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Donations Raised For Lehigh County High Schooler Badly Hurt In Motorcycle Accident Donations Raised For Lehigh County High Schooler Badly Hurt In Motorcycle Accident
Donations Raised For Lehigh County High Schooler Badly Hurt In Motorcycle Accident Loved ones have launched a GoFundMe after an area student was seriously injured in an accident on Sunday, March 24.  Gavin Klines was T-boned by a driver who didn't see him, said his brother Shane Kline of Lowhill Township on the crowdfunding website.  "As of right now, he is in the hospital with serious injuries undergoing surgery which will be one of many," Shane wrote.  "Gavin is an amazing kid who is currently in high school and is set to graduate this year." He's also a part-time employee at Deka Machining and was slated to take up a full-time position before the accid…

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
NJ Man Shot Dead At I-78 Truck Stop Survived By Wife, 1-Year-Old Baby NJ Man Shot Dead At I-78 Truck Stop Survived By Wife, 1-Year-Old Baby
NJ Man Shot Dead At I-78 Truck Stop Survived By Wife, 1-Year-Old Baby Support is on the rise for the family of a 40-year-old New Jersey truck driver shot dead allegedly by a Florida man last week at a Pennsylvania truck stop. James Alexander Hilton, 40, of Southampton, NJ, was shot and killed at an I-78 truck stop in Upper Bern Township, early Friday morning, March 22, according to Pennsylvania State Police. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Hilton was helping another driver park their vehicle at Love's Travel Stop around 2:45 a.m., when he and another truck driver got into the argument that led to the shooting, troopers said. Hilton was pronounc…

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by Mac Bullock & Cecilia Levine
Obituaries
Community Rallies For 2 Families After 5 Killed In PA House Fires Community Rallies For 2 Families After 5 Killed In PA House Fires
Community Rallies For 2 Families After 5 Killed In PA House Fires Friends, family, and neighbors have rallied to help a mom and her two surviving children after her fiance and four of her children were killed in a massive house fire in Western Pennsylvania early Wednesday morning. A 27-year-old dad, Tyler J. King; his children Kyson John, 7; Kinzleigh John, 6; Keagan John, 3; and 1-month-old Korbyn John were found dead in their home in the 400 block of Guy Street in Jeanette just after midnight on March 20, officials explained and Daily Voice previously reported.  The mom, Miranda John, and two other young children, Kaiden and Kash, we…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Thousands Raised For Young Mom Killed In Bucks County Shooting Spree Thousands Raised For Young Mom Killed In Bucks County Shooting Spree
Thousands Raised For Young Mom Killed In Bucks County Shooting Spree Friends and community members have raised thousands of dollars to memorialize Taylor Daniel.  Daniel, 25, was shot and killed by the father of her children Andre Gordon Jr. on Saturday, March 16, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office.  Gordon Jr. is also accused of killing his 52-year-old stepmother, Karen Gordon, and his 13-year-old sister, Kera Gordon, authorities have said. He is charged with multiple counts of murder, assault, burglary, and related counts and is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania from New Jersey.  On GoFundMe, community members …

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by Mac Bullock
Police & Fire
Children Orphaned In PA Murder-Suicide, Campaign Says Children Orphaned In PA Murder-Suicide, Campaign Says
Children Orphaned In PA Murder-Suicide, Campaign Says Support is surging for Montgomery County children who were left without either parent in a weekend murder-suicide. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Durdona Sultanova, 43, was shot and killed by her ex-husband, 44-year-old Al Allaberg, in a home on the 400 block of Carson Terrace Saturday, March 16. According to a GoFundMe for the family, Sultanova and Allaberg are survived by their two children. "Many know Durdona for her generosity, kindness, and open heart who has helped many," reads the campaign launched by Lilia Tamkovitch, noting the kids are being cared for by Sultano…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Reading Man Killed In Shooting Leaves Behind Fiancee, Two Children Reading Man Killed In Shooting Leaves Behind Fiancee, Two Children
Reading Man Killed In Shooting Leaves Behind Fiancee, Two Children The 21-year-old killed on Franklin Street in Reading Wednesday night was a father and soon-to-be husband, his fiancee writes on GoFundMe. Antonio Carrero was fatally shot around 10:15 p.m. on March 13, authorities have said. Police believe the shooting was the result of an "altercation" with suspect Jonathan Minier, who is being held without bail.  In a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral costs, his fiancee Aashyiah Cook said he leaves behind a 2-year-old son and a 1-year-old daughter.  Friends and loved ones also memorialized Carrero on Facebook.  Omg I can’t…

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by Mac Bullock
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Believed Killer's Final Facebook Post Prompted Support From Friends Before NJ Murder-Suicide Believed Killer's Final Facebook Post Prompted Support From Friends Before NJ Murder-Suicide
Believed Killer's Final Facebook Post Prompted Support From Friends Before NJ Murder-Suicide An alleged killer's final Facebook post attracted support from friends and family in the days before and after a murder-suicide. "Bye [till] we meet again I love y’all," Alex Morales wrote on Feb. 29, shortly after 11 p.m. The post garnered 20 comments, some people checking in, others sending love. "What's up with you Alex Morales , how are man, hope you are feeling well, if not right now, just think things will get better bro. hang in there," one person wrote. "Alex, I hope u are well brother. If u ever just need to talk ... reach out," another said. "If u need help or a referral please …

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by Jon Craig
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Philly Firefighter Injured On Duty Is 'Pillar Of Her Community,' Colleague Says Philly Firefighter Injured On Duty Is 'Pillar Of Her Community,' Colleague Says
Philly Firefighter Injured On Duty Is 'Pillar Of Her Community,' Colleague Says Longtime Philadelphia firefighter Lt. Jill Connor is recovering in the hospital after she was wounded on duty last Saturday, March 4.  Connor, a 16-year veteran of the department, suffered burns to multiple parts of her body while suppressing a fire, said GoFundMe organizer Kwaja Matthews.  "Lieutenant Connor is currently hospitalized in pain but in very high spirits….grateful and thankful that she is alive," wrote Matthews, who is a PFD Fire Code Inspector, according to her LinkedIn.  "Lieutenant Connor truly had a near-death experience." Matthews says the money raised via…

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by Mac Bullock
Obituaries
Philly Man Killed In Hit-Run Was Barber With 'Passion For His Craft,' Family Says Philly Man Killed In Hit-Run Was Barber With 'Passion For His Craft,' Family Says
Philly Man Killed In Hit-Run Was Barber With 'Passion For His Craft,' Family Says Friends and neighbors are rallying for the Philadelphia man killed in a hit-and-run crash last Tuesday, Feb. 27.  Toby "Sameer" Bryant, 47, was struck crossing the 7900 block of Ogontz Avenue around 11:15 p.m., Daily Voice reported. Police said the driver got out of their car to assess the damage then sped off.  The investigation and the search for the suspect are ongoing, authorities have said.  According to loved ones on GoFundMe, Bryant was a popular barber in his community for 15 years.  "He truly loved what he did for a living," wrote his daughter Aneesah Hughes-B…

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by Mac Bullock
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Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father' Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father'
Montco Man Killed In Bucks Crash Was 'Cherished Husband, Father' Marcus Pochettino, a Montgomery County husband and father of two, died suddenly in a car crash last Tuesday, Feb. 27, loved ones said in a GoFundMe. He was 38.  Pochettino was killed when his car crashed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike in Bensalem, the Bucks County Coroner's Office told Daily Voice.  He lived in Lafayette Hill with his wife of 12 years, Casey, and their sons, 9-year-old Charles and 7-year-old Sebastian, wrote GoFundMe campaign organizer Jamie Kaye.  "Marcus was the epitome of a loving spouse and father, deeply involved in his community and family life," Ka…

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by Mac Bullock
Obituaries
Lehigh Valley Mom, 46, Was 'Vibrant Soul,' Loved Ones Recall Lehigh Valley Mom, 46, Was 'Vibrant Soul,' Loved Ones Recall
Lehigh Valley Mom, 46, Was 'Vibrant Soul,' Loved Ones Recall Catherine Blank of Emmaus died on Wednesday, Feb. 14 after she was reported missing by authorities. She was 46.  Blank was found near the railroad tracks along Indian Creek Road a little over a day after police reported her disappearance, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office has said.  Her cause and manner of death were pending further investigation following her autopsy on Feb. 16.  "Cathy, a vibrant soul known for her kindness, love for animals, and radiant smile, tragically lost her life under harrowing circumstances," said her brother Richard Blank on GoFundMe. "Diagnosed…

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by Mac Bullock
Traffic
Young Men Killed In Crash That Shut I-95 In Philadelphia For Hours ID'd By Campaign Young Men Killed In Crash That Shut I-95 In Philadelphia For Hours ID'd By Campaign
Young Men Killed In Crash That Shut I-95 In Philadelphia For Hours ID'd By Campaign The two drivers killed in a crash that closed I-95 for hours over the weekend have been identified. Baktybekov Aktilek, born in 2002, and Esenbekov Tolobek, born in 2003, were both killed in the collision at the Betsy Ross exit around 3:10 a.m., Sunday, March 3, according to a GoFundMe started for their families. The two appear to be from Kyrgyzstan, as the GoFundMe page is also written in Kyrgyz. I-95 NB is closed between Exit 26: BETSY ROSS BRIDGE and Exit: BRIDGE ST/HARBISON AVE due to an Accident Response. Motorist should consider alternate routes and allow for additi…

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by Cecilia Levine