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‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16 ‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16
‘Tragic Loss:’ South Jersey Boxer, Aspiring Glassblower Dies Suddenly, 16 South Jersey boxer and aspiring glassblower Hector L. Nazario, Jr. died unexpectedly in Vineland on Thursday, Sept. 22 at the age of 16. Described as being full of energy and constantly active, Hector was a boxer and played basketball and football, his obituary says. He also had a creative side and enjoyed journaling, writing songs, and rapping in his free time, according to his memorial. Hector had unique goals of pursuing glass blowing and welding in his future and was known for his love for his family and many friends. Hector leaves behind his loving parents, Hector L. Nazario, Sr., an…

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by Valerie Musson
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South Jersey Native, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly, 22 South Jersey Native, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly, 22
South Jersey Native, Beloved Brother Dies Suddenly, 22 South Jersey native and beloved brother Hunter Lee Harbs died unexpectedly on Sunday, Aug. 28. He was 22. Born in Voorhees, Hunter graduated from Arthur P. Schalick High School in 2018 and lived in Pittsgrove at the time of his death, his obituary says. Hunter then worked a variety of jobs until he found passion in operating heavy machinery at Diamond Materials. Hunter’s free time was spent driving his truck, visiting friends, and traveling. He also spent many years racing dirt bikes with his dad in different states, his memorial says. Hunter is remembered for his cheerful smile, ability…

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by Valerie Musson
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Beloved Mom Of 2, NJ College Student Dies Suddenly, 28 Beloved Mom Of 2, NJ College Student Dies Suddenly, 28
Beloved Mom Of 2, NJ College Student Dies Suddenly, 28 Beloved mother of two and New Jersey college student Avinique Sabree Marshall-Bethea died unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19. She was 28. Born in Trenton, Avinique grew up in Lawrence and Ewing and graduated from Lawrence High School, her obituary says. Avinique later earned an Associate’s Degree from Rowan University and was pursuing a Bachelor’s in psychology, her memorial says. Avinique worked as a Senior Medical Security Officer at Ann Klein Forensic Center and lived in Willingboro at the time of her death, according to her obituary. Avinique enjoyed baking in her free time and showcas…

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by Valerie Musson
Obituaries
Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Mom Dies From Routine Surgery Complications, 32 Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Mom Dies From Routine Surgery Complications, 32
Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Mom Dies From Routine Surgery Complications, 32 Jersey Shore native and beloved mother Keisha Lynn Diaz died unexpectedly following complications from a routine surgery on Saturday, April 9. She was 32. Born in Allentown, Keisha attended Egg Harbor Township High School, where she graduated in 2008, her obituary says. She also studied at Cumberland County College and lived in Vineland at the time of her death, her social media page says. Keisha worked at Harbor Freight Tools for more than a decade and became a mother to two loving children of her own — Key'Naydalynn, 13, and Adrieanna, 7, according to her memorial. The beloved mother wa…

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by Valerie Musson
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Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Ironworker Dies Suddenly, 25 Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Ironworker Dies Suddenly, 25
Jersey Shore Native, Beloved Ironworker Dies Suddenly, 25 Jersey Shore native and beloved ironworker Steven Michael Viel died unexpectedly on Friday, March 18. He was 25. Viel grew up in Monroe Township before moving to Toms River, where he lived at the time of his death, his social media page says. He was employed as an ironworker/welder at East Coast Metal Structures Corp. Viel formerly worked with iron at Jersey Shore Steel and as an assistant supervisor at Pinnacle Commercial Development, his page says. Viel was remembered for his kind and outgoing personality, his obituary says. Meanwhile, $7,600 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Friday fo…

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by Valerie Musson
News
Memorials Honor Jersey Shore Lifeguard Killed By Lightning Memorials Honor Jersey Shore Lifeguard Killed By Lightning
Memorials Honor Jersey Shore Lifeguard Killed By Lightning Monday afternoon was just another work day for South Seaside Park guard Keith Pinto, who sat in the lifeguard chair under clear skies surrounded by his colleagues and beach goers. Seemingly out of nowhere, though, lightning struck.  The 19-year-old guard fell out of his chair, and the force knocked a nearby group of people to the ground around 4:30 p.m. at the 21st Avenue Beach, witnesses tell CBS2. A visitor recalls it smelling like hair burning.  #RIP: Friends of 19-year-old Keith Pinto say the community is heartbroken. They, along with his family, are devastated the young man with …

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by Jon Craig & Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Body Of Missing 24-Year-Old Found In Burlington Cranberry Bog, Family Friends Say Body Of Missing 24-Year-Old Found In Burlington Cranberry Bog, Family Friends Say
Body Of Missing 24-Year-Old Found In Burlington Cranberry Bog, Family Friends Say The body of a missing 24-year-old man was found Wednesday in a cranberry bog in Burlington County, authorities said. Family friends announced the unexpected death on this GoFundMe page and in a news report by NJ Advance Media.  The man found in the Pemberton Township cranberry bog had been missing for more than a week. Workers in the Whitesbog section of town found the body, according to Pemberton Township police. Matthew Nyhammer was found about a mile from the Whitesbog General Store, where we was last seen when his girlfriend dropped him off on Nov. 2, NJ.com reported. Pemberton …

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by Jon Craig