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Toms River, NJ
Breaking News
Family Pushes For Harsher Drunk Driving Penalties After Toms River Work Zone Death
Allen Adams spent his life making New Jersey's roads safer. On Thursday, July 31, the 50-year-old construction worker from Lumberton was killed in a Toms River work zone after being struck by an alleged drunk driver, according to his family and authorities in Ocean County. Adams was hit around 1 a.m. on Route 9 near Raymond Avenue, according to the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office. He was rushed to Community Medical Center where he was pronounced dead. Douglas Smith, 51, of Toms River, showed signs of impairment at the scene and was charged with driving while intoxicated and reckless drivi…
Edison, NJ
Obituaries
Longtime Edison Firefighter Ray Tobik Dies Suddenly, 58
A family was rallying for support after a former Edison firefighter died, according to a fundraising campaign. Ray Tibok, 58, died suddenly on Thursday, Aug. 8, a GoFundMe page said. He had served as a firefighter for the Edison Township Fire Department for 30 years before retiring in May 2022. The GoFundMe had raised more than $1,400 from at least 11 donations as of Thursday, Aug. 22. "His commitment to his community and his family was unwavering," wrote Tibok's nephew Joseph Schmidig in the memorial fundraiser. "Whenever you needed something Ray would be there." Tibok was reme…
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Obituaries
Children's Heart Surgeon From South Jersey Dies, 40: 'Cared Deeply For His Patients'
A Linwood native who was a renowned children's heart surgeon has died, according to a memorial fundraiser. Dr. Louis Capecci died at 40 years old on Monday, Mar. 11, 2024, his obituary said. The cause of his death was not mentioned. Dr. Capecci was the first pediatric heart surgeon in the history of Kapiolani Medical Center for Women & Children. The hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, hired him in February 2022. A GoFundMe page for Dr. Capecci said he was inspired to begin a career in medicine because he was born with a congenital heart defect and needed several open-heart surgerie…
Lakewood, NJ
Obituaries
'Fly High Chels': South Jersey Cheerleader Dies Unexpectedly, 14: Campaign
A Lacey Township teen known for her love of cheerleading has died, according to a donation campaign. A GoFundMe page said Chelsea Diehl of Forked River unexpectedly died on Sunday, Mar. 3. A cause of death was not mentioned for the 14-year-old girl. Diehl's GoFundMe page had raised more than $24,000 from at least 496 donations as of Tuesday, Mar. 3. Becky Hutler-Melanson, who organized the memorial fundraiser, said Diehl's death was devastating. "She was a wonderful daughter, friend, and athlete who touched the lives of all those around her," Hutler-Melanson wrote. "Her smile lit up the r…
Edison, NJ
Obituaries
Boy Orphaned After Parents' Deaths In Central Jersey
Community support is growing for a boy left alone by his parents' deaths in Central Jersey. David's mom, Jaclyn Aochoa, died on May 18, 2023. His dad, David Aochoa, died in 2019. David will remain in the care of his Aunt Cheryl, according to his mom's obituary, which also notes she had a fierce love for her son. Jaclyn's sister, Becky Hensen of Metuchen, has organized a GoFundMe memorial fundraiser to help in the costs of raising David. "As we reflect on her memory, let us come together to extend our love and support to her beloved son, David, who now faces a journey without the guiding p…
