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Obituaries
Camden Dad Bernaldo 'Bmac' Torres Dies Suddenly, 45
Bernaldo Torres of Camden died suddenly on Friday, Feb. 23, according to an obituary published by Inglesby and Sons Funeral Home and a GoFundMe campaign. He was 45. Better known as Bernie to his family and Bmac to his close friends, he was born in Philadelphia, his obituary said. "If anyone was ever looking for Bernaldo, he could always be found writing lyrics for his music," his obituary said. "This was his favorite pastime." Bernaldo is survived by his wife, Brenda Feliciano; their four children, Siani, Nymira, Bernaldo Jr. and Timothy; his mother, Elizabeth; father, Juan…
Legal
Hall Versus Oates: What Went Wrong?
No one thought much of it when Daryl Hall and John Oates set out on separate tours this year. They'd done it before only to reunite for arena shows. So maybe some but not others were surprised by the news that the pair is embroiled in a legal battle, one that led Hall to obtain a temporary restraining order against his now-former music partner. A judge has sealed a lawsuit that Hall filed last week in Nashville, where Oates lives, according to multiple news outlets. So little is known about the dispute -- other than maybe that it's gone too far (but you know it don't matter anyway). Penn…
Lifestyle
Bruce Springsteen Announces New Dates For Canceled Philly Shows
The City of Brotherly Love will have to wait to meet face-to-face with the Boss. Bruce Springsteen postponed two scheduled concert dates at Citizens Bank Park on Aug. 16 and 18 due to "illness," the singer's team previously announced in a social media post. The nixed shows have been rescheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024, and Friday, Aug. 23, 2024. Tickets for the canceled concerts will still be honored, according to the singer's website. "Tickets for the Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023 show will be valid for the Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2024 show, and tickets for the Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 sho…
Lifestyle
PA Teen Opening For Rock Legend Pat Benatar
A teenage Pennsylvania singer is opening for the rock singer Pat Benatar at the Mohegan Pennsylvania Casino Resort in Wilkes-Barre on Friday, July 28, according to her Facebook page. Gracie Jane Sinclair, a 19-year-old from Dorrance Township, Luzerne County, is set to take the stage before the legendary rock singer at 8 p.m. A graduate of Crestwood High School in Mountain Top, Sinclair's most recent release was the February single, "Like Before," per her Spotify page. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Gracie Jane Sinclair (@grac…
Police & Fire
Rapper Gillie Da Kid's Son YNG Cheese Killed In Philly Shooting: Police
YNG Cheese, a 25-year-old rapper and son of Philadelphia musician Gillie Da Kid, was shot and killed on an Olney street late on Thursday, July 20, according to multiple reports and city police. It happened on the 5800 block of Mascher Street around 8:30 p.m., the department told Daily Voice. YNG Cheese, whose real name is Devin Spady, was shot once in the back, police said. A 28-year-old man was also shot twice in the right leg and a 31-year-old man was hit once in the hip, they added. All three victims were rushed to Einstein Hospital where Spady, of Wyncote, was pronounced dead at 8…
Obituaries
Devoted PA Dad Dustin Peterka-Rahn Dies, 28: ‘Brought A Smile To The Faces Of Those Around Him’
Dustin Peterka-Rahn, a beloved Royersford dad, son, and brother, died at home on Thursday, June 15, loved ones said in his obituary. He was 28. Born in Pottstown to parents R. James Rahn and Veronica (Peterka) Rahn, he was a Spring-Ford High School alumnus and later graduated from the Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center in 2013, his obit says. In addition to his parents, Peterka-Rahn leaves behind two sisters, Abigail and Lucy, as well as a 7-year-old daughter, Estella Mae Wise, and her mother, Courtney Wise, loved ones wrote. Peterka-Rahn was most recently employed at the O…
News
PA Girl, 6, Steals Hearts On 'America's Got Talent'
A 6-year-old Philadelphia-area native took the stage by storm on NBC's "America's Got Talent" this month. Zoe Erianna of Drexel Hill performed a cover of Lady Gaga's "Born This Way" on the show's June 6 episode to an audience of 6.14 million television viewers. Zoe Erianna on "America's Got Talent."America's Got Talent The Delco native unanimously passed her audition, wowing all four judges and stealing audience members' hearts. She also shared a moment with Emmy-nominated actress Sofia Vergara, who she called her "favorite judge." With the audition behind her, Zoe is one step close…
Neighbors
'Larger Than Life': Philadelphia's DJ Ernesto Dead At 43
Ernesto Di Siro Jr., a noted Philadelphia area DJ, died suddenly on Sunday, May 14, his loved ones wrote on a memorial GoFundMe page. He was 43. A fixture of Philly nightlife, "DJ Ernesto" was well-known and loved by many, his younger sister Teresa said. "It was difficult to go anywhere without someone recognizing Ernie," she wrote on GoFundMe. "Ernie had a larger-than-life personality and the biggest heart." On social media, community members and loved ones posted photos and penned tributes in memory of the late DJ. My 🖤 hurts … my little cousin, who will be deeply missed. #dje…
Events
Springsteen Retraces His Heritage, Leads Irish Pub Patrons In Song
Bruce Springsteen wasn't about to play three sold-out nights in Dublin without retracing his heritage. He played tourist this week, visiting the church in Ireland where great-great-great-relatives were married, christened and more, while conjuring their ancestral spirits. He also dropped in on a fellow living musical legend. Bruce also had a mighty craic at a local pub, leading an impromptu singalong of (what else?) "My Hometown." "You guys are all fired in the E Street Band, I'm hiring these people!" he told his new friends to raucous laughs at The Burrow in Rathangan. The Boss then tri…
Obituaries
Former Prom King Killed En Route To See Great-Grandmother In Harrisburg: Family
A 22-year-old man killed in a Harrisburg shooting over the weekend is being remembered as a gentle giant. Na'Zae Baltimore was shot around 9:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 as he left his grandmother's house on the 1300 block of South 13th Street, on his way to see his great-grandmother, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched for funeral expenses. Always a strong student, Na'Zae played many instruments including the horn, trombone and drums. He was in the school band from 6th grade through high school graduation. A natural athlete, he wrestled and played soccer and baseball. He also played foo…
Obituaries
Philadelphia Musician, Delco Resident John Carr Dies, 38
John Lawrence Carr, a beloved husband, brother, son, and musician, died Monday, Feb. 27, according to his obituary. He was 38. Born in Glen Cove, New York to Mary and the late John M. Carr, John enjoyed a happy childhood in Delaware County, graduating from Garnet Valley High School in 2002, loved ones wrote. John's passion for music was evident early on, forming a rap duo in high school with his best friend Richard Kearney before picking up the guitar and pursuing his art as a career, his obituary says. Over the two decades that followed, loved ones said John continued to collab…
Lifestyle
Celebs You Probably Didn't Know Were From Philadelphia Area
When it comes to celebrities, Pennsylvania boasts a roster of A-List talent to rival any state. Some of the most iconic athletes, musicians, and TV personalities live in Philadelphia (or its suburbs), or once called it home. Here are the famous people you probably didn't realize were from the city of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia: Erika Alexander graduated from Philadelphia High School for Girls and is most famous for her role as Pam Tucker on NBC's "The Cosby Show." Kevin Bacon attended Julia R. Masterman High School and earned a full scholarship to the Pennsylvania Governor's …
Obituaries
Montco Mom Of 2 Dies At 27
Alicia Hazlett, a Montgomery County native and beloved mother, daughter, and sister, died on Monday, Jan. 16, her obituary says. She was 27. Born in Sellersville and raised in Souderton, Alicia attended Souderton Area High School before continuing her studies at the Community College of Philadelphia, according to her social media profiles. Alicia was a loving mother to her son, Cameron Isaiha, and her daughter, Addelyn Aviana, family members wrote in her obit. Loved ones say they'll remember Alicia's creativity. She was passionate about music and a talented guitar pl…
Obituaries
PA Mom Of 3,
Cigna
Director Of Global Social Media Sarah Dudzic Dies At 38
Tributes are pouring in for Pennsylvania mom of three and CIGNA Director Of Global Social Media Sarah E. (Lindsay) Dudzic of Fort Washington, who died on Wednesday, Dec. 21 aged 38. Born in Bethlehem, Sarah graduated from Bethlehem Catholic High School in 2002 before earning a Bachelor of Science degree from Syracuse University with a dual major four years later, her obituary says. Sarah later received an MBA from Temple University in 2012 and was employed as a Senior Account Executive for Tierney prior to working with Braithwaite Communications as an Account Supervisor. Most recently, Sa…
Police & Fire
NJ Drummer Found Dead In Kutztown Dumpster Had Crawled In After Party: DA
A New Jersey drummer found dead at a Berks County dump on Saturday, Nov. 12 had crawled into a dumpster the night before, according to officials and those who knew him. Kellen J. Bischoff, 19, of Manahawkin, NJ, was found dead at the Total Recycling Facility on Lincoln Road in Birdsboro just after 8:30 a.m., said District Attorney John T. Adams in a release Monday, Nov. 14. Investigators were able to identify Bischoff by his "unique" tattoos, and eventually learned that he was visiting a family member in Kutztown, the DA said. Loved ones had last seen the teen i…
Police & Fire
Bethlehem Athlete, Temple University Student Dies After Battling Diabetes Complications, 21
Lehigh Valley native and celebrated athlete John Peter Jones died Thursday, Oct. 13 from complications of type 1 diabetes. He was 21. Born in Allentown, Jones graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem in 2020, and was a junior at Temple University in Philadelphia, where he was pursuing a degree in finance, his obituary says. Jones was known for his outgoing and humble personality. At three years old, he began swimming with the Bethlehem Stars Swim Team at the Bethlehem YMCA before joining his high school's swim team and later coaching at local youth organizations, according to his ob…
Obituaries
Hunterdon County High School Track Star, Impassioned Artist Jax Carey Dies At 16
Hunterdon County high school track star, impassioned artist, and self-taught musician Jax Carey died on Monday, Sept. 26 at the age of 16. Born in Morristown, Jax lived in Califon and attended Voorhees High School as a Junior. Jax was a skilled member of the high school’s track team and enjoyed participating in the hurdle events. A volunteer with the Valley View Chapel in Long Valley as well as several nursing homes, Jax was known for having an incredibly giving heart and soul. A self-taught musician, Jax was endlessly creative and loved singing, playing piano, and drums. Jax also kept …
Obituaries
Beloved Lehigh Valley Native, Talented Guitarist Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle, 35
Beloved Lehigh Valley native and talented guitarist Jason Ryan Hahn died at his home in Bethlehem on Thursday, Sept. 8 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was 35. Born in Fairfax, Virginia, Jason graduated from Liberty High School in 2005, his obituary says. Jason went on to attend the University of New Haven, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in music in 2009. Jason had worked as a manager at Tanczos Beverages in Bethlehem, his memorial says. He was better known for his incredible finger-style guitar skills and played regular shows at Godfrey Daniels Coffee House in Bethle…
Lifestyle
Pennsylvania AGT Finalist Has Bones Of 80-Year-Old Due To Anorexia: People Mag
Jackie Evancho lefts audiences breathless with her singing as a 10-year-old child performing on America's Got Talent. Just over a decade later, her bones have aged 70 years, she tells People. The native Pennsylvanian placed second on the show in 2010, fame got to her, but spent her teens struggling with anorexia, she said. A car crash that left her seriously hurt with broken bones in January 2021 was her wake-up call, she tells the magazine. "They were abnormal breaks, breaks that you see in 80-year-olds," she told the outlet. Evancho ended up going to in an inpatient facility but her …
Lifestyle
A$AP Rocky Arrested At LAX: Reports
Rapper A$AP Rocky— whose real name is Rakim Mayers– has been detained at the Los Angeles airport in connection with a Nov. 2021 shooting, according to multiple media outlets. A$AP Rocky had arrived at the airport from a vacation in Barbados with his girlfriend Rihanna in a private plane on Wednesday, Apr. 20 NBC News reported citing his attorney. As soon as he landed he was greeted by police officers who took him away in handcuffs, reports TMZ. In addition to the Los Angeles Police Department— members of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations team were…
Lifestyle
Hunting, Fishing PA Teen Cut From 'American Idol'
The "American Idol" journey for a hunting-fishing 17-year-old girl from Pennsylvania has come to an end. Morgan Gruber was cut from the show after a performance this week, which did not air, she said on Facebook. "I am so thankful for this amazing journey that American Idol has given me!!!" she wrote. "I’ve met so many amazing people and I’m so thankful for this opportunity! This isn’t the last of #morgangruber." Gruber was last seen on the air with Maryland's Jay Copeland during their rendition of "Shallow." Gruber blew the American Idol judges out of the water during her audition with …
News
Philadelphia Community Mourns Sudden Death Of Popular Musician Killed At Wawa
A Philadelphia community is mourning the sudden loss of a local musician and bartender after he was tragically stabbed to death in his car at a Wawa parking lot on Valentine's Day. Roger Segal, 49, had been sitting in his car eating food he'd just purchased from the store on the 1600 block of S. Christopher Columbus Boulevard before someone told store employees to check on him around 4:25 a.m., 6abc reports. Fire and EMS workers broke the back driver's side window to rescue the man and rush him to the hospital, where he was pronounced dead, the outlet said. Segal had been working a Super B…
News
PA Man Loses Vaccinated Father, Unvaccinated Son In 36 Hours To COVID
A Pennsylvania man is mourning the loss of both his father and his son who died within 36 hours of each other, according to CNN. Pittsburgh-area restaurateur Alan Collins Jr. told them his father, Alan Collins Sr., 72, died on Sept. 28 at a Pittsburgh hospital, and his son, Alan David Brown Sr., 35, died Sept. 29. Brown Sr. was unvaccinated and "still deciding what to do," Collins Jr said to CNN. Collin’s father had been vaccinated and had recently taken his booster shot. His father had a kidney transplant a few years ago and it might have weakened his immune system, CNN reported. Hi…
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.…
News
NJ Mom Who Produced 'Little Steven's Underground Garage' Passes At 36
TRIBUTE: When loved ones say their final goodbyes to Jenna Antonacci of Montvale on Friday, they will no doubt recall how much she loved -- and at one time lived -- music. Antonacci had worked in her mid- to late-20s as a producer for the wildly popular "Little Steven's Underground Garage," created by longtime E Street Band guitarist Steven Van Zandt on Sirius XM. She immersed herself in communicating with bands, managers and labels to organize appearances, among other tasks, and worked directly on the program hosted by Andrew Loog Oldham, the former manager and producer for the Rolling St…
News
Community Raises $6K+ For Family Of Rapper Killed In Motorcycle Crash In Pennsylvania
A community has rallied to help support the family of a rapper and hip-hop artist who was killed in a crash in Lancaster County on Sunday. Anthony "Skitz Tha Rippa" Walters, 34, of Columbia, tragically died while attempting to pass a vehicle, accidentally hitting it, according to investigators. The crash occurred at the intersection of Pheasant Drive and Malleable Road in West Hempfield Township around 7:30 p.m. Within hours of his identity being released from the coroner’s office, his community shared about its loss on social media, as Daily Voice reported at the time. Damn my guy …
Police & Fire
Spring-Ford HS Grad, Norristown Dad Christopher Rosa Dies, 33
New York native and Montgomery County resident Christopher Rosa died on Aug. 10 at the age of 33. Born in Bronx, NY, Rosa graduated from Spring-Ford High School in Royersford where he played football and ran track, according to his obituary. The Norristown resident worked as a sous-chef for area restaurants up until death, his obit says. His obituary describes him as "funny, outgoing, and someone who loved spending time with his friends, making music, listening to music, or drinking a cold beer." Rosa is survived by his parents Nelson Rosa and Klarentyn (Fargas) Morales; his son, Gav…
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…
Obituaries
Henderson High School Grad, ChesCo Native Kevin Crosby Dies, 32
Chester County native Kevin S. Crosby died on Aug. 3 at the age of 32. Born in West Chester, he graduated from Henderson High School and worked as a front-line worker for AFC urgent care, according to his obituary. Crosby had a "love for exploring the outdoors, listening to music, and playing the guitar," his obit says. He is survived by his father, Andy A. Crosby, mother, Victoria Crosby; brother, Andy Crosby (Katelyn, sister-in-law; Evelyn, niece), grandparents Allen and Faye Crosby, Donald and Thaila Evons; uncle, Jeff Evons (Mable, wife), Chris Crosby (Leah, wife), Tim Crosby (Lisa, wi…
News
Support Surges For Widow, 2 Kids Of Philly Area Doctor, 34, Killed In Hit-Run Crash
Support is surging for the widow and two children of Dr. Zimran Gohar, who died on July 12 at the age of 34, nearly six weeks after fighting for his life. The Broomall resident on June 1 was heading to work on his motorcycle when he was struck by a hit-and-run driver, Varun Malayala wrote on Facebook. A GoFundMe campaign in support of his wife Sonia, and two sons aged nine and two had raised nearly $11,800 as of August 3. Zimran Gohar with his wife Sonia, and one of their sons.GoFundMe screenshot Gohar completed his residency training and began his career as an internal medicine attend…
News
These Celebrities Call Southeastern Pennsylvania Home
Some actors, athletes, musicians, and television personalities call or at one point have called Southeastern Pennsylvania home. Maybe you saw them at the grocery store -- or are still hoping to. Either way, here's your common thread with the rich and famous. Taylor Swift (Singer/Songwriter): West Reading and Wyomissing, PA Yolanda Hadid (Television Personality/Former Model - "RHOBH," Mother to models Gigi, Bella, and Anwar Hadid): New Hope, PA View this post on Instagram A post shared by YOLANDA (@yolanda.hadid) Pink (Singer/Songwriter): …
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