Neighbors Raise Thousands For Family Of Bucks Flood Victims Neighbors Raise Thousands For Family Of Bucks Flood Victims
Neighbors Raise Thousands For Family Of Bucks Flood Victims Community members and neighbors in Bucks County have pitched in nearly $80,000 to assist a South Carolina family affected by the weekend's storms.  Jim Sheils and Katie Seley were in the area visiting family with their three children on Saturday, July 15, when their car was disabled by rising water, Daily Voice has reported.  Sheils and the couple's 4-year-old son Jack were able to escape the flood, while Seley, her mother Dahlia, 2-year-old Matilda, and 9-month-old Conrad were swept away, police have said.  Dahlia was rescued and treated at an area hospital, while her daugh…
Death Toll Rises For PA Family Killed In House Fire: Authorities Death Toll Rises For PA Family Killed In House Fire: Authorities
Death Toll Rises For PA Family Killed In House Fire: Authorities A 3-year-old girl and a 49-year-old man died immediately after a fire in York, but a 4-year-old passed two days later, authorities announced on Monday, July 17, 2023.  Roberto Soto-Ortiz and his young children, Cattaleya and Isaias Soto were asleep in their home in the 500 block of Company Street when the deadly fire broke out around 4 a.m. on July 14, according to the York County coroner's office.  The coroner’s office was called to Wellspan York Hospital around 6 a.m. on Friday. Chief Deputy Coroner Tania Zech investigated and certified the deaths of Roberto and Cattaleya…
Philly Mass Shooting Victim Was 'Selfless,' Friends Say Philly Mass Shooting Victim Was 'Selfless,' Friends Say
Philly Mass Shooting Victim Was 'Selfless,' Friends Say Joseph Wamah, one of the five declared dead following a mass shooting in southwest Philadelphia during Independence Day celebrations, was a "consistently positive, charismatic, selfless person," those close to him say.  Wamah and four others were named as alleged victims of 40-year-old Kimbrady Carriker, who police believe opened fire with an AR-15-style rifle in Kingsessing late on July 3.  More recently, police have said Wamah actually died the day prior to the Kingsessing attack on July 2, according to Philadelphia City Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.  Gauthier said police responded to th…
Kelce Chugs 5-Second Beer, Pours Shots For Good Cause At Jersey Shore Bar Kelce Chugs 5-Second Beer, Pours Shots For Good Cause At Jersey Shore Bar
Kelce Chugs 5-Second Beer, Pours Shots For Good Cause At Jersey Shore Bar Like everyone else at the Jersey Shore, Jason Kelce was chugging beers —  but at least he was doing it for a good cause. Kelce, a center for the Philadelphia Eagles, hosted his third annual Jersey Shore fundraiser for the Eagles Autism Foundation on Wednesday, June 28 at Ocean Drive in Sea Isle City, raising more than $380,000 for the charity. Kelce, who was joined by his brother Travis, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, won a beer-chugging contest, defeating a Philadelphia radio host by chugging a 30 oz. beer in 5.7 seconds. Jason Kelce defeats James Seltzer, finishing his 30oz …
Philadelphia Police Lieutenant Mourns Wife Killed By 'Metal Debris' On I-95 Philadelphia Police Lieutenant Mourns Wife Killed By 'Metal Debris' On I-95
Philadelphia Police Lieutenant Mourns Wife Killed By 'Metal Debris' On I-95 The Philadelphia woman who was killed by road debris on Interstate 95 on Monday, June 12 was the loving wife of a city policeman and a mother of two, loved ones say.  Cara Mia Panichelli died after "metal debris" crashed through her windshield around 4:40 p.m. near the Columbus Boulevard exit, Daily Voice reported. The 33-year-old was on the way home from her job at the American Red Cross, according to friends.  Now, those close to the family are raising money to help her grieving loved ones weather the unexpected loss.  "Cara Mia Panichelli was known by all as a k…
Fund Launched For Mom Of Baby Allegedly Shaken To Death By Dad In PA Fund Launched For Mom Of Baby Allegedly Shaken To Death By Dad In PA
Fund Launched For Mom Of Baby Allegedly Shaken To Death By Dad In PA Just a day after her son's death, neighbors and loved ones have raised thousands of dollars on behalf of a grieving Pennsylvania mother.  Tyler Sullivan, a 30-year-old Bristol man, was charged Thursday, May 25 with "violently" shaking his infant son to death, Daily Voice reported.  Now, well-wishers are collecting donations to allow the boy's mother Madisen Neidlein time and space to mourn.  W"e are asking for your support in helping Madisen out to get the proper time to grieve and be with the family she has," wrote organizer Grace Davis on a GoFundMe campaign. In just 24 h…
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Support Surges For Elderly Couple Killed In Montco Fire 'Our Hearts Are Broken': Support Surges For Elderly Couple Killed In Montco Fire
'Our Hearts Are Broken': Support Surges For Elderly Couple Killed In Montco Fire Just days after a fire killed a Hatfield couple in their home, well-wishers and loved ones have raised thousands for the family members they left behind.  Firefighters were called to the Washington Lane home of Ghanshyam Patel, 78, and Leenabahen Patel, 63, around 4:30 a.m. on Friday, May 12 for a reported structure fire.  By the time crews left the scene, both victims were pronounced dead.  Now, friends of the couple's family are raising funds on GoFundMe to assist loved ones handle funeral expenses and other end-of-life costs. In just three days after going live, the effort has garnered…
Lehigh Valley Mom Passes Away Unexpectedly At 30 Lehigh Valley Mom Passes Away Unexpectedly At 30
Lehigh Valley Mom Passes Away Unexpectedly At 30 Alyssa K. Harka, a beloved Lehigh County wife and mom of two, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 2, loved ones wrote in her obituary. She was 30.  Born in Bethlehem to Joaquim Bernardo and Paula (Bernardo) Nguyen, Alyssa was a graduate of Saucon Valley High School's class of 2010 and later attended Northampton Community College and Lehigh Carbon Community College, her family wrote.  More recently, Alyssa earned a spot on the Dean's List studying medical billing and coding through DeVry University, loved ones noted.  Those close to the Fountain Hill resident describ…
NJ Officer Dies Nearly 2 Months After Shootout With Civilian NJ Officer Dies Nearly 2 Months After Shootout With Civilian
NJ Officer Dies Nearly 2 Months After Shootout With Civilian Robert "Bobby" Shisler fought hard for nearly two months. But the Deptford police officer, who was wounded during a shootout with a civilian on March 10, died on Sunday, May 7, New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said. Deptford police officer Robert "Bobby" ShislerGoFundMe photo/NJSPBA "His passing in the line-of-duty illustrates the risks facing law enforcement, and how every day when they put on the uniform, New Jersey’s police officers also put their lives on the line to make their communities safer," the attorney general said.  "I am grateful for the service and sacrifice o…
Universal Studios Employee From Philly Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 22 Universal Studios Employee From Philly Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 22
Universal Studios Employee From Philly Dies After Valiant Cancer Battle, 22 Beloved Philadelphia native Nina M. Valles died at Pennsylvania Hospital following a brave battle with sarcoma cancer on Thursday, April 27. She was 22 years old. Born and raised in South Philly, Nina worked for Universal Studios in Florida, her obituary says. She was known for her love for the beach, her compassion, and her free-spirited soul that connected effortlessly with those around her. Nina also loved traveling and “never missed an opportunity to just simply go places,” reads her memorial. Nina is the loving daughter of Colleen (fiancée Alex Nunez) Kenney and Richard (fiancée Ger…
Pregnant Mom ID'd As 7 Remain Hospitalized After I-81 Crash In PA Pregnant Mom ID'd As 7 Remain Hospitalized After I-81 Crash In PA
Pregnant Mom ID'd As 7 Remain Hospitalized After I-81 Crash In PA A 24-year-old pregnant mom has been identified as her three children  and husband remain in the hospital following a serious crash on Interstate 81 on Friday, April 14, 2023, authorities told Daily Voice on Tuesday, April 18.   Claudia K. Flores-Garcia (also known as Claudia Garcia Flores) of Chambersburg was pronounced dead at the scene of a crash after the blue Toyota Camry she was riding in back right seat after the car was struck by a white Dodge Ram 1500 as the car was merging from Lincoln Highway East (PA Route 30) onto the southbound ramp of I-81 at 10:22 p.m., according to PSP Chamb…
Boys Orphaned After Parents Killed In Lehigh Valley Motorcycle Crash Boys Orphaned After Parents Killed In Lehigh Valley Motorcycle Crash
Boys Orphaned After Parents Killed In Lehigh Valley Motorcycle Crash The Lehigh Valley couple killed in an accident on Airport Road have left behind two sons, who their loved ones and neighbors are stepping up to support in their time of need.  Jason and Samantha Loch Izon were riding in East Allen Township on Tuesday, April 4 when they collided with a flatbed truck near the intersection with Portland Drive, Daily Voice has reported.  Samantha, 31, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio has said. Jason, 44, was taken to taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg for treatment, where he passed aw…