Paul Stahl, Beloved Burlington Twp Youth Sports Coach, Dies Paul Stahl, Beloved Burlington Twp Youth Sports Coach, Dies
Paul Stahl, Beloved Burlington Twp Youth Sports Coach, Dies Paul Stahl, a.k.a. "Coach Paul", a longtime Burlington Township resident died on Tuesday, April 14, according to his obituary from the Givnish Funeral Home website. A graduate of Mount St. Mary's University, Stahl played semi-pro baseball and was a devoted fan of the Eagles, Phillies and Flyers, his obituary reads. Stahl dedicated countless hours to mentoring, encouraging, and uplifting young athletes, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family.  "He made a lasting impact on so many lives, both on and off the field, and his presence will be deeply missed throughout the commu…
21-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Indiana Crash 21-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Indiana Crash
21-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Indiana Crash A 21-year-old New Jersey man was killed in a car crash in Indiana on Friday, April 3, authorities said. Mason Maggiacomo, of Plainsboro, died of multiple blunt force injuries in the single vehicle crash at 2 a.m. in West Lafayette, Indiana, the Tippecanoe County Coroner’s Office said.  Born in Princeton, Maggiacomo graduated from Fusion Academy and earned his B.S. in finance from Purdue University, according to his obituary from the M.J. Murphy Funeral Home website.  A musician, Maggiacomo loved playing the guitar and bass and was the lead singer and bass guitarist for …
Family IDs NJ Mom Killed In Domestic Violence Incident Family IDs NJ Mom Killed In Domestic Violence Incident
Family IDs NJ Mom Killed In Domestic Violence Incident Tomeka Kamwani, a Swedesboro resident, was killed in an act of domestic violence on Saturday, March 28, according to a GoFundMe set up to support her family. At 3:52 a.m., Woolwich Township police said they were conducting an investigation on the 300 block of Broad Street in Swedesboro and that there was no active or ongoing threat to the public.  The Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office is in charge of the investigation, police said. Prosecutors have not confirmed if the incident involved Kamwani and if any arrests have been made. Kamwani is survived by her four children, Gavyn…
Ex-President Of NJ College Killed In Motorcycle Crash (UPDATE) Ex-President Of NJ College Killed In Motorcycle Crash (UPDATE)
Ex-President Of NJ College Killed In Motorcycle Crash (Update) Grey Dimenna, the former president of Monmouth University, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Thursday, March 26, the university confirmed. At 3:44 p.m., Grey Dimenna was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle south on County Road 519 in Hunterdon County when he collided with a Dodge pickup truck, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Dimenna was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. The driver of the Dodge sustained minor injuries, Lebron said. The university's 9th president, Dimenna devoted much of his professional career …
NJ Poker Legend David Sklansky Dies, 78 NJ Poker Legend David Sklansky Dies, 78
NJ Poker Legend David Sklansky Dies, 78 New Jersey native and poker legend David Sklansky died Monday, March 23, PokerNews reports. He died at 78 years old after experiencing heart failure in Las Vegas, the outlet said. A Teaneck native, Sklansky won a pair of World Series of Poker bracelets and was nicknamed "The Mathematician" for his mathematical approach to poker.  He reportedly dropped out of UPenn before graduation and passed multiple actuarial exams before he turned 20 years old. He went on to work for an actuarial firm. Sklansky wrote well over a dozen gambling books, including the widely prolific "The Theory o…
After Death Of Longtime Restaurateur From NJ From Sudden Stroke, Community Rallies For Family After Death Of Longtime Restaurateur From NJ From Sudden Stroke, Community Rallies For Family
After Death Of Longtime Restaurateur From NJ From Sudden Stroke, Community Rallies For Family Community members are coming together to support the family of a New Jersey man who owned an Italian restaurant in Rockland County for decades before his death from a sudden stroke.  Bergen County resident Brett Kelly, owner of La Terrazza restaurant and catering facility in New City, died at the age of 58 on Wednesday, March 18, after suffering a stroke that led to severe bleeding on the brain.  Kelly, a resident of Saddle River, underwent emergency surgery and fought through multiple procedures before passing away 14 days later, according to those who knew him. For more than th…
NJ Bride-To-Be, 27, Killed In Crash, Family Raises Funds For Fiancé NJ Bride-To-Be, 27, Killed In Crash, Family Raises Funds For Fiancé
NJ Bride-To-Be, 27, Killed In Crash, Family Raises Funds For Fiancé A 27-year-old New Jersey woman who was planning her wedding later this year died in a car crash, leaving her family devastated, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Arleen Amanda Marmol de Ortiz died on Saturday, March 14, with her family by her side, according to her obituary published by Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home. Marmol de Ortiz had recently purchased a home with her fiancé, Luis Ortiz, and the couple had been together since she was 14 years old, according to the campaign by Vanessa Bratic. “They were planning to be married in July of 2026,” her family said. “They were a family of thre…
NJ Mom Dies Suddenly, $33K Raised For Widower, 3 Girls NJ Mom Dies Suddenly, $33K Raised For Widower, 3 Girls
NJ Mom Dies Suddenly, $33K Raised For Widower, 3 Girls A South Jersey community is rallying around a father and his three daughters after the sudden death of the family matriarch. More than $33,000 had been raised as of Tuesday night, March 17, through a GoFundMe organized by Amy Whitten following the unexpected passing of Debra Ann Bautista. Bautista, 46, of Williamstown, died on Thursday, March 12, at her home, according to her obituary published by Egizi Funeral Home. Bautista is survived by her husband, Alan, and their three daughters, Isabelle, Addison, and Harper, according to her obituary. “The loss of a mother and wife so suddenly…
NJ Transit Worker, Devoted Dad Christopher Peloso Dies At 40 NJ Transit Worker, Devoted Dad Christopher Peloso Dies At 40
NJ Transit Worker, Devoted Dad Christopher Peloso Dies At 40 Christopher T. Peloso, a longtime New Jersey resident and NJ Transit employee, died on Monday, March 9 at the age of 40, according to his obituary on the Bizub Parker Funeral Home website. Born in Paterson, Chris worked for more than 20 years as a railroad bridge operator for NJ Transit, where he was known for his dedication and reliability, according to his obituary.  "A lover of film, Chris eagerly awaited each new release, immersing himself in the stories that unfolded on the big screen," his obituary continues. "His enthusiasm for movies was infectious, and many will remember him f…
Support Swells For 23-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Crash Support Swells For 23-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Crash
Support Swells For 23-Year-Old NJ Man Killed In Crash Jaysen Young, who was killed in a car crash in Ewing on Tuesday, March 10, is being remembered as a "loyal brother, incredible son and devoted boyfriend," according to a fundraiser set up to support his family. Young, a 23-year-old Hamilton Township had built a life around hard work, loyalty and the people he loved most, Alaina Revenidis and his brother Branden Young wrote on the fundraising page. "Anyone who knew Jaysen knew he was often the strongest person in the room, with a laugh that could fill it just as easily," Revenidis and Young wrote. "He was the kind of young man who …
Retired Trenton Deputy Fire Chief Todd Willever Dies After Brain Cancer Battle Retired Trenton Deputy Fire Chief Todd Willever Dies After Brain Cancer Battle
Retired Trenton Deputy Fire Chief Todd Willever Dies After Brain Cancer Battle Retired Trenton Fire Deputy Chief Todd Willever, who served the city for nearly three decades, died on Monday, March 9, with his family by his side after a years-long battle with brain cancer. He was 55 years old. A graduate of McCorristin High School’s Class of 1989, Willever previously lived in Trenton and Hamilton Township before moving to Columbus, according to his obituary from Poulson & Van Hise Funeral Directors. He served 29 years with the Trenton Fire Department, joining in 1994 after starting his career with the Mercer County Airport Fire Department. He rose through t…
NJ Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Firefighter's Mother, April Behr NJ Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Firefighter's Mother, April Behr
NJ Fire Department Mourns Loss Of Firefighter's Mother, April Behr April Behr, a longtime Gloucester County resident, died on Sunday, March 8, at the age of 43, according to her obituary from the Kelley Funeral Home website. Born in Phoenixville, Behr moved to Pitman where she spent most of her life, graduating from Pitman High School in 2001 before attending Gloucester County Community College, her obituary reads. She married her husband Martin in 2002, and they had two children, Martin and Emmalee, who survive her, according to her obituary. She worked as a patient care technician in the emergency room at various hospitals for 25 years, her obituary read…