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Cancer Survivor, York Mom Of 2, Christina Agosto Dies: Obituary
A 46-year-old mom of two has died, according to her obituary posted by John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc.
Christina "Nena" Agosto, of York, passed away on Sept. 24, as detailed in her obituary.
She was a York native and William Penn Senior High School graduate, her social media shows.
Christina enjoyed cooking (especially tacos) cherishing cooking for family dinners, which were often followed by lively game nights, as explained in her obituary. She was a fan of 90s hip hop and R&B, horror films, and beach trips.
"Christina’s warmth a…
Daughter Of Caitlin Smiles Founder, 22-Year-Old Abby Hornung Dies Suddenly
The youngest daughter of the nonprofit Caitlin Smiles founder, Abby Hornung, has died suddenly, her family announced in an obituary posted on the Jesse H. Geigle Funeral Home website.
Abigail "Abby" Caitlin Hornung, 22, of Dauphin "passed away unexpectedly" on Thursday, Sept. 3, as stated in her obituary.
Her older sister, and her middle namesake, notably died of a cancerous brain tumor at the age of seven in 2000— two years before Abby was born.
In 2004, her mom Cheryl launched Caitlin Smiles to make sure her eldest daughter's "smiling spirit is kept alive through the work of Caitlin’s Sm…
PA Math Teacher, Softball Coach Stephanie Smith Dies, 32
A 32-year-old Manheim Central math teacher and softball coach has died, according to her obituary.
Stephanie E. Smith, 32 of Lititz, passed away at home on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, according to her obituary.
She graduated from Bermudian Springs High School and Millersville University, before she became a beloved high school math teacher, as detailed in her obituary.
For fun she cooked, she enjoyed "art, music, movies, ice cream, flowers, sharks, and the color blue," as stated in her obituary.
She is survived by her husband of four years, Nicholas "Nick" C. Barlieb, according to social medi…
‘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…
Beloved Philly Chef Dies After Two-Year Cancer Battle
Beloved chef and dad Jim Burke died after a brave two-year battle with cancer on Monday, Aug. 8. He was 49.
A native of Jenkintown, Burke was known for his work with James, a popular South Philadelphia restaurant, which he also owned with his wife, Kristina, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2020, but by that time, it had already reached stage four, according to a GoFundMe.
"Jim was a rare individual," reads the fundraiser, launched by Steve and Carla Red.
"A brilliantly talented chef and restaurateur, a charismatic leader, the most wonderful fat…
