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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…
Taylor Daniel: Thousands Raised For Slain Bucks Mom
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 …
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…
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 …
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…
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…
Camden Dad Bernaldo 'Bmac' Torres Dies Suddenly, 45
Bernaldo Torres of Camden died suddenly on Friday, Feb. 23, according to an obituary published by Inglesby and Sons Funeral Home and a GoFundMe campaign. He was 45.
Better known as Bernie to his family and Bmac to his close friends, he was born in Philadelphia, his obituary said.
"If anyone was ever looking for Bernaldo, he could always be found writing lyrics for his music," his obituary said. "This was his favorite pastime."
Bernaldo is survived by his wife, Brenda Feliciano; their four children, Siani, Nymira, Bernaldo Jr. and Timothy; his mother, Elizabeth; father, Juan…
'A Sweet Soul': Widowed Pennsylvania Mom Dies At 46
Shannon Cicutti Kitrosser, a Morgantown mother of three, died on Saturday, Feb. 17, her loved ones wrote on GoFundMe. She was 46.
Kitrosser was an executive administrative assistant at financial services company Vanguard, according to her LinkedIn.
She had been a single mom since her husband David Kitrosser passed suddenly in 2019, her friends said.
"Shannon managed the lives of three beautiful children, a full-time job, two pets, and carrying the weight of her grief," wrote campaign organizer Anna Starner Meitzler on GoFundMe.
"While she wrestled with this mo…