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Pennsylvania Mom Of 3 Dies Suddenly At Home, Fund Says Pennsylvania Mom Of 3 Dies Suddenly At Home, Fund Says
Pennsylvania Mom Of 3 Dies Suddenly At Home, Fund Says A 37-year-old Pennsylvania mom of three children under six years old, "passed away suddenly at home on December 5, 2023," according to her obituary. Sara L. (Eline) Shaffer, of Hanover's unexpected passing has left a hole in her family, especially for her six, four, and two-year-old children who "relied heavily on their mother for support, provision, and love," as stated in GoFundMe started by a family friend.  Sara shared 15 years in a loving marriage with Derek E. Shaffer before her untimely passing as detailed in her obituary. She received her "license in cosmetology, her …
Longtime Pennsylvania Corrections Officer Dies Suddenly, 49 Longtime Pennsylvania Corrections Officer Dies Suddenly, 49
Longtime Pennsylvania Corrections Officer Dies Suddenly, 49 Leon Hill, a Lower Saucon husband and father, died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 11 while fishing in upstate New York, loved ones said in his obituary. He was 49.  Born in Fountain Hill, Hill was a corrections officer with Northampton County for 16 years at the time of his death, family members said.  Friends and colleagues took to Facebook to memorialize him.  It's a shame it takes a tragedy to come together outside of that shithole, but here we are. R.I.P. Officer Leon Hill. You will be missed Posted by Allen Jr Pinkowski on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Life is way too short. Res…
PA Mom Dies During Mission Trip In Guatemala, Family Says PA Mom Dies During Mission Trip In Guatemala, Family Says
PA Mom Dies During Mission Trip In Guatemala, Family Says Thousands poured into the streets of of San Cristobal Verapaz, Guatemala to honor the life of a 27-year-old Pennsylvania mother of two boys (both under two years of age) on March 19, 2023, those who knew her told Daily Voice. Rocio "Rose" Michelle Roberts.GoFundMe/Diane Ramirez Rocio "Rose" Michelle Roberts passed suddenly on March 15, 2023, according to her sister in-law Diana Ramirez. Posted by Christian Roberts on Thursday, March 23, 2023 "Rose’s mother is from Harrisburg, PA and her father is from Guatemala," where she in the small town of San Cristobal Verapaz with her family o…
'Sudden But Peaceful' Death For Philly Housing Authority Officer Matt Farnan 'Sudden But Peaceful' Death For Philly Housing Authority Officer Matt Farnan
'Sudden But Peaceful' Death For Philly Housing Authority Officer Matt Farnan Matt Farnan, a beloved husband, stepfather, and officer with the Philadelphia Housing Authority Police Department, died suddenly on Thursday, Jan. 5, his colleagues have announced. He was 36.  A graduate of the Temple Police Academy, Farnan had served the PHAPD for nearly a decade, joining the force in 2013, his fellow officers wrote. During his tenure, they added, Farnan received no less than four merit commendations for heroism in the line of duty.  "His experience and professional demeanor will be greatly missed," wrote PHAPD Sgt. Kevin Cosentino in a statement. "Matt's humor and wit ma…
Lehigh Valley Restaurant To Temporarily Shutter After Owner's Sudden Death Lehigh Valley Restaurant To Temporarily Shutter After Owner's Sudden Death
Lehigh Valley Restaurant To Temporarily Shutter After Owner's Sudden Death A Lehigh Valley restaurant announced it will be temporarily closing following the sudden death of beloved owner Gregory Wert. Wert's Cafe in Allentown will be closed until Monday, April 11.  "It is with a very heavy heart that we share this sad news. We lost our Greg unexpectedly last night. We are extremely devastated," the business said on Facebook Saturday, April 2.  It is with a very heavy heart that we share this sad news. We lost our Greg unexpectedly last night. We are extremely... Posted by Wert's Cafe on Saturday, April 2, 2022 Wert's "contagious laugh could be heard for hour…
Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia
Central PA Native Brandon Kuklentz Dies Suddenly In Philadelphia Pennsylvania native Brandon M. Kuklentz died suddenly on Tuesday, March 29 after battling addiction, according to loved ones mourning his loss. He was 29 years old. Formerly of Lehighton and Lancaster, Kuklentz died in Philadelphia, his obituary states. Kuklentz was born in Bethlehem but was a 2012 graduate of Lehighton High School. He enjoyed wrestling while attending school, and recently worked as a machinist for the All American Threaded Products Co., Lancaster, his obituary says.  He was also a member of Zion United Church of Christ, in Lehighton. Kuklentz had struggled with addictio…
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of PA HS Volleyball Player Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of PA HS Volleyball Player
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of PA HS Volleyball Player Support is on the rise for the heartbroken family of a former high school volleyball player in Pennsylvania, who died suddenly on Thursday, Feb. 17. Ijeoma “IJ” Aguocha was a 2019 graduate of Cardinal O’Hara High School, and played for the school's volleyball team from 2015 to 2018, the team wrote in a Facebook tribute. The Cardinal O’Hara Volleyball family mourns the loss of Ijeoma (IJ) Aguocha – class of 2019. IJ was a treasured and... Posted by Cardinal O'Hara Girls Volleyball on Saturday, February 19, 2022 "IJ left an indelible mark on both the program and school with her larger-th…
Beloved PA Mom Taylor Kohl Dies Suddenly At Age 29 Beloved PA Mom Taylor Kohl Dies Suddenly At Age 29
Beloved PA Mom Taylor Kohl Dies Suddenly At Age 29 Beloved Pennsylvania mom Taylor Brielle Kohl died suddenly on New Year’s Day. She was 29. Kohl attended Easton Area High School, where she was a member of the Red Rover Band Front and graduated in 2011, her obituary says. Kohl then graduated from Image International Modeling School and Metro Beauty Academy, her memorial says. She lived in Easton at the time of her death. Kohl is survived by her loving daughter, Olivia Ventura; father, Anthony Ross; brothers, Tyler Kohl, Anthony Jr., Princeton, Aris, and Tashawn; sisters, Demetria and Morgan; great-grandmother, Marie Shafer; grandparents, …
Lehigh Valley Native, Beloved Chef Charisha Davis-Nickens Dies Suddenly At Age 36 Lehigh Valley Native, Beloved Chef Charisha Davis-Nickens Dies Suddenly At Age 36
Lehigh Valley Native, Beloved Chef Charisha Davis-Nickens Dies Suddenly At Age 36 Lehigh Valley native and beloved chef Charisha Davis-Nickens died suddenly on Dec. 16 at the age of 36. Davis-Nickens attended Easton Area High School and studied early childhood education at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, her social media pages say. Davis-Nickens then worked as a chef at several establishments, including Lafayette College, Perkins and Mike’s Old School Sandwich Shoppe in Easton, as well as PFT in Phillipsburg. Most recently, Davis-Nickens had worked as a cooking chef at Two Rivers Brewing Company in Easton, according to her social media pages. She lived in Easton …
NJ Boy, 14, Playing Basketball Collapses, Dies NJ Boy, 14, Playing Basketball Collapses, Dies
NJ Boy, 14, Playing Basketball Collapses, Dies Members of a stunned and heartbroken community wrapped their collective hearts around a grieving Dumont family Sunday while trying to wrap their minds around the sudden death of a 14-year-old boy who collapsed while playing basketball. Aaron Vasquez, who hoped to someday become a major league baseball player or coach, had finished practicing with his recreational league team on Saturday when he decided to stick around Grant Elementary School to play ball with his younger brother, other parents said. A short time later he collapsed, they said. A coach who's a hospital medic immediately beg…
Norristown Mom Melissa Wallo Dies At 24 Norristown Mom Melissa Wallo Dies At 24
Norristown Mom Melissa Wallo Dies At 24 Norristown native Melissa Wallo died suddenly on Sept. 25 at the age of 24. The mother of one graduated from Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, according to her obituary. She also attended West Chester University for a short time, her obit says. She is survived by her two-year-old daughter Avery Lynn, her parents Edward and Caroline Wallo, her brother Matthew Wallo, her paternal grandfather Edward Wallo, her maternal grandmother Rosaria Ceraso, and other loved ones. Melissa was preceded in death by her brother Brian Wallo, maternal grandfather Frank Ceraso an…
Support Surges For Infant Son, GF After Death Of Easton HS Grad, Football Coach Josh Albani, 32 Support Surges For Infant Son, GF After Death Of Easton HS Grad, Football Coach Josh Albani, 32
Support Surges For Infant Son, GF After Death Of Easton HS Grad, Football Coach Josh Albani, 32 Support is surging for the infant son and girlfriend of Easton football coach Joshua Michael Albani, who died suddenly on June 2 at the age of 32. Born in Bethlehem, Albani graduated from Easton High School in 2006, his obituary says. Albani was known for his upbeat personality and love of movies, video games and sports. He was also a coach for Easton Lil Rovers Football, who shared their condolences in a touching Facebook tribute: It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of one of our own. Coach Josh Albani was a passionate coach who... Posted by Easton Lil Rovers Footba…
Community Rallies For Reading Wife, 2 Children After Dad's Sudden Death Community Rallies For Reading Wife, 2 Children After Dad's Sudden Death
Community Rallies For Reading Wife, 2 Children After Dad's Sudden Death A Berks County woman is turning to the community for support after her husband and children's father died suddenly. Darya A. Gardecki of Reading started a GoFundMe page asking for donations to help support burial and medical bills following the death of her 42-year-old husband, Nicholas A. Gardecki on April 10. The GoFundMe page has received over $4,400 in funds as of Friday evening. Born in Reading, Gardecki owned and operated his own business, Berks Custom Remodeling and Restoration up until death, according to his obituary. Gardecki was remembered as "an advocate for justice,…