. Hackett then moved to Hamilton Township, where she lived at the time of her death, her obituary says. Hackett leaves behind numerous heartbroken family members and friends, several of whom shared their grief on social media: I can write a book book about my wonderful friend Jenifer S Taylor-Hackett but sadly to say Rest in paradise I will never forget that smile d…
Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly At 23 Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly At 23
Lifelong Jersey Shore Resident, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly At 23 Lifelong Jersey Shore resident and beloved brother Brandon Gary Murphy died suddenly on Saturday, Feb. 26. He was 23. Born in Red Bank, Murphy grew up in Jackson before moving to Brick, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Murphy loved making music, playing video games, and spending time with his family, especially his kind and caring older brother, Richard C. Murphy, his memorial says. Murphy was predeceased by his mother, Donna Murphy. In addition to his brother, Murphy leaves behind his heartbroken father, Richard P. Murphy, as well as several extended family me…
South Jersey Native, Community College Student Dies Suddenly, 26 South Jersey Native, Community College Student Dies Suddenly, 26
South Jersey Native, Community College Student Dies Suddenly, 26 South Jersey native and community college student Samuel Reber died unexpectedly on Monday, Jan. 24. He was 26. Born in Bridgeton, Reber previously worked at Van Dyke's in Millville and attended a local community college, his obituary says. Reber was known for his highly intellectual personality — he was fluent in Spanish, played three different instruments, and was “no stranger to hard work,” according to his memorial. Meanwhile, Reber was a believer in the gospel of Christ and enjoyed singing traditional Christian hymns, his obituary says. Reber was also remembered for fostering a 14-ye…
Beloved East Brunswick High School Grad Dies Suddenly At Age 28 Beloved East Brunswick High School Grad Dies Suddenly At Age 28
Beloved East Brunswick High School Grad Dies Suddenly At Age 28 Beloved East Brunswick High School graduate Shania Anaija Guadalupe died unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 21 at the age of 28. Guadalupe was from New Brunswick and lived in East Brunswick, where she graduated high school in 2011, according to her social media page. Guadalupe attended Seton Hall University in South Orange, where she studied business administration, her page says. She also studied at Temple University’s Fox School of Business and LIO Brooklyn. Guadalupe was remembered as a kind and beautiful soul who loved spending time her many close friends and family members. Condolences po…
Beloved Trenton Native, Montclair State Grad Dies Suddenly At 23 Beloved Trenton Native, Montclair State Grad Dies Suddenly At 23
Beloved Trenton Native, Montclair State Grad Dies Suddenly At 23 Beloved Trenton native and Montclair State University graduate Taquesha Tift died suddenly on Monday, Feb. 7. She was 23. Tift grew up in Trenton and attended the Mercer County Health Science Academy, her social media pages say. Tift then went on to study exercise science at Montclair State University, where she graduated in 2021, her page says. Social media tributes were pouring in for Tift, who was remembered as a loving soul and a “special light in this world.” “God gifted you with so much charisma, you can light up a room and make anyone smile!” writes Tiffany Hargrett. “You gave us…
Jersey Shore HS Grad, Beloved Dad Of Young Son Justin Freeling Dies Suddenly At Age 33 Jersey Shore HS Grad, Beloved Dad Of Young Son Justin Freeling Dies Suddenly At Age 33
Jersey Shore HS Grad, Beloved Dad Of Young Son Justin Freeling Dies Suddenly At Age 33 Jersey Shore high school graduate and beloved father of a young son Justin M. Freeling died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Jan. 18 at the age of 33. Freeling, a Philadelphia native, graduated from Lower Cape May Regional High School, his obituary and social media pages say. Freeling was known for his passion and talent for music and playing the guitar. He also had a one-of-a-kind “impractical joker” sense of humor, his memorial says. Above all, Freeling adored his young son, Thomas Dean, and spent “every possible minute” with him. “Our hearts are broken and we hope that God grants him the eter…
North Jersey Mom, Beloved Special Education Worker Lauren Marek Dies, 35 North Jersey Mom, Beloved Special Education Worker Lauren Marek Dies, 35
North Jersey Mom, Beloved Special Education Worker Lauren Marek Dies, 35 A North Jersey family is mourning the loss of the "center of their universe." Lauren Marek of West Caldwell died on Dec. 19 at Mountainside Medical Center in Glen Ridge, her obituary says. She was 35 years old. Marek was married to John Marek and was the mother of Audrey, 7, and John, 4. A GoFundMe page launched for Marek's family had raised $35,000 as of Tuesday evening. "Lauren was a kind and compassionate person who was always first in line to help anyone in need," the page reads. "She was always volunteering, asking what else she could do and never asked for anything in return." …
Nicholas Reed, 34, Worked As Accountant, Chef Nicholas Reed, 34, Worked As Accountant, Chef
Nicholas Reed, 34, Worked As Accountant, Chef Nicholas Matthew Reed, 34, of Asbury Park, died Thursday in Trenton.  He worked as an accountant as well as a chef, his obituary says.  He was born in Red Bank in 1987 and grew up in Marlboro.  He earned a Master's Degree in Business from Rutgers University. In addition to his work as an accountant, he was a chef for Mogo. Nicholas enjoyed music, history, soccer, swimming, walking and spending time with friends and family. He will be remembered for his beautiful smile and kind heart.  Surviving are his mother, Kathy Reed; two sisters, Madison Reed and Mackenzie Cooled…
NJ Tae Kwon Do Black Belt, Fitness Enthusiast Michelle Zimmerman Dies, 34 NJ Tae Kwon Do Black Belt, Fitness Enthusiast Michelle Zimmerman Dies, 34
NJ Tae Kwon Do Black Belt, Fitness Enthusiast Michelle Zimmerman Dies, 34 Montgomery High School graduated Michelle Zimmerman died at home on Oct. 19. She was 34 years old. A Princeton native, Zimmerman was raised in Rocky Hill, CT and had been living in Milford since 2014, her obituary says.  She graduated high school in 2005 and went on to attend Syracuse University's Whitman School of Business. Zimmerman had been working as a product manager for health supplements with Healthy Directions, and previously as a marketing director for Planet Fitness and The Edge Fitness Clubs. An active member of her local CrossFit gym, Zimmerman was interested in fitness f…
Longtime NJ Physician, Beloved Father Of 4 Dr. Christopher Muenzen Struck And Killed By Car, 66 Longtime NJ Physician, Beloved Father Of 4 Dr. Christopher Muenzen Struck And Killed By Car, 66
Longtime NJ Physician, Beloved Father Of 4 Dr. Christopher Muenzen Struck And Killed By Car, 66 Longtime New Jersey physician and beloved father of four Dr. Christopher Paul Muenzen was killed after being struck by a car in Montana at the age of 66, reports say. Muenzen was struck by a 36-year-old man attempting to back up a Chevy Silverado in downtown Helena around 5:15 p.m. on Sept. 21 and died as a result of of blunt force injuries, KTVQ reports citing Helena Police. Raised in Rahway, Muenzen went to St. Joseph High School in Metuchen and graduated from Cornell University, his obituary says. Muenzen then earned a master’s degree from Yale University before shifting his focus to me…
Montvale Mom Who Produced 'Little Steven's Underground Garage' Passes At 36 Montvale Mom Who Produced 'Little Steven's Underground Garage' Passes At 36
Montvale Mom Who Produced 'Little Steven's Underground Garage' Passes At 36 TRIBUTE: When loved ones say their final goodbyes to Jenna Antonacci of Montvale on Friday, they will no doubt recall how much she loved -- and at one time lived -- music. Antonacci had worked in her mid- to late-20s as a producer for the wildly popular "Little Steven's Underground Garage," created by longtime E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt on Sirius XM. She immersed herself in communicating with bands, managers and labels to organize appearances, among other tasks, and worked directly on the program hosted by Andrew Loog Oldham, the former manager and producer for the Rolling St…