New Jersey Man Killed In Mysterious Pennsylvania Apartment Explosion: Coroner New Jersey Man Killed In Mysterious Pennsylvania Apartment Explosion: Coroner
New Jersey Man Killed In Mysterious Pennsylvania Apartment Explosion: Coroner A 26-year-old New Jersey who died after a mysterious explosion in his Pennsylvania apartment, is being remembered by friends and family as a kind, adventurous soul who brought joy to everyone he met. Timothy Zeh, born on March 12, 1998, in Bethlehem, PA, had spent his entire life in Phillipsburg, NJ before moving to Easton. He passed away on Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, from injuries sustained in an explosion inside his apartment on West Milton Street, officials said. Zeh, a 2016 graduate of Warren County Technical School, was known for his love of fishing, hiking, animals, and collecting rocks…
Lodi Teacher Diana Pereira Dies, 42: 'Heaven Gained The Greatest Angel' Lodi Teacher Diana Pereira Dies, 42: 'Heaven Gained The Greatest Angel'
Lodi Teacher Diana Pereira Dies, 42: 'Heaven Gained The Greatest Angel' Diana Pereira, a longtime teacher in Lodi and Washington Township mother, died on Wednesday, Jan. 29, according to her obituary on the Di Chiara Funeral Home website. She was 42 years old. Diana worked in the Lodi School District for 18 years as a teacher at the Hilltop Elementary School. "Diana’s spirit was fulfilled when spending time with DJ, family, and friends, whether it was at the Caribbean Sea in Punta Cana, on the boat at Tice’s, or dancing to her favorite country and freestyle music," her obituary reads. "Diana had an infectious smile that would brighten any room she wal…
Toms River Mom Of 5, Model Dies After 3-Year Cancer Battle: Remembering Tina Vasile Toms River Mom Of 5, Model Dies After 3-Year Cancer Battle: Remembering Tina Vasile
Toms River Mom Of 5, Model Dies After 3-Year Cancer Battle: Remembering Tina Vasile Tina Vasile, a mother of five from Toms River, passed away on Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, after a three-year battle with ovarian cancer, according to her obituary on the Ocean County Cremation Service website. She was 45 years old. Born in Lakewood, Tina was known for her love of life, glamorous style, and deep devotion to her children, her obituary reads. A former model and actress, Tina had a passion for fashion, makeup, and music, never turning down an opportunity for a concert or a night out. Tina Vasile  Tina Vasile Facebook photo Tina Vasile Tina Vasile Faceb…
RWJ Barnabas Physician Tatiana Mouravskaia Dies, Remembered As Patients' Greatest Advocate RWJ Barnabas Physician Tatiana Mouravskaia Dies, Remembered As Patients' Greatest Advocate
RWJ Barnabas Physician Tatiana Mouravskaia Dies, Remembered As Patients' Greatest Advocate Dr. Tatiana Mouravskaia, an infectious disease doctor and internist at RWJ Barnabas, died on Tuesday, Jan. 21 at 61 years old, her obituary from Bernheim-Apter-Kreitzman Suburban Funeral Chapel says. Mouravskaia was devoted to her patients, working long hours, often without billing and for people with disadvantaged backgrounds, according to her obituary.  "She would use every trick she learned over her 30-year career to make sure that they were able to get the care they needed in a system where few cared about their outcomes," her obituary reads. "It didn't endear her to hosp…
'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Dies, 44 'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Dies, 44
'The Couture Surgeon' Julie Ferrauiola Dies, 44 Dr. Julie Ferrauiola, a Ridgewood plastic surgeon known for her artistry, compassion, and technical skill, died on Jan. 17, at 44 years old.  Born and raised in Tenafly, Julie was an artist from a young age and a New Jersey Governor’s Scholar of the Fine Arts, according to her obituary on the Barrett Leber Funeral Home website. Julie initially pursued fashion, earning a degree from the prestigious Parsons School of Design, but later transitioned to medicine. The Couture Surgeon website says that Julie completed her general surgery training at Wright State University befo…
Hewitt Dad, Ridgewood Parks Employee John Quinn Dies, 34 Hewitt Dad, Ridgewood Parks Employee John Quinn Dies, 34
Hewitt Dad, Ridgewood Parks Employee John Quinn Dies, 34 John Quinn, a father and employee of the Ridgewood Parks Department, died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 16. He was 34 years old. John, of Hewitt, worked in the Village's Shade Tree Division since 2021, records show. His obituary on the Vander Plaat Vermeulen website says: Known for his strong sense of family and unwavering support for his loved ones, John was a pillar of his community, always ready with a helping hand and a friendly word. His passing leaves an irreplaceable void in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. He was a man of integrity, humor, and love who will be remembere…
NJ Town Mayor's Granddaughter Dies After Months-Long Cancer Battle: Remembering Wrenna NJ Town Mayor's Granddaughter Dies After Months-Long Cancer Battle: Remembering Wrenna
NJ Town Mayor's Granddaughter Dies After Months-Long Cancer Battle: Remembering Wrenna Sadness spread through a New Jersey community following the death of a toddler diagnosed with cancer in late 2024. Wrenna Schey — whose grandfather is Mount Olive Mayor Joe Nicastro — died on Saturday, Jan. 11 after being diagnosed with brain cancer, according to her obituary at the Stroyan Funeral Home website. She was 2.5 years old. "She fought a tough battle and was stronger than anything I have ever seen in my life," her parents, Matt and Amanda said on a GoFundMe campaign that was started in early December, around the time Mayor Nicastro announced that his granddaughter had been diagno…
New Mom Emily Legg Of Pompton Lakes Dies, 26, Leaving Behind 10-Month-Old Boy New Mom Emily Legg Of Pompton Lakes Dies, 26, Leaving Behind 10-Month-Old Boy
New Mom Emily Legg Of Pompton Lakes Dies, 26, Leaving Behind 10-Month-Old Boy Emily Ann Patricia Legg of Pompton Lakes died on Saturday, Jan. 4, leaving behind a 10-month-old boy. She was 26 years old. A GoFundMe launched for Emily's family by Alexis Gryszkin had raised more than $14,000 as of press time. "Emily was an energetic, vibrant, loving, full of life mother who poured her heart and soul into caring for Bryson," the campaign reads. "Her unexpected passing has created a profound emotional and financial burden for her family." Emily's obituary on the Scanlan Funeral Home website says she earned her associate's degree in 2020 and subsequently had…
NJ Dad Killed By Son In NC Domestic Incident: Police NJ Dad Killed By Son In NC Domestic Incident: Police
NJ Dad Killed By Son In NC Domestic Incident: Police A 65-year-old Ridgewood native was killed by his 29-year-old son before the holidays in North Carolina, according to his obituary and law enforcement officials. Daniel Sansone is accused of killing Edward Sansone, Jr. during a domestic dispute on Sunday, Dec. 22, in the 2000 block of Arbor Crest Court in the University City Division in Charlotte, NC, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said. Officers responded to a domestic violence assault call shortly after 1 a.m. When officers arrived, they found the elder Sansone, who had been physically assaulted. Medic transport…
MURDER-SUICIDE: Bergen County Native Among 3 Dead In Post-Christmas Tragedy MURDER-SUICIDE: Bergen County Native Among 3 Dead In Post-Christmas Tragedy
Murder-suicide: Bergen County Native Among 3 Dead In Post-Christmas Tragedy A New Jersey man and newly-retired New York State Police employee was shot and killed by his neighbor in Upstate New York who then killed his wife, and then himself, in a post-Christmas tragedy, according to officials and those who loved him. Thomas K. Fusco, 65, who was born in Passaic and raised in Saddle Brook, was found dead from a gunshot wound when New York State Police responded to a shooting at 10 Sunset Point Yankee Lake in Mamakating at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 26, New York State Police said.  Police executing a search warrant at a neighbor's house found the bodies of…
'The Best Girl Dad:' Emil Lobosco Of Passaic County Dies After Cancer Battle, 58 'The Best Girl Dad:' Emil Lobosco Of Passaic County Dies After Cancer Battle, 58
'The Best Girl Dad:' Emil Lobosco Of Passaic County Dies After Cancer Battle, 58 Emil Lobosco, a cherished Pompton Lakes resident known for his infectious joy and love for life, passed away on Friday, Dec. 20, following a battle with spindle cell sarcoma. He was 58 years old. “To know Emil was to experience joy,” his obituary on the Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home reads. “Always with a Dean Martin or country song being belted out in his backyard as he mowed the lawn or getting a spontaneous visit with his big smile just because he was thinking of you.” Emil’s story was one of love and devotion. He met his wife, Lisa, in high school at Passaic County Technica…
Clifton Pizza Icon Jerry Scotto D'Abbusco Dies, 91: 'Walked The Pipeline For Best Pizza Around' Clifton Pizza Icon Jerry Scotto D'Abbusco Dies, 91: 'Walked The Pipeline For Best Pizza Around'
Clifton Pizza Icon Jerry Scotto D'Abbusco Dies, 91: 'Walked The Pipeline For Best Pizza Around' A Passaic County community is mourning the loss of the man behind one of the area's most popular pizzerias. Gerardo “Jerry” Scotto D’Abbusco, who owned and operated Scotto’s Pizzeria in Clifton for 46 years, died on Thursday, Nov. 29. He was 91 years old. Born in Monte di Procida, Italy, Jerry served in the Italian Navy and worked as a Merchant Marine before immigrating to America through Ellis Island, his obituary on the Shook Funeral Home website says.  In opening Scotto's, Jerry created a beloved community hub, which closed upon his retirement in 2016. Scotto's announced Jerry's d…