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PA Lunch Lady Killed In Murder-Suicide, Daughter Says PA Lunch Lady Killed In Murder-Suicide, Daughter Says
PA Lunch Lady Killed In Murder-Suicide, Daughter Says A 44-year-old Allentown mom "didn’t deserve to die the way she did," her daughter wrote in a GoFundMe on Friday, Sept. 6 following a murder-suicide. Livi E. Beltran Fernandez was found shot dead in a home in the 2000 block of East Cedar Street around 1:10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5, as explained by the Lehigh County Coroner Daniel Buglio and previously reported by Daily Voice. Her cause of death was ruled a homicide. Jesus J. Cruz Ortiz, 53, of Easton, was found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot at the same address, Buglio said. His cause of death was ruled a suicide. Livi, a native of Puert…
Coroner IDs Motorcyclist, 68, Killed In MontCo Crash Coroner IDs Motorcyclist, 68, Killed In MontCo Crash
Coroner IDs Motorcyclist, 68, Killed In MontCo Crash Officials have identified the 68-year-old Lansdale motorcyclist killed in a crash on Monday, Sept. 9. David F. Yacko died in the crash at Geigel Hill and Cafferty roads in Lansdale on Monday, Sept. 9, Bucks County Coroner Patricia Campi tells Daily Voice. A Philadelphia native, Yacko was passionate about cars, and worked as a skilled mechanic for more than 50 years, according to an obituary published by Huff and Lakjer Funeral Home.  "He was known by all for his ability to fix or make anything that you could need," it reads. "From birdwatching, to te…
Sydney Ritter, Norristown Area HS Grad Dies, 18 Sydney Ritter, Norristown Area HS Grad Dies, 18
Sydney Ritter, Norristown Area HS Grad Dies, 18 Family and friends are mourning the loss of 18-year-old Sydney Ritter of Montgomery County who died on Tuesday, Sept. 3, according to an obituary published by Boyd-Horrox-Givnish Funeral Home. A photo on her Instagram page shows her holding degrees from Norristown Area High School and Central Montco Tech. "Joy is happiness that does not depend on what happens. If you are lucky enough to be blessed with a child, your heart is full of JOY," the obituary reads. She loved makeup, finding just the right outfit and "blinging out her car," her obituary reads. "She just shined. She loved sw…
Champion HS Wrestler, Business Owner 47-Year-Old Andrew Cook Dies Suddenly Champion HS Wrestler, Business Owner 47-Year-Old Andrew Cook Dies Suddenly
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…
Penn State Grad 'Lands Dream' Job Before Fatal Motorcycle Crash: Obituary Penn State Grad 'Lands Dream' Job Before Fatal Motorcycle Crash: Obituary
Penn State Grad 'Lands Dream' Job Before Fatal Motorcycle Crash: Obituary Talent trumpet player and Penn State alumnus has died following a motorcycle crash involving a Prius, State College Police announced on Monday, Sept. 2.  Josiah Mark Christophel,  22, of State College, and formerly of Lititz, died at UPMC Altoona after being Lifefightedform the crash at the intersection of East College Avenue. and Struble Road at 4:21 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 26, the police detailed in the release. A 73-year-old State College man was turning left onto Struble Road from East College Avenue when he collided with Christophel who was going east on East College Avenue. Christophel w…
Vince Mazzotta, 62, Lifetime Darby Fire Company Member Dies Vince Mazzotta, 62, Lifetime Darby Fire Company Member Dies
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…
Allentown Cheerleader's Sudden Death Prompts Outpouring Of Support Allentown Cheerleader's Sudden Death Prompts Outpouring Of Support
Allentown Cheerleader's Sudden Death Prompts Outpouring Of Support Support is on the rise for the family of a 14-year-old Allentown girl who died unexpectedly last week. Gabriella "Gabby" Velazquez, a rising sophomore at Allentown Central Catholic High School died on Thursday, July 11, according to her obituary on the Schantz Funeral Home website. As of press time, more than $6,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe for her family launched by Sarah Kleppinger. "Gabby was a vibrant, energetic, young woman who loved her family and had a passion for cheerleading," the campaign said. "She will be dearly missed by all who knew her." Gabby's obituary says cheerlead…
Late Montco High School Grad Was Planning To Join Air Force, Fund Says Late Montco High School Grad Was Planning To Join Air Force, Fund Says
Late Montco High School Grad Was Planning To Join Air Force, Fund Says A class of 2024 graduate of Wissahickon High School, died on Monday, July 1, loved ones wrote in a GoFundMe launched to help the family.  Domenic G. Dugas, was 17-years-old, and slated to leave for training in the US Air Force at the end of the summer, fund organizer Denise Sabia explained. "No one is ever prepared to bury a child, and the financial burden of a memorial service is unimaginable during this difficult time," she wrote.   "Please consider contributing to help with the costs of medical bills, transporting Dom's body from NJ to PA, cremation, a…
US Air Force Member, Dad Killed In PA Motorcycle Crash, Fund Says US Air Force Member, Dad Killed In PA Motorcycle Crash, Fund Says
US Air Force Member, Dad Killed In PA Motorcycle Crash, Fund Says Edgar Guadarrama Jaimes, a Coopersburg father and husband, died in a motorcycle accident last Wednesday, June 26, officials have said. He was 30.  Guadarrama Jaimes was pronounced dead at the scene of the Interstate 78 crash, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. Two other drivers involved in the accident were not injured.  His obituary from Stephens Funeral Home says the 30-year-old served in the United States Air Force and was a server at the Coopersburg Diner. The restaurant was closed on Monday, July 1 in Guadarrama Jaimes' memory.  Dear friends …
Autopsy Results Released For Son Of Former US Ambassador Shot Dead In Harrisburg (UPDATE) Autopsy Results Released For Son Of Former US Ambassador Shot Dead In Harrisburg (UPDATE)
Autopsy Results Released For Son Of Former US Ambassador Shot Dead In Harrisburg (Update) The autopsy results for the 52-year-old son of a former US Ambassador have been released following a shooting in Harrisburg, authorities announced on June 25.  Paul Kattouf of Susquehanna Township was found shot dead in the 200 block of State Street (between Second and Third streets) around 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 23, according to the releases by Harrisburg police and the Dauphin County Coroner's office.  "Officers in the area were also able to quickly stop and detain a person of interest," as stated in the police release.   Kattouf's autopsy was conducted on Tue…
17-Year-Old Killed In Philadelphia Shooting Was Recent High School Grad, Family Says 17-Year-Old Killed In Philadelphia Shooting Was Recent High School Grad, Family Says
17-Year-Old Killed In Philadelphia Shooting Was Recent High School Grad, Family Says Isya Stanley, a Philadelphian who recently received her high school diploma, was killed in a shooting at Fairmount Park last Friday, June 14, according to police and loved ones. She was 17.  Authorities said Stanley was one of five people shot on the 2400 block of Greenland Drive around 10:45 p.m. She was struck multiple times and taken to Temple University Hospital where she was pronounced dead, PPD said.  The other four victims were placed in stable condition and the shooting remains under investigation, officials said.  In a GoFundMe campaign, family members said Stanley …
Central PA Dad, Business Owner Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Coroner Central PA Dad, Business Owner Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Coroner
Central PA Dad, Business Owner Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Coroner A 44-year-old Central Pennsylvania Dad has died following a motorcycle crash, the Lancaster County Coroner’s Office announced on Thursday, June 13.  Joseph "Joe" Sheesley Jr., 44 of Gap, died at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital at 4:10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 11, according to the coroner's release.  Joe had been riding his motorcycle at the intersection of Limeville Road and County Line Road when he collided with a van around 3:30 p.m., as detailed in the release.  An autopsy has been scheduled and the cause and manner of death are pending the res…
Fundraiser Launched For Lehigh Valley Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash Fundraiser Launched For Lehigh Valley Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash
Fundraiser Launched For Lehigh Valley Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash Community members have raised thousands for the 19-year-old who died in a Walnutport crash over the weekend.  Eliam Buchanan-Ramos' motorcycle collided with another vehicle on Riverview Drive around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, June 1, officials have said.  He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital Muhlenberg where he died from complications of multiple traumatic injuries on Sunday afternoon, according to the Coroner's Office. His death was ruled accidental.  On GoFundMe, his older sister said Buchanan-Ramo was a "beloved brother, son, uncle, cousin, nephew, friend and brother in Christ…