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NJ Drummer Found Dead In Kutztown Dumpster Had Crawled In After Party: DA
A New Jersey drummer found dead at a Berks County dump on Saturday, Nov. 12 had crawled into a dumpster the night before, according to officials and those who knew him.
Kellen J. Bischoff, 19, of Manahawkin, NJ, was found dead at the Total Recycling Facility on Lincoln Road in Birdsboro just after 8:30 a.m., said District Attorney John T. Adams in a release Monday, Nov. 14.
Investigators were able to identify Bischoff by his "unique" tattoos, and eventually learned that he was visiting a family member in Kutztown, the DA said.
Loved ones had last seen the teen i…
Morris County Native, Dedicated Dad Of 2 Matthew Bell Dies At 38
Morris County native and dedicated father of two Matthew Robert Bell died at his home on Thursday, Oct. 6. He was 38.
Born and raised in Denville, Matthew graduated from Morris Knolls High School in 2002, his obituary says.
Matthew loved sports, live music, and spending time with friends.
He is remembered as an endlessly generous person who embraced his role as a loving father to his two children, Alexander and Sophia Bell, his memorial says.
“The loss of this wonderful person is a pain that will be felt by many, and he will always be remembered as a kind, caring man who was so full of l…
'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…
Central Jersey's Zack Haupt Dies, 30
Beloved brother, grandson, and friend Zachary Richard Haupt of Central Jersey died on Saturday, Sept. 10. He was 30.
Raised in South Plainfield, Zachary attended South Plainfield High School, where he graduated in 2011, his obituary says.
Zachary worked in the solar service and insurance industries. He loved spending his free time with his family members and numerous friends.
Zachary also had a passion for sports, particularly baseball, which he enjoyed all throughout his childhood — both by playing out on the field and watching the Yankees, his memorial says.
Zachary was precedeased by …
North Jersey Dad Mourns Loss Of Daughter After Wife, Brother
Three years ago, Robert Kelly lost his wife, Frances Kelly. And then, he mourned the loss of his brother.
Earlier this month, Robert found himself grieving yet again, this time the loss of his daughter, Nicole Kelly. Nicole, a Roselle Park native, died on Sept. 9, at 43 years. old
A GoFundMe page launched by Robert's other daughter, Michelle, had raised more than $1,600 as of Wednesday, Sept. 21.
"We are asking for some relief with the staggering funeral costs to lay my sister to rest," the page reads. "Although Nicole struggled with addiction, she was still a loving sister, dau…
Warren County Cosmetologist, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 37
Warren County cosmetologist and dedicated mother Jennifer Anne Paulson died suddenly on Friday, Aug. 26. She was 37.
Born in Phillipsburg, Jennifer graduated from Belvidere High School in 2003 before attending Empire Beauty Academy, her obituary says.
She was also a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Belvidere and had most recently worked at a hair salon in Whitehall, PA.
Jennifer loved music, dancing, and animals.
Above all, she embraced her role as a caring and devoted mother to her young son, Trey Jaiden Crosby.
In addition to her son, Jennifer leaves behind her heartbroken pa…
