Community Support Grows For PA Family Of Ocean City Drowning Victim Community Support Grows For PA Family Of Ocean City Drowning Victim
Community Support Grows For PA Family Of Ocean City Drowning Victim Community support is growing for the Pennsylvania family of a 56-year-old man who drowned in Ocean City. Shawn Reilly, of Thornhurst, was on vacation with his wife, Nicole, and their 21-year-old son when he was pulled under by strong currents on Thursday, Sept. 8, DailyVoice.com reported. Reilly's 21-year-old son jumped in to try and save him, but it was too late. A lifeguard was able to pull his son to safety but was unable to save Shawn.  John Mulderig of Jermyn, PA, has organized a GoFundMe that had raised more than $11,000 as of Friday, Sept. 16. "Shawn was doing what he lov…
Sons Of NJ Dad Who Died On PA Camping Trip Looked After By Community Sons Of NJ Dad Who Died On PA Camping Trip Looked After By Community
Sons Of NJ Dad Who Died On PA Camping Trip Looked After By Community There has been an outpouring of community support for the sons of a New Jersey dad who died on a Pennsylvania camping trip.  Adrien Hachey, 43, was found dead Monday, Aug. 22 in a small body of water near the private camping site where he was staying with his family in Hazle Township (Luzerne County), as previously reported by Daily Voice. The Basking Ridge man was reported missing around 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 21, when his family realized he was nowhere to be found, police said. His death did not appear to be suspicious and was determined to be accidental, Pennsylvania …
PA Boy Has Custom Wheelchair Stolen From Yard PA Boy Has Custom Wheelchair Stolen From Yard
PA Boy Has Custom Wheelchair Stolen From Yard An eastern Pennsylvania community is coming together after a local boy's custom wheelchair was stolen from his family's yard the morning of Aug. 10. Colleen Stipeck, of Effort, took to social media to post about the incident and ask for anyone's help in finding her 5-year-old son's wheelchair. Instead, residents took the initiative to donate wheelchairs, with some even offering to buy Mikey one. 🚨 🚔 Mikey’s wheelchair ♿️ went missing today from our front yard while it was outside drying from getting wet yesterday.... Posted by Colleen O'Reilly Stipeck on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 "The…
Support Rises For Lehigh Valley Policeman Whose Family Home Was Destroyed In ‘Tragic’ Fire Support Rises For Lehigh Valley Policeman Whose Family Home Was Destroyed In ‘Tragic’ Fire
Support Rises For Lehigh Valley Policeman Whose Family Home Was Destroyed In ‘Tragic’ Fire Support is on the rise for a Lehigh Valley police officer whose family home was destroyed in a tragic fire. The officer — a member of the Freemansburg Police Department — lost his family home following a fire in Plainfield Township around 8 a.m. on Sunday, June 12, the local volunteer fire company said. While the family and their pets were able to escape safely, the home was severely damaged and is uninhabitable, the department said. Meanwhile, nearly $1,400 had been raised on GoFundMe in just one day for the officer and his family. “The Freemansburg Police Department is asking for donati…
7-Year-Old Boy 'So Full Of Life' Dies Four Days After Being Shot In The Head In PA 7-Year-Old Boy 'So Full Of Life' Dies Four Days After Being Shot In The Head In PA
7-Year-Old Boy 'So Full Of Life' Dies Four Days After Being Shot In The Head In PA A 7-year-old boy who was shot on Thursday, Apr. 14, died on Monday, but his community continues to rally for his family, as the hunt for his killer goes on. Antonio “Espn” Yarger Jr, 7, of Erie, was shot in the head-on while on the sidewalk near his home at the corner of Downing Avenue and Fairmount Parkway, Erie police said on Friday. Yarger was carried to his home by his grandmother and aunt, then taken to UPMC Hamot in critical condition, once he was stabilized he was flown to UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh where he died on the fifth floor of the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, …
Support Surges For Berks Family After 'Devastating' House Fire Support Surges For Berks Family After 'Devastating' House Fire
Support Surges For Berks Family After 'Devastating' House Fire Support is surging for a family left devastated after a fire ripped through their Berks County home. The fire broke out at a home on Gilmore Road in Greenwich Township around 8:15 p.m. on Wednesday, March 2, and took several hours to fully douse since crews had to use water from a single hydrant, according to the Blandon Fire Department and WFMZ sources. Last night our RIT (Rapid Intervention Team) was sent to assist Kutztown Fire & Rescue with a dwelling fire. The members... Posted by Blandon Fire Department on Thursday, March 3, 2022 The house collapsed as a result of the blaze, …
2 Crashes Merged Into 1, Killing PA Dad Of 2, Injuring His Sons: Authorities 2 Crashes Merged Into 1, Killing PA Dad Of 2, Injuring His Sons: Authorities
2 Crashes Merged Into 1, Killing PA Dad Of 2, Injuring His Sons: Authorities A father was killed and his two young sons were hurt— and one of them remains in the hospital— after two accidents merged into one in Pennsylvania less than one week ago, authorities say. Two vehicles had a head-on crash, followed by a second crash of multiple vehicles colliding into the first crash at the intersection of Stoney Point and New Salem roads in Menallen Township, Fayette County on Tuesday, Feb. 22 around 8 p.m., KDKA reports citing Fayette County dispatchers at the time.   Since then we've learned Rob Pierno, 33, of Uniontown, died in the crash, according to his obituary. …
Beloved Lehigh Valley Teacher ID'd As Victim Of Kunkletown House Fire Beloved Lehigh Valley Teacher ID'd As Victim Of Kunkletown House Fire
Beloved Lehigh Valley Teacher ID'd As Victim Of Kunkletown House Fire A Lehigh Valley schoolteacher was killed in a Poconos area house fire with her four grandchildren, district officials confirmed. Rosemarie La Barre, 53, was a family and consumer science teacher at East Hills Middle School in Bethlehem, the school district said on Facebook. "Mrs. LaBarre was an amazing teacher, friend, and mentor to many in the BASD," the post reads. The BASD Community is saddened by the loss of one of our own BASD staff, Rosemarie LaBarre. Mrs. LaBarre was a Family... Posted by Bethlehem Area School District on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 “The entire BASD family mour…
'Legend Of Upper Chi:' Loved Ones Remember Beloved Victim Killed In Upper Chichester Hit-Run 'Legend Of Upper Chi:' Loved Ones Remember Beloved Victim Killed In Upper Chichester Hit-Run
'Legend Of Upper Chi:' Loved Ones Remember Beloved Victim Killed In Upper Chichester Hit-Run A hard worker. A helping hand. A good-humored guy. This is how 30-year-old Joshua Quinn was being remembered. The Delaware County resident was identified by loved ones as the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run crash in the 3100 block of Chichester Avenue in Upper Chichester around 8:25 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 3.  The driver — who was identified as 51-year-old Joseph Garcia, of Brookhaven — was arrested and charged shortly afterward. Amber Bennett, Quinn's cousin, told Daily Voice that he was walking home and was about to cross the street when the driver "came speeding over the hill" and s…
PA Family Loses Longtime Trailer Home, Dogs To Fire PA Family Loses Longtime Trailer Home, Dogs To Fire
PA Family Loses Longtime Trailer Home, Dogs To Fire A West Caln family is getting community support after losing its trailer home to a massive fire. Flames shot out of the trailer home on the 300 block of Hill Road broke out Friday evening, bringing several fire companies to the scene. Engine 48-5 and crew are currently assisting Station 35 (Wagontown Fire Company) with a Mobile Home Fire in West Caln Posted by Glen Moore Fire Company on Friday, January 21, 2022 A GoFundMe set for the victims identifies them as Hannum family, who apparently lost two dogs in the blaze. The page had raised more than $1,100 as of Saturday morning. "This …
PA Rollerskating Community Devastated After Fire At Popular Rink PA Rollerskating Community Devastated After Fire At Popular Rink
PA Rollerskating Community Devastated After Fire At Popular Rink A massive fire has destroyed a popular roller rink in York County, but its devoted community is not willing to say goodbye to the beloved hotspot just yet. The roof was burned off of Mr. Q’s Family Skate Center in West Manchester Township, located in the first block of North Fayette Street in York on Sunday, around 7:15 p.m., according to officials. Although no injuries were reported, the damage is estimated to cost $1 million dollars, according to fire officials. The community is praying for the rink and its owners:  Please pray for the owners of Mr Qs! They are such a blessing to th…
Family Killed In Philadelphia House Fire Gets Support From Community Family Killed In Philadelphia House Fire Gets Support From Community
Family Killed In Philadelphia House Fire Gets Support From Community A Pennsylvania family is turning to the community for support after eight children and four adults were confirmed dead in a fire that swept through a Philadelphia rowhouse early Wednesday morning. Nearly $80,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the loved ones of the deceased as of Thursday afternoon. According to the page, 13 people died. Although fire officials initially reported 13 deaths, the number was later confirmed to be 12. Had the smoke alarms in the N. 23rd Street building been working properly, though, things might have turned out differently, Mayor Jim Kenney's office said…