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18-Year-Old Will Donate Organs Following Deadly Strike By Maryland Driver In PA
A community had been rallying for York County teen Dylan Flickinger after he was struck by a Maryland driver and seriously hurt, but on Thursday, Oct. 27, he was pronounced deceased by the York County coroner's office, as stated in a release on Friday, Oct. 28.
The 18-year-old Hanover resident was hit by a 2008 Pontiac G6, that was driven by Kevin Shaeffer, of Westminster, Maryland, who remained on the scene at the 1000 block of Carlisle Street in Hanover, on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 9:11 p.m., according to area police.
Flickinger was flown to York Hospital with serious inj…
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…
20-Year-Old Killed, 3 Other National Guard Members Injured In Crash At Fort Indiantown Gap
A 20-year-old woman has died in a crash between two military vehicles at Fort Indiantown Gap on Saturday, Oct. 22, the Pennsylvania National Guard told Daily Voice.
Specialist Mackenzie "Mack" L. Shay, 20 of New Castle, was killed in the crash, according to Capt. Travis Mueller.
The three other service members who were hurt were taken to Hershey Medical Center and all have since been released.
Shay was a 92F, Army Petroleum Supply Specialist, assigned to the 28th Infantry Division’s Company G, 128th Brigade Support Battalion.
She was born in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, and lived in Pittsb…
Chester County Native, Starbucks Barista Dies At 27
Chester County native and beloved uncle Stephen A. Koller died Friday, Oct. 7. He was 27 years old.
Koller, nicknamed "T-T," was born in Coatesville and was a graduate of Downingtown East High School, according to his obituary.
He lived in Exton, worked as a barista at Starbucks for six years, and was studying physical fitness and nutrition through the Arizona State University, family members said.
Those close to Koller said he had a unique personality and a great sense of humor.
Koller leaves behind a brother, a sister, a niece, a nephew, and many extende…
‘Beautiful Soul:’ Lehigh Valley Native, College Student Destini Czaplinski Dies At 28
Lehigh Valley native and beloved college student Destini Lee Czaplinski of Bethlehem died on Friday, Sept. 30 at the age of 28.
Born in Allentown, Destini was currently studying to earn her Medical Billing and Coding certification through Auburn University, her obituary says.
Destini also attended Emmaus High School, Salisbury High School, the Lehigh Career and Technical Institute, Agora Cyber Charter School, PA Learners Online, Stream Academy, Pennsylvania Distance Learning Cs, and Bucks Online, her Facebook page says.
Described as generous and loving, Destini was an artist who had a pass…
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.
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