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Former Maryland HS Football Standout, Penn State LB Bani Gbadyu Dies From Pancreatic Cancer Former Maryland HS Football Standout, Penn State LB Bani Gbadyu Dies From Pancreatic Cancer
Former Maryland HS Football Standout, Penn State LB Bani Gbadyu Dies From Pancreatic Cancer Former Maryland high school football standout and Penn State linebacker Bani Gbadyu has died after a battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 34. Friends and family of Gbadyu announced on Saturday, Oct. 22 that he died due to complications from cancer, leaving behind three young children and his wife, Molly. The terminal cancer diagnosis was delivered last month during a doctor’s visit, according to the York Daily Record. Former Penn State linebacker Bani Gbadyu is in the hospital. If you're able to lend a hand, here's a GoFundMe. https://t.co/6NR2KYRdAl — Roar Lions Roar (@RLRblog)…

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by Zak Failla
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Pennsylvania Pediatric Surgeon Who Gave His Name To Lifesaving Test Dies Of Cancer (Tribute) Pennsylvania Pediatric Surgeon Who Gave His Name To Lifesaving Test Dies Of Cancer (Tribute)
Pennsylvania Pediatric Surgeon Who Gave His Name To Lifesaving Test Dies Of Cancer (Tribute) A man who helped seemingly countless children through some of the worst illnesses imaginable-- has died due to an illness. Dr. Robert Edward Cilley, 67, of Hershey, died on Jan. 30, 2022, according to his obituary. He had been battling pancreatic cancer since Dec. 2020, according to multiple social media posts and his obituary. Dr.  Cilley was the medical director of the Pediatric Trauma Program and chief of the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Penn State Hershey Medical Center for more than 20 years, according to the hospital. A hero to many — we are deeply saddened by the loss of Dr.…

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by Jillian Pikora
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Dad With Deep Penn State Roots Dies After Cancer Battle Dad With Deep Penn State Roots Dies After Cancer Battle
Dad With Deep Penn State Roots Dies After Cancer Battle A father has died of cancer but the community that stood by him as he battled through chemotherapy, is continuing to stand by his family today. Pete Carfley, originally of State College and most recently of Camp Hill, was diagnosed with Stage 3 pancreatic cancer in July 2020. He kept a digital journal sharing health updates with his friends and family as well as reminiscing about all the fun times they had together. He had the sort of friends and family everyone wants. He was there for them when they had health crises and other issues, and they did the same for him. He helped his cous…

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by Jillian Pikora