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Bridgette 'Barbiee' Lutz Of Philadelphia Dies Suddenly, 29
Condolences were pouring in for Philadelphia woman Bridgette "Barbiee" Lutz. She died on April 24, 2023. She was 29 years old.
Bridgette grew up in Grays Ferry having attended St. Gabriel's Elementary School, and later St. Maria Goretti High School, her obituary says. She went on to pursue a career in the legal field, ultimately working toward becoming a paralegal, according to her obituary.
"Her intelligence, ambition, and commitment to her work were admired by her colleagues, friends and family," reads her obituary, which notes she was also passionate about her work as a makeup …
Poetic Justice: PA State Police Bust Man For Allegedly Kidnapping, Killing Bratton Bard
Five days after a popular local poet was found shot dead, her alleged kidnapper and killer has been arrested Pennsylvania state police say.
Paige Nikole Kibe, 25, was found near River Road in Bratton Township on Friday, Dec. 16, according to an earlier release by state police.
Michael Jason Kennedy, 44, of Yeagertown, was arrested and charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and kidnapping, among 13 other offenses related to Kibe's disappearance and killing, state police explain in the release and court documents confirm.
Kennedy remains in the Mifflin County Prison after bail …
Toms River Native, Dedicated PA Dad Of 4 Jeremy Rawlins Dies, 35
Toms River native and dedicated Pennsylvania father of four Jeremy S. Rawlins died on Thursday, Oct. 6 at age 35.
Born in Toms River, Jeremy lived in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania before settling in Lansford, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say.
Jeremy worked as a skilled automobile mechanic in the region and above all was a devoted father to his four children, Kaleb, Ayden, Izabella, and Briella, his memorial says.
In addition to his children, Jeremy is survived by his father, Mark Rawlins, and his wife, Megan Rims, whom he married this April; step…
Passionate Lehigh Valley BBQ Chef, Skilled Ice Hockey Player Dies, 32
Passionate Lehigh Valley barbeque chef and skilled ice hockey player David Allen Orwan, Jr. died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 5. He was 32.
Born in Bethlehem, David attended Emmaus High School before graduating from Liberty High School, his obituary says.
David worked at Ciao Sandwich Shoppe in Easton and had a passion for barbequing and smoking all types of meats.
He was also a skilled ice hockey player and had played on a number of different teams throughout the Lehigh Valley like the LV Comets, Bethlehem Blast, and LV Warriors, according to his memorial.
A …
Pennsylvania Amish-Mennonite Co-Business Owner Killed In Virginia Plane Crash
A devout Christian and co-owner of an area business died in a plane crash in Virginia on Wednesday, Sept. 14, authorities say.
Kevin James Esh, 30, of New Holland, was piloting a Piper PA-32 Cherokee when his plane burst into flames as it crash into a field near Charlottesville, Virginia on Wednesday around 11:30 p.m., according flight data and Virginia state police.
Esh had taken off from Blue Ridge Regional Airport, near Martinsville, around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, flight records show. He was heading northeast when the Cherokee began losing altitude, approximately 45 minutes into the fli…
Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Dies Suddenly, 33
Devoted father Justin David Sykes died unexpectedly at his Lehigh Valley home on Friday, June 3. He was 33.
Born in Morristown, Justin grew up in Wilson, where he graduated from Wilson Area High School in 2007, his obituary says.
Justin had previously worked as an experienced pipe fitter with Worth & Company in Pipersville, according to his memorial.
Known for his one-of-a-kind wit and sense of humor, Justin was always bringing happiness to those around him.
Above all, Justin was a devoted father and loved spending time with his three children, Noah, Levi, and Sydney.
In addition to …
Bethlehem Mom Lauren Sestito Dies, 35
Bethlehem mom Lauren Sestito died on Tuesday, March 29. She was 35.
Sestito graduated from Notre Dame High School in 2005, and earned a bachelor's degree from Penn State - Lehigh Valley campus in 2009, her obituary says.
She was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church and previously worked as a tax accountant and sales coordinator, her memorial says. Her obituary remembered her as a "devoted mother."
Sestito is survived by her husband, Jeremy Sestito; a daughter, Helena Cheffie; a son, Angelo Jude; her mother, Josephine; her father, William; brother, William, Jr.; sis…
