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NJ Dad, Insurance Professional Jason Luyt Dies At 44
North Jersey father and insurance professional Jason Luyt died on Dec. 19, 2025, leaving behind his wife and two teenage sons, according to an obituary published by Paul Ippolito Memorial Home.
Luyt is survived by his wife, Nenette; his sons, Connor, 15, and Tyler, 14; his father, Anthony; and his brother, James, according to the obituary. He was predeceased by his mother, Linda. A GoFundMe created by Rebecca Stokes to support Connor’s and Tyler’s education had raised more than $28,000 as of Saturday, Jan. 3.
Born and raised in South Africa, Luyt excelled as a student-athlete at Parkto…
NJ High School Principal Dies: Remembering Terry Woolard
Terry Woolard, the principal of Hillside High School, died on Monday, Dec. 29, the school district said.
"This is truly heartbreaking news, and. this loss is deeply felt throughout our school community," Hillside Public Schools said in a statement. "Mr. Woolard was a dedicated leader whose commitment to students, families, staff, and colleagues made a lasting and meaningful impact. He will be deeply missed. Our thoughts are with his family."
According to Village Green, Woolard died after a short battle with cancer.
A graduate of Ithaca College, Woolard previously worked for the South Orang…
Penn Police Officer, NJ Native Dad Tomasz Czarnuszewicz Dies At 34
A University of Pennsylvania police officer, father, and New Jersey native has died, leaving behind a young daughter and a community shaped by his years of public service.
Tomasz Andrzej Czarnuszewicz, 34, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, in Hopewell, New Jersey, according to J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services.
Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Czarnuszewicz spent his life committed to protecting others, building a career in public safety that spanned multiple agencies. He began working as a security officer at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before serving as a corrections …
NJ Mom, Leader In Child Care Melissa Leavy White Dies, 50
Melissa Leavy White, of Wantage and formerly of Paramus, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 18, surrounded by love, following a short illness, according to an obituary published on the Pinkel Funeral Home website. She was 50 years old.
Melissa dedicated her life to caring for children and families and was best known for owning the daycare “Roots & Wings,” later continuing her work as a caregiver for families with young children, according to her obituary. She was active in her church community at Christian Faith Fellowship Church and was "known for her tenderness, kindness, compass…
Sudden Death Of 22-Year-Old NJ Woman Spreads Sadness
Gabrielle Haines of Gloucester County died unexpectedly in her sleep on Friday, Dec. 12, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to aid her family. She was 22 years old.
The campaign founder, Nicole Harned, described Gabrielle as “fun-loving, strong-minded, and adventurous,” adding that she embraced life “with courage, creativity, and an open heart.”
“She had a deep passion for baking and art, pouring love and expression into everything she created,” Harned wrote. “Her presence brought light, laughter, and warmth to those lucky enough to know her.”
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Gabrielle was…
Services Set For Woodbridge Officer, SWAT Member Killed In Carteret Crash
Funeral services have been finalized for Michael Tenpenny, the Woodbridge police officer who was killed in a motor vehicle crash in Carteret last week.
Tenpenny, 31, a patrol officer with the Woodbridge Township Police Department, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, following a crash involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer in Carteret, authorities confirmed. Additional details about the crash have not been released.
An Iselin native, Tenpenny joined the Woodbridge Police Department in 2018 and served in the Patrol Division, where he was also a member of the department’s SWAT Team, according to his…
