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Plaque Of Fallen Philly Police Hero Missing: Authorities
The memorial plaque of a Philadelphia police officer who died in the line of duty is missing and an investigation is underway, according to authorities. An investigation is ongoing into the disappearance of the plaque memorializing Officer Charles Knox from its sidewalk location in the 2000 block of South Broad Street, the Philadelphia Police Department announced on Wednesday, Nov. 13. Police discovered that Knox's plaque was missing when an officer on routine patrol noticed its absence and began investigating at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, according to police. The Fraternal Order of…
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Fallen Chester County Firefighter Remembered 1 Year After Tragic Death
Colin Reedy, the Chester County firefighter killed in a crash on his way to an emergency, was remembered by his community on the anniversary of his death. "Today, The West Whiteland Community remembers FF Colin Reedy as he died in the Line of Duty responding to an incident one year ago," the West Whiteland Fire Department said in a release on Sunday, Oct. 20. Today, The West Whiteland Community remembers FF. Colin Reedy as he died in the Line of Duty responding to an incident one year ago. Posted by West Whiteland Fire Company on Sunday, October 20, 2024 Reedy was killed in a…
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Inside Madeline Gaudreau's Baby Shower: 'A Little Piece Of Heaven'
Some celebrations have resumed for the Gaudreau family, weeks after the DUI crash that killed hockey-playing brothers Matt and Johnny. Madeline Gaudreau, who was married to Matt, shared photos from her "dream" baby shower held over the weekend. Hours after the deadly accident, news spread that Matt's widow was expecting baby boy Tripp. A sign welcoming guests to the shower reads, "A Little Piece of Heaven." Madeline called her shower the "Baby shower of my Dreams 🤍🕊️," in an album shared Sunday, Oct. 13. The widow shouted out a friend for hosting and thanked Lexi Scaffidi…
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Teen Bicyclist Struck Dead, PA State Police Say
A 19-year-old bicyclist from Susquehanna was struck and killed at a stop sign, authorities said. Hannah E. Shaffer died at about 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1 on East Main Street west of Spring Avenue in Susquehanna Depot, according to Pennsylvania State Police. The driver of the car, Todd M. Caward, 45, of Starlight was not injured or ticketed, police said. It appears that Shaffer drove through the stop sign before getting hit by the car, police said. There was an outpouring of support from friends on Facebook. Dear Hannah Shaffer when I got the news I didn’t want to believe it was t…
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Maryland Ironman Winner, Dallastown HS Teacher Killed In Bicycle Crash: Officials
A former Ironman Maryland All-Around winner and popular Pennsylvania high school teacher was killed in a bicycle crash in York County, friends and officials announced on Monday, July 29. Joseph "Joe" Klinedinst, 48 of York, died at the scene of a crash at the intersection of Mt Pisgah and Ducktown roads in Hellam Township at 11:55 a.m. on Saturday, July 27, according to the coroner's release and later identified by family friends and a county commissioner. Our deepest condolences to the Klinedinst family as yesterday our community lost a great man. Joe Klinedinst sadly... Posted by Ma…
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East Allen Dad Killed In Crash Into Tree: Lehigh Coroner
A father of two died following a crash into a tree on Wednesday night, July 17, Lehigh County Coroner Daniel A. Buglio announced the following morning. Johny M. Roustic, 51, of East Allen Township, crashed on Pembroke Road near East Washington Avenue in Bethlehem around 8 p.m., city police detailed in a separate release. He was taken to St. Luke's University Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 9 p.m., according to the coroner's release. His death was due to "multiple blunt force injuries due to a motor vehicle collision", Coroner Buglio said. A 29-year-…
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Over 1,000 Mourners Show Up For Fallen Peabody Officer, Family 'Overwhelmed' By Support
A community showed up in the hundreds to show emotional and financial support for the family of an adored police officer and further a cause that meant so much to him. Peabody Officer Henry Breckenridge died unexpectedly last month from complications from surgery, his family said. More than 1,000 people, some of whom waited three hours in the rain, turned out to the funeral of the man who was so popular he earned the nickname the "Mayor of Peabody," according to the Peabody Police Department. Hundreds of community members also donated over $40,000 to two GoFundMe campaigns honoring Bre…
Obituaries
Tributes Pour In For Beloved PA Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At 30
James "Jimmy" Apgar III, a Monroe County man, has died following a motorcycle accident in Palmerton on Saturday, June 24, his loved ones said in his obituary. He was 30. Apgar, of Kunkletown, crashed after losing control of his motorcycle, Fox56 reported, citing the Carbon County Coroner's Office. Born in Allentown to James A., Jr. and Georgeanne R. (Nelson), Apgar was a 2011 graduate of Palmerton High School and later concluded his studies at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, family members wrote. Friends and loved ones took to social media this week to memorialize the…
Obituaries
Beloved Montco Mom, Wife Dies Of Cancer, 36
Laura Ann Cioffi Delp, a Montgomery County resident and beloved wife, mother, and daughter, died of cancer Wednesday, Nov. 23, according to her obituary. She was 36. Born in Boston, Laura was recently working as a program coordinator at staffing agency Yoh, and lived in Conshohocken with her husband of five years, Erik, and their 3-year-old daughter, Clara, her obit says. A lifelong athlete, Laura excelled in field hockey, softball, yoga, and eventually running, loved ones wrote. She met her future husband at the Blue Cross Broad Street Run in Philadelphia, a story she and Erik loved to …
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Meet Ms. Velvet: PA Man's New Cafe Pays Homage To Sister Killed By Drunk Driver
They called her Ms. Velvet. That is, both Ruby Marrero and the new cafe that her brother, Carlos Marrero, is opening in her memory. Ruby was killed by a drunk driver in a hit-and-run crash in February 2017 in Allentown. On Monday, Aug. 29, Carlos opened Ms. Velvet just two blocks from the crash scene, in an effort to keep his sister's name alive. Ms. Velvet’s is inspired by and in loving memory of Ruby Marrero, a vessel of fun, life, and love," the cafe's website reads. The restaurant's name is an homage to Ruby's red locks. Her family nicknamed her Ruby Red, Strawberry Shortcake, and C…
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Schuylkill River Drowning Victim Remembered As 'Good Soul Gone Too Soon'
Samantha Henry, the 28-year-old woman who drowned in the Schuylkill River Monday, July 4, was being remembered by loved ones as a "good soul gone too soon." A Phoenixville High School graduate, Henry was a theatre guild member in school and worked as a tax accountant, her Facebook profile shows. "You were always kindhearted, wicked intelligent, stubborn, free-spirited, a portion of light that anyone could connect with and feel comfortable," said Steven M. Johnson, who is listed as Henry's brother on her page. Steven M. Johnson's Facebook post.Steven M. Johnson (Facebook) Henry's body w…
Police & Fire
Beloved Young PA Men Killed In MD Crash Will Have Joint Celebration Of Life
A community is coming together after the sudden loss of two young Pennsylvania men who died at the scene of a crash in Maryland on Sunday, June 19. Kyler Jace Robinson, 20, was behind the wheel and Wesley Owen Singh, 19, was in the passenger's seat when police found the white 2022 Hyundai Kona upside-down on Manchester Road just before 4 a.m., according to a release by Maryland state police. The pair died from injuries sustained in the crash and were pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. They had been planning to move to Los Angeles to chase their entrepreneurial dreams in c…
Police & Fire
Gunman Opens Fire During Philly Shooting Memorial; 1 Dead, 3 Hurt
A gunman opened fire during a Philadelphia shooting memorial leaving one man dead and three victims injured Wednesday afternoon. Less than a dozen people were gathered at 55th Street and Kingsessing Avenue to honor an individual shot and killed last year when the gunman walked up to the crowd and began shooting around 4:!5 p.m., NBC10 reports. Someone at the scene fired back at the shooter, who fled, the outlet reports. A 20-year-old man died at a hospital after being shot 11 times throughout his body, the outlet said. The injured victims include a 29-year-old man (critical but stable), a…
Obituaries
Community Rallies For Reading Wife, 2 Children After Dad's Sudden Death
A Berks County woman is turning to the community for support after her husband and children's father died suddenly. Darya A. Gardecki of Reading started a GoFundMe page asking for donations to help support burial and medical bills following the death of her 42-year-old husband, Nicholas A. Gardecki on April 10. The GoFundMe page has received over $4,400 in funds as of Friday evening. Born in Reading, Gardecki owned and operated his own business, Berks Custom Remodeling and Restoration up until death, according to his obituary. Gardecki was remembered as "an advocate for justice,…
Obituaries
Lehigh Valley Mom Of 2, Home Health Aid Ashley Weaver Dies, 33
Lehigh Valley mother of two and home health aid Ashley L. Weaver died March 8 at St. Luke’s in Allentown. She was 33. Born in Allentown, Weaver worked as a home health aid, her obituary says. She attended Emmaus High School and spent time living in Pen Argyl, according to her Facebook page. Weaver lived in Coopersburg at the time of her death, her memorial says. She is survived by her parents, Susan and David Geist; step-parents, Jeffrey Funk, Sr. and Wendy Geist; daughters, Madison and Summer Geist; sister, Amanda Doyne, as well as numerous extended family members and close friends. Wea…
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