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South Jersey Man, 21, Dies After Monthlong Coma From UTV Crash: Fundraiser South Jersey Man, 21, Dies After Monthlong Coma From UTV Crash: Fundraiser
South Jersey Man, 21, Dies After Monthlong Coma From UTV Crash: Fundraiser An Egg Harbor Township man has died about a month after his utility terrain vehicle (UTV) crashed, authorities said. Juan Pablo Hernandez-Agabo, 21, died on Friday, Aug. 30, the Egg Harbor Township Police Department confirmed to Daily Voice. He suffered critical head injuries in the crash on Wednesday, July 31. A GoFundMe page had raised more than $13,500 from at least 175 donations as of Wednesday, Sept. 11. "Though we were cousins by blood, he was my little brother," wrote fundraiser organizer Emilio Cerpa. "The void and pain we feel in our hearts is indescribabl…
John Gaudreau's Wife Announces Pregnancy With Third Baby At Funeral John Gaudreau's Wife Announces Pregnancy With Third Baby At Funeral
John Gaudreau's Wife Announces Pregnancy With Third Baby At Funeral As if the Gaudreau's story couldn't get any more tragic, Johnny's wife, Meredith, announced she's nine weeks pregnant with their third child — "a total surprise" — at his funeral service on Monday, Sept. 9. During her eulogy live-streamed by the Calgary Flames, Meredith said she and John shared an amazing six months as a family of four. Then announced there was another baby on the way. The audience audibly gasped at the news.  "These will forever be the best six months of my life," she said from the service in Delaware County, PA. "There's specifically one week I'll cherish forever, it…
Rising Lenape HS Sophomore, Standout Athlete London DeShields Dies, 15 Rising Lenape HS Sophomore, Standout Athlete London DeShields Dies, 15
Rising Lenape HS Sophomore, Standout Athlete London DeShields Dies, 15 London Sophia DeShields, of Mount Laurel, New Jersey, 15, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. Born in Voorhees, New Jersey to David A. and Lauren A. (nee Chatzidakis), London was about to begin her sophomore year of Lenape High School. She was an excellent student who was a favorite with all of her teachers. An accomplished athlete in her own right, London started as a gymnast and finished second in the country during her last season competing. She shifted her athletic talents to the track, where she won “Newcomer of the Year” as a member of the Lenape winter and spring track t…
Bally's Casino HVAC Tech, Army Vet James Osler Jr. Dies, 36 Bally's Casino HVAC Tech, Army Vet James Osler Jr. Dies, 36
Bally's Casino HVAC Tech, Army Vet James Osler Jr. Dies, 36 James "Jim" Osler, of Somers Point, died on Aug. 24 due to complications of kidney disease, according to his obituary on the Adams-Perfect Funeral Home website. He was 36 years old. A U.S. Army veteran who served six years, Jim worked as an HVAC Technician for the Local 68 at Bally's Casino in Atlantic City, his obituary says. A GoFundMe for the family had raised more than $3,400 as of press time. The campaign says Jim met his wife, Devon, while working at Ashley Furniture, and they just celebrated their ninth wedding anniversary. "Jim and Devon have supported every sport and ac…
Michele Rhodes, 55, ID'd As Woman Who Died At Elizabethtown Fair: Coroner Michele Rhodes, 55, ID'd As Woman Who Died At Elizabethtown Fair: Coroner
Michele Rhodes, 55, ID'd As Woman Who Died At Elizabethtown Fair: Coroner The woman who died following a "medical emergency" at the Elizabethtown Fair on Tuesday, August 20 has been identified by the Lancaster County Coroner's Office.  Michele Rhodes, 55, of Akron, PA, and originally from Mount Holly, NJ, choked to death at the Elizabethtown Fair, Chief Deputy Coroner Eric Bieber explained and as detailed in her obituary posted by Roseboro Stradling Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Denver.  Police officers were eating lunch at the fair located at 900 East High Street in Elizabethtown Borough when the incident began at 12:55 p.m. Aug. 20, as Da…
Powerful NYC Attorney, Wife Missing After Luxury Yacht Capsizes Off Coast Of Italy: Reports Powerful NYC Attorney, Wife Missing After Luxury Yacht Capsizes Off Coast Of Italy: Reports
Powerful NYC Attorney, Wife Missing After Luxury Yacht Capsizes Off Coast Of Italy: Reports A New York attorney with Connecticut roots and his wife are among seven people missing after the yacht they were on capsized early this week in Italy, according to multiple reports. Christopher Morvillo, age 59, who attended the Canterbury School in Litchfield County, Connecticut, and later Fordham University, along with his wife, Neda Morvillo, age 57, are among six people who are unaccounted after the 184-foot luxury yacht overturned off the coast of Sicily on Monday morning, Aug. 19, according to ABC 7. Twenty-two people were on board the ship at the time of the incident near Palermo, ac…
Williamstown's Brett C. Abel, Avid Hunter, Fisherman, 39 Williamstown's Brett C. Abel, Avid Hunter, Fisherman, 39
Williamstown's Brett C. Abel, Avid Hunter, Fisherman, 39 Brett C. Abel, of Williamstown, died on July 13, according to an obituary published by Farnelli Funeral Home. He was 39 years old. Brett was a member of the Glaziers Local Union 252, his obituary said. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and enjoyed getting tattoos, his obit said. He also was a fan of the Eagles, NASCAR and the Phillies.  "Brett was a dog lover and treasured all of his dogs," his obit said. Above all, he cherished his time spent with his daughters, Juliana and Skylar. Click here to read Brett C. Abel's complete obituary.
Rachel Minaya, Wife Of Yankees Exec Omar Minaya, Found Dead In Harrington Park Home: Prosecutor Rachel Minaya, Wife Of Yankees Exec Omar Minaya, Found Dead In Harrington Park Home: Prosecutor
Rachel Minaya, Wife Of Yankees Exec Omar Minaya, Found Dead In Harrington Park Home: Prosecutor Rachel Minaya, who is married to former Mets general manager and current Yankees executive Omar Minaya, was found dead in their New Jersey home over the weekend, the Bergen County Prosecutor's Office confirmed on Monday afternoon. Minaya, 55, was found in the bathroom of a Harrington Park home unconscious and unresponsive, bringing local police officers to the scene just after 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, Bergen County Prosecutor Mark Musella said. Minaya was rushed to the Hackensack Meridian Health Pascack Valley Medical Center in Westwood after they failed to resuscitate her.…
Vineland's Cynthia Lee Morales, Mother Of 3 Loved Fashion, 32 Vineland's Cynthia Lee Morales, Mother Of 3 Loved Fashion, 32
Vineland's Cynthia Lee Morales, Mother Of 3 Loved Fashion, 32 Cynthia Lee Morales of Vineland died on Tuesday, July 16, according to an obituary published by Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home. She was 32 years old. "Cynthia had a spunky personality and was a free spirit full of life with a loving heart," her obituary said. She loved fashion, all colors of hair dye and enjoyed crossword books, the obit said. Cynthia is survived by her three beloved children; Serenity Drago, Miguel Rodriguez and Casamiere Morales; her parents, Johnny Morales and Joann (Brenes) Medina; her three sisters; Yarisa, Juliana and Jayla Morales; and her brother, Johnny Morales…
Vincent Logan Jr., 44, Security Officer From Millville Dies Vincent Logan Jr., 44, Security Officer From Millville Dies
Vincent Logan Jr., 44, Security Officer From Millville Dies Services are on Friday, July 12 for Vincent McKenly Logan, Jr., of Millville, who died on Wednesday, June 26, at Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, according to an obituary published by Padgett Funeral Home. He was 44 years old. His family was selling T-shirts to be worn at the service that say "In Memory of Vinroc," according to a Facebook post. He was born and raised in Bridgeton. He later lived in Millville for more than 20 years.  Vincent had most recently worked as a security officer, his obituary said. In his free time, he enjoyed riding bicycles, listening to music, fishing…
NJ Navy Vet Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant, Heart Pump Dies After 47 Days NJ Navy Vet Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant, Heart Pump Dies After 47 Days
NJ Navy Vet Who Received Pig Kidney Transplant, Heart Pump Dies After 47 Days Lisa Pisano, the 54-year-old New Jersey resident and second-ever recipient of a pig kidney and mechanical heart, has died. Pisano received the heart pump on April 4, and eight days later, got the pig's kidney. She lived with it for 47 days, as reported by the New York Times, before her death on Sunday, July 7. Lisa Pisano. NYU Langone Health A U.S. Navy veteran and doting grandmother, Pisano was born in Lakewood but lived in Ocean Gate and Bayville, according to her obituary on the Mastapeter Memorial Home website. Her obituary remembered her as a "hero to the medical communit…
Family Loses Everything In Devastating Fire In South Jersey, Campaign Says Family Loses Everything In Devastating Fire In South Jersey, Campaign Says
Family Loses Everything In Devastating Fire In South Jersey, Campaign Says A family of five from Deptford lost everything in a devastating house fire on Thursday, July 4, according to a GoFundMe campaign. The Guerra family "is known for their kindness and willingness to help anyone in need," the campaign said. Now, Rob and Danielle Guerra, along with their three boys aged 8, 11, and 12 need the community's support, said Abbey Ametrano, the campaign's organizer, and a neighbor. "Rob, who works for the township, is a dedicated community helper, and Danielle, a talented nail technician, brings beauty to the lives of Deptford's residents," Ametrano wrote. …
Victim Of Ocean County Shooting, 25, Was 'Vibrant' Mom Survived By Young Son, Obituary Says Victim Of Ocean County Shooting, 25, Was 'Vibrant' Mom Survived By Young Son, Obituary Says
Victim Of Ocean County Shooting, 25, Was 'Vibrant' Mom Survived By Young Son, Obituary Says Shock and sadness spread following the shooting death of a Gabriella Caroleo, a 25-year-old Ocean County resident. Gabriella was identified by a GoFundMe campaign as the victim of the Thursday, June, 27 Manchester shooting. Among those left mourning her loss is her son, Calvin Brodie Jr., who is 3 years old. "Gabriella has left us all way to soon," reads the campaign launched by Matthew Souders. "She was taken from us on June 27th in the horrific shooting in Manchester. The family is so heartbroken over this tragic loss." "We are raising money for Gabriella’s funeral so we all can say our…
Joseph Thomas Schaefer Of Browns Mills, Forklift Driver, 34 Joseph Thomas Schaefer Of Browns Mills, Forklift Driver, 34
Joseph Thomas Schaefer Of Browns Mills, Forklift Driver, 34 Joseph Thomas Schaefer, of Browns Mills, died on Tuesday, June 4, according to an obituary published by Mathis Funeral Home. He was 34 years old. Born in Lakewood, Joseph was a 2008 graduate of Pemberton Township High School.  He worked as a forklift driver for Home Depot, and was active in many sports for Pemberton Township, his obituary said. An avid San Francisco 49ers and New York Yankees fan, Joe enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and spending time with his family and friends, especially playing with his son Liam, his obit said. Click here to read Joseph Thomas Schaefer's compl…
Kristen Hayley Jones, 24, Haddon Acting Student, Dies Suddenly Kristen Hayley Jones, 24, Haddon Acting Student, Dies Suddenly
Kristen Hayley Jones, 24, Haddon Acting Student, Dies Suddenly Kristen Hayley Jones of Haddon Township, died suddenly on May 24, according to an obituary published by Jackson Funeral Home. She was 24 years old. Kristen was a 2018 Haddon Township High School graduate and was recently attending classes in acting and creative writing, which she loved, her obituary said. She enjoyed all things in beauty and makeup. Kristen was very spiritual and enjoyed sharing in Tarot Cards and collecting Crystals.  She recently attended one of her favorite music artist’s concerts Jessie Murph. Another favorite of hers was XXX Tentacion.  Kristen loved spendi…
6-Year-Old NJ Girl Dies When Piece Of Badminton Racquet Pierces Skull On Lake Vacation 6-Year-Old NJ Girl Dies When Piece Of Badminton Racquet Pierces Skull On Lake Vacation
6-Year-Old NJ Girl Dies When Piece Of Badminton Racquet Pierces Skull On Lake Vacation What was supposed to be a fun game of badminton on a family vacation became a tragic nightmare for one Sussex County family earlier this month. The Morgan family was enjoying lunch during a trip to a lakeside cottage on Maine around noon Saturday, June 1 when they heard screaming. The aluminum shaft of a badminton racquet her 10-year-old brother was playing with became dislodged from the wooden handle, causing the shaft to strike 6-year-old Lucy Morgan, who had been sitting on the sidelines, in the head, piercing through her skull, Maine State Police said. The Stockholm girl was rushe…
American Water Employee Killed In NJ Construction Zone Crash Was Hardworking Dad American Water Employee Killed In NJ Construction Zone Crash Was Hardworking Dad
American Water Employee Killed In NJ Construction Zone Crash Was Hardworking Dad Kyle Sease was not just an American Water Employee. He was a father, a son, a husband, a U.S. Army veteran, and so much more. "This was my baby," his heartbroken mother, Joanne Devine, said in a Facebook post. "My son. He was so much more than an 'American Water Employee.'" Sease, 26, was killed and three of his colleagues injured when their crew was hit by a vehicle at a job site on White Horse Pike in Magnolia on Wednesday, May 29, just before 10 a.m. A GoFundMe started by Sease's coworkers of  Water Workers Local 99 had raised $78,000 as of Saturday, June 1. A Sicklerville f…
Jersey City Police Lieutenant's Cremation To Follow Saturday Funeral Mass Jersey City Police Lieutenant's Cremation To Follow Saturday Funeral Mass
Jersey City Police Lieutenant's Cremation To Follow Saturday Funeral Mass She devoted her life to those in need and put others first. She was "the glue that held her family and friends together." And at only 44 years old, Jersey City Police Lt. Marina Angelica Ugolini is gone far too soon. Ugolini died Tuesday evening, May 28. The 19-year department veteran, who was promoted to lieutenant six years ago this month, worked in the city's North District. Ugolini was an alumnus of Jersey City Medical Center and Ambucar EMS who "took pride in helping people by devoting her life to serving those in need," her obituary says. "She transported the first medical …
Wrightstown's William Lloyd III, Died Unexpectedly, 51 Wrightstown's William Lloyd III, Died Unexpectedly, 51
Wrightstown's William Lloyd III, Died Unexpectedly, 51 William “Bill” J. Lloyd III, of Wrightstown, died unexpectedly on April 12 while surrounded by his loving family, according to an obituary published by Mount Laurel Home For Funerals. He was 51 years old. Bill worked in the produce industry, and then as an exterminator for many years, his obituary said. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. "Bill loved doing outdoor activities with his sons, and taught them everything he knew," his obit said. Click here to read William J. Lloyd III's complete obituary.
Could Baltimore's Maggie Sajak Replace Vanna White On 'Wheel Of Fortune?' Could Baltimore's Maggie Sajak Replace Vanna White On 'Wheel Of Fortune?'
Could Baltimore's Maggie Sajak Replace Vanna White On 'Wheel Of Fortune?' Could Maggie Sajak replace Vanna White on "Wheel Of Fortune?" White herself certainly thinks so, she told E! News. She's filled in before, anyway. We’re keeping it in the family – meet our special guest letter-turner, Maggie Sajak! @patsajak #Family #FamilyTime #WheelOfFortune pic.twitter.com/QJCEqzuXtz — Wheel of Fortune (@WheelofFortune) January 7, 2020 Maggie, 28, grew up in Severna Park, MD, and earned her undergrad degree from Princeton University, before completing law school at Columbia University. She currently handles social correspondence for "Wheel Of Fortune," and as her d…
Boy Who Died In Fall From Tractor On NJ Farm Was 'Glue To Family,' Fund Says Boy Who Died In Fall From Tractor On NJ Farm Was 'Glue To Family,' Fund Says
Boy Who Died In Fall From Tractor On NJ Farm Was 'Glue To Family,' Fund Says A 3-year-old boy from South Jersey is being remembered for being the glue to his family. Boone Sawyer Durr died after falling off a tractor on the family farm, according to a GoFundMe launched for his parents. Boone's parents are self-employed farmers, and don't have time off from work, the boy's aunt says. The middle child to Danny and Emily Durr, Boone was the "glue to their family, writes McKenzie Armstrong of Berlin. "He was his daddy’s mini and he always wanted to go everywhere with him." He was a friend to his older brother Danger and a best friend and playmate to his youn…
NJ Starbucks Worker Was Right To Be Worried About Daughter's Swollen Belly: 'One Strong Girl' NJ Starbucks Worker Was Right To Be Worried About Daughter's Swollen Belly: 'One Strong Girl'
NJ Starbucks Worker Was Right To Be Worried About Daughter's Swollen Belly: 'One Strong Girl' A Camden County mom's intuition that something wasn't right with her 2-year-old daughter and her swollen belly unfortunately turned out to be right. Sometime after the new year, Damara Burke noticed swelling in Charli's upper belly, according to a GoFundMe page launched for the Mount Ephraim family. "After a week of testing (ultrasound, MRI with anesthesia, CT scan, and Biopsy), the doctors confirmed that she had several masses that metastasized from her kidney to her liver, lungs, and around her blood vessels," her aunt wrote on the page. Charli BurkeGoFundMe "These tumors in Charli’s…
Lina Zermane Of Monmouth County Dies, 30 Lina Zermane Of Monmouth County Dies, 30
Lina Zermane Of Monmouth County Dies, 30 Beloved daughter, sister, and aunt Lina Zermane of Monmouth County died unexpectedly in Delray Beach, Florida on Friday, Nov. 11. She was 30. Lina grew up in Manasquan, where she attended Manasquan Elementary School and graduated from Manasquan High School, her obituary says. She then moved to Florida to pursue a career in the restaurant service industry. Lina was remembered for her one-of-a-kind sense of humor sprinkled with unmatchable wit. She was also a skilled athlete and participated in a number of competitive cheerleading teams throughout the Garden State, her memorial says. Lina’s…
'RHONJ' Stars Party In Atlantic City 'RHONJ' Stars Party In Atlantic City
'Rhonj' Stars Party In Atlantic City "Real Housewives of New Jersey" costars Jennifer Aydin and Teresa Giudice were spotted with their families in Atlantic City this weekend. Giudice posted videos to her Instagram story of her family celebrating the birthday of husband Luis Ruelas' son, Louie, at American Cut Steakhouse, at the Ocean Casino Resort. After, the family apparently joined the Aydins at the Sebastian Maniscalco show, Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Borgata, according to Aydin's Instagram story. The stars closed out the night with some dancing at a nightclub.
Devoted South Jersey Dad Of 2 Matthew Theobold Dies, 27 Devoted South Jersey Dad Of 2 Matthew Theobold Dies, 27
Devoted South Jersey Dad Of 2 Matthew Theobold Dies, 27 Beloved and dedicated South Jersey father of two Matthew P. Theobold died on Monday, Oct. 31. He was 27. Matthew studied homeland security at Ocean County College, where he graduated in December 2015, according to his social media page. Matthew’s hobbies included wrestling, visiting the beach, and spending time with friends and family. Well today the TRS wrestling family got some terrible news. When I heard I immediately thought about his family and this... Posted by Ron Laycock on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 He is remembered as a “fun, loving, goofy, sweet, caring, and sensitive,” his …