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PA Wrestling Coach, Father Of 3-Month-Old Dies Suddenly At 32 PA Wrestling Coach, Father Of 3-Month-Old Dies Suddenly At 32
PA Wrestling Coach, Father Of 3-Month-Old Dies Suddenly At 32 Kristopher Rahn, 32, a dedicated wrestling coach and devoted family man originally from Haddonfield, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 3, leaving behind his wife, Loren, and their 3-month-old daughter, Mallory, family members said. Rahn began his wrestling journey at OLPH Elementary School in Maple Shade, New Jersey, under his uncle’s guidance. He excelled at Haddonfield High School and continued his career at Gannon University, where he pledged the Delta Chi Fraternity in 2012, according to the fraternity's official website. He later transferred to Baker University, earn…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics
Cheer For These 35 Pennsylvania Athletes Representing Team USA At Paris Olympics We're days away from the Paris Olympics, and several of Pennsylvania fittest and most athletic residents will be there. A whopping 35 athletes from Pennsylvania have qualified for the Olympics and are ready to make their run at the gold when events kick off Friday, July 26. They are: David Abrahams, of Havertown: Para Swimming Justin Best, of Kennett Square: Rowing Kahleah Copper, of Philadelphia: Basketball Emma Deberdine, of Millersville: Field Hockey Brooke Debredine, of Millersville: Field Hockey Casey Eichfeld, of Drums: Canoe/Kayak Phia Gladieux, of Oley: Field Hockey Michael G…

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by Cecilia Levine
Police & Fire
Jersey Shore Wrestling Champ Who Coached Kids Admits Trafficking Child Porn Jersey Shore Wrestling Champ Who Coached Kids Admits Trafficking Child Porn
Jersey Shore Wrestling Champ Who Coached Kids Admits Trafficking Child Porn UPDATE: A former New Jersey state wrestling champion who made national headlines when he came out admitted in federal court on Tuesday that he trafficked child porn, authorities said. Alec Donovan, a 26-year-old youth wrestling coach and referee from Brick, “used an internet-based application to exchange multiple images and videos of child sexual abuse, including depictions involving pre-pubescent children,” U.S. Attorney for New Jersey Philip R. Sellinger said after the June 6 plea hearing in Trenton. Donovan, who records show has coached at the Shorething Wrestling Club in Lakewood, also …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Obituaries
Tributes Pour In For Lehigh Valley Native Dominic Fetter After Death At 29 Tributes Pour In For Lehigh Valley Native Dominic Fetter After Death At 29
Tributes Pour In For Lehigh Valley Native Dominic Fetter After Death At 29 Tributes are flooding social media for Lehigh Valley native Dominic Louis Fetter, who died in Spokane, Washington, on Friday, April 7. He was 29. Born in Bethlehem, Dominic was both academically and athletically skilled, holding consistent positions on the honor roll and the varsity wrestling team at Liberty High School, his obituary says. Dominic had an unbreakable spirit and unmatched determination that could be seen “both on and off the mat,” reads his obituary. He was currently working as an Entertainment Engineer at Feld Entertainment. Above all, Dominic’s compassion and grace knew n…

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by Valerie Musson
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Norristown Dad Dies Unexpectedly At 44 Norristown Dad Dies Unexpectedly At 44
Norristown Dad Dies Unexpectedly At 44 Norristown resident Brian Olenek died unexpectedly on Oct. 23. He was 44. Olenek worked as a physical education teacher in Delaware's Brandywine School District before moving into construction, according to a GoFundMe in his name. The page raised nearly $5,000 as of Nov. 9. He leaves behind his fiance, Tara Gleim, and their children. The Hazelton born man was remembered as an avid wrestler with an infectious personality, organizer Jamie Tomasko wrote. Memorial services were not made public. Click here to donate.

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by Nicole Acosta
Obituaries
Bethlehem Native, Certified Nursing Assistant Emily Fornos Dies At Age 30 Bethlehem Native, Certified Nursing Assistant Emily Fornos Dies At Age 30
Bethlehem Native, Certified Nursing Assistant Emily Fornos Dies At Age 30 Bethlehem native and CNA Emily Jeanne (Heberling) Fornos died at her home on Sept. 15. She was 30. Born in Bethlehem, Fornos graduated from Liberty High School, her obituary says. Fornos then earned her certification as a CNA at Northampton Community College, where she participated in the theater program and sang in choir, her memorial says. Fornos worked as a receptionist for Moravian Village and in her free time sang on the youth praise team and helped with children’s choir at Bethlehem’s First Baptist Church, her obituary says. Fornos loved old movies, watching wrestling, cats and…

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by Valerie Musson
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Chichester HS Grad, DelCo Dad Of 1, Nicholas Noriega Dies, 27 Chichester HS Grad, DelCo Dad Of 1, Nicholas Noriega Dies, 27
Chichester HS Grad, DelCo Dad Of 1, Nicholas Noriega Dies, 27 Delaware County native Nicholas Noriega died on July 18 at the age of 27. Noriega, of Linwood, graduated from Chichester High School (Class of 2012), where he was an All-Delco wrestler, according to his obituary. His "kind spirit, his passion for sports, and zest for life will live on through his daughter Natalie," his obit says. He is survived by his mother Cathleen Walls, his girlfriend Nicole Strofe; his daughter Natalie Noriega; his sisters Amanda Noriega and Sarah Walls; two nieces Ariana and Ariella; aunts Sally Ravert and Margie Walls. Funeral services were held at Nolan-Fidal…

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by Nicole Acosta
Obituaries
Former Teen Pro Wrestler Michael Cammett AKA 'Golden Boy' Drowns In Delaware River Former Teen Pro Wrestler Michael Cammett AKA 'Golden Boy' Drowns In Delaware River
Former Teen Pro Wrestler Michael Cammett AKA 'Golden Boy' Drowns In Delaware River The New Jersey wrestling community was mourning the loss of a 24-year-old professional grappler who drowned in the Delaware River in New York Sunday, authorities said. Crews recovered Michael Cammett's body from the water in Lumberland (Sullivan County), located near Pennsylvania, according to New York State Police. The North Arlington (Bergen County) native went to the river with friends using a pair of inflatable rafts tethered together around 3 p.m., authorities said. Cammett jumped in the water but did not resurface. An investigation was ongoing. No further information was released. …

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by Cecilia Levine
Lifestyle
‘Tragic:’ Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Nazareth HS Wrestler Scott Rider, 32 ‘Tragic:’ Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Nazareth HS Wrestler Scott Rider, 32
‘Tragic:’ Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Nazareth HS Wrestler Scott Rider, 32 Support is surging for the family following the unexpected death of former Nazareth High School wrestler Scott Rider at the age of 32. Rider died at his home in Upper Nazareth Township on May 5, his obituary says. Rider attended Nazareth High School, where he wrestled all four years and graduated in 2007, according to his memorial. He later attended Temple University and had worked as a plumber at the time of his death. In addition to his love for the Dallas Cowboys, the Boston Red Sox and University of Michigan football, Rider was known for his passion for outdoor activities like golfing…

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by Valerie Musson
News
PA Wrestler Heading To Tokyo Olympics PA Wrestler Heading To Tokyo Olympics
PA Wrestler Heading To Tokyo Olympics A York County grappler is heading to the Summer Olympics in Tokyo. John Stefanowicz, 29, will wrestle for Team USA after securing a spot on the U.S. Greco-Roman wrestling team, by winning at the US Olympic trials. A graduate of Kennard-Dale High School, Stefanowicz also wrestles for the Marine Corps. Staff Sgt. Johnny Stefanowicz is going to represent Team USA at the #RoadToTokyo Olympic 🇺🇸 P.S. Also representing U.S. Marine Corps, All-Marine Wrestling Team, SEMPER FI! 🦅🌎⚓️ #WrestlingTrials21 Posted by Camp Lejeune on Saturday, April 3, 2021 "It's life-changing," he told WGAL News 8.…

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by Jillian Pikora
Sports
Standout PA Wrestler Mikey Racciato, 26, Dead On Christmas Day Standout PA Wrestler Mikey Racciato, 26, Dead On Christmas Day
Standout PA Wrestler Mikey Racciato, 26, Dead On Christmas Day Standout Slate Belt wrestler Michael "Mikey" Racciato died on Christmas Day, at 26 years old. A public walk-through visitation will be Jan. 3, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Ruggiero Funeral Home in Pen Argyl.  Racciato was born in Bethlehem and lived in Plainfield Township. He pronounced dead Friday in Northampton County, according to Coroner Zachary Lysek.  The cause and manner of death were not immediately known. Racciato graduated Pen Argyl with a 186-8 record and went on to wrestle on scholarship for University of Pittsburgh, where he graduated in 2017. He was a three-time PIAA Class…

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by Cecilia Levine