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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…
Support Swells After Rutgers Student Killed In Route 27 Crash
Amber Torres was set to graduate from Rutgers University with a degree in science before the 22-year-old Colonia resident was killed in a car crash on Route 27 on Wednesday, Feb. 18, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family.
"Amber was a cherished daughter, sister, granddaughter, girlfriend and best friend. She was the kind of person who lit up every room she walked into," Niove Ramirez, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "Her smile was contagious, her heart was generous, and she always put others before herself. She had a way of making everyone feel seen, valued, and lo…
After NJ Mom's Sudden Death, Young Daughter Raises $93K For Her And Her Sister
More than $90,000 has been raised for two New Jersey girls following the sudden death of their mother.
Melissa Conca of Manasquan, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, according to her obituary on the O'Brien Funeral Home website. She was 51 years old.
Conca's daughter, Ava Lamonica, started a GoFundMe campaign for her and her sister, Sophie, that had raised $93,000 as of Saturday, Feb. 21.
"Our lives changed forever when our mom passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart issue at just 51 years old. She was our beautiful best friend, and an amazing role model with a courageous soul who loved…
Jersey Shore High School Athlete Anthony Kulzy Jr. Dies, 15
Anthony Kulzy Jr., of Seaside Park, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at his home, according to his obituary on the Ryan Funeral Home website. He was 15 years old.
Born in Pequannock, Anthony was a student athlete at Central Regional High School in Berkeley Township, where he played baseball, basketball, and was on the cross country team, his obituary says.
An avid New York Yankees fan, Anthony loved playing sports, online gaming, watching TV with his dog, Gigi, and thought about becoming a history teacher, his obituary reads.
Anthony was preceded in death by his father, Anthony …
NJ Antique Store Owner, Mother Of Two Dies, 58
Angela Porto, a 58-year-old Woolwich Township resident, died on Tuesday, Feb 3.
Porto ran Restored Antiquity in Haddonfield, with her wife, Amanda. Porto and Amanda also had twin sons, Chase and Trent, along with three dogs and two cats, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family.
Porto was very proud of her 17 years of sobriety and recovery, according to her obituary from the McGuinness Funeral Home website.
"AA was a central part of her life and a source of strength, community, and growth," her obituary reads. "Through recovery, Angela found clarity, purpose, and a…
Campaign Launched For NJ Widow In Wake Of Husband's Sudden Death
Christopher Perri, a Marlton resident, died on Sunday, Feb. 1, one week before his 51st birthday, according to his obituary from the StolFo Funeral Home website.
Perri is survived by his wife, Theresa, his children, Katarina and Christopher, his mother, Joanne and his siblings, Joseph and Joann, his obituary reads.
For the last 11 years, Perri worked as a commercial lighting sales and quotations specialist for Penn Lighting.
"We are heartbroken by the unexpected passing of our longtime colleague and dear friend, Chris Perri," the company said in a statement. Chris was the kind of p…
