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Former Bloomfield Mayor, Wife Die Hours Apart After Nearly 70-Year Love Story
Former Bloomfield Mayor James P. Norton, 91, and his wife of nearly 70 years, Dorothy Victoria (Zelinski) Norton, 87, both died Saturday, Jan. 24, according to their obituary on the O’Boyle Funeral Home website. A source said the couple passed away just hours apart. Dorothy Norton died surrounded by her husband and children at Morristown Memorial Hospital, and James Norton later died at their home, according to the obituary. Dorothy was born in Jersey City and graduated from Passaic Valley High School in Little Falls in 1957, later working for New Jersey Bell Telephone Company in Montclair.…
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Christina Ruff, NJ Hospital Associate Director, Devoted Wife And Mom Of Two, Dies At 45
The Blackwood community is mourning the loss of Christina "Chrissy" M. Ruff (née Lubowsky), who passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 4, according to her obituary from Earle Funeral Home. She was 45 years old. Born Aug. 6, 1980, in the Bronx, NY, to Judith and Cary Lubowsky, and Ruff grew up in Washington Township, alongside her sister Samantha, her obituary says. She was married to Michael James Ruff, sharing 14 years of marriage, and mom to Gavin and Vincent, who were the lights of her life, her obituary continues. A 1998 graduate of Washington Township High School, Ruff earned…
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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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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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NJ Mom Joyce Nuñez Dies At 33 After Rare Cancer Battle
A New Jersey community is mourning the loss of Joyce Yvette Nuñez, who died Thursday, Sept. 11, at 33 years old, according to her obituary on the Bronson & McNamara Memorial Home website. Joyce, of Somerset, was diagnosed last year with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer that typically affects children but, in her case, was found in the uterus, according to a GoFundMe created by her husband, Dennis Nuñez. He wrote that Joyce was believed to be the ninth adult to ever receive this diagnosis. Despite the prognosis, she “fought with everything she had for more than a year…
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Syracuse Women's Basketball Star Tiana Mangakahia Dies At 30 After Cancer Battle
Tiana Mangakahia, a former star for the Syracuse Orange women's basketball team who played pro overseas, died at 30 following a lengthy battle with cancer, her family confirmed. Mangakahia, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2019, underwent chemotherapy, a double mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery before passing away on Thursday, Sept. 11. Last week, Mangakahia said that her health had taken a negative turn, the cancer had progressed, and "it's now affecting me in ways that are hard to put into words," she wrote on Instagram. View this post on Instagram …
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Fashion Icon Giorgio Armani Dies
Giorgio Armani, the visionary who redefined men’s style with his impeccably tailored suits and minimalist elegance, has died. The trailblazing Italian designer was 91 years old. The fashion house announced that he “passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones" on Thursday, Sept. 4. The company said that a funeral chamber would be open in Milan on Saturday, Sept. 6, and Sunday, Sept. 7, with a private funeral to follow at a later date. In announcing its founder's death, the company noted that he “worked until his final days, dedicating himself to the company, the collections,…
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Read The Heartbreaking Joint Obit For NJ Man, Wife Of 54 Years Killed In Crash
Walter “Butch” Jakubowski and his wife, Margaret, built a love that lasted more than half a century. They shared laughter, raised a family, and welcomed friends into their Long Island home — always together. On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Ronkonkoma couple left this world the same way they lived in it: side by side. Suffolk County Police said the couple was driving through their town around 11:20 a.m. when their Subaru Forester crossed into the eastbound lane of Peconic Street, left the roadway, and struck a tree. Walter, 83, was behind the wheel. Margaret, 75, was in the passenger seat. Bo…
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Death Of Flight Attendant, Mom After Cancer Battle Leaves NJ Community Reeling
The death of a New Jersey mother, flight attendant, and community leader who spread hope in sharing her cancer battle is spreading shock across her community. Mary Ellen (Ewing) O’Neill passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 15, according to her obituary on the Dooley Funeral Home website. She was 47 years old. A Cranford resident for the last decade, Mary Ellen was raised in Fanwood as the youngest of five children and graduated from Bishop Ahr High School, her obituary says. She went on to work for 20 years as a flight attendant for Continental and United Airlines. Mary Ellen w…
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Hawthorne Native Megan Corcoran Dies, 24
Megan Corcoran, a Hawthorne native, died on Thursday, Aug. 14, according to her obituary on the C.C. Van Emburgh Funeral Home website. She was 24 years old. Megan graduated from Hawthorne High School in 2019 and went on to earn her bachelor's from Rowan University in 2024, her obituary says. She had been working as an admissions coordinator for the Recovery Centers of America in South Amboy, her obituary reads. She is survived by her parents, Michele Green of Hawthorne, and Casey Corcoran of Ridgewood; brother Connor Corcoran, sister Erin Green; step-father Doug Green; grand…
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NJ Mom Dies After 7-Year Cancer Battle, Leaves Legacy Of Love
Compassionate. Courageous. Charismatic. This is how Lauren Gerardo-Marotta is being remembered. The 37-year-old New Providence mother died Tuesday, Aug. 5, at Morristown Medical Center after what her family described as “a courageous 7-year battle with leukemia." Lauren fought “not for herself, but for more time with the people she loved most,” according to her obituary on the Paul Ippolito Funeral Home website. Lauren graduated from New Providence High School in 2006 before earning a Bachelor of Science in Family and Child Sciences from Florida State University, her obituary sa…
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Man, 72, Dies Bodysurfing At NJ Beach, Officials Confirm
A 72-year-old body surfer died after being pulled from the waters of Ocean Grove Monday, Aug. 4, authorities and his family said. At 11 a.m., first responders were on scene for a man, later identified as Donald Gill, having a medical emergency, Neptune Township police said. Gill was pulled from the water unconscious and without a pulse, Neptune police said. While CPR restored Gill's pulse, he later died at a nearby hospital, police said. It is unknown what happened to him in the water, police said. Posted by Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association on Thursday, August 7, 2025 Gil…
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Child Star-Turned-Mogul: Wayne Native Louis Todaro Dies In West Hollywood, 44
Louis Todaro, a Wayne native remembered for his “unmatched enthusiasm for life” and high-powered career in entertainment and real estate, died Monday, July 14, in Los Angeles, according to his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website. He was 44 years old. Todaro began his career as a child actor, starring alongside Bill Cosby in NBC's "The Cosby Mysteries" and on the PBS hit "Ghostwriter," according to his LinkedIn profile and IMDB. His profile notes he traveled internationally during his teen years and became one of the top DJs in the New York City and New Jersey night…
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West Milford's Nick Weinzierl Dies Suddenly, 33, With Wedding Date Less Than Year Away
Nicholas "Nick" Weinzierl had just bought his first home and set a date to marry the love of his life. But earlier this week, the 33-year-old from West Milford passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, his family said. Nick, who was born on Christmas, Dec. 25, 1991, died on Monday, July 14, according to an obituary on the D’Agostino Funeral Home website. He was remembered as fiercely loyal, endlessly thoughtful, and full of love: "He found joy in the little things and lit up when he could make the people around him smile," his sister, Jenna, said on a GoFundMe launched to support Nick's fiancé…
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Death Of NJ Dad Spreads Shock; $70K Raised For College Sweetheart, New Baby
The death of Gregory "Greg" Swenson, a new father, educator, and lifelong athlete, is spreading shock and sadness across multiple states. Greg, 29, of Cranford, NJ, died peacefully on Saturday, July 12 following a short illness, according to his obituary on the Gray Funeral Home. Greg's death comes six months after welcoming a baby boy, Lars, with his wife and college sweetheart, Morgan. A GoFundMe page launched for the pair had raised nearly $70,000 as of press time. A Farmingdale, NY native, Greg later moved to East Lyme where he was a three-sport athlete at East Lyme High School, h…
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NJ Lacrosse Player Tyler Carbajal Dies, 19
Friends and family are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Tyler Shea Carbajal, a 19-year-old New Jersey resident whose compassion, wit, and bright smile left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Tyler, of Great Meadows (Warren County), passed away on Sunday, July 6, according to his obituary from the Bronson & McNamara Memorial Home. In front of others, he seemed strong, but “inside he was deeply sensitive, compassionate, and respectful to everyone he met,” the obituary reads. A 2024 graduate of Hackettstown High School, Tyler's dedication to academics and athletics was unmatched — …
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Ringwood Native Troy Livesey, Dies Suddenly At 37
Troy Livesey, a well-liked bagel shop employee and son-in-law of Mount Olive mayor Joe Nicastro, died on Monday, July 7, due to unknown medical reasons, Nicastro said. He was 37 years old. Livesey grew up in Ringwood and graduated from Lakeland Regional High School, his obituary on the William Leber Funeral Home website says. He is being remembered for his kind heart, caring spirit, and sense of humor, Nicastro wrote on a GoFundMe page he organized for his family. This is the second tragedy for the mayor and his family this year: His granddaughter Wrenna died of cancer in January. At Hacke…
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NJ Waitress Maddie Eberhardt Dies Suddenly, 26, Leaves Behind Devastated Family
A 26-year-old woman from Toms River has died suddenly, leaving behind a devastated family, countless friends, and a heartbroken community, loved ones said. Madison “Maddie” Eberhardt passed away on Monday, June 23, according to her obituary with Quinn-Hopping Funeral Home. “Maddie was a kind, sensitive, and caring soul who touched the lives of everyone around her,” wrote Kerri Platt, organizer of a GoFundMe campaign launched to help with funeral expenses. “She brought light and warmth wherever she went.” View this post on Instagram A post sh…
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Owner Of Popular Bergen County Restaurant John Iachetti Dies Suddenly: 'One Of The Good Guys'
John J. Iachetti Sr., the founder of Iachetti’s Kitchen in Glen Rock and proud father of four, died suddenly on Friday, June 20, according to his obituary on the Vander Plaat Memorial Home website. He was 60 years old. John's passing was announced in a statement on the Iachetti's Kitchen website: "It is with broken hearts that we share the passing of our beloved John Iachetti—husband, father, friend, and the heart behind Iachetti’s Kitchen. "John poured his soul into everything he did—especially his food, his family, and the community he loved so deeply. What started as a dream became…
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'Little Boy With Green Tractor': NJ Town's Popular Landscaper Brandon Santos Dies, 20
If grass needed to be cut in Beachwood, Brandon Santos was there to do it — happily. He was just 12 years old when he began pushing his lawnmower around town, later upgrading to a bicycle with an attached trailer and then finally, a mower, according to his obituary on the Mastapeter Memorial Home website. Brandon became known around town as "the little boy with the green tractor," ultimately starting his own law mowing business, BS Landscaping. But Brandon died on Sunday, June 8, at just 20 years old. When he wasn't cutting grass, Santos enjoyed riding dirt bikes, working on cars, jet ski…
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Former Soccer Player, 19, ID'd As Victim Killed By NJ Transit Train
A 19-year-old former soccer player has been identified as the person struck and killed by an NJ Transit train on Tuesday, May 27 in Summit. At 1:28 a.m., Morris and Essex Line train 6907, which departed New York Penn Station and was en route to Dover, struck and fatally injured Dylan Faulkner, NJ Transit said. A native of England, Faulkner moved to Summit at the age of 12, attending middle school and high school there, according to his obituary. After graduating Summit High School, he attended university back in England, his obituary reads. Faulkner was a massive soccer fan, who played fo…
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Sudden Loss Of NJ Dad Brian Goger, 43, Spreads Shock
Support is on the rise for the family of a 43-year-old North Jersey dad following his unexpected death. Brian J. Goger, of Pequannock, died suddenly on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at age 43, according to his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home website. Born in Rahway to Frank and Deborah Goger, Brian graduated from Linden High School, where he played on the golf team, his obituary says. He met the love of his life, Dana, and the two married in 2020. In 2023, they welcomed their daughter, Fiona. Brian worked for Atra Janitorial as a Branch Manager and was known for his sense …
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Bergen County Dad Jossy Thomas Dies, 44: 'The Guy That Was Supposed To Win'
Jossy Thomas of Franklin Lakes died on Saturday, April 26, 2025, following a courageous battle with illness, according to his obituary from the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. He was 44 years old. Thomas was Head of Trading at QTrade Capital Partners, where his sharp mind and strategic vision earned him respect and admiration," his obituary reads. He previously worked at UBS Investment Bank. Thomas earned his MBA from NYU Stern and a bachelor's degree in computer science from Stony Brook University, the obituary says. Born in Queens and raised in Hicksville, NY, Thomas is …
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NJ College Student Dies: Remembering Evan Esposito, 19
Evan Esposito, a 19-year-old Hackettstown resident, died on Thursday, April 17, according to his obituary from the Cochran Funeral Home website. Esposito graduated from Hackettstown High School in 2023 and was pursuing a business degree at Siena College at the time of his death, his obituary reads. An avid fan of the Mets and Packers, one of Esposito's favorite memories was traveling with his mom to Lambeau Field and going on the Packers Cruise, according to his obituary. He loved organizing cornhole, bucketball or Kan Jam tournaments during family camping trips or creating fantasy sports l…
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Ex-Yankees Star, Family Pay Tribute To Miller Gardner, 14: 'His Spirit Will Carry On Forever'
The teenage son of a former Major League Baseball star who died while on a family vacation is being remember for his smile and spirit. Brett Gardner, an outfielder who spent his entire 14-year career with the New York Yankees, and his wife, Jessica, shared the devastating news of the death of their youngest son, Miller, age 14, on Sunday, March 23. Earlier report - Apparent Cause Of Death Released For Teen Son Of Ex-NY Yankees Star Brett Gardner The Gardners released a statement through the team revealing that Miller succumbed to an illness two days earlier after he became sick…
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Georgetown Hoops Legend Kevin Braswell Dies Weeks After Heart Surgery In Japan
Former Georgetown basketball star and Baltimore native Kevin Braswell has died at 46, leaving behind a lasting legacy on and off the court. Braswell, who played at Georgetown from 1998 to 2002 before embarking on a long professional career overseas, passed away in Japan weeks after undergoing heart surgery, according to the Utsunomiya Brex, the team he was coaching in the country’s domestic league. 【お知らせ】3/23(日) KEVIN BRASWELL Memorial Ceremony 開催3/23(日) 17:45頃から日環アリーナ栃木にて2/24に永眠したケビン・ブラスウェル ヘッドコーチのお別れの会として、KEVIN BRASWELL Memorial Ceremonyを開催します。… pic.twitter.com/MpjS2cQbkc — 宇都宮ブレックス / …
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David Diaz, Award-Winning TV Reporter For
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David Diaz, whose career as an award-winning TV news reporter in New York City spanned three decades, has died. He was 82. His death, which occurred last week, was announced on Monday, March 17 by WCBS. Following 15 years with WNBC-TV, Diaz spent 12 years at CBS New York. A native of Puerto Rico, Diaz relocated to upper Manhattan during his childhood. He earned a master's degree from Columbia after graduating from City College and Fordham Prep. In a video tribute to Diaz, CBS Evening News co-anchor Maurice Dubois described Diaz as "a reporter's reporter," and a quintessential…
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Services Set For Woodland Park Teen Nicola Colangelo, Football Player Killed Riding Bicycle
Services have been scheduled for Nicola Domenico Colangelo, the 14-year-old boy who was tragically killed while riding his bicycle on Monday, March 10. A lifelong resident of Woodland Park, Nicola was a freshman at Passaic Valley High School. According to his obituary on the Santangelo Funeral Home website, Nicola participated in the Woodland Park recreational basketball and baseball teams, the travel basketball team, and the Totowa Tigers football team. He was also on the freshman football team at Passaic Valley High School. As the oldest of three, Nicola was a pillar of love and supp…
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Sudden Death Of NJ Mom Spreads Sadness: 'Taken Too Soon'
Support is on the rise for a New Jersey family following the loss of their matriarch. Malgorzata “Gosia” Rosinski, 43, of Califon, was being remembered as a devoted mother of three, according to her obituary on the William J. Leber Funeral Home website. Rosinski died on Feb. 12, at Hunterdon Medical Center. A GoFundMe campaign launched by family friend Aneta Gnap has raised more than $36,000 as of press time, according to the fundraiser page. Born in Jaslo, Poland, Rosinski grew up in Terka, Poland before settling in Califon, New Jersey, where she had lived for the past 15 years, acco…
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NJ Mom Dies After Year-Long Cancer Battle: 'We Are All Devastated'
For Karina L. Andrade, giving up was never an option. The 41-year-old Newark mother of three had just been promoted to chef manager at Sodexo, a moment she and her husband, who had also been promoted to executive chef, had been working toward for years, according to a GoFundMe started by Alecia Hemler. Then, in February 2024 in a cruel twist of fate, a routine mammogram changed everything. Doctors delivered the devastating news: Stage 4 aggressive breast cancer, the GoFundMe states. Karina endured radiation, chemotherapy, and surgery, battling through a summer of pain and uncertainty, the…
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Kim Koces, Makeup Artist, NJ Mom Of Three Dies At 32: 'Heart Full Of Kindness'
Kimberly Koces, a 32-year-old North Jersey mother, died on Tuesday, Feb. 4, according to her obituary from the Scanlan Funeral Home website. A mom to Averianna, Daniel, and Benjamin, Kim "had a special way of making kids feel seen and cared for," her obituary reads. "She had a heart full of kindness and empathy, and her warm personality uplifted everyone around her." She loved Halloween and horror movies, always getting excited for spooky season, her obituary reads. A talented makeup artist, she worked at Cutting Edge Academy, according to her obituary. Kimberly Kocses Even though…
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