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Daycare Worker, 28, Died Alongside Her Dog In NJ Apartment Fire, Charity Says
Arrangements have been finalized for Emily Prather, a 28-year-old daycare worker remembered for her warmth and compassion, who died following a fire at an apartment complex in South Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 1. Prather, who was initially hospitalized following the Autumn Ridge blaze in Gloucester Township, was later pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the fire. Six firefighters were also injured and remain in stable condition, police said. The Unforgotten Haven, a nonprofit assisting Emily's husband, Kyle, in Blackwood, said Emily died alongside her dog. Born in Philadelphia, Emily g…
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‘He Loved Life And Loved People’: NJ Native Michael Krukowski Killed In PA Crash
A 69-year-old Bensalem man was killed when his pickup truck struck a tree and a utility pole along West Lincoln Highway in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release on Thursday, Oct. 30. The crash happened around 8:39 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, just east of Blackhorse Road, according to police. Michael J. Krukowski III was driving a 2016 Ford F-250 SuperCab eastbound when the vehicle drifted left for an unknown reason, investigators explained. It left the roadway, hit a tree, and then struck a utility pole before coming to rest on its passenger …
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Sudden Loss Of NJ Dad Brett Palmer Spreads Shock
A Hunterdon County community is grieving following the unexpected loss of a local dad. Brett M. Palmer, 42, passed away on Oct. 21, according to his obituary published on the Martin Funeral Home website. Those who knew him said that his death was sudden. Born on March 3, 1983, to Mike and Linda Palmer, Brett was remembered as a devoted husband, father, son, brother, and friend — “a shining example of kindness, integrity, and love,” his obituary said. Raised in Babylon, NY, and Milltown, NJ, he carried with him a deep appreciation for family, friendship, and hard work wherever life took him.…
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NJ Native Killed In Off-Road PA Crash
A 50-year-old New Jersey native and father of two was killed after losing control of an open-air vehicle in Pennsylvania last month. Matthew Bichler, 50, of Upper Mount Bethel Township, died in the Portland Borough accident on Monday, Oct. 27, Northampton County Coroner Zachary Lysek said. Bichler was operating a road-registered, open-air vehicle when it left the roadway and crashed in a wooded area on Sunday, Oct. 26. He died from multiple blunt force injuries, and his death was ruled an accident, Lysek said. Surviving Bichler are his wife and high school sweetheart, along with …
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NJ Dad, YouTuber, Innovator Dies Suddenly; $11K Raised For Family
Shock and sadness spread in a New Jersey community following the sudden loss of a 62-year-old father. David R. Peru, of Bridgewater, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Oct. 19, according to his obituary from Branchburg Funeral Home. GoFundMe photo Peru was remembered as a loving husband, father, and family man who shared 25 years of marriage with his wife, Jennifer. Their bond, built on “love, laughter, and unwavering support,” was filled with cherished memories made with their sons, Zachary and Adam, at family gatherings and lake trips, the obituary said. A man of intellect and creativ…
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Thomas Luque Of North Arlington Dies, 19
Thomas Armando Luque, a 19-year-old from North Arlington remembered for his warmth and kindness, died on Saturday, Oct. 18, according to his obituary from the Alvarez Funeral Home. Loved ones described Thomas as “a beloved brother, son, and friend to everyone who had the privilege of knowing him.” “His warmth, kindness, and joyful energy left a lasting impact on everyone he met,” the family wrote on a GoFundMe launched by Alexander Salgado, which had raised more than $5,000 as of Wednesday, Oct. 22. “Thomas had a way of making people feel loved and valued, and his absence will be deeply fe…
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NJ Native, St. John's Student Dies Suddenly In Queens
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Giovani Amores, an 18-year-old New Jersey native remembered for his kindness, confidence, and joy. Amores passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 16, in Queens, NY, according to his obituary posted on the Fanwood Memorial Funeral Home website. A cause of death was not immediately clear. Born in Hoboken, Giovani grew up in Jersey City and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School earlier this year. In August, he began his freshman year at St. John’s University, where he was “filled with excitement and ambition for the future,” his obituary said. …
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Mom Killed In Route 202 Crash Leaves Behind Teen Daughters
A 44-year-old woman killed in a violent wreck last week on Route 202 in Branchburg has been identified as a Raritan mom. Sara Elsman, remembered for her joyful spirit and love of laughter, “was the life of every room she entered — full of laughter, kindness, and light,” according to her obituary on Cuoco Funeral & Cremation Services. She is survived by two daughters, Samantha, 19, and Kayla, 17, according to a campaign that had raised $25,000 for her family as of Friday, Oct. 17. Sara Elsman Sara Elsman Facebook Known for her "infectious laugh, goofy humor, and genuine …
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Death Of 20-Year-Old Leaves Linden Community Mourning
The Linden community is mourning the loss of 20-year-old Josue Jimenez Grajales, whose life was remembered with words of faith and heartbreak from Mayor Derek Armstead. Grajales, of Linden, tragically died on Tuesday, on Oct. 7, according to his obituary from Las Rosas Bannworth Funeral Home in Elizabeth. It was not immediately clear whether or not Josue was the motorcyclist killed in that day's crash. Daily Voice has reached out to police for more information. “Today we said goodbye to one of Linden’s sons, 20-year-old Josue Jimenez Grajales,” Armstead wrote in a Facebook post on Sa…
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Berkeley Heights Man Dead After Being Reported Missing: Fundraiser
Thomas Mauch, a 34-year-old Berkeley Heights resident who was reported missing last week, has died, according to a fundraiser established Wednesday, Oct. 8. Berkeley Heights police said Mauch was located Tuesday, Oct. 7, but did not provide additional details. Mauch is being remembered by his family as a devoted husband and loving father, son, brother and friend who loved the New Jersey Devils. "Everyone that knew TJ would describe him as dependable, loyal, hard-working, and kind-hearted. He could strike up a conversation with any Uber driver or stranger at a party," Laura Couch, Mauch's s…
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Joseph Corcoran, 26, EMT, Paramedic, RN From Bergen County Remembered After Tragic Death
Joseph Corcoran, a devoted EMT, paramedic, and newly registered nurse from Bergen County, is being remembered as a “beautiful soul” after his tragic death at age 26. Corcoran died by suicide on Monday, September 29, according to loved ones. “Joe was an EMT, Paramedic, and RN who actually enjoyed helping others and trying to make the world around him a better place,” wrote Analie Perez on a GoFundMe that raised more than $16,000 for funeral and memorial expenses. “He was a caring friend, a loving boyfriend, a considerate son, and an overall genuine individual.” GoFundMe photo Corcoran’s d…
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Soccer Player Killed In North Bergen Crash Shielded Passengers From Impact, Family Says
A night that began with a soccer game ended in heartbreak for a North Bergen family when 24-year-old Brian Rivera was killed in a crash following a police pursuit involving a different vehicle late Sunday, Sept. 28. Rivera had stepped in to play as a favor to his younger brother, Christopher, his family said on a GoFundMe. The brothers won the game and were driving home with friends when a Honda Accord, pursued by police after an alleged traffic violation, slammed into their Toyota Corolla on Tonnelle Avenue around 11:18 p.m., according to the New Jersey Attorney General’s Office. Stopped a…
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