21-Year-Old Pennsylvania Hiker Dies In New Hampshire 21-Year-Old Pennsylvania Hiker Dies In New Hampshire
21-Year-Old Pennsylvania Hiker Dies In New Hampshire Jason Kweku Apreku, a Stroudsburg resident, died climbing in the White Mountains in New Hampshire on Friday, Aug. 11, according to loved ones and authorities. He was 21.  The New Hampshire Fish and Game Department said Apreku was on the Osgood Trail to ascend Mount Madison when he suffered from an "unknown medical emergency" and collapsed.  Friends and passing hikers administered CPR while waiting for first responders, authorities said.  "This life-saving effort continued for hours in an attempt to give Apreku every chance of survival," said Fish and Game officials.  A New Hampshire Army…
Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner
Penn State Grad Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner A 25-year-old Pennsylvania man and PSU grad was found dead in his Los Angeles County, California apartment, authorities say.  Elias 'Eli' Crone was found dead of asphyxia caused by hanging at 9:09 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, according to the LA County Coroner's officer.  Eli was born in Wrightsville on June 8, 1998, authorities say. He studied at Lancaster Catholic High School where he played baseball and football, which he previously shared on social media.  He went on to graduate as a member of the class of 2020 at Penn State University, according to social media. He worked at El Serr…
Norristown Native Star Student-Athlete Dies In Crash On US Rt. 22 Norristown Native Star Student-Athlete Dies In Crash On US Rt. 22
Norristown Native Star Student-Athlete Dies In Crash On US Rt. 22 Tonee Ellis a star wrestler at the Indiana University of Pennsylvania, died following a car crash on Tuesday, Aug. 1, state police said.  Troopers believe the Norristown native was driving west on US Route 22 in Perr County when his car left the roadway and hit a tree, catching fire.  The 22-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, according to a state police report.  Born in 2001, Ellis was a graduate of Methacton High School in Worcester Township, where he launched his athletic career, loved ones said.  I love you so much Baby brother, and i will miss you so much, Even tho You ar…
Amish Couple Killed When Horse-Buggy Struck By Truck In PA: Coroner Amish Couple Killed When Horse-Buggy Struck By Truck In PA: Coroner
Amish Couple Killed When Horse-Buggy Struck By Truck In PA: Coroner An Amish couple was killed when their horse-and-buggy was struck by a pick-up truck in Central Pennsylvania on Sunday, authorities say. Jacob M. Stoltzfus, 71, was driving the horse-drawn buggy west with his 70-year-old wife, Annie B. Beiler Stoltzfus riding along as a passenger near 528 Valley Road, Eden Township when they were struck at 5:55 a.m. on Aug. 6, according to the Pennsylvania State Police.  A 22-year-old driver of a tan 2002 Chevy Silverado attempted to pass the buggy on the left when he rear-ended the buggy, state troopers explained.  The horse continued t…
'Breaking Bad' Actor From Philly, Mark Margolis, Dead At 83 'Breaking Bad' Actor From Philly, Mark Margolis, Dead At 83
'Breaking Bad' Actor From Philly, Mark Margolis, Dead At 83 "Breaking Bad" actor and Philadelphia native Mark Margolis died Thursday, Aug. 3, Forbes reports. He was 83.  Margolis died following a brief illness at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City, the outlet says. Born in Philadelphia in 1939, Margolis attended Temple University for a short time before dropping out and moving to New York to pursue an acting career, according to his online biography.  Margolis was best known to modern audiences for his portrayals of aging crime boss Hector Salamanca on AMC's "Breaking Bad" and "Better Call Saul." He also appeared in Brian DeP…
PA Man ID'd After Helicopter Entangled In Wires Crashes On Ohio Highway PA Man ID'd After Helicopter Entangled In Wires Crashes On Ohio Highway
PA Man ID'd After Helicopter Entangled In Wires Crashes On Ohio Highway A 36-year-old Pennsylvania pilot is dead after his helicopter struck power lines, lost control, and crashed in a field near an Ohio highway on Saturday afternoon, authorities say.  Isaac Lee Santos, of Gettysburg, was flying a Bell 206L-4 helicopter over East Possum Road near Interstate 70 by mile marker 58 when his helicopter became entangled in power lines just outside Springfield around 12:10 p.m. on July 29, according to the Ohio State Highway Patrol. The helicopter owned by Helicopter Applicators Inc. of Gettysburg was found in a cornfield the National Transportation Safety Board told…
Team Of Horses Tramples Amish Teen To Death In Central PA: Authorities Team Of Horses Tramples Amish Teen To Death In Central PA: Authorities
Team Of Horses Tramples Amish Teen To Death In Central PA: Authorities An 18-year-old Amish man has died after a serious farming accident in Lancaster County, authorities told Daily Voice on Monday, July 31, 2023.  Aaron Stolzfus had been doing farm work involving horse-drawn equipment at his home when the team of horses trampled him on Saturday afternoon.  Pennsylvania State Police were called to the incident at a farm on Picadilly Hill Road near Stony Hill Road in Eden Township. The coroner was called to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital to certify a death in the emergency department at 3:58 p.m. Aaron had been declared deceased by th…
Philadelphia's Jeffrey Cheung, 34, Dies 2 Months After Cancer Diagnosis Philadelphia's Jeffrey Cheung, 34, Dies 2 Months After Cancer Diagnosis
Philadelphia's Jeffrey Cheung, 34, Dies 2 Months After Cancer Diagnosis The death of Philadelphia's Jeffrey Cheung has devasted several communities. The 34-year-old Central High School grad was diagnosed with Stage 4 gastric adenocarcinoma in May 2023.  Jeff made the decision to transfer to hospice care at home, where he died peacefully on July 25, according to a GoFundMe page. He is survived by his parents Linda and Tin, his brother James, sister Janette, brother-in-law Eric, and fiancée Tram. As of Friday, July 28, the GoFundMe page had raised more than $45,600. Condolences poured in on Facebook. It is with great sadness to announce that our dear fri…
NJ Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash: PA State Police NJ Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash: PA State Police
NJ Teen Killed In Motorcycle Crash: PA State Police Luis Perez Cedeno, a Passaic, New Jersey resident, died after a motorcycle crash in Pennsylvania on Saturday, July 22, according to state police. He was 19.  He was headed south on Laurel Run Road in Bear Creek Township near Wilkes-Barre when he lost control of his motorcycle and hit a utility pole head-on, troopers said in a report.  Luis was rushed to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries, state police said. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.  Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, he was a longtime resident of Passaic, according to his obi…
Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Bear On I-81 (UPDATE) Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Bear On I-81 (UPDATE)
Motorcyclist Dies After Slamming Into Bear On I-81 (Update) A 67-year-old man has died after his motorcycle hit a bear on Interstate 81 early on Tuesday, July 25, 2023,  state police say.  Frank J. Castrignano was heading south when the bear wandered onto the highway from the eastern shoulder, authorities said. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. in Rice Township, according to State Police.   After impact, the bike spun out and the rider fell off, police continued.  The Shavertown rider was wearing a helmet and eye protection, troopers noted.  He was rushed to Geisinger Wyoming Valley Hospital in Wilkes-Barre where h…
Reading Shooting Victim Was Father Of Six, Loved Ones Say Reading Shooting Victim Was Father Of Six, Loved Ones Say
Reading Shooting Victim Was Father Of Six, Loved Ones Say Ellis Garman Sr., a Reading husband and father of six, was shot and killed in his car on Friday, June 21, city police said. He was 44.  Garman's suspected killer, 32-year-old Vincent Sanchez, is currently sought by police on an arrest warrant.  Born in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Gene Garman and Jean (Kohl) Miley, Garman was the husband of Amaryllis N. Garman, according to his obituary. Loved ones said he leaves behind six children: Michael Perez, Milemi Perez, Luisa Perez, Ellis Garman Jr., Tiara Rodriguez, and Roberto Hernandez.  "A husband father and brother has been taken too early …
Services Set For Wyncote Rapper YNG Cheese Killed In Philadelphia Shooting Services Set For Wyncote Rapper YNG Cheese Killed In Philadelphia Shooting
Services Set For Wyncote Rapper YNG Cheese Killed In Philadelphia Shooting Services have been set for YNG Cheese, the 25-year-old Philadelphia rapper killed in a triple shooting last week. YNG Cheese, whose real name is Devin Spady and whose father is hip-hop artist Gillie Da King, formerly Gillie Da Kid, died when he was shot in the back on the 5800 block of Mascher Street in Olney, on Thursday, July 20, Philadelphia police said. Spady was taken to Einstein Hospital by police, where he died at 8:39 p.m.  A 28-year-old man was shot twice in the right leg, and a 31-year-old man was shot to the left hip. Both other victims were placed in stable condition. No arre…