Longtime Philadelphia Firefighter Dies After Two-Year Cancer Battle Longtime Philadelphia Firefighter Dies After Two-Year Cancer Battle
Longtime Philadelphia Firefighter Dies After Two-Year Cancer Battle A longtime member of the Philadelphia Fire Department has died after a two-year battle with cancer, his obituary says. Kenneth Enright, a 16-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, died while off-duty on Thursday, March 31, officials announced on Facebook. We are deeply saddened to announce that Firefighter Kenneth Enright passed away while off-duty on Thursday. He was a... Posted by Philadelphia Fire Department on Friday, April 1, 2022 The 40-year-old firefighter was recently assigned to Engine 18 in Northeast Philadelphia, the department said. He also was a 4-year veteran o…
Services Set For PA Couple, Teen Daughter Killed In Crash Services Set For PA Couple, Teen Daughter Killed In Crash
Services Set For PA Couple, Teen Daughter Killed In Crash Funeral services have been set for the Pennsylvania couple and their teen daughter killed in a crash on Route 33 in Northampton County. Alexis Robinson, 39, Darrell Robinson, 42, and their daughter, Tahlia Robinson, 16, died when their 2017 Toyota RAV 4 was struck by a 2007 Freightliner M21 in Bushkill Township just after 1:25 a.m on Thursday, March 24, DailyVoice.com reported. More than $1,500 had been raised on GoFundMe for the Blakeslee, Pennsylvania family’s funeral expenses in just three days. “My cousin, a young man soon to start college has lost his mother, father, and you…
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Jersey Shore Native, Former Marine, 29 Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Jersey Shore Native, Former Marine, 29
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Jersey Shore Native, Former Marine, 29 Support is on the rise for the heartbroken family of beloved Jersey Shore native and former marine Nicholas J. Delong, Jr., who died suddenly on Monday, Feb. 7 at the age of 29. Born in Philadelphia, Delong grew up in Cape May County, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Delong graduated from Wildwood High School in 2010 before serving in the Marines for two years and beginning work as an auto body repair technician, according to his memorial. More than $5,100 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Friday for funeral expenses, putting the family about halfway toward the …
Bucks County Native, Harry S. Truman High School Graduate Dies At 39 Bucks County Native, Harry S. Truman High School Graduate Dies At 39
Bucks County Native, Harry S. Truman High School Graduate Dies At 39 Bucks County native Rachel M. Ludwig died on Jan. 3, 2022. She was 39. Ludwig was born in Levittown and graduated from Harry S. Truman High School in 2000 before relocating to Jacksonville, FL, and settling in Bensalem, PA, according to her obituary. She was known for being an expert party planner and an adrenaline fanatic, her obit says. She most recently worked as an Operations Supervisor for a local trucking company, her memorial says. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandparents. She is survived by her three children, two grandchildren, two brothers, and ma…
Exeter Township High School Senior Dies Suddenly Exeter Township High School Senior Dies Suddenly
Exeter Township High School Senior Dies Suddenly Melody G. Bauroth-Sherman died suddenly on Dec. 24, 2021. She was 17. She was a senior at Exeter Township High School, where she was involved in the marching band, track and field, cross country, Reading Olympics, Science Olympiad, and other extracurricular activities, according to her obituary and a GoFundMe. The teen, who was born in Bryn Mawr, was remembered on the fundraiser as a "light in the community" and a "friend to many." As of Jan. 6, nearly $40,000 had been raised on the page to offset the family's funeral costs and other expenses. She is survived by her parents, twin sister, …
‘Devastating:’ Beloved Trenton Resident Samuel Zinnah Dies In Valiant Cancer Battle At 33 ‘Devastating:’ Beloved Trenton Resident Samuel Zinnah Dies In Valiant Cancer Battle At 33
‘Devastating:’ Beloved Trenton Resident Samuel Zinnah Dies In Valiant Cancer Battle At 33 Beloved Trenton resident Samuel Zinnah died in a valiant battle with colon cancer on Nov. 24 at the age of 33. Born in Monrovia, Liberia, Zinnah moved to Trenton during his teen years, his obituary says. Zinnah went on to build a life in Trenton, establishing a career, marrying his caring and compassionate wife, Sujeydis, and deepening his connection with God, his memorial says. “Samuel was a friendly person with everyone he met, was helpful, lovely, protective, and an extraordinary husband,” reads his obituary. More than $8,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Zinnah’s medical expenses,…
North Penn High School Grad Paul Hagerty Dies Suddenly At Age 33 North Penn High School Grad Paul Hagerty Dies Suddenly At Age 33
North Penn High School Grad Paul Hagerty Dies Suddenly At Age 33 Montgomery County native Paul G. Hagerty IV died suddenly on Nov. 11. He was 33. Born in Abington, Hagerty graduated from North Penn High School in 2007 and worked for his father's construction company, according to his obituary and Facebook page. His obituary described him as an active person who enjoyed sports such as soccer, swimming, snowboarding, and karate. Hagerty "truly knew how to have fun," reads his memorial. He is survived by his parents, Paul G. Hagerty III and Erren MacKinstry; his paternal grandmother, Sandra Pucnas Hagerty; his maternal grandmother, Jean MacKinst…
Decorated Pennsylvania State Trooper Dies Decorated Pennsylvania State Trooper Dies
Decorated Pennsylvania State Trooper Dies A Pennsylvania state police trooper died on Thursday morning, according to State Police Commissioner Colonel Robert Evanchick. Trooper Dung X. Martinez, 57, had recently been hospitalized for exposure to COVID-19, according to the PA State Troopers Association. His official cause of death has not been released. Trooper Martinez was most recently assigned to the Patrol Section of Troop T, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania state police said in a statement. During the course of his career, Martinez worked on Troop K in Media, Delaware County; Troop J in Lancaster County; and Troop M in Trevo…
Pennsbury HS Grad Morgan Hughes Dies At 26 Pennsbury HS Grad Morgan Hughes Dies At 26
Pennsbury HS Grad Morgan Hughes Dies At 26 Bucks County native Morgan P. Hughes died unexpectedly on Oct. 1 at the age of 26. Born in Bristol and raised in Levittown, Hughes graduated from Pennsbury High School in 2013, according to her obituary. Her obit remembered her as someone who "helped many people in their journey to recovery." She is survived by her grandmother Florinda Rink, her twin sister Kelly Hughes, her sister Annalyce Kiessling (Keon), her nephew Keon, her earth parents, Colleen and Rex Kiessling, and other loved ones. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and John Hughes, her grandfather, Richard Rink, her mater…
Chester County Native James Dischert Dies At 30 Chester County Native James Dischert Dies At 30
Chester County Native James Dischert Dies At 30 Chester County native James Dischert Jr. died in Florida on Sept. 12 at the age of 30. He attended the Avon Grove and Oxford School Districts where he played football and baseball, according to his obituary. His obit remembered him as a "compassionate soul" who loved music and WWE. He is survived by his parents, James and Gina Dischert and Irene Dischert and Mark Coleman, his grandparents, Paul Palmer and Judith McMenamin, his siblings, Richard Dischert (Danielle), Daniel Dischert, Harley Coleman, Michael Salassa, Mark Coleman Jr (Rrandi), Melissa Patterson (Anthony), and Samantha Coleman.…
West Chester East HS Grad, ChesCo Native Matthew Scott Dies, 28 West Chester East HS Grad, ChesCo Native Matthew Scott Dies, 28
West Chester East HS Grad, ChesCo Native Matthew Scott Dies, 28 Chester County native Matthew R. Scott died on July 30 at the age of 28. Scott graduated from West Chester East High School in 2011 and was known for being a sports enthusiast, according to his obituary. The West Chester native was remembered as a "kind and generous individual who was willing to give the shirt off his back to anyone in need," his obit says. He is survived by his parents Robert A. and Susan I. (née Melot) Scott, girlfriend Ellie Holman, paternal grandmother along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was the loving “brother” of Pat and Jack. Fune…
Philly Area Musical Artist, DelCo Native Adam Figurelle Dies, 26 Philly Area Musical Artist, DelCo Native Adam Figurelle Dies, 26
Philly Area Musical Artist, DelCo Native Adam Figurelle Dies, 26 Delaware County native Adam E. Figurelle died on Aug. 18 at the age of 26. Born in Chester, he graduated from Strath Haven High School in Wallingford and most recently worked as the floor manager at the Philadelphia location of Barcade, according to his obituary.  He was remembered as an "extremely talented songwriter, musical artist, and drummer in the band Wallace." He was known for performing across Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Lancaster, his obit says. A GoFundMe campaign in his name had raised more than $15,700 in funeral funds as of Thursday afternoon. Any funds that are not u…