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Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36
Warren County landscaper and devoted mom Rachel Ann Glester died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 13. She was 36.
Born in Phillipsburg, Rachel worked as a landscaper at ACF Landscape in Washington, her obituary says.
Rachel was passionate about spending time in nature and loved outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and walking her dogs, her memorial says.
Above all, Rachel embraced her role as a devoted mother to her son, Brandon, and daughter, Grace Brobst. She is also predeceased by a daughter, Connie Rose.
In addition to Brandon and Grace, Rachel leaves behind …
Dean’s List Nursing Student, Devoted NJ Mom And Business Owner Dies One Day After 25th Birthday
Dean’s List nursing student, devoted New Jersey mother and business owner Ashley Marie Holloway died unexpectedly on Monday, July 25 — just one day after her 25th birthday.
Born in Trenton, Ashley graduated from Lawrence High School, her obituary says.
Ashley went on to attend the Culinary Art Institute of Philadelphia, and had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for several years, her memorial says.
Ashley had also made the Dean’s List at the Lincoln Technical Institute, where she was continuing her nursing studies.
Meanwhile, she was the co-owner of Twin Tasties, LLC catering busine…
Kind, Courageous East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief Dies
It all happened so quickly.
East Rutherford Deputy Police Chief Phil Taormina, a man who was as kind as he was courageous, died Wednesday, just months after he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of liver cancer.
He was only 46.
Fundraising efforts in the community and among law enforcement were accelerating at a furious pace when the news came.
East Rutherford PBA Local #275 called Phil a “great man, husband, father, deputy chief, and community superstar.”
"He was compassionate, kind, full of laughter," the department's Tammy Verdugo-Gil added. "Phil was like a super hero, soft spoke…
‘Tragic:’ Devoted Sussex County Father Of 5 Dies In Motorcycle Crash, 38
Devoted Sussex County father of five Joseph E. August died in a motorcycle crash on Friday, July 15. He was 38.
Joseph attended the Hopatcong School District before moving to Andover, where he lived at the time of his death, according to his social media page and obituary.
He loved fishing, the ocean, riding his motorcycle, and spending time with his family.
Joseph was described as a “devoted father that would stop the world for his children.”
“He will be remembered for his infectious smile, big brown eyes, his huge heart and sense of humor,” reads Joseph’s memorial.
Joseph leaves behind…
NFL Legend Tony Siragusa Fell To Similar Fate As His Father: Report
Further details reveal that NFL legend, Tony "The Goose" Siragusa, has died in nearly the same manner as his father, whom he tried to save, TMZ reports.
Siragusa had reportedly been receiving CPR at a home in Toms River, NJ when the initial emergency call came in around 11:45 a.m., Wednesday, June 22. He was pronounced dead at the scene and a cause of death was not immediately determined.
Decades earlier, when Siragusa was 21, he performed CPR on his dad who suffered a massive heart attack, claiming his life at the age of 48, Siragusa said on an episode of Howard Stern.
Siragusa's dad died…
