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National Centenarian’s Day Exclusive: 100+ PA Residents Share Secrets To Long Life
National Centenarian’s Day, celebrated each year on September 22, shines a spotlight on those who have reached 100 years of age and beyond. The day is about more than age — it’s about honoring achievements, resilience, and the wisdom of those who have lived through a century of change. Across the Northeast, centenarians are sharing their stories and reminding younger generations of what it takes not just to live long, but to live well. A Librarian’s Motto At 104 Caroline Emplit, 104, worked as a librarian at Amosland Elementary in Pennsylvania’s Ridley School District until she was 96. Her …
Police & Fire
Active Firefighter James ‘Jimmy’ Smargiassi Dies After 39 Years Of Service: Officials
An active firefighter with 39 years of service has died, the Eynon Sturges Fire Department announced on Tuesday, Aug. 2. James “Jimmy” Smargiassi served as a Lieutenant and Captain during his decades of dedication to the department. Known for mentoring new firefighters, Smargiassi helped guide many of them through their first fires, officials said. “He taught many of the guys here the ropes,” the department wrote in a tribute. “He enjoyed helping the community and being with his fire department family.” Smargiassi was a constant presence at community events, always volunteering, lending a …
Lifestyle
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: At 100, Pennsylvania Resident Navy Vet, Twin Bob Lucas Shares Longevity Secrets
Bob Lucas has lived a century — as a Navy veteran, engineer, twin, husband, and father. This summer, he turned 100, celebrating at Jenner’s Pond in West Grove, Pennsylvania, with multiple parties surrounded by family and friends. Now he's sharing his life story and secrets to such a long life with Daily Voice in an exclusive interview. Growing Up In Stamford & Greenwich Born in Stamford in 1925, Lucas grew up in Greenwich’s Lucas Point along Long Island Sound with his twin brother, William. Known as Bob and Bill, the brothers developed a love for sailing, fishing, and tennis. “My f…
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Remains Of 3 More 9/11 Victims ID'd Through DNA: Cancer Survivor, Aspiring MBA Among Them
Nearly 24 years after the deadliest terrorist attack on American soil, the remains of three more 9/11 victims have been identified, offering long-awaited closure to their families. On Thursday, Aug. 7, New York City officials announced three victims who had been identified through advanced DNA testing. They are: Ryan Fitzgerald, 26, of Floral Park, who was working on the 94th floor of the World Trade Center’s South Tower when it was struck by United Airlines Flight 175 Barbara Keating, 72, a cancer survivor from Palm Springs, California, who was a passenger on American Airlines Flight 11 w…
Obituaries
NJ Grandfather Killed In Lightning Strike While Doing What He Loved
Tributes are pouring in for Robert Montgomery, a 61-year-old New Jersey resident killed on Wednesday, July 16, when he was struck by lightning while volunteering at an archery event. Montgomery, of Cinnaminson, worked as an engineer and was passionate about his career, according to his obituary from the Givnish Funeral Home website. An animal lover, Montgomery was devoted to his three dogs, Mia, Franco and Vedder, walking them every day, his obituary reads. "They became his constant companions and a source of joy," according to his obituary. "Robert will be deeply missed by their thr…
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PA Executive, Bride-To-Be, 24, Gunned Down With AR-15 In Burglary; Jewelry Turned Up In FL
A Pennsylvania woman was gunned down during a home invasion in Rostraver Township, and a Washington County man is now charged with her murder, Westmoreland County District Attorney Nicole Ziccarelli announced on Monday, May 19. Dorian Jeri-Greene, 39, of Monongahela, was arrested in Tampa, Florida, and is charged in the Thursday, April 11, home invasion and shooting of Jennah Seibert. He faces the following charges: Felony Criminal Homicide Felony Robbery Felony Burglary Felony Theft Dorian Jeri-Greene who is accused of murdering Jennah Seibert before fleeing to Florida and pawning …
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Rising Star In Culinary World, 26, Killed In Freak Accident
She was chasing waterfalls — and a dream — when tragedy struck. A rising star in the culinary world was killed in a freak accident while hiking at a remote location in Hawaii. Gianna Buzzetta, a 26-year-old prodigy and executive pastry chef at the Michelin-starred Jeune et Jolie restaurant in California near San Diego, died on Monday, March 24, after being struck by a falling boulder while visiting Makaleha Falls in Kauai. The accident happened just as she was fulfilling a years-long dream to see a waterfall on the island, with her boyfriend, Connor Quinton, her parents, Caty and Sal…
Lifestyle
Girl Scout Dues Hit Historic High: PA Council Says
Membership fees or dues to join Girl Scouts have risen to a historic high, Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania announced on Tuesday, Oct. 22. The decision to raise the dues is not just local, but came as a result of "12 hours of thoughtful deliberation, the national delegates of Girl Scouts, representing councils across the country, including representatives from Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania," GSHPA wrote. The increase will go into effect in the next membership year. The membership dues for girls will increase from $25.00 to $45.00 for the membership year 2026 and to $6…
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Foster Homes Needed For 30 Animals Seized From Berks County Home
Rescue officials are desperate for help after 30 animals were seized from a home in Berks County. The Department of Animal Protection from the Animal Rescue League of Berks County was performing a wellness check when they removed 22 dogs, three cats, five snakes, and two geckos were removed from a home in Womelsdorf on Wednesday, Oct. 9. All appear to be in good condition, and will soon need fosters or adopters, as the ARL said its facility was at capacity for cats and dogs. “While the ARL is fully equipped with the skilled personnel, facilities, and industry expertise to respond to c…
Obituaries
Vince Mazzotta, 62, Lifetime Darby Fire Company Member Dies
A Pennsylvania fire department is mourning the loss of one of their own. Vincent "Vince" John Mazzotta, a life member of the Darby Fire Co., died on Sunday, July 28. He was 62 years old. The volunteer fireman, of Newtown Square, graduated from the Monsignor Bonner High School (Class of 1980) and King’s College in Wilkes-Barre (Class of 1984), his obituary on the Danjolell Memorial Home website says. Vincent's lifelong career as a federal civil servant began right out of college, 38 years of which were with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), his obituary says…
Police & Fire
East Berlin Church Volunteer Killed In Head-On Crash Going Home
A 33-year-old was struck dead in a head-on crash "on his way home from volunteering at church," Freedom Valley Church officials wrote in a Facebook post. Eric Sterner of East Berlin died in the back of an Adams County UPMC Ambulance at the scene of a crash on West King Street in East Berlin Borough on Saturday, June 1, Pennsylvania State Police in Gettysburg detailed in a release the following Monday. For an unknown reason, Sterner drove his 2011 Honda Civic over the double yellow lines and entered the opposing lane of traffic — fatally striking a 2012 Dodge 5500 truck around 9:21 a.m., th…
Schools
26-Year-Old Red Lion Woman Admits To Striking 16-Year-Old Girl Dead While Getting On School Bus
A 26-year-old Red Lion woman has pleaded guilty in connection to striking dead a 16-year-old girl getting on a school bus, according to updated court documents filed on May 29, 2024. Arianna Landis died at Hershey Medical Center on Nov. 11, 2022, as detailed in her obituary. Emergency responders were called to a report of a person struck by a vehicle in the 500 block of York Haven Road in Newberry Township shortly after 7 a.m., on Oct. 26, 2022, as the area police detailed in a release that afternoon. The Northeastern School District in Machester announced that she s…
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