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Daughter Of Caitlin Smiles Founder, 22-Year-Old Abby Hornung Dies Suddenly
The youngest daughter of the nonprofit Caitlin Smiles founder, Abby Hornung, has died suddenly, her family announced in an obituary posted on the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home website.
Abigail "Abby" Caitlin Hornung, 22, of Dauphin "passed away unexpectedly" on Thursday, Sept. 3, as stated in her obituary.
Her older sister, and her middle namesake, notably died of a cancerous brain tumor at the age of seven in 2000— two years before Abby was born.
In 2004, her mom Cheryl launched Caitlin Smiles to make sure her eldest daughter's "smiling spirit is kept alive through the work of Caitlin’s Sm…
Champion HS Wrestler, Business Owner 47-Year-Old Andrew Cook Dies Suddenly
Andrew C. Cook, of Chester Springs, died suddenly on Friday, Aug. 30, according to an obituary published by James J. Terry Funeral Home. He was 47 years old.
Andy was a champion wrestler at Ridley Park High School, his obituary said.
He ran a successful landscaping business for many years, according to his obituary.
A GoFundMe campaign had raised more than $26,000 for his family as of Tuesday, Sept. 3.
"Andrew found his passion in the financial world as an accountant for Fearless Restaurants," as noted in his obituary. He had a gift for mathematics and numbers.
Andy loved being…
Bucks SPCA's Tanya Garcia Dies, 38
Tanya Smakula Garcia, of Telford, formerly of Sellersville, died on Tuesday, Aug. 13, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, according to an obituary published by Anders-Detweiler Funeral Home. She was 38 years old.
Tanya graduated from Pennridge High School, class of 2004, according to her obituary. She was an avid cheerleader for seven years. She worked in retail sales and was a member of the Bucks County SPCA.
Tanya was a devoted and compassionate mother who enjoyed cooking, her obituary said.
Tanya loved animals, especially elephants. She also enjoyed watchi…
PA Math Teacher, Softball Coach Stephanie Smith Dies, 32
A 32-year-old Manheim Central math teacher and softball coach has died, according to her obituary.
Stephanie E. Smith, 32 of Lititz, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, according to her obituary.
She graduated from Bermudian Springs High School and Millersville University, before she became a beloved high school math teacher, as detailed in her obituary.
For fun she cooked, she enjoyed "art, music, movies, ice cream, flowers, sharks, and the color blue," as stated in her obituary.
She is survived by her husband of four years, Nicholas "Nick" C. Barlieb, according to social medi…
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native, College Student Destini Czaplinski Dies At 28
Lehigh Valley native and beloved college student Destini Lee Czaplinski of Bethlehem died on Friday, Sept. 30 at the age of 28.
Born in Allentown, Destini was currently studying to earn her Medical Billing and Coding certification through Auburn University, her obituary says.
Destini also attended Emmaus High School, Salisbury High School, the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, Agora Cyber Charter School, PA Learners Online, Stream Academy, Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs, and Bucks Online, her Facebook page says.
Described as generous and loving, Destini was an artist who had a pass…
Bucks County's Brooke Doucette Dies, 30
Bucks County native Brooke K. Doucette died on Tuesday, Oct. 4. She was 30.
Doucette, of Plumstead Township, died from complications of an aneurysm, according to her obituary.
Born in Doylestown, Doucette graduated from Central Bucks East High School and later studied at Bucks County Community College, her obit says.
She hoped to one day own an animal sanctuary and enjoyed motorcycle riding, gardening, and cooking.
Doucette leaves behind her parents Scott and Nancy Doucette, her brother Ryan A. Doucette, her dog Zero, and many other loved ones.
Funeral services were held privately.
Beloved Philly Chef Dies After Two-Year Cancer Battle
Beloved chef and dad Jim Burke died after a brave two-year battle with cancer on Monday, Aug. 8. He was 49.
A native of Jenkintown, Burke was known for his work with James, a popular South Philadelphia restaurant, which he also owned with his wife, Kristina, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020, but by that time, it had already reached stage four, according to a GoFundMe.
"Jim was a rare individual," reads the fundraiser, launched by Steve and Carla Red.
"A brilliantly talented chef and restaurateur, a charismatic leader, the most wonderful fat…
