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Bucks County Family’s 'Glue' Mourned After Fiery Crash In Lehigh County Bucks County Family’s 'Glue' Mourned After Fiery Crash In Lehigh County
Bucks County Family’s 'Glue' Mourned After Fiery Crash In Lehigh County Raymond "Buddy" Reigle, 38, who his family described as their "glue" during a string of devastating losses, was killed in a fiery crash in Lower Milford Township on Monday, Dec. 2. Now, his heartbroken loved ones are asking for community support to help give him a proper farewell. Ray Reigle, known to his family as the person who held them together through tragedy, was tragically killed when his 2014 Toyota Sienna veered off Route 663 in Quakertown, struck a tree, and caught fire early Monday morning, Dec. 2, Pennsylvania State Police said. The crash, which occurred at 4:19 a.m. near Kings…
'Bad Haircut' Prompts BF To Stab Pennsylvania Mom To Death: Affidavit 'Bad Haircut' Prompts BF To Stab Pennsylvania Mom To Death: Affidavit
'Bad Haircut' Prompts BF To Stab Pennsylvania Mom To Death: Affidavit A community is rallying for a family after a Pennsylvania mom was stabbed to death by her boyfriend allegedly over a "bad hair cut" according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Thursday, Nov. 7.  Carmen Martinez-Silva, 50, was found dead in the yard of her home in the 2900 block of Dell Lane in East Hempfield Township at 1:40 p.m., according to the coroner's release and as Daily Voice reported at the time.  "EMS transported two individuals to Lancaster General Hospital for lacerations. A third victim succumbed to their injuries on scene," the East Hempfield Township po…
'Career Drug Dealer', PA Mom Convicted In 5-Year-Old's Fatal Fentanyl Overdose: AG 'Career Drug Dealer', PA Mom Convicted In 5-Year-Old's Fatal Fentanyl Overdose: AG
'Career Drug Dealer', PA Mom Convicted In 5-Year-Old's Fatal Fentanyl Overdose: AG Mom and a "career drug dealer" have been sentenced for the overdose death of her daughter, according to a release by Pennsylvania's Attorney General Michelle Henry on Wednesday, July 17.  Volaura 'Val' Askew, 28 of Johnstown, "exposed her 5-year-old daughter to fentanyl/heroin in the hours and days before the child was found dead in her Johnstown home on October 27, 2022," the Attorney General explained when Daily Voice first reported her charges in July 2023. In February of 2024, she pleaded "guilty to involuntary manslaughter and related charges, and is serving a 2-to-4-year state pri…
PA Woman Who Died At National Park Was Traveling Nurse With 'Zest For Life,' Fund Says PA Woman Who Died At National Park Was Traveling Nurse With 'Zest For Life,' Fund Says
PA Woman Who Died At National Park Was Traveling Nurse With 'Zest For Life,' Fund Says Gillian Tones of North Apollo was identified as the Pennsylvania woman who drowned at Glacier National Park in Montana over the weekend. She was 26.  Nations Parks Service officials said Tones slipped and fell into the water above St. Mary Falls on Sunday afternoon, June 23.  Witnesses said bystanders pulled her from the water after she was washed over the falls. She never regained consciousness and was pronounced dead at 7 p.m., according to park rangers.  According to her obituary from Curran Funeral Home, Tones was a 2015 graduate of Apollo-Ridge High Schoo…
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…
Man Killed In Allentown Shooting Was Father Of Two, Loved Ones Say Man Killed In Allentown Shooting Was Father Of Two, Loved Ones Say
Man Killed In Allentown Shooting Was Father Of Two, Loved Ones Say Family members said Miguel Steven Dalmasi leaves behind two young sons and a stepdaughter.  Dalmasi, 33, of Alburtis, died after being shot near the corner of East Walnut and South Dauphin streets on Saturday night, Feb. 17, authorities have said.  His cause of death was ruled multiple gunshot wounds following an autopsy on Tuesday, Feb. 20, and the manner of death was homicide, according to the Coroner's Office.  On a GoFundMe set up to assist with funeral costs, loved ones said Dalmasi was "the light in a dark room." "His personality was one like no other," wrote his…
Support Swells After Livingston Resident Amanda Magenheim Dies Of Asthma Attack, 21 Support Swells After Livingston Resident Amanda Magenheim Dies Of Asthma Attack, 21
Support Swells After Livingston Resident Amanda Magenheim Dies Of Asthma Attack, 21 Amanda Nicole Magenheim, a student at Penn State University and a native of Livingston, NJ, died on Friday, Jan. 12 after suffering a severe asthma attack at the age of 21, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. A devoted Nittany Lion, Magenheim made the Dean's List every semester and dreamed of becoming an occupational therapist, according to her obituary. She is survived by her parents, Donna and Sanford, her sisters, Alyssa and Erica, and numerous other family members and friends, her obituary reads. I wanted to convey my gratitude for all the love, support, prayers,…
Philadelphia Mom Shot In Head, Killed Coming Home From Work: 'Never Stopped Smiling' Philadelphia Mom Shot In Head, Killed Coming Home From Work: 'Never Stopped Smiling'
Philadelphia Mom Shot In Head, Killed Coming Home From Work: 'Never Stopped Smiling' The Philadelphia woman who was shot and killed on West Norris Street last week was a hard-working mother of two, her children say.  Forty-two-year-old Laura Abrams had a gunshot wound to the head when police found her before sunrise on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Daily Voice reported. She was pronounced dead at the scene and homicide detectives are investigating, police have said.  On a GoFundMe campaign, Abrams' children said she was coming back from work and was shot during a botched robbery.   "She was on her way home from her job and was murdered over a petty theft," wrote…
House Fire Kills 28-Year-Old Woman In Eastern PA: Coroner House Fire Kills 28-Year-Old Woman In Eastern PA: Coroner
House Fire Kills 28-Year-Old Woman In Eastern PA: Coroner (Note: This article has been updated on Tuesday, Oct. 24 to include new information from the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.)  One woman is dead after fire broke out at an Allentown home early on Sunday morning, Oct. 22, according to authorities.  Fire crews responded to a three-alarm blaze on the 900 block of North Penn Street just before 6:30 a.m., officials said.  AFD Crews are in the 900 Block of Penn Street at a 3rd alarm dwelling fire. pic.twitter.com/PPOcg4C0zU — Allentown Fire Department (@AllentownFD) October 22, 2023 Currently operating Posted by Allentown Fire Department…
Teenager Found Dead By Homicide Along I-80 In PA Teenager Found Dead By Homicide Along I-80 In PA
Teenager Found Dead By Homicide Along I-80 In PA A 19-year-old was found dead along Interstate 80 in an apparent murder, according to officials.  Kevin Marcus Cagle's remains were located near Mexico and Creek roads in Liberty Township, the Pennsylvania State Police said.  Authorities made the discovery late on Friday, Oct. 13.  The Montour County Coroner's Office said the Williamsport teen died by homicide but did not describe the cause of death.  "No further information will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the case," they announced.  Two of Cagle's siblings have launched GoFundMe campaigns to assist the family in…
Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner
Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner A 25-year-old Pennsylvania man and PSU grad was found dead in his Los Angeles County, California apartment, authorities say.  Elias 'Eli' Crone was found dead of asphyxia caused by hanging at 9:09 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, according to the LA County Coroner's officer.  Eli was born in Wrightsville on June 8, 1998, authorities say. He studied at Lancaster Catholic High School where he played baseball and football, which he previously shared on social media.  He went on to graduate as a member of the class of 2020 at Penn State University, according to social media. He worked at El Serr…
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…
13-Year-Old Charged With Murder For Shooting 12-Year-Old At Sleepover In PA: DA 13-Year-Old Charged With Murder For Shooting 12-Year-Old At Sleepover In PA: DA
13-Year-Old Charged With Murder For Shooting 12-Year-Old At Sleepover In PA: DA A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the third degree a month after shooting a 12-year-old boy over a "yo' mama" joke at a sleepover in Red Lion. Nolan Donald Grove was charged as an adult, and has also been charged with a felony of having a firearm without a license and multiple misdemeanor counts of possession of a firearm by a minor, and recklessly endangering another person. He surrendered Friday, May 5, 2023, according to York County District Attorney Dave Sunday. If he is convicted he would face a maximum sentence of 40 years.  Kain Heiland was pronounced dead at 9:48 p.m…
Bucks Woman Dies Unexpectedly On Thanksgiving Day, 23 Bucks Woman Dies Unexpectedly On Thanksgiving Day, 23
Bucks Woman Dies Unexpectedly On Thanksgiving Day, 23 Olivia Faye Seaberg, a Levittown resident, died suddenly at around 4 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day, her family said in her obituary. She was 23.  A beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and best friend, loved ones said Olivia never failed at making those around her happy. "She was a light that NEVER dimmed, and a laugh that kept everyone smiling," wrote Nicole Bracey, who has identified herself as Olivia's sister.  After her passing on Thanksgiving, Nicole and others took to social media to write tributes in memory of the 23-year-old.  Olivia Seaberg My girl …. I toss. I tur…
'Legend Of Upper Chi:' Loved Ones Remember Beloved Victim Killed In Upper Chichester Hit-Run 'Legend Of Upper Chi:' Loved Ones Remember Beloved Victim Killed In Upper Chichester Hit-Run
'Legend Of Upper Chi:' Loved Ones Remember Beloved Victim Killed In Upper Chichester Hit-Run A hard worker. A helping hand. A good-humored guy. This is how 30-year-old Joshua Quinn was being remembered. The Delaware County resident was identified by loved ones as the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash in the 3100 block of Chichester Avenue in Upper Chichester around 8:25 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3.  The driver — who was identified as 51-year-old Joseph Garcia, of Brookhaven — was arrested and charged shortly afterward. Amber Bennett, Quinn's cousin, told Daily Voice that he was walking home and was about to cross the street when the driver "came speeding over the hill" and s…
Bucks County Native, Beloved Mom Of 2 Rebecca Clowney Dies Suddenly At Age 35 Bucks County Native, Beloved Mom Of 2 Rebecca Clowney Dies Suddenly At Age 35
Bucks County Native, Beloved Mom Of 2 Rebecca Clowney Dies Suddenly At Age 35 Bucks County native and beloved mother of two Rebecca Greene Clowney died suddenly following an episode of cardiac arrest on Oct. 24. She was 35. Born in West Rockhill Township, Clowney grew up in Pennsburg, her obituary says. Clowney is survived by her parents, Michael and Bonnie (Greisemer) Greene; sisters, Stephanie Greene and Kellie Greene; brothers, Jeffrey Greene and Kevin Greene; Matt Clowney; and her children, Brynn and Brielle Clowney. More than $3,400 had been raised as of Monday on a GoFundMe for Clowney’s final expenses. “It comes with great sadness and heavy heart to say Rebe…