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'Knight In Tattooed Armor:' PA Mom Mourns Loss Of Fiancé Killed In NJ Motorcycle Crash
Ally Kaufman says she was on the phone with Jeffrey Jacobs just 10 minutes before the crash that took his life. The 40-year-old East Stroudsburg, PA dad was leaving the courthouse to drop off papers, and was on his way back to the office for his job as a hospice home health aide, his 29-year-old fiancé said. Kaufman told her Jacobs she loved him, as the pair did every day, but Jacobs never made it home. Jacobs was riding his motorcycle on Route 46 in Mount Olive Monday afternoon, June 24, when he collided with a vehicle, and was pronounced dead at the scene, the Morris County Pro…
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Pennsylvania Parents Of 6 Drown In Florida Rip Current, Sheriff Says
Two Pennsylvania parents drowned in rip currents while vacationing in Pennsylvania Thursday, June 20, authorities said. Brian Warter, 51, and Erica Wishard, 48, were with their six, mostly-teenage children when they got swept out by a rip current at Hutchinson Island, a beach in Martin County Florida, the county sheriff's office said. Two of the teens were with their parents and were able to break the current, the sheriff's office said. They tried to help their parents, but it became too dangerous and they were forced to swim ashore. Martin County Ocean Rescue found Wishard and Warter…
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Pennsylvania Police Officer Lost Home In Fire, Department Says
Six minutes was all it took for one Montgomery County officer's home to burn to the ground. That's according to a GoFundMe campaign launched by Amanda Karns Hatboro Sgt. Alex Bruckner. The campaign says the officer's home "rapidly burnt to the ground" due to an electrical fire on the family's back deck around 2 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Bruckner, his wife, her mother, their three young children, and the family pet escaped unharmed — but the property was a total loss, colleagues said. Please SHARE, SHARE, SHARE. Friends this is why we are here. Hatboro Sergeant Alex Bruckner, h…
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Pennsylvania Mom Of 3 Dies Suddenly At Home, Fund Says
A 37-year-old Pennsylvania mom of three children under six years old, "passed away suddenly at home on December 5, 2023," according to her obituary. Sara L. (Eline) Shaffer, of Hanover's unexpected passing has left a hole in her family, especially for her six, four, and two-year-old children who "relied heavily on their mother for support, provision, and love," as stated in GoFundMe started by a family friend. Sara shared 15 years in a loving marriage with Derek E. Shaffer before her untimely passing as detailed in her obituary. She received her "license in cosmetology, her …
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Recent Kindergarten Grad Dies Suddenly In Eastern PA
Dominic Kyrie Lyons, a beloved Norristown son and brother, died suddenly in his sleep on Sunday, July 16, according to his obituary. He was 6 years old. Born in 2017 to Kristen F. Sabatino and Husayn Lyons, Dominic had recently graduated from kindergarten at the Musselman Learning Center, loved ones wrote. "My dear sweet boy Dominic had a smile that would light up an entire room," wrote his grandmother Tina Pino on a GoFundMe page. "He was funny, goofy, loving, and always wanted to help." Tina, Kristen's mother, is collecting donations to help her daughter pay fo…
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Levittown Dad Of 8 Dies Suddenly At 54
Gary George Merrigan II, a beloved Levittown husband and father of eight, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, Jan. 6, according to his obituary. He was 54. Born in Philadelphia to Gary Merrigan I and the late Ingrid Pelc, Gary left school early to pursue a career in the workforce, loved ones wrote. He was employed at Saint Mary's Cemetery and at commercial printer Smith-Edwards-Dunlap before taking a role at manufacturing firm Broderick Industries, where he worked for the rest of his life, his obit says. Family members wrote that Gary was married to his wife Teresa (nee McFadden…
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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…
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Lehigh Valley 2-Month-Old On Ventilator In ICU Prompts Wave Of Community Support
Support is on the rise for Calliope, a beloved two-month-old infant from the Lehigh Valley who is on a ventilator struggling to breathe in the ICU. Kelsey Simms of Easton has been out of work to care for her daughter, Calliope Lillian, who has been on a ventilator in the ICU of a local hospital to deal with breathing problems since before Thanksgiving, according to a GoFundMe launched for her support. While Calliope, the youngest sister of three older brothers, is "slowly progressing," she also faces the challenge of being weaned off of the narcotics and benzodiazepines she was taking, Simm…
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‘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…
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Beloved Lehigh Valley Dad Of 2 Dies Suddenly On 36th Birthday
Beloved Lehigh Valley father of two Michael E. Taschler, Jr. died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 20, what would’ve marked his 36th birthday. Born in Lehighton, Michael worked at Blue Ridge Pressure Casting Co., his obituary says. Michael was known for his love of sports, especially basketball, wrestling, and football, his memorial says. Above all, Michael is remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to his son and daughter, Jaida Rose and Jordan Taschler. Meanwhile, more than $500 had been raised as of Wednesday on a GoFundMe for the family’s final expenses. “I ask that in …
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PA Sisters Give Birth One Hour Apart In The Same Hospital
Two sisters gave birth one hour apart from each other at the same Pennsylvania hospital on the morning of Monday, Apr. 18, hospital officials say. The cousins, Mason Park and Saylor Lightner, were born at UPMC Altoona to sisters Mackenzie Boswell and Mariah Schoening, according to a release from the hospital. The boys also share a birthday with their grandpa, according to the release. The sisters "are looking forward to the boys growing up together," as they told officials.
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Drexel University Grad, DelCo Native Bradford Greene Dies At 32
Delaware County native Bradford Greene died on Aug. 3 at the age of 32. Born in Newtown Square, and most recently a resident of Denver, CO, Greene had a passion for traveling, family, mathematics, and poker, his obituary says. In May of 2018, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Drexel University, and in May of 2020, he received his Master of Science in Mathematics from the University of Denver, according to his obituary. Brad is survived by his girlfriend, Hannah Agosta, his mother Barbara Greene, his sister Tina Manes, his brother Matt Manes and Sister-in-law Becky Manes.…
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'Loved By So Many People:' Bethlehem Native, Beloved Father Nathan Becker Dies At Age 26
Bethlehem native and beloved father Nathan Becker died July 28 at the age of 26. Born in Bethlehem, Becker graduated from Freedom High School in 2012, his obituary says. Becker enjoyed baseball and was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies, his memorial says. Above all, Becker loved to spend with his family, especially his son, Noah. In addition to his son, Becker is survived by his parents, Michael and Heather Renninger; sister Alyssa Renninger, and many extended family members and close friends. Becker’s services will be held privately. “You are our angel,” reads a tribute on Becker’s me…
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West Brandywine House Explosion Wasn't Criminal, But Still Under Investigation, Police Say
In an effort to put an end to rumors, police in Chester County said Thursday that a home explosion in West Brandywine Township last week was not caused by illegal activity. Two adults and four children were hurt in the July 21 explosion and fire at the Hibernia Road home, police said. One adult and two children were airlifted from the scene with burn injuries, authorities said. Two children and one adult remain hospitalized as of July 22. "There are continued rumors being circulated regarding the matter that the property owner was involved in criminal activity, including running a meth la…
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