PA Native Tyler Updegraff, 27, Dies Skiing In Colorado PA Native Tyler Updegraff, 27, Dies Skiing In Colorado
PA Native Tyler Updegraff, 27, Dies Skiing In Colorado Pennsylvania native Tyler James Updegraff died in a skiing accident Thursday, Jan. 26 in Colorado, authorities said. He was 27 years old. The former Cumberland Valley football star was working with student-athletes when he died from injuries suffered as a "single skier verses snow accident" on the first jump feature at Little Makuna Park in the Snowmass ski area," Pitkin County Deputy Coroner Kevin Hadfield said. The official cause of death is pending medical review but the manner has been ruled accidental according to the county coroner's office's release. This investigation by the office…
Levittown Dad Of 8 Dies Suddenly At 54 Levittown Dad Of 8 Dies Suddenly At 54
Levittown Dad Of 8 Dies Suddenly At 54 Gary George Merrigan II, a beloved Levittown husband and father of eight, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 6, according to his obituary. He was 54.  Born in Philadelphia to Gary Merrigan I and the late Ingrid Pelc, Gary left school early to pursue a career in the workforce, loved ones wrote. He was employed at Saint Mary's Cemetery and at commercial printer Smith-Edwards-Dunlap before taking a role at manufacturing firm Broderick Industries, where he worked for the rest of his life, his obit says.  Family members wrote that Gary was married to his wife Teresa (nee McFadden…
GOT HIM! Second Man Arrested In Kidnapping, Killing Of 25-Year-Old Woman: Police GOT HIM! Second Man Arrested In Kidnapping, Killing Of 25-Year-Old Woman: Police
GOT HIM! Second Man Arrested In Kidnapping, Killing Of 25-Year-Old Woman: Police A second man has been arrested on homicide charges in connection with the death of a popular local poet, authorities announced just hours after sharing his wanted poster on Jan. 4..  Paige Nikole Kibe, 25, was found near River Road in Bratton Township on Friday, Dec. 16, according to an earlier release by state police. Michael Jason Kennedy, 44, of Yeagertown, was arrested and charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and kidnapping, among 13 other offenses related to Kibe's disappearance and killing on Dec. 21, state police explain in the release and court documents confirm. …
PA Mom Of 3, CIGNA Director Of Global Social Media Sarah Dudzic Dies At 38 PA Mom Of 3, CIGNA Director Of Global Social Media Sarah Dudzic Dies At 38
PA Mom Of 3, Cigna Director Of Global Social Media Sarah Dudzic Dies At 38 Tributes are pouring in for Pennsylvania mom of three and CIGNA Director Of Global Social Media Sarah E. (Lindsay) Dudzic of Fort Washington, who died on Wednesday, Dec. 21 aged 38. Born in Bethlehem, Sarah graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 2002 before earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University with a dual major four years later, her obituary says. Sarah later received an MBA from Temple University in 2012 and was employed as a Senior Account Executive for Tierney prior to working with Braithwaite Communications as an Account Supervisor. Most recently, Sa…
Easton Resident Juan Patino Dies, 34 Easton Resident Juan Patino Dies, 34
Easton Resident Juan Patino Dies, 34 Spirited and beloved Easton resident Juan Sebastian Ruiz Patino died on Tuesday, Dec. 13 aged 34. Juan was born in Colombia before moving to Easton in 2021, his obituary and social media pages say. He will be forever remembered for his kind and caring heart and the endless love he held for his family. Juan is survived by his loving parents, Ramon Ruiz Villar and Blanca Patina Trujllo, and many more dear family members and friends. Juan’s funeral was held at Shiloh Chapel in Easton on Friday, Dec. 3 with interment in Colombia. Click here to view the full obituary of Juan Se…
Montco Mom Heather Betz Dies, 31 Montco Mom Heather Betz Dies, 31
Montco Mom Heather Betz Dies, 31 Beloved Montgomery County wife and mother of two Heather Betz died at home Thursday, Dec. 8, according to her obituary. She was 31.  A Montco native, Heather was a graduate of the 2009 class at Upper Merion High School and was most recently living in Harleysville, loved ones wrote. Most recently, she worked in advertising at her family business, Betz HVAC, according to her Facebook.  Heather had a life-long passion for offroading and loved Jeeps, her obit says. Whether sitting around a fire with friends, enjoying a day at the beach, or playing at the park with her children, D…
'Beautiful Soul:' Bethlehem Native Andrea Dolak Dies After Fearless Colon Cancer Battle, 38 'Beautiful Soul:' Bethlehem Native Andrea Dolak Dies After Fearless Colon Cancer Battle, 38
'Beautiful Soul:' Bethlehem Native Andrea Dolak Dies After Fearless Colon Cancer Battle, 38 Bethlehem native and Penn State graduate Andrea Marie Dolak died on Thursday, Nov. 10 after a fearless battle with colon cancer. She was 38. Andrea attended Freedom High School, where she participated in the Marching Band and the Fife & DrumCorps and sang in chorus before graduating with the class of 2002, her obituary says. She went on to study rehabilitation and human services at Penn State and earned her bachelor’s degree in 2006. Andrea held a number of different positions during her career including with the Bethlehem Senior Citizens Center, Planned Parenthood, and most recently …
Pennsylvania Amish-Mennonite Co-Business Owner Killed In Virginia Plane Crash Pennsylvania Amish-Mennonite Co-Business Owner Killed In Virginia Plane Crash
Pennsylvania Amish-Mennonite Co-Business Owner Killed In Virginia Plane Crash A devout Christian and co-owner of an area business died in a plane crash in Virginia on Wednesday, Sept. 14, authorities say.  Kevin James Esh, 30, of New Holland, was piloting a Piper PA-32 Cherokee when his plane burst into flames as it crash into a field near Charlottesville, Virginia on Wednesday around 11:30 p.m., according flight data and Virginia state police.  Esh had taken off from Blue Ridge Regional Airport, near Martinsville, around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, flight records show. He was heading northeast when the Cherokee began losing altitude, approximately 45 minutes into the fli…
US Army Veteran Dies Nearly 1 Month After Central PA Crash: Coroner US Army Veteran Dies Nearly 1 Month After Central PA Crash: Coroner
US Army Veteran Dies Nearly 1 Month After Central PA Crash: Coroner A US Army veteran who filled his friends and family full of "wonderful memories and laughs and wisdom" has died 25 days after a head-on collision, authorities say.  Delmar H. Sipes, 81, of the 1700 block of Pelham Drive in Springettsbury Township, died at WellSpan York Hospital on Sunday, Sept. 11, exactly 25 days after he was involved in a two-vehicle accident, according to the York County Coroner’s Office. Sipes was driving near the 2600 block of North Sherman Street when a car crossed over into his lane causing the head-on crash, on Aug. 17 at 12: 55 p.m., as detailed in the coroner's r…
Delaware Valley HS Grad, Landscaper, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 35 Delaware Valley HS Grad, Landscaper, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 35
Delaware Valley HS Grad, Landscaper, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 35 Delaware Valley High School graduate, landscaper, and devoted father Joshua Matthew Lovelace died unexpectedly at his home in Greentown, PA on Tuesday, Aug. 16. He was 35. Joshua graduated from Delaware Valley High School in 2005 before pursuing a career as a landscaper, his obituary says. Joshua was known for his one-of-a-kind sense of humor and upbeat personality. Above all, he embraced his role as a loving father to his young son, Landon Jenks. In addition to his son, Joshua leaves behind his father, Todd Lovelace; his mother, Debbie Mineau; three brothers, Jon Maney, Patrick Lovelace …
Lehigh Valley Native, T-Mobile Customer Service Technician Dies After Brief Illness, 38 Lehigh Valley Native, T-Mobile Customer Service Technician Dies After Brief Illness, 38
Lehigh Valley Native, T-Mobile Customer Service Technician Dies After Brief Illness, 38 Lehigh Valley native and T-Mobile customer service technician Thomas Andrew Nazzaro died at St. Luke’s Hospital - Anderson Campus, Easton after a brief illness on Thursday, Sept. 1. He was 38. Born in Manhasset, NY, Thomas grew up in Bangor, where he graduated from Bangor High School in 2003, his obituary says. Thomas worked as a Customer Service Technician at T-Mobile. He enjoyed driving his Jeep, going to the firing range with his Dad and spending time with his family members and numerous friends. Thomas was a dedicated member of Life Church in Nazareth, his obituary says. Thomas leaves…
Abington Senior High School Assistant Principal Cosimo Fiorino Dies, 56 Abington Senior High School Assistant Principal Cosimo Fiorino Dies, 56
Abington Senior High School Assistant Principal Cosimo Fiorino Dies, 56 A beloved educator in Montgomery County has died. Cosimo Fiorino, the assistant principal of Abington Senior High School, died on Wednesday, Aug. 17 at the age of 56, his obituary says. "It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Abington Senior High School Assistant Principal, Mr. Cosimo Fiorino, a longtime member of our Abington School District family," the school district wrote on Facebook. It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Abington Senior High School Assistant Principal, Mr. Cosimo Fiorino, a longtime member of our Abington Scho…