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Family Mourns 13-Year-Old Killed In South Jersey Scooter Crash
A 13-year-old girl who died after being struck by a pickup truck while riding her scooter in Burlington County is being remembered for her "luminous smile" and "charismatic personality" as a fundraiser for her family surpasses $26,000. A GoFundMe launched by Jacqueline Rodas identifies the girl as Alessandra "Ally" Sophia Megeed, who was struck near Route 130 in Bordentown Township on Friday, Oct. 30. Ally was taken to a hospital, where she died on Sunday, Nov. 1, Burlington County Prosecutor LaChia Bradshaw and Bordentown Township Public Safety Director Frank Lombardo said. Ally attended …
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NJ Teen Killed By Tesla Had Dreams Of Fixing Cars, Now His Family Is Honoring Them
Levi Nicholas Santos was just 16 years old and already pursuing his dream of working on cars when he was struck and killed by a Tesla while riding his scooter in New Jersey last week. Now, his family hopes to carry on his legacy by creating a scholarship fund for a student who shares his passion for the automotive field. Officers responded to Union Avenue and Adamsville Road in Bridgewater just after 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, after a Tesla driven by a 38-year-old Bridgewater woman struck Levi as she attempted to turn left while he was traveling straight through the intersection, Bridgewat…
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'Ellen DeGeneres Show' Producer Dies Suddenly At 52: 'We Lost A Good Guy'
One of the executive producers who spent 16 years helping bring "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to television has died suddenly at age 52, prompting an emotional tribute from DeGeneres and an outpouring of support for his family. Matthew Wright, longtime executive producer of the popular daytime talk show, died on Friday, Oct. 30, while working remotely in Los Angeles, according to a GoFundMe fundraiser organized to help his family following the loss. His death was described as an "unfathomable tragedy" by the fundraiser's organizers. A cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. …
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South Jersey Mom Of 2 Dies At 37: Remembering Cattie Fleming
Catherine "Cattie" Fleming, a Haddon Township resident, died after a lengthy battle with cancer on Thursday, Oct. 29, according to her obituary from the Schetter Funeral Home website. She was 37 years old. Born and raised in Cherry Hill, Fleming graduated Camden Catholic High School and later graduated with a degree in psychology from Rutgers University, her obituary reads. She worked in human resources for Holman, her obituary reads. She later met her husband Dan, and they had two children, Graham and Shannon, according to her obituary. Fleming first went to the emergency room in 2024 wit…
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NJ Mom, 22, Killed In Fiery Route 295 Crash Leaves Behind 5-Year-Old Daughter
A 22-year-old New Jersey mother who was killed when her car crashed into a tree and burst into flames on Route 295 leaves behind a 5-year-old daughter, according to a fundraiser launched by her grieving family. Aigner Johnson, of Oaklyn, died in the crash on Route 295 southbound in East Greenwich Township on Wednesday, Oct. 21, New Jersey State Police said. Now, loved ones are raising money to give her a proper farewell. "Aigner was a loving girl with an amazing spirit, and everyone gravitated to her," her aunt, Camilla Dowd, wrote on GoFundMe. "Her loss is heartbreaking for our family…
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NJ Motorcyclist, 26, Killed Riding To Work, Family Faces Funeral Costs, Lost Rent
A 26-year-old South Jersey man was killed in a crash while riding to work, leaving his family grieving and facing unexpected financial burdens. Wesley Robert Tschopp, who grew up in Franklinville and had lived in Pitman since 2024, died Thursday, Oct. 8, according to his obituary on the Kelley Funeral Home website. Known as Wes, Tschopp worked as a pipefitter and laborer for Local 172 Pipefitters Union out of Bordentown, his obituary reads. "Wes Tschopp was a fun-loving, outgoing young man who loved life, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his friends and family," Susan Teti wrote …
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Popular Video Game Creator Dies During Livestream: 'His Legacy Will Live On'
The creator of a popular online game that became a childhood favorite for video gamers worldwide has died. Marc-Manuel Alexander Otto, the German developer behind Stick Run, died at age 30. The game's team confirmed his death in a Facebook post on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Otto died following an apparent suicide during a Twitch livestream. "Today, we mourn not only the loss of our creator, but also a fellow Stick Runner whose work became a part of our lives," Stick Run said in its statement. "His legacy will live on through every memory, every run, and every player who grew up playing Stick Run.…
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Patients Remember NJ Family Doctor Who Delivered Babies Anywhere, Anytime
Jeremy Clarke Hewens, MD, a family physician who cared for patients in Milford and the surrounding Delaware Valley for more than 35 years, died at his home in Holland Township, New Jersey, on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the age of 76. He was surrounded by family (scroll down for tributes). Jeremy was born on November 12, 1949, in Dover, New Jersey, to Blanche and Francis Hewens. He grew up in Mendham, New Jersey, the youngest of four children and the only boy. His three older sisters all became educators. He graduated from West Morris Regional High School in 1968. At 16, Jeremy met Jean, and they we…
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Cape May Bartender, Marine Veteran Carl James Oravits Dies Unexpectedly, Restaurant Says
A Cape May bartender and U.S. Marine Corps veteran is being mourned following his unexpected death, announced by his employer. Carl James Oravits, of North Wildwood, died unexpectedly, Hemingway's Cape May announced on Wednesday, Oct. 7. A cause of death was not made public. Oravits had worked as a bartender at Hemingway's since 2024 and previously served as a sergeant in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1992 to 1999, according to his Facebook profile. He was originally from Boonton. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved bartender, Carl James Oravits," Hemi…
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Teacher Dies After Apparent Missing-Person Search In Cape May
Christine C. Back, a Jersey Shore photographer and artist who shared her passion for creativity as a high school digital arts and photography teacher, died Monday, Sept. 14, in Cape May, according to her obituary on the Spilker Funeral Home website. She was 61. Lower Township police separately identified Back, of the Villas section of the township, as missing that same day. Officers conducting a welfare check were unable to reach Back at her home before belongings identified as hers were found on the beach near the water in Cape May City, police said. The discovery prompted an extensive sea…
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NJ Mom Of 3, Comcast Exec Dies Suddenly At 41
A South Jersey mother of three and longtime Comcast marketing executive died suddenly on Monday, Sept. 28. Gina Marie Incollingo, of Haddonfield and formerly of Southampton, PA, was 41, according to her obituary on the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home website. A mother of three, Incollingo was remembered for her devotion to her family, distinctive laugh, sense of humor and style, along with her love of the Philadelphia Eagles. She also had a lifelong connection to Italy, where she spent time as a child, studied abroad while attending Villanova University and married Jeremy in Tuscany…
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Former Rutgers Field Hockey Coach Lauren Burke Smith Dies After Cancer Battle
Lauren Burke Smith, a longtime field hockey leader whose career took her through programs in New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, has died after living privately with cancer for several years. Smith died Thursday, Sept. 24, with her family by her side, according to a GoFundMe launched by Marisa Viola for Smith's husband, Stu, and their son, Burke, shared by USA Field Hockey. “Lauren Burke Smith was the kind of person who made the people around her feel incredibly loved. She was a devoted and loving mother to Burke, a wonderful wife to Stu, and a fiercely loyal daughter, sister, and fr…
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Bill Giles, Phillies Legend Who Helped Bring Phanatic To Life, Dies At 92
Few people left phingerprints on the Philadelphia Phillies quite like Bill Giles. Giles, the longtime Phillies executive, former team president and part-owner whose influence stretched well beyond Philadelphia, died at his home in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Sept. 25, the team announced. He was 92. For more than half a century, Giles helped shape what Phillies baseball looked, sounded and felt like. He joined the organization in 1969 as vice president of business operations and was promoted to executive vice president three years later, according to the Phillies. Along the way, Gil…
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Bob Pettit Dies: NBA's First MVP Remembered As 'Gentle Soul'
The NBA's first Most Valuable Player and one of basketball's most dominant power forwards has died. Bob Pettit died on Wednesday, Sept. 23, at 93 years old. His alma mater, Louisiana State University, announced his death on Thursday, Sept. 24. In a statement to WAFB 9News in Baton Rouge, Pettit's family said he died "very peacefully at his home" in the New Orleans suburb of Metairie. "He was the most amazing father," the statement read. "The most kind, humble and gentle soul. We are so blessed to have him in our lives and we will miss him dearly." The Baton Rouge native starred for h…
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Competitive Eating Star 'Eater X' Dies At 49: 'Lived His Life On His Own Terms'
A Connecticut native known as an elite competitive eater with a flair as bold as his signature face paint has died. Timothy "Eater X" Janus died from complications related to a long battle with cancer on Wednesday, Sept. 16, Major League Eating announced. The Simsbury native was 49 years old. Janus spent 12 years in competitive eating from 2006 to 2018. He rose as high as No. 2 in the world rankings behind all-time great Joey Chestnut. Fans instantly recognized "Eater X" from his painted Viking-style face on the Fourth of July stage at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. During introducti…
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Diehard Eagles Fan Killed In Wrong-Way Trenton Crash Mourned
David Rivera, a 53-year-old Philadelphia resident was killed in a crash in Trenton Friday morning, Sept. 11, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family. Rivera was killed by a drunk driver while driving home from work, Dana Razon, who organized the fundraiser said. Law enforcement has only said the crash remains under investigation. At 2:45 a.m., officers responded to Route 1 South near New York Avenue after a vehicle traveling the wrong-way was involved in a two-car crash, Trenton police said. Rivera was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. "Everyone affected by this…
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Gulf War Vet Killed In Garden State Parkway Crash:
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A 57-year-old veteran of the Gulf War was killed in a crash on the Garden State Parkway Thursday, Sept. 10, authorities said. At 4:45 p.m., troopers responded to the Garden State Parkway south in Tinton Falls after a Nissan SUV driven by Mark Edgell struck a guardrail, ran off the road to the left and struck a tree, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Edgell was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. Edgell is being remembered for his sense of humor and stubborn nature, according to his obituary from the O'Brien Funeral Home website. A …
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Brother, Sister Killed In Trenton Fire Mourned
A family is reeling after two of their children, Disleiny, a 7-year-old girl and Rolando, a 4-year-old boy, were killed in a fire in Trenton on Wednesday, Aug. 26. Firefighters responded to the 300 block of Hewitt Street and saw heavy fire coming from a three-story house, 6 ABC reported. One firefighter sustained a mild injury, Trenton police said. Fire officials told 6 ABC the fire began on the first floor and spread quickly throughout the home. The fire has left the family of two adults and six children homeless. "The resulting grief and sense of loss are beyond words," Solange…
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NJ College Student Killed By Teen Drunk Driver In SC Mourned: Remembering Kat Trent
Kalina "Kat" Trent, a Montgomery native, was set to begin her senior year of college until she was struck and killed by a drunk driver in South Carolina, according to a GoFundMe established to support her family. Trent was attending Coastal Carolina University and was crossing the street at 12:15 a.m. when she was hit by a car on Sunday, Aug. 16. She sustained severe head trauma and spent more than week in intensive care unit on life support until she was pronounced dead on Saturday, Aug. 22, according to the fundraiser. An organ donor, Trent's organs were donated to those in need. "She …
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NJ Stop & Shop Cake Decorator Dies Less Than 1 Year After Cancer Diagnosis
A longtime New Jersey bakery worker remembered for her artistic talents and love of family has died less than one year after a battle with cancer. Adriana Gonzalez Martinez, 62, of Parlin, died at home surrounded by her family on Friday, Aug. 21, according to her obituary on the Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home website. Born in Havana, Cuba, Martinez lived in Parlin for 30 years and worked as a cake decorator in the bakery at Stop & Shop in Keyport. She loved traveling, spending time at the beach, and being with her family. Martinez was diagnosed with cancer in December 2025 and underwent …
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NJ Dad Dies Fishing In Outer Banks
New Jersey dad John Bleibdrey died after having an aneurysm while fishing in the Outer Banks on Thursday, Aug. 20, according to his obituary on the Scott and Kedz funeral home website. He died one week before his 43rd birthday. A lifelong Leonardo resident, Bleibdrey was a member of the Carpenters Union of New York and worked as a contractor, his obituary reads. He was passionate about fishing and loved his trips to the Outer Banks, often visiting during his birthday week. He also loved fishing at Leonardo Beach and Sandy Hook, and rooting on his beloved Yankees and Cowboys. He is…
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NJ Marine Vet Dies At 24: Remembering Zack Paleologos
Zack Paleologos, a 24-year-old Jackson native, died on Thursday, Aug. 20. The cause of death was suicide, his sister, Isabella Paleologos, said on a GoFundMe set up following his passing. Paleologos, a Marine veteran, died just 10 days prior to his 25th birthday. "We are devastated beyond words," Isabella wrote. "We are still in shock, trying to comprehend how we could possibly be living in a world without him in it." Zack was living in California at the time of his death and the fundraiser is meant to bring his body home to New Jersey, so he can be properly laid to rest. "Zack …
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Frank Beard Dies: Rock Hall Of Fame Drummer Powered Iconic Hits For ZZ Top
A steady beat that powered one of rock’s longest-running lineups has gone silent. Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s drummer for 56 years, died Monday, Aug. 17, at his ranch in Richmond, Texas, the band announced on its website. He was 77. Beard was receiving hospice care and had family members at his side. An exact cause of death was not disclosed. “Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas,” ZZ Top founder Billy F Gibbons said. “His signature backbeat was key to keeping ZZ on top. The ba…
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NJ Police Officer Dies: Remembering Sgt. Crowley
Randolph Police Sgt. Jeremiah "Reggie" Crowley has died after a battle with cancer, the police department announced Tuesday, Aug. 18. A lifelong Randolph resident, Crowley owned and operated a luncheonette in the community before joining the police force, graduating from the Morris County Police Academy in 2010 and serving with the Morris Township Police Department, Randolph police said. In 2014, Crowley joined the Randolph Police Department. "Throughout his career with the Randolph Township Police Department, Reggie distinguished himself through his commitment to public service and his de…
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6-Year-Old Killed In NJ Car Crash That Injured 10 Mourned: Remembering Brandi
A 6-year-old girl has died following a New Jersey car crash in which 10 people were injured this week. Brandi Karcher, of Delaware Township, succumbed to her injuries sustained in the two-vehicle crash on Route 173 on Wednesday, Aug. 12, authorities said. At 4:34 p.m., on Monday, Aug. 10, a Kia was traveling west on Route 173 in Bethlehem Township when it collided with a Jeep SUV making a right-hand turn, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police, said. Aside from Brandi, nine other people were hospitalized in the crash with minor injuries, Lebron said. A GoFundMe has be…
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UFC Fighter Dies Suddenly At 34, Teammate Says He 'Lost A Brother'
A Brazilian mixed martial artist who fought in the Ultimate Fighting Championship died after suffering an apparent heart attack. Allan Nascimento was found unresponsive on the morning of Monday, Aug. 3, the UFC announced. The flyweight and São Paulo native was 34 years old. Nicknamed "Puro Osso," which means "All Bones" in Portuguese, Nascimento made six appearances in the UFC, posting a 4-2 record inside the Octagon. "A fixture on the doorstep of the Top 15, Nascimento was a constant presence alongside his teammates whenever they made the walk, sharing an especial…
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NJ Detective Dies After Battle With Rare Disease: Officials
A New Jersey police department is mourning the loss of one of its detectives who died after a battle with a rare cancer. Evesham detective Jared Halpern died on Monday, Aug. 3, after his second battle with rare germ cell cancer, his department said. He was 43 years old. He is survived by his wife, Jillian Halpern, and their two children, Paige and Hunter, who were the center of his life, according to his obituary on the Bradley Funeral Home website. He was remembered as a devoted husband and father who treasured spending time with his family above all else. Halpern graduated from East Brun…
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NJ Dad Dies Suddenly At 44: Remembering George Moscoso
A New Jersey community has raised nearly $20,000 to support the family of George Robert Moscoso, a 44-year-old father of two who died unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 29, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for his family. The fundraiser, organized by Jennifer VanGlahn for Lisa Moscoso, says George's death left behind his daughters, 12-year-old Camila and 8-year-old Olivia, while their mother, Lisa, now faces funeral expenses and financial hardship. According to the campaign, George's longstanding health challenges meant he had very limited life insurance, and his death left the family …
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Funeral Set For Former HS Football Player Killed In NJ Boat Crash
Services have been set for Michael Bereheiko, the 26-year-old boat passenger killed when the vessel struck a channel marker in Barnegat Bay last weekend. Bereheiko grew up in North Plainfield and later moved to Green Brook, according to his obituary on the Higgins Home for Funerals. He played varsity football for Watchung Hills Regional High School (Class of 2017) and was affectionately known as "Bear" to his teammates. He went on to study heavy diesel mechanics at Lincoln Tech and had been working for Schifano Construction Corporation as a member of IUOE Local 825…
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Carpenter Dies Surfing With Son At Jersey Shore, 56
Kevin F. Kennedy, of Toms River, died after suffering a medical emergency while surfing with his son, Jack, according to a GoFundMe launched for his family. He was 56 years old. "Kevin left this world doing what he cherished most—surfing in the ocean, a lifelong passion that brought him peace and joy," Margaret Rizzo, who organized the GoFundMe wrote. "His final moments were spent in the water, with his son Jack beside him, and the ocean's salt and sand still clinging to him—a poetic farewell that echoed his deepest wishes." Kevin, Kristina, and Jack Kennedy GoFundMe photo Kenn…
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NJ Siblings Killed In Boat Crash Laid To Rest
Two New Jersey siblings killed in a weekend boating crash are being laid to rest. Mya Golabek, 9, and Sigmund Golabek, 7, of Forked River have been identified as the two victims killed in a boat crash in Barnegat Bay on Sunday, July 19, as first reported by NJ Advance Media. Their obituaries (Mya's and Sugmund's) were shared by the Riggs Funeral Home At 9:09 p.m., Tidewater Custom 280, a 30-foot vessel, struck an Intercoastal Waterway channel marker, causing two children to be ejected into the water, according to Charles Marchan, a spokesman for New Jersey State Police. The children w…
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