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Kevin Waite, Jersey City Musician, Father Of Two, Dies At 46
Kevin Waite, a Jersey City musician who worked in mental health, died recently at the age of 46, according to a fundraiser set up to support his family.
Waite is survived by his wife Nicole and his two children, Dylan and Ruby. As of Friday, Aug. 16, the fundraiser has raised more than $65,800.
It’s hard to find a group that’s been together for 40 years. Through the good times and the bad we’ve been through it... Posted by Brian Skib on Monday, August 12, 2024
"Kevin's warmth, generosity, and boundless spirit touched everyone he met," wrote Melanie Kirsch, who organized the fundrai…
US Air Force Veteran, ‘Friend, Union Brother’ From Lehigh Valley Dies Suddenly At Age 28
Beloved Lehigh Valley native, Air Force veteran, friend, and union brother Jacob S. “Jake” Krause died unexpectedly on Friday, May 20 at the age of 28.
Born in Fountain Hill, Jake graduated from Nazareth Area High School with the class of 2012 before moving to Bangor, where he lived at the time of his death, his obituary says.
Jake had spent six years serving with the United States Air Force and had recently started working as a lineman with the IBEW Local #126, according to his memorial.
Jake was known for his love of nature, including fishing and warm weather, as well as for his passion …
Baltimore Area Auto Tech Chris Palardy Dies, 33
Christopher John "Chris" Palardy, of Mount Airy, died on May 19, 2022. He was 33 years old.
Chris, born April 6, 1989, leaves behind many loving family members, including sister, Jenn Gray.
My heart is broken again, my big brother passed away today 😥❤️ Please pray for his soul.❤️ I always loved you Chris.❤️ Posted by Jenn Gray on Thursday, May 19, 2022
He worked as an auto tech at various places across Baltimore area.
Donations in his honor may be made to Small Miracles or Grace Community Church, in lieu of flowers.
Great Valley High School Grad, River Johnson Dies At 24
River McNair Johnson of Malvern, PA died on June 28, 2021. He was 24.
Born in Paoli, PA, Johnson was an "accomplished athlete," and the oldest son of eight siblings, his obituary says.
He graduated in 2015 from Great Valley High School in Malvern and went on to attend Wilkes University and West Chester University studying business, according to his obituary.
Johnson was remembered as a "sweet soul," and someone who "dedicated the remainder of his life to spreading the love and salvation of Jesus Christ," his obit says.
He is survived by his parents Scott (Deborah Ludwig), Colleen (Brandon…
Beloved Park Ridge Butcher Steven Borchers Dies, 59
Longtime Park Ridge butcher, Steven James Borchers, Sr., 59, of Midland Park, died Monday, July 23.
Born in Westwood, he grew up in Hillsdale and lived in Jersey City, Edison and Washington Township, before moving to Midland Park eight years ago. Borchers worked with B&M Market in Park Ridge.
"Anyone that has met Steve knows what a special person he was and how he always had a positive attitude," the business said online in his memory. "He was the type of person who would give you the shirt off his back. He had a fun-loving spirit, was an amazing butcher and made coming t…
