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Deer Crashes Through Windshield Killing Mom From NJ On I-276 In PA: State Police Deer Crashes Through Windshield Killing Mom From NJ On I-276 In PA: State Police
Deer Crashes Through Windshield Killing Mom From NJ On I-276 In PA: 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…
Fraternity VP From NJ Found Dead On Bucknell Campus Remembered By Campaign Fraternity VP From NJ Found Dead On Bucknell Campus Remembered By Campaign
Fraternity VP From NJ Found Dead On Bucknell Campus Remembered By Campaign Services have been finalized for Christian Samay, a New Jersey native, who died while attending Bucknell University on Saturday, March 30 at 22 years old, as previously reported by Daily Voice. Samay, a political science major, was active in the Phi Gama Delta fraternity where he was elected vice president and treasurer his junior year, according to his obituary on the Norma Dean Funeral Home website. In the summers, he worked as an investment banker, his obit says.  Growing up in Mountain Lakes, Christian played lacrosse and soccer: "He was the consummate team player, a loya…
4-Year-Old Boy, Man ID'd Following Explosive Fire: York County Coroner 4-Year-Old Boy, Man ID'd Following Explosive Fire: York County Coroner
Chase Bucher, Ronald Richard Killed In Black Rock Road Fire A 4-year-old boy and a 79-year-old man have been identified following an explosive house fire on Monday morning, according to the York County Coroner's Office.  Chase Bucher, 4, of the first block of Marburg Road in Spring Grove died an accidental death caused by smoke inhalation and thermal burns, Coroner Pam Gay announced on Tuesday afternoon.  Ronald Richard, 79, of 2453 Black Rock Road, West Manheim Township died at the scene but his cause and manner of death are still pending as of 4 p.m. on Jan. 9.  The call to the fire that broke out at Richard's home came into the York County Depar…
13-Year-Old On Scooter ID'd After Fatal Strike On Carlisle Pike, Coroner Says 13-Year-Old On Scooter ID'd After Fatal Strike On Carlisle Pike, Coroner Says
13-Year-Old On Scooter ID'd After Fatal Strike On Carlisle Pike, Coroner Says A 13-year-old boy was struck dead while riding a scooter across Carlisle Pike on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, according to a release by the Cumberland County Coroner’s Office the following day.  Jaron J. Li of Mechanicsburg was struck dead in the vicinity of Silver Spring and Lambs Gap roads in Hampden Township around 8 p.m., as detailed in the release.   Jaron was with three of his friends at the time and "They were all trying to cross from the North side to the South side of Carlisle Pike when Li was struck by a vehicle travelling East on Carlisle Pike," Coroner Cha…
Single Dad ID'd Following Deadly Shooting Outside His Home In York: Coroner Single Dad ID'd Following Deadly Shooting Outside His Home In York: Coroner
Single Dad ID'd Following Deadly Shooting Outside His Home In York: Coroner A 28-year-old dad was shot dead outside his home in  York on Saturday, Sept. 24, authorities say.  Akwame J. Anderson, of the 400 block of Wallace Street, was shot in that block at 12:43 a.m., police say.  He was taken to WellSpan York Hospital where he was pronounced dead at 12:59 a.m., according to an updated release by the York County coroner's office.  The death was certified and an investigation was launched by Deputy coroner Onalee Gilbert. His cause and manner of death have yet to be released at the time of publishing but an autopsy was performed, Monday, Sept. 26 at 8 a.m., accor…
PA Teenage Twin Dies During National Guard Training PA Teenage Twin Dies During National Guard Training
PA Teenage Twin Dies During National Guard Training A 17-year-old died from Pennsylvania who was training for the Army National Guard along with her twin sister, collapsed and died in South Carolina, authorities say. Pvt. Alyssa Cahoon, of Forest City, collapsed after collapsing during physical training at Fort Jackson on Thursday, August 20, according to official army statements.  She was transported by Fort Jackson Emergency Medical Services to a hospital off-base where died five days later. Leyte Family, It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of PFC Alyssa Cahoon. She passed away last night, 25 August 2022, with her …
Brilliant Harrisburg Area Mom Dies In Child Labor Brilliant Harrisburg Area Mom Dies In Child Labor
Brilliant Harrisburg Area Mom Dies In Child Labor A Harrisburg area mom known for her compassion and brilliant mind died unexpectedly due to post-delivery complications following the birth of her second child, those her knew her said. Mina Ghofrani passed away on Monday, June 20, at 38 years old, reads a GoFundMe page for her family. The campaign had raised $56,341 as of July 9. Mina made headlines in 2017 while working toward her master's at the University of Mississippi’s integrated marketing communication program, when she learned one of her former colleagues in her native country Iran had a critically-ill child and put together a fund…
Support Surges For Family Of Recovering Lincoln University Stabbing Victim Support Surges For Family Of Recovering Lincoln University Stabbing Victim
Support Surges For Family Of Recovering Lincoln University Stabbing Victim Support is surging for the family of a Lincoln University student who was one of three victims stabbed in a campus dorm on Wednesday, Feb. 16. Eric Dickerson was stabbed three times and survived, but his close friend was stabbed in the neck and died at the scene, according to a GoFundMe. Dickerson and the third stabbing victim were taken to Christiana Hospital in Wilmington, DE, where they were treated and released, authorities in Chester County said. Dickerson's family is now responsible for covering his medical care and therapy costs as he begins his recovery. "Erica, his moth…
Support Surges For 5 Children Of Berks Woman Shot Dead By Husband Support Surges For 5 Children Of Berks Woman Shot Dead By Husband
Support Surges For 5 Children Of Berks Woman Shot Dead By Husband Support is pouring in for the loved ones of a Berks County woman shot dead by her husband on Saturday. As of Wednesday, nearly $14,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe page for 33-year-old Heidi Lopez's five children, who also happened to witness their mother's murder at a home in Leesport. Ernesto Lopez shot his wife during a domestic dispute before turning the gun on himself, WFMZ reports citing local authorities. He died Sunday evening at Reading Hospital, the outlet says. The tragedy left Airic, David, Johnathan, Luis, and Lili in the custody of Heidi's brother Miguel and his wife H…
Support Surges For Family Of PA Football Player Elijah Johnson, 20, Killed In Target Shooting Support Surges For Family Of PA Football Player Elijah Johnson, 20, Killed In Target Shooting
Support Surges For Family Of PA Football Player Elijah Johnson, 20, Killed In Target Shooting Support is surging for the family of 20-year-old football player Elijah Johnathan Johnson, who was shot and killed Sunday at Target in Northampton County. Johnson, of Monroe County, was shot and killed during an argument in the parking lot of Target in the Lower Nazareth Commons shopping center on Dryland Way around 2:15 p.m., Northampton County District Attorney Terence Houck said. Johnson was passionate and skilled at football and had played throughout high school, according to a fundraiser started for funeral expenses. “He was a tenacious young man,” reads the fundraiser, launched by Tr…
Community Rallies For Reading Wife, 2 Children After Dad's Sudden Death Community Rallies For Reading Wife, 2 Children After Dad's Sudden Death
Community Rallies For Reading Wife, 2 Children After Dad's Sudden Death A Berks County woman is turning to the community for support after her husband and children's father died suddenly. Darya A. Gardecki of Reading started a GoFundMe page asking for donations to help support burial and medical bills following the death of her 42-year-old husband, Nicholas A. Gardecki on April 10. The GoFundMe page has received over $4,400 in funds as of Friday evening. Born in Reading, Gardecki owned and operated his own business, Berks Custom Remodeling and Restoration up until death, according to his obituary. Gardecki was remembered as "an advocate for justice,…