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Bucks County 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…
Pro Soccer Player With Philly Roots Supported By Teammates, Fans After Losing Mom To Cancer
Kalil ElMedkhar might be grieving the loss of his mom to cancer, but he's got a whole team of support.
The 23-year-old Loudoun United FC midfielder, who was raised in the Philadelphia suburbs, lost his mom, 65-year-old Helena Schroyer, after a cancer battle on June 27, as reported by Delaware Online.
In addition to a GoFundMe campaign for the American Cancer Society, launched in Helena's memory by supporters of Loudoun United, proceeds from bids on the team's match against Sacramento Republic on Aug. 19 will go toward fighting cancer.
A Delaware resident with roots in Philadelphia, Helena…
Devoted Allentown Charter School Teacher, Librarian 'Battled Cancer With Elegant Tenacity,' 36
Tributes are pouring in across state lines for Allentown charter school teacher, librarian, and former standout college athlete Amy L. (Zdrojesky) Rivera, who died at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Cedar Crest on Thursday, Dec. 29 after a valiant cancer battle. She was 36.
Born in Allentown, Amy always had a passion for outdoor activities like horseback riding and gardening, her obituary says.
She went on to attend the University of Maine and was chosen for the National Field Hockey Coaches Association Regional All-American Second Team, earning honors on the America East All-Conference First Team…
Beloved Montco Mom, Wife Dies Of Cancer, 36
Laura Ann Cioffi Delp, a Montgomery County resident and beloved wife, mother, and daughter, died of cancer Wednesday, Nov. 23, according to her obituary. She was 36.
Born in Boston, Laura was recently working as a program coordinator at staffing agency Yoh, and lived in Conshohocken with her husband of five years, Erik, and their 3-year-old daughter, Clara, her obit says.
A lifelong athlete, Laura excelled in field hockey, softball, yoga, and eventually running, loved ones wrote. She met her future husband at the Blue Cross Broad Street Run in Philadelphia, a story she and Erik loved to …
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 Bucks County 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…
Longtime Owner Of Historic Easton Snack Shop Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
The Easton community is coming together to support a local snack shop owner whose husband died after a courageous battle with cancer.
Antoine Bassil, who owned The Carmelcorn Shop in Centre Square with his wife of 34 years, Sia, died Sept. 24 at St. Luke’s Hospital at the age of 62, his obituary says.
Opened in 1931, the shop sells homemade caramel corn, popcorn, roasted nuts, fudge, and chocolates, establishing it as an “Easton institution” that was taken over by the Bassils in 1996.
“It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart we share with you the news of Tony Bassil’s passing…” rea…
Bucks County Native Patrick Galloway Dies At 36 After 'Courageous' Battle With Cancer
Bucks County native Patrick R. Galloway died on Aug. 23 at the age of 36 after a courageous 10-month battle with cancer.
Galloway was a 2003 graduate of Conwell-Egan Catholic High School in Fairless Hills and later attended The American University in Washington, D.C., according to his obituary.
The Levittown resident's obit remembered him as an intelligent, passionate person.
He was father to Declan, 5, and Raegan, 2, his obit says.
He is survived by his partner Taylor, his parents George and Cathy, his brother Connor and sister-in-law Sheri, his sister Mary Kate, his…
