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Pennsylvania EMT, Firefighter Dies At 27
Glen D. Golembeski II, an emergency medical technician in Bensalem, died after a period of illness on Sunday, Oct. 1, according to loved ones and former colleagues. He was 27.
A Doylestown native, Golembeski was a 2014 graduate of Central Bucks East High School, his obituary says. He went on to study forensic science at West Virginia University, according to his Facebook.
Golembeski spent the last five years as an EMT with Bensalem Rescue Squad, loved ones wrote in his obit.
He previously served with the Bryn Athyn Fire Company and Ambulance Service, the Warrington Community Ambulance C…
Cancer-Causing Chemical Found In More Shampoo Products, Independent Laboratory's Study Reveals
An independent laboratory is reporting that it has found a cancer-causing chemical in more batches of shampoo products.
Many brands of dry shampoo products -- including some Dove, Nexxus, Suave, TIGI, and TRESemmé products -- had already been recalled by manufacturer Unilever containing the cancer-causing chemical benzene in an announcement made on Tuesday, Oct. 18.
On Tuesday, Nov. 1, the independent laboratory Valisure, based in New Haven, CT, reported finding a high level of benzene in more batches of dry shampoo.
It said that high levels of benzene were found in 70 per…
Former Lancaster Mayor Charlie Smithgall Dies At 77
The former mayor of Lancaster, who survived armed robbery and cancer, Charlie Smithgall, has died at the age of 77, according to his family.
He passed at Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at 3:30 a.m., his wife Debbie Smithgall, told LNP.
In a post on Facebook, his daughter Allison Smithgall wrote:
"It is with the utmost sadness that I wish to share that my dad passed away about an hour ago … Charlie Smithgall was the best dad, husband, poppop & friend anyone in the world could have asked for. He loved his family, he loved his farm and loved his cannons. …
Longtime PA Fire Chief, Police Officer Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
A longtime Pennsylvania fire chief and police officer died after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, Oct. 5. He was 57.
Stephan “Steve” K. Adamek, had spent the past 35 years as an honorary member of the Boothwyn Fire Company, where he held the positions of township fire chief, chief, assistant chief, and more, officials said.
"Steve enjoyed helping others and giving back to his community," reads a statement posted by the Upper Chichester Fire Department.
The Upper Chichester Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Honorary Member, Stephan “Steve” Adamek after a.…
Veteran Officer From PA Who Beat Cancer Killed In Bicycle Crash
A longtime police officer in the Philadelphia suburbs who beat cancer was killed in an off-duty bicycle accident, authorities said.
Cpl. Brian Kozera, a 16-year veteran of the Norristown Police Department, died Saturday, Aug. 13, after being hit by a vehicle while training for the Ironman World Championship, according to police and loved ones.
Many of you have heard me talk about my brother-in-law, Brian Kozera. I may have mentioned his inspiring story of... Posted by Adam Heckman on Sunday, August 14, 2022
Posted by Norristown Police Department on Saturday, August 13, 2022
"Brian …
Cancer Causing Weed Killer Found In Most Americans' Urine, Study Says
Monsanto, a weed killer known for causing cancer, was discovered in the urine of most Americans, according a multi-agency government study.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention program, the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey collected urine samples from participants ages six and up and found glyphosate in 1,885 of 2,310 samples, according to the study results.
The chemical is the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer, which is made by Monsanto, a company which has battled thousands of lawsuits over it's cancer causing properties.
Monsanto was purchased by B…
Beloved Philly Area Mom Dies After Months-Long Cancer Battle
A beloved Philadelphia area mom died after a six-and-a-half-month battle with cancer, her family said. She was 61.
Penny Jo Weigand, of Bristol, died on Friday, April 1, her obituary says. She was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer in early September 2021, and had been fighting it ever since, according to a GoFundMe launched for her medical and funeral expenses.
The page had raised over $500 as of Friday, April 8.
She was remembered in her obituary as someone who loved to take walks, read her Bible, and listen to Joel Olsteen.
She is survived by her daughters, Jessica Martine and J…
