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NJ Man Working Construction Jobs In Philly Dies In Crash, 19
Family and loved ones are mourning the death of a teen from Toms River. A GoFundMe page was created in the memory of Diego Rodriguez Garibaldi, who died on Friday, Jan. 26 at 19 years old, according to his obituary. The memorial fundraiser was created after a car crash sent Rodriguez Garibaldi to the hospital. Details in the crash were not immediately available. The GoFundMe page raised more than $28,500 from at least 500 donations as of Thursday, Feb. 8. "Your overwhelming support has meant the world to his family during this challenging time," the fundraiser page said. "We are gra…
Police & Fire
Funeral Details Released For 5 NY Women Struck Dead On I-81 In PA (
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Funeral details and a statement from the family have been released after five women returning from Umrah in Mecca, Saudi Arabia were killed on Interstate 81 on Tuesday evening, Jan. 16. The women "were on their way back home from the Dulles airport," their family told Daily Voice. They were struck dead by a tractor-trailer at the 199.3-mile marker in Scott Township, approximately 12 miles north of Scranton, troopers detailed in a release. Four women were in a Honda Odyssey that lost control and hit the concrete lane divider around 5:15 p.m., authorities said. The crash left the Honda disabl…
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Pedestrian Killed In Allentown Wreck Was A Beloved Mom, Family Says
Luz Daneza Ruiz Acosta, an Allentown mother of two with a grandchild on the way, was hit and killed in a car accident Sunday, Dec. 10, according to authorities and loved ones. She was 43. Ruiz Acosta was on the 300 block of West Hamilton Street around 1:15 a.m. when she was fatally struck, Daily Voice reported. The crash remains under investigation by Allentown police and the Lehigh County District Attorney's Office. Born in Puerto Rico, Ruiz Acosta most recently worked at KidsPeace in Allentown, her obituary says. Her daughters, Luz Ramos Ruiz and Lurielis…
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Florida Mom, Son Killed In Accident While Visiting Pennsylvania
Loved ones and friends said goodbye last weekend to a mother and son who died after being hit by a car on a visit to Pennsylvania. Kellyanne Herman, 32, and her 12-year-old son Alphonso Thompson were in the area from Ocala, Florida, when the accident happened on July 15, relatives said on GoFundMe. City police said a driver in a Mercedes-Benz was moving fast down Bustleton Avenue when he ran a red light at the intersection with Rennard Street in Philadelphia. He struck an oncoming car, and that vehicle struck Herman and her son, the department told Daily Voice. Criminal ch…
Obituaries
Bridgette 'Barbiee' Lutz Of Philadelphia Dies Suddenly, 29
Condolences were pouring in for Philadelphia woman Bridgette "Barbiee" Lutz. She died on April 24, 2023. She was 29 years old. Bridgette grew up in Grays Ferry having attended St. Gabriel's Elementary School, and later St. Maria Goretti High School, her obituary says. She went on to pursue a career in the legal field, ultimately working toward becoming a paralegal, according to her obituary. "Her intelligence, ambition, and commitment to her work were admired by her colleagues, friends and family," reads her obituary, which notes she was also passionate about her work as a makeup …
Police & Fire
12-Year-Old Boy Killed By Falling Tree In PA
A falling tree left a 12-year-old boy dead in Pennsylvania over the weekend, according to a fundraiser launched on behalf of his grieving family. Daniel Lee Beiler “died instantly” when he was hit by a tree branch that had been blown by the wind around 4 p.m. Saturday, April 22, Stephen Stoltzfus writes in a GoFundMe created for the boy’s funeral expenses. The tragic accident occurred on Sawmill Road in Providence Township, where intense thunderstorms rattled the county throughout the day, according to WGAL, adding that PSP is investigating. Lovingly remembered as a “young boy blooming int…
News
Poetic Justice: PA State Police Bust Man For Allegedly Kidnapping, Killing Bratton Bard
Five days after a popular local poet was found shot dead, her alleged kidnapper and killer has been arrested Pennsylvania state police say. Paige Nikole Kibe, 25, was found near River Road in Bratton Township on Friday, Dec. 16, according to an earlier release by state police. Michael Jason Kennedy, 44, of Yeagertown, was arrested and charged with criminal homicide, aggravated assault, and kidnapping, among 13 other offenses related to Kibe's disappearance and killing, state police explain in the release and court documents confirm. Kennedy remains in the Mifflin County Prison after bail …
Obituaries
Death Of 14-Year-Old Trenton Girl From Cardiac Arrest Prompts Wave Of Community Support
The Trenton community has come together to support a local family after the unexpected death of their beloved 14-year-old daughter from cardiac arrest. Heidy N. Cortez Cruz died on Wednesday, Nov. 9 in a Trenton hospital after suffering from cardiac arrest, according to a GoFundMe created for the family. The funds will be used to “return her body and give her the last goodbye in her native country [of] Guatemala,” reads the campaign, launched by Fatima Marroquin. Nearly $4,500 had been raised before the fundraiser had stopped accepting donations. Meanwhile, a viewing will be held at …
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Mass Shooting At 20-Year-Old Man's Pittsburgh Funeral: Police
At least six people were shot during a funeral for a 20-year-old man in Pittsburgh, on Friday, Oct. 28, police say. The funeral was for John Hornezes Jr. who was among three people shot dead near a bus stop Pittsburgh's North Side on Oct. 15. Hornezes was believed to have been the target of the shooting according to the police. The funeral was being held at Destiny of Faith Church located at 3700 block of Brighton Road when the first five shots rang out, followed by another 15 rounds around 12:04 p.m., Commander Richard Ford told the press around 2 p.m. One person wa…
Obituaries
Toms River Native, Dedicated PA Dad Of 4 Jeremy Rawlins Dies, 35
Toms River native and dedicated Pennsylvania father of four Jeremy S. Rawlins died on Thursday, Oct. 6 at age 35. Born in Toms River, Jeremy lived in Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania before settling in Lansford, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary and social media pages say. Jeremy worked as a skilled automobile mechanic in the region and above all was a devoted father to his four children, Kaleb, Ayden, Izabella, and Briella, his memorial says. In addition to his children, Jeremy is survived by his father, Mark Rawlins, and his wife, Megan Rims, whom he married this April; step…
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Passionate Lehigh Valley BBQ Chef, Skilled Ice Hockey Player Dies, 32
Passionate Lehigh Valley barbeque chef and skilled ice hockey player David Allen Orwan, Jr. died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 5. He was 32. Born in Bethlehem, David attended Emmaus High School before graduating from Liberty High School, his obituary says. David worked at Ciao Sandwich Shoppe in Easton and had a passion for barbequing and smoking all types of meats. He was also a skilled ice hockey player and had played on a number of different teams throughout the Lehigh Valley like the LV Comets, Bethlehem Blast, and LV Warriors, according to his memorial. A …
Obituaries
Pennsylvania Amish-Mennonite Co-Business Owner Killed In Virginia Plane Crash
A devout Christian and co-owner of an area business died in a plane crash in Virginia on Wednesday, Sept. 14, authorities say. Kevin James Esh, 30, of New Holland, was piloting a Piper PA-32 Cherokee when his plane burst into flames as it crash into a field near Charlottesville, Virginia on Wednesday around 11:30 p.m., according flight data and Virginia state police. Esh had taken off from Blue Ridge Regional Airport, near Martinsville, around 10 p.m. on Wednesday, flight records show. He was heading northeast when the Cherokee began losing altitude, approximately 45 minutes into the fli…
Obituaries
Beloved Mom Of Three ID’d As Woman Killed In Crash Into Tractor-Trailer In Central PA: Coroner
A 49-year-old woman has been identified as the driver who crashed into the rear end of a tractor-trailer along Route 222 in Ephrata on Saturday, June 25, authorities say. Amy Freytiz, of Shillington, was traveling at a high rate of speed in the southbound lanes when she rear-ended the tractor-trailer near mile marker 42 around 2 a.m., police say. Freytiz’s car caught fire upon impact, and she died at the scene, according to the Lancaster County coroner’s office. She died due to “multiple traumatic injuries with smoke inhalation and thermal burns. The manner of death was ruled accidental,” …
Obituaries
‘Unfathomable:’ Devoted Hunterdon County Dad Dies In Motorcycle Crash, 47
Devoted Hunterdon County father David F. Hensal died at Capital Health System in Trenton following a motorcycle crash at age 47. The crash occurred in Delaware Township on Saturday, June 18, according to the Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad, one of several agencies that responded to the scene. BLS Ambulance 4953 at the landing zone last night in Delaware Township Posted by Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad on Sunday, June 19, 2022 Atlantic Air One medevac in Delaware Township Posted by Flemington-Raritan First Aid and Rescue Squad on Sunday, June 19, 2022 H…
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'To Know Her Was To Love Her:' Devoted Trenton Mom Of 4 Dies Suddenly, 32
Support is on the rise for the family of Brooke Nicole Black-Taylor, a devoted Trenton mother of four who died suddenly on Friday, June 10 at the age of 32. Born and raised in Trenton, Brooke graduated from Daylight Twilight High School in 2008 and worked at the Trenton Board of Education and First Transit as a transportation driver, her obituary says. Brooke loved spending time with her many friends and family members. She was known for her bright and vivacious smile and for being a rock-solid support system for her sisters, her memorial says. “Her kindness was always at the forefront and…
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Devoted Lehigh Valley Dad Dies Suddenly, 33
Devoted father Justin David Sykes died unexpectedly at his Lehigh Valley home on Friday, June 3. He was 33. Born in Morristown, Justin grew up in Wilson, where he graduated from Wilson Area High School in 2007, his obituary says. Justin had previously worked as an experienced pipe fitter with Worth & Company in Pipersville, according to his memorial. Known for his one-of-a-kind wit and sense of humor, Justin was always bringing happiness to those around him. Above all, Justin was a devoted father and loved spending time with his three children, Noah, Levi, and Sydney. In addition to …
Obituaries
Bethlehem Mom Lauren Sestito Dies, 35
Bethlehem mom Lauren Sestito died on Tuesday, March 29. She was 35. Sestito graduated from Notre Dame High School in 2005, and earned a bachelor's degree from Penn State - Lehigh Valley campus in 2009, her obituary says. She was a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Catholic Church and previously worked as a tax accountant and sales coordinator, her memorial says. Her obituary remembered her as a "devoted mother." Sestito is survived by her husband, Jeremy Sestito; a daughter, Helena Cheffie; a son, Angelo Jude; her mother, Josephine; her father, William; brother, William, Jr.; sis…
Police & Fire
Longtime Philadelphia Firefighter Dies After Two-Year Cancer Battle
A longtime member of the Philadelphia Fire Department has died after a two-year battle with cancer, his obituary says. Kenneth Enright, a 16-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, died while off-duty on Thursday, March 31, officials announced on Facebook. We are deeply saddened to announce that Firefighter Kenneth Enright passed away while off-duty on Thursday. He was a... Posted by Philadelphia Fire Department on Friday, April 1, 2022 The 40-year-old firefighter was recently assigned to Engine 18 in Northeast Philadelphia, the department said. He also was a 4-year veteran o…
Obituaries
Services Set For PA Couple, Teen Daughter Killed In Crash
Funeral services have been set for the Pennsylvania couple and their teen daughter killed in a crash on Route 33 in Northampton County. Alexis Robinson, 39, Darrell Robinson, 42, and their daughter, Tahlia Robinson, 16, died when their 2017 Toyota RAV 4 was struck by a 2007 Freightliner M21 in Bushkill Township just after 1:25 a.m on Thursday, March 24, DailyVoice.com reported. More than $1,500 had been raised on GoFundMe for the Blakeslee, Pennsylvania family’s funeral expenses in just three days. “My cousin, a young man soon to start college has lost his mother, father, and you…
Obituaries
Support Surges For Family After Sudden Death Of Beloved Jersey Shore Native, Former Marine, 29
Support is on the rise for the heartbroken family of beloved Jersey Shore native and former marine Nicholas J. Delong, Jr., who died suddenly on Monday, Feb. 7 at the age of 29. Born in Philadelphia, Delong grew up in Cape May County, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says. Delong graduated from Wildwood High School in 2010 before serving in the Marines for two years and beginning work as an auto body repair technician, according to his memorial. More than $5,100 had been raised on GoFundMe as of Friday for funeral expenses, putting the family about halfway toward the …
Obituaries
Bucks County Native, Harry S. Truman High School Graduate Dies At 39
Bucks County native Rachel M. Ludwig died on Jan. 3, 2022. She was 39. Ludwig was born in Levittown and graduated from Harry S. Truman High School in 2000 before relocating to Jacksonville, FL, and settling in Bensalem, PA, according to her obituary. She was known for being an expert party planner and an adrenaline fanatic, her obit says. She most recently worked as an Operations Supervisor for a local trucking company, her memorial says. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and grandparents. She is survived by her three children, two grandchildren, two brothers, and ma…
Obituaries
Exeter Township High School Senior Dies Suddenly
Melody G. Bauroth-Sherman died suddenly on Dec. 24, 2021. She was 17. She was a senior at Exeter Township High School, where she was involved in the marching band, track and field, cross country, Reading Olympics, Science Olympiad, and other extracurricular activities, according to her obituary and a GoFundMe. The teen, who was born in Bryn Mawr, was remembered on the fundraiser as a "light in the community" and a "friend to many." As of Jan. 6, nearly $40,000 had been raised on the page to offset the family's funeral costs and other expenses. She is survived by her parents, twin sister, …
Obituaries
‘Devastating:’ Beloved Trenton Resident Samuel Zinnah Dies In Valiant Cancer Battle At 33
Beloved Trenton resident Samuel Zinnah died in a valiant battle with colon cancer on Nov. 24 at the age of 33. Born in Monrovia, Liberia, Zinnah moved to Trenton during his teen years, his obituary says. Zinnah went on to build a life in Trenton, establishing a career, marrying his caring and compassionate wife, Sujeydis, and deepening his connection with God, his memorial says. “Samuel was a friendly person with everyone he met, was helpful, lovely, protective, and an extraordinary husband,” reads his obituary. More than $8,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Zinnah’s medical expenses,…
Obituaries
North Penn High School Grad Paul Hagerty Dies Suddenly At Age 33
Montgomery County native Paul G. Hagerty IV died suddenly on Nov. 11. He was 33. Born in Abington, Hagerty graduated from North Penn High School in 2007 and worked for his father's construction company, according to his obituary and Facebook page. His obituary described him as an active person who enjoyed sports such as soccer, swimming, snowboarding, and karate. Hagerty "truly knew how to have fun," reads his memorial. He is survived by his parents, Paul G. Hagerty III and Erren MacKinstry; his paternal grandmother, Sandra Pucnas Hagerty; his maternal grandmother, Jean MacKinst…
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Decorated Pennsylvania State Trooper Dies
A Pennsylvania state police trooper died on Thursday morning, according to State Police Commissioner Colonel Robert Evanchick. Trooper Dung X. Martinez, 57, had recently been hospitalized for exposure to COVID-19, according to the PA State Troopers Association. His official cause of death has not been released. Trooper Martinez was most recently assigned to the Patrol Section of Troop T, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania state police said in a statement. During the course of his career, Martinez worked on Troop K in Media, Delaware County; Troop J in Lancaster County; and Troop M in Trevo…
Obituaries
Pennsbury HS Grad Morgan Hughes Dies At 26
Bucks County native Morgan P. Hughes died unexpectedly on Oct. 1 at the age of 26. Born in Bristol and raised in Levittown, Hughes graduated from Pennsbury High School in 2013, according to her obituary. Her obit remembered her as someone who "helped many people in their journey to recovery." She is survived by her grandmother Florinda Rink, her twin sister Kelly Hughes, her sister Annalyce Kiessling (Keon), her nephew Keon, her earth parents, Colleen and Rex Kiessling, and other loved ones. She was predeceased by her parents, Mary and John Hughes, her grandfather, Richard Rink, her mater…
Obituaries
Chester County Native James Dischert Dies At 30
Chester County native James Dischert Jr. died in Florida on Sept. 12 at the age of 30. He attended the Avon Grove and Oxford School Districts where he played football and baseball, according to his obituary. His obit remembered him as a "compassionate soul" who loved music and WWE. He is survived by his parents, James and Gina Dischert and Irene Dischert and Mark Coleman, his grandparents, Paul Palmer and Judith McMenamin, his siblings, Richard Dischert (Danielle), Daniel Dischert, Harley Coleman, Michael Salassa, Mark Coleman Jr (Rrandi), Melissa Patterson (Anthony), and Samantha Coleman.…
Obituaries
West Chester East HS Grad, ChesCo Native Matthew Scott Dies, 28
Chester County native Matthew R. Scott died on July 30 at the age of 28. Scott graduated from West Chester East High School in 2011 and was known for being a sports enthusiast, according to his obituary. The West Chester native was remembered as a "kind and generous individual who was willing to give the shirt off his back to anyone in need," his obit says. He is survived by his parents Robert A. and Susan I. (née Melot) Scott, girlfriend Ellie Holman, paternal grandmother along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was the loving “brother” of Pat and Jack. Fune…
Obituaries
Philly Area Musical Artist, DelCo Native Adam Figurelle Dies, 26
Delaware County native Adam E. Figurelle died on Aug. 18 at the age of 26. Born in Chester, he graduated from Strath Haven High School in Wallingford and most recently worked as the floor manager at the Philadelphia location of Barcade, according to his obituary. He was remembered as an "extremely talented songwriter, musical artist, and drummer in the band Wallace." He was known for performing across Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Lancaster, his obit says. A GoFundMe campaign in his name had raised more than $15,700 in funeral funds as of Thursday afternoon. Any funds that are not u…
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Mom Of Abducted NJ Boy Found Dead In Tennessee
UPDATE; A New Jersey mom who’d gone missing after she and her 2-year-old son were abducted by the child’s father was found dead in Tennessee, authorities confirmed Sunday. The family of 24-year-old Yasmine Uyar of Rahway first disclosed the news late Saturday. Young Sebastian Rios had been found unharmed at a family member's home in Monterey, Tennessee, late Friday. Here's how it went: FBI, Local Law Enforcers Nab NJ Fugitive, Rescue Boy, Find Mom’s Body His father, Tyler Rios, 27, of Highland Park was also captured, acting Union County Prosecutor Lyndsay V. Ruotolo and Rahway Police Dep…
Business
'Forever Missed': Delaware River's Hot Dog Man Greg Crance Dies Of COVID At 56
Hunterdon County’s famous “River Hot Dog Man” and tubing business owner Gregory Crance died of COVID-19 complications Monday afternoon. He was 56. Crance was the owner of Delaware River Tubing in Alexandria Township — a one-of-a-kind business that offers tubing, rafting and boating excursions down the Delaware River with a free BBQ meal served halfway through each trip by Crance himself. Delaware Tubing was launched in 2011, according to its Facebook page — though Crance first opened a hotdog stand on the river back in 1987, LehighValleyLive reports. Crance, of Frenchtown, graduated from …
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