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Chester County Construction Worker Dies On Jobsite In West Philadelphia
Union colleagues are passing the hat for Matthew Holloran, who died on a job site last Wednesday, May 8. "Matt passed away while working on a construction site in West Philadelphia," wrote fellow Insulators Union member Maria Pfrommer on GoFundMe. "This is a tragedy that hits too close to home, a stark reminder of the dangers our brothers and sisters face every day on construction sites nationwide and just how short life is." Holloran, 49, of Glenmoore, is survived by a wife and three children, Pfrommer says. His father, brother, and uncle were also Local 14 members. …
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Firefighters Injured, Woman Paralyzed In Central PA Fire: Officials (
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Two firefighters and a resident were injured, and a woman was paralyzed following a fire in Steelton on Saturday, officials and a fun launched to help the woman explained. The fire broke out at a duplex converted into apartments in the 100 block of North Second Street around 5 a.m. on May 11, Dauphin County emergency dispatch. Details about the firefighters' injuries were not immediately available when Daily Voice reached out to officials on Monday morning. We do know the roommate was burned in the fire, from a fund launched to help the other injured resident. Lynn Croma…
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Philadelphia Teacher Killed In Apparent Murder-Suicide: Police
A special education teacher in Philadelphia was killed in what police described as an apparent murder-suicide. Ondria Glaze was found at the scene on the 1300 block of South 70th Street on Sunday afternoon, May 5, authorities told Daily Voice. "Ms. Glaze was our Special Education Compliance Monitor and long-time beloved Olney teacher," Olney High School Principal Michael Roth said in a statement. "At Olney, we have a saying, 'Olney Love.' Ms. Glaze could truly be defined as 'Olney Love.' She embodied this mantra and blessed every student and staff member she came across,"…
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Chester Firefighters Called To 2-Alarm Blaze At Maryland Butcher Shop
Gone, but not forgotten. A community is rallying around the owners and employees of the Galvinell Meat Company in Cecil County to support them after a massive two-alarm fire burned down the building and caused upwards of $2.5 million in damage late last month, though they have vowed to rebuild. On Tuesday, April 30, an early morning fire destroyed a well-known Cecil County meat butchering shop, causing an estimated $2.5 million in damages. Community Fire Company of Rising Su "Our beloved family business, Galvinell Meat Company, was tragically destroyed in a fire," a family me…
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PA Hospital Staffer, Mom Of 3, Crushed To Death By Steel Drum: Police
A hospital worker and mom of three was struck dead by construction equipment on Friday morning, police announced over the weekend. Aleia Carmelita Lopez, 51 of Pittsburgh Northside was struck and injured in the head while walking with co-workers from the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center's Western Psychiatric Hospital on May 3, 2024, according to the police. Pittsburgh Police and EMS were called to the "construction accident" with a report of a "female with a head injury near the Petersen Events Center" in the 3700 block of Terrace Street in Oakland at 10:40 a.m. Me…
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Driver Who Died In Allentown Crash Was Temple Grad And Software Engineer, Family Says
Abeil Adilow, a Philadelphia man and Temple University alumnus, died in a crash in Allentown on Tuesday, April 30, authorities have said. He was 27. Police said Adilow crashed on the 1900 block of Lehigh Street just after 1 a.m. He was taken to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where he later succumbed to his injuries. In a GoFundMe set up by family members to assist with his funeral costs, loved ones said Adilow was a Philadelphia native and a member of Central High School’s 273rd graduating class. He went on to receive a degree from Temple and was most recentl…
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Community Rallies For PA 3-Year-Old Hit By Truck
A week after he was struck by a box truck in Palmerton, loved ones say 3-year-old Bradley Beil's neighbors are rallying for his recovery. In a GoFundMe set up to help with care costs, neighbors and friends have raised over $14,000 on behalf of Bradley and his parents, Brandy Norris and Kody Beil. Fundraiser organizer and Bradley's aunt Danielle Norris said he is at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia where loved ones are keeping him company. "Family has been reading stories to Brad, talking to him, and 'watching' his favorite movies and TV. We are also calling to…
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New Historical Society In Bucks County Hopes To Save Revolutionary War Landmark
Members of the newly-formed Buckingham Historical Society are raising funds to one day turn General Greene's Inn into a public museum. The Inn, 4705 York Road in Buckingham, served as General Nathaniel Greene's headquarters during the Revolutionary War, according to the Solebury Township Historical Society. From there, General Greene is said to have ordered the flat boats used by George Washington in his 1776 crossing of the Delaware River. "Our ultimate goal is to preserve the General Greene's Inn (...) and convert it into a historical park for the community,"…
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Philadelphia Mom Walking Home From Work Struck Twice In Hit-Run, Loved Ones Say
Community members and loved ones have raised thousands for a Philadelphia mom badly injured in a hit-and-run on Wednesday, April 24. Darlene Wilson was walking home from work in University City around 3:45 p.m. when she was struck twice by a driver who fled the scene, her daughter Leeloni Velazquez-Butler wrote on GoFundMe. Daily Voice has reached out to city police for more information on the accident. Wilson was found unresponsive and rushed to Penn Presbyterian Medical Center where she is in serious but stable condition, Velazquez-Butler said. …
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Dirt Bike Rider, 36, Dies Days After Chester County Crash
Miles Munion died on Friday, April 26, six days after a dirt bike crash in Coatesville. Munion, 36, of Coatesville was taken off life support at Paoli Hospital just before 5 p.m., loved ones tell Daily Voice. Munion was heading east on West Chester Road when a westbound Amazon truck was turning left into the driveway of a home at 4:37 p.m. Sunday, April 20, local police said. Munion struck the front passenger side quarter of the truck then fell to the ground. Munion will be an organ donor, according to Jillian Carrington, with whom Munion shares an 11-year-old son. A GoFundMe campaign lau…
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Thousands Raised For Family Of Late Delco Fitness Trainer
Ruth (nee Kent) Vellucci, a beloved wife, mother, and instructor at Fight Shape gym in Broomall, died on Wednesday, April 17, according to her obituary. She was 42. "Ruthie was a beacon of light in our lives, radiating warmth, love, and compassion to all who knew her," wrote Lauren McGilligan on GoFundMe. "She was the rock that held her family AND the Fight Shape family together." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Fight Shape (@fightshapegym) According to her obituary, Vellucci is survived by her husband Vincent a…
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Dover HS Senior Takes His Life Less Than 2 Weeks Before 18th Birthday
A beloved 17-year-old high school senior took his life just 12 days before his birthday, and now his community is rallying to support his family. Jamari Robb of Dover passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, he would have turned 18 on April 28, according to social media. One of his community members posted the following in part: "All of our hearts are broken. We lost a great person, friend, brother, and son this week [...] Jamari Robb will live on forever here at Dover and where we travel he will remain in our hearts." Jamari was a member of the school's track team, ac…
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PA Native And NFL Hopeful Amitral 'AJ' Simon Dies Week Before Draft
Amitral "AJ" Simon, a Tobyhanna native and NFL prospect, died Tuesday, April 16, just one week before the 2024 draft, according to loved ones on GoFundMe. He was 25. "Our family lost a piece of our heart that will forever be missed," wrote campaign organizers. "AJ was an amazing son, brother, uncle, teammate, friend, and inspiration to many. He was a star on and off the field with an immense impact on the youth and community." Loved ones said he was "at the pinnacle of his football career" and had hopes of playing professionally. Simon was a defensive lineman for the Universit…
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Philly Woman Killed In Wrong-Way Crash Was Nursing Student, Philanthropist: Family
Thaduba Magdalena Turay of Philadelphia died when she was struck head-on by an allegedly DUI driver on Sunday, April 14, according to state police. She was 21. Turay was born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, and moved to the United States with her family when she was 1 year old, loved ones wrote on GoFundMe. She attended Cardinal O'Hara High School in Springfield and went on to study nursing at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. At Cheyney, Turay helped launch a praise dance club and was involved in other campus groups, according to loved ones. GoFundMe organizer Fatoumata Conte…
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All 3 Construction Workers Struck Dead On I-83 In PA ID'd By Coroner
All three men who were struck dead while working in a construction zone on Interstate 83 have been identified by the York County Coroner's office on Thursday evening. The men have been identified as follows, Coroner Pam Gay stated in a release on April 18: Jesse McKenzie, 24 of the 100 block of Village Way, Somerset, who died of "Multiple Blunt Force Trauma." Robert Hampe, 42 of the 100 block Hickory Street, Meyersdale, who died of "Multiple Blunt Force Trauma." Philson Hinebaugh III, 24 of the 100 block Forest Edge Drive, Johnstown, who died of "Blunt Force Injuries." All…
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Delaware County Woman, 21, Dies From Fall
Melissa E. O'Malley, a Delaware County native and University of Tampa student, died "following a tragic fall" on Sunday, April 14, loved ones wrote in her obituary. She was 21. Born in Philadelphia, O'Malley attended Marple Newtown High School and was a junior studying marketing and public relations at UT, her obituary says. She held a part-time job at Dairy Joy, an ice cream shop in Tampa, and worked at the Surfing Pig in North Wildwood, NJ, according to the restaurant. Friends, coworkers, and loved ones posted tributes on social media. It is with great sadness…
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Sudden Death Of MontCo School's Facilities Director 'Mr. Rich' Leaves Trail Of Broken Hearts
The death of a facilities director popular among both staff and students of a Montgomery County school has died unexpectedly, prompting an outpouring of support. Richard J. Borowiec, affectionately known simply as "Mr. Rich," died on April 7, 2024. He was two days shy of celebrating his 47th birthday, his obituary shows. Rich had been employed as the facilities director of the St. Genevieve School and Parish in Flourtown for the last 22 years. A testament to his popularity, more than $25,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the Borowiec family as of press time. A Philadelphia native, "Ri…
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Deer Crashes Through Windshield Killing Mom From NJ On I-276 In Bucks County: State Police
Molly Dowd, 43-year-old New Jersey mother, died Monday, April 1, the day after a deer jumped through the windshield of the car she was riding in on a Pennsylvania highway, according to her PA State Police and her obituary on the Dangler Funeral Home website. Dowd was a passenger in the vehicle operated by Michael Bird on I-276 east when a deer crossed the westbound lanes, jumped over the center concrete barrier and onto the hood of the vehicle at 6:25 p.m. March 31 in Lower Southampton, Pennsylvania State Police said in a news release. The deer came crashing through the windshield, seriousl…
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Lower Merion Teacher Killed In Crash Was 'Amazing Husband, Father, And Friend': Fundraiser
Friends and community members are collecting donations for the family of the Lower Merion teacher who died in a car accident last Tuesday, April 2. Tim Mohan, 53, was a social studies teacher at Bala Cynwyd Middle School for 30 years and also served as the school's Athletics and Activities Director, school district officials have said. A GoFundMe to benefit his wife and children has raised nearly $15,000 in three days. "Tim was an amazing husband, father, and friend," wrote campaign organizer Megan Nieberle. "Tim's love of his family and friends, contagious sm…
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Resident Leapt From Roof To Escape Carbon Co. Fire That Killed 2 Pets, Loved Ones Say
Loved ones are collecting donations after a Nesquehoning fire killed two pets and injured at least one resident early Sunday, April 7. The Nesquehoning Hose Company responded to a blaze on the 200 block of East Railroad Street around 7:30 a.m., officials said on Facebook. The fire escalated to two alarms before crews were able to bring the flames under control. Just before 7:30 this morning Nesquehoning Borough and mutual aid units were dispatched for a reported house fire with... Posted by Nesquehoning Hose Company #1 on Sunday, April 7, 2024 On GoFundMe, loved on…
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Police ID 19-Year-Old Killed In Reading Shooting
Authorities responded to the sound of gunfire in Reading on Monday night, April 1, to find a 19-year-old fatally wounded, city police said in a release. Christian Disla died at the scene of the shooting, according to RPD. Police said it happened on the 1200 block of Muhlenberg Street around 8 p.m. No suspect description was available as of midday Tuesday, April 2. Police said there is "not believed to be any risk to public safety at this time." Loved ones have launched a GoFundMe to cover Disla's funeral costs. Anyone with information is asked to call Reading Police …
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Temple Student Struck By Vehicle During Philly Half Marathon, Loved Ones Say
Friends and loved ones have raised thousands for a Temple University student who was hit by a UTV while participating in the Love Run Philadelphia half marathon last Sunday, March 24. Bridget Frame was struck from behind near mile 9.5, leaving her with bilateral compound fractures in both legs, said her aunt and GoFundMe organizer Kathleen Moran. She underwent surgery this week and will be out of work and wheelchair-bound for the next several months, her aunt says. "Bridget is a senior at Temple University, graduating this May with her Bachelor of Arts in Political Sc…
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Donations Raised For Lehigh County High Schooler Badly Hurt In Motorcycle Accident
Loved ones have launched a GoFundMe after an area student was seriously injured in an accident on Sunday, March 24. Gavin Klines was T-boned by a driver who didn't see him, said his brother Shane Kline of Lowhill Township on the crowdfunding website. "As of right now, he is in the hospital with serious injuries undergoing surgery which will be one of many," Shane wrote. "Gavin is an amazing kid who is currently in high school and is set to graduate this year." He's also a part-time employee at Deka Machining and was slated to take up a full-time position before the accid…
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NJ Man Shot Dead At I-78 Truck Stop Survived By Wife, 1-Year-Old Baby
Support is on the rise for the family of a 40-year-old New Jersey truck driver shot dead allegedly by a Florida man last week at a Pennsylvania truck stop. James Alexander Hilton, 40, of Southampton, NJ, was shot and killed at an I-78 truck stop in Upper Bern Township, early Friday morning, March 22, according to Pennsylvania State Police. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Hilton was helping another driver park their vehicle at Love's Travel Stop around 2:45 a.m., when he and another truck driver got into the argument that led to the shooting, troopers said. Hilton was pronounc…
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Community Rallies For 2 Families After 5 Killed In PA House Fires
Friends, family, and neighbors have rallied to help a mom and her two surviving children after her fiance and four of her children were killed in a massive house fire in Western Pennsylvania early Wednesday morning. A 27-year-old dad, Tyler J. King; his children Kyson John, 7; Kinzleigh John, 6; Keagan John, 3; and 1-month-old Korbyn John were found dead in their home in the 400 block of Guy Street in Jeanette just after midnight on March 20, officials explained and Daily Voice previously reported. The mom, Miranda John, and two other young children, Kaiden and Kash, we…
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Thousands Raised For Young Mom Killed In Bucks County Shooting Spree
Friends and community members have raised thousands of dollars to memorialize Taylor Daniel. Daniel, 25, was shot and killed by the father of her children Andre Gordon Jr. on Saturday, March 16, according to the Bucks County District Attorney's Office. Gordon Jr. is also accused of killing his 52-year-old stepmother, Karen Gordon, and his 13-year-old sister, Kera Gordon, authorities have said. He is charged with multiple counts of murder, assault, burglary, and related counts and is awaiting extradition to Pennsylvania from New Jersey. On GoFundMe, community members …
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Children Orphaned In PA Murder-Suicide, Campaign Says
Support is surging for Montgomery County children who were left without either parent in a weekend murder-suicide. As previously reported by Daily Voice, Durdona Sultanova, 43, was shot and killed by her ex-husband, 44-year-old Al Allaberg, in a home on the 400 block of Carson Terrace Saturday, March 16. According to a GoFundMe for the family, Sultanova and Allaberg are survived by their two children. "Many know Durdona for her generosity, kindness, and open heart who has helped many," reads the campaign launched by Lilia Tamkovitch, noting the kids are being cared for by Sultano…
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Reading Man Killed In Shooting Leaves Behind Fiancee, Two Children
The 21-year-old killed on Franklin Street in Reading Wednesday night was a father and soon-to-be husband, his fiancee writes on GoFundMe. Antonio Carrero was fatally shot around 10:15 p.m. on March 13, authorities have said. Police believe the shooting was the result of an "altercation" with suspect Jonathan Minier, who is being held without bail. In a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral costs, his fiancee Aashyiah Cook said he leaves behind a 2-year-old son and a 1-year-old daughter. Friends and loved ones also memorialized Carrero on Facebook. Omg I can’t…
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Believed Killer's Final Facebook Post Prompted Support From Friends Before NJ Murder-Suicide
An alleged killer's final Facebook post attracted support from friends and family in the days before and after a murder-suicide. "Bye [till] we meet again I love y’all," Alex Morales wrote on Feb. 29, shortly after 11 p.m. The post garnered 20 comments, some people checking in, others sending love. "What's up with you Alex Morales , how are man, hope you are feeling well, if not right now, just think things will get better bro. hang in there," one person wrote. "Alex, I hope u are well brother. If u ever just need to talk ... reach out," another said. "If u need help or a referral please …
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Philly Firefighter Injured On Duty Is 'Pillar Of Her Community,' Colleague Says
Longtime Philadelphia firefighter Lt. Jill Connor is recovering in the hospital after she was wounded on duty last Saturday, March 4. Connor, a 16-year veteran of the department, suffered burns to multiple parts of her body while suppressing a fire, said GoFundMe organizer Kwaja Matthews. "Lieutenant Connor is currently hospitalized in pain but in very high spirits….grateful and thankful that she is alive," wrote Matthews, who is a PFD Fire Code Inspector, according to her LinkedIn. "Lieutenant Connor truly had a near-death experience." Matthews says the money raised via…
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Philly Man Killed In Hit-Run Was Barber With 'Passion For His Craft,' Family Says
Friends and neighbors are rallying for the Philadelphia man killed in a hit-and-run crash last Tuesday, Feb. 27. Toby "Sameer" Bryant, 47, was struck crossing the 7900 block of Ogontz Avenue around 11:15 p.m., Daily Voice reported. Police said the driver got out of their car to assess the damage then sped off. The investigation and the search for the suspect are ongoing, authorities have said. According to loved ones on GoFundMe, Bryant was a popular barber in his community for 15 years. "He truly loved what he did for a living," wrote his daughter Aneesah Hughes-B…
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