Tag:
Child Loss
Paulsboro-Gibbstown, NJ
Police & Fire
7-Year-Old Gibbstown Boy Killed By School Bus During Mom's Pregnancy, Family Says
A South Jersey community is mourning the loss of a 7-year-old boy who was killed in a school bus accident on Friday afternoon, May 8. The boy was identified by his grandmother and a family friend on two GoFundMe campaigns as Hunter Smith, and according to the boy's grandmother, his mother is expecting a new baby. Greenwich Township police responded to the area of Bennett Street and Ashton Drive at approximately 3:40 p.m. for a pedestrian crash involving a school bus and a juvenile, according to Chief Louis P. Damminger Jr. Responding officers and nearby residents provided emergency med…
Franklin-Hamburg, NJ
Obituaries
Franklin Parents Mourn Sudden Loss Of Baby Girl Stacy Gomez
Support is on the rise for a pair of Sussex County parents mourning the sudden loss of their baby girl. Stacy Gomez, 17 months, died Monday, Jan. 26, at Newton Medical Center, according to her obituary on the Ferguson Funeral Home website. Stacy was described as a loving and sweet baby whose smile brought joy to everyone around her, her obituary states. She loved her family and friends and especially enjoyed playing with her dolls, and although her life was brief, the love she gave and received will remain forever in the hearts of her family, according to the obituary. Stacy is surviv…
Mahopac, NY
News
Flu Complications Claim Life of 18-Month-Old Mahopac Boy, Prompting Wave Of Support
A Putnam County family is receiving an outpouring of support after the sudden death of their 18-month-old son, who died from flu complications, according to relatives. Angelo Nicholas Valentino, an 18-month-old Mahopac boy, died earlier this month, according to his aunt, Allison Pugliese. Pugliese wrote that his death “has left our family heartbroken” and described him as “the most beautiful baby—always smiling, always happy.” She said his four-year-old brother “misses him terribly,” and his parents are devastated while also preparing for the arrival of a new baby. …
Huntingtown, MD
Obituaries
Organs Of Huntingtown Boy, 4, Will Help Others Live
In his brief but impactful four years, Carter Bloom showed a remarkable desire to help others. Even in his passing, he continued that legacy by giving the ultimate gift—donating his organs to save lives. Carter, 4, of Huntingtown, died on Thursday, Jan. 23 at 2:12 a.m., his mother, Brittany Bloom said. Carter is also survived by his father, Zach, and brother, Milo. "He will always be my baby boy and I love him so much," she added. I was there for his first breath , and was with him for his last!" A GoFundMe campaign launched for the family by Bev Woods had raised more than $25,000 as of pr…
Lexington Park, MD
Police & Fire
Young Mother Killed During Domestic Dispute Mourned By Friends, Family In Maryland
Friends and family are mourning after a young mother was killed during a domestic incident involving a District man. Alaisa Milburn, 25, was identified this week by the St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office as the person who was killed in Lexington Park as a result of domestic violence. She leaves behind two children. "We mourn the loss of this young mother, and we hold her family in prayer," St. Mary's County Sheriff Steve Hall stated. "Today’s tragic set of circumstances brings light to the need to continue efforts on all fronts to prevent violence in domestic relationships. Following her…
Whitehall-Coplay, PA
News
21-Year-Old Mom Killed In Lehigh County Crash On PA Turnpike, Family Says
A mother is mourning the loss of her daughter and young mother killed in a car crash on the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Monday, Sept. 16, according to a GoFundMe launched by her family. Brianna Quinn, 21, of Palmerton died in the crash, her family says. The single-vehicle happened on Interstate-276/PA Turnpike near mile marker 350.4 in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Richard L. Levan told us on Wednesday, Sept. 18. Brianna had been driving a Nissan sedan in the far left lane and for an unknown reason crossed all three lanes to her right, "struck a PTC yellow …
Worcester, MA
Obituaries
Fundraiser For Mom, Daughter, 11, Gunned Down In Central Mass Surpasses $50K
More than 650 people have donated to a fundraiser that will go to the family of a mom and 11-year-old daughter who were gunned down in their car last week in Worcester. Chasity Nuñez and her daughter Zella were shot and killed inside their car in the area of Lisbon Street at Englewood Avenue around 3 p.m. on March 5. Two men have since been arrested in the slayings. The GoFundMe hopes to raise $100,000, some of which will cover the burial costs for Chasity Nuñez and 11-year-old Zella Nuñez. The remaining money will go to the care of Chasity's 2-year-old daughter Isla and he…
Paterson, NJ
Obituaries
Beloved Paterson 7th Grader, 'Amazing Soccer Player' Dies Of Heart Attack Moments After Game
The Paterson community is grieving the death of a beloved 7th grader who had a heart attack and entered cardiac arrest moments after a soccer game with friends on Saturday, May 20. Jayson Toral, a student at Charles J. Riley School #9 of Paterson, had a heart attack and fell into cardiac arrest while playing soccer, according to his obituary and a GoFundMe launched for his funeral expenses. “His last moment here on earth was doing something he truly loved to do, playing soccer with his friends,” reads the campaign. “Jayson was and still is dearly loved by his parents, family, friends, teac…
Quincy, MA
Lifestyle
Taunton Mom Who Carried 1-in-10 Million Quadruplets Loses 6-Month Old Baby
Support soared when a Taunton woman got the news that was expecting a 1-in-10 million quadruplet pregnancy. Donations are streaming in once again after one of her "unexpected miracles" died due to health complications. Ashley Ness and her boyfriend were "thrilled and overwhelmed" when they got the news that they were expecting two sets of identical twins at the same time, an extremely rare version of quadruplets, as reported by Daily Voice. One of the four babies, Chesley, struggled with health issues since the babies' birth in July 2022 and died at six months old in February, according to…
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Obituaries
Support Surges For North Jersey Family After Death Of Beloved 2-Year-Old Son From Brief Illness
Support is on the rise for a North Jersey family after the unexpected death of their two-year-old son from a brief illness. Miles Martin Breitenbach died at Montefiore Children’s Hospital in the Bronx on Monday, Oct. 3, his obituary says. Described as being always happy and an “incredible snuggler,” Miles brought his family endless joy during his life. His organs and tissue will be donated to pass the priceless gift of life onto others, his memorial says. Miles is the cherished son of Christopher and Amy Breitenbach; brother of Logan Breitenbach; great-grandson of Sonja Gluck and Domi…
Bergenfield, NJ
News
Dumont Boy, 14, Collapses, Dies Playing Basketball
Members of a stunned and heartbroken community wrapped their collective hearts around a grieving Dumont family Sunday while trying to wrap their minds around the sudden death of a 14-year-old boy who collapsed while playing basketball. Aaron Vasquez, who hoped to someday become a major league baseball player or coach, had finished practicing with his recreational league team on Saturday when he decided to stick around Grant Elementary School to play ball with his younger brother, other parents said. A short time later he collapsed, they said. A coach who's a hospital medic immediately beg…
