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Rhonda Iwanski, Pillar Of Sussex County Community, Dies
Rhonda Iwanski, a longtime Sussex County resident who was heavily involved in multiple communities, died on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Newton Medical Center after a long illness, her obituary on the Wood Funeral Home website says. She was 67 years old.
Rhonda, of Sandyston, moved to New Jersey from Florida after meeting her husband, Mark, 28 years ago, her obituary says.
She served as the CFO of the House of the Good Shepherd and was a board member for the Human Services Advisory Council's Housing Committee, Rhonda's obituary continues. She was also member of the hiring committee for Susse…
Former Nun, 96, Killed By Car, Driver Cited In Sussex County, Police Say
A 96-year-old former nun was struck and killed by a vehicle last week in Sussex County, police said.
Aurora Marcos Travis, of Newton, died on Thursday, June 27, after being struck by a 25-year-old driver who failed to yield as she crossed Madison Street in a marked crosswalk, local police said.
The driver had been turning left from Elm Street around 11 a.m., Newton police said. Travis was taken to Newton Medical Center where she was pronounced dead, while the driver was issued a summons for failure to yield, police said.
Born and raised in Honduras, Travis became a nun with the Franci…
Officers, Suspect Treated For Hypothermia After Pursuit Ends Neck-Deep In Sussex County Swamp
A 42-year-old New York man and a Sussex County police officer were hospitalized for hypothermia after the man was nabbed neck-deep in swamp water, authorities said.
Joseph M Flood, of Port Jervis, NY, had been eluding police in various jurisdictions but was spotted by police in Andover while on Anover-Mohawk Road in a Chevy Avalanche around 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, local police said.
Flood continued south on Andover-Mohawk Road, but fled on food after losing control and hitting a utility pole, Andover police said.
Flood ran through the woods, officers following close behind.
Fl…
Sussex County Native, Beloved Father William VanGorden Dies Suddenly At 31
Sussex County native and beloved father William D. VanGorden died suddenly at Newton Medical Center on Oct. 21. He was 31.
Born in Newton, VanGorden grew up in Sussex County before settling in Lords Valley, PA, his obituary says.
VanGorden was known for his love of sports, including the NY Mets, LA Lakers, Dallas Cowboys and UFC Champion Connor McGregor, as well as TV series Trailer Park Boys and Sons of Anarchy, according to his memorial.
Above all, VanGorden was remembered for embracing his role as a loving father to daughter, Amelia Anastasia May Van Gorden, and step-daughters, Lilly Ba…
North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm
Support is skyrocketing for a North Jersey family after the death of beloved husband, longtime teacher and father Robert Ambrosino from a sudden brain aneurysm.
Ambrosino, a longtime Dover High School teacher, coach and musician, collapsed from a sudden and unexpected brain aneurysm and was taken to Newton Medical Center on Sept. 26, according to a GoFundMe launched by Alexis, who says she is Ambrosino’s niece.
After being put on a ventilator, Ambrosino, of Sparta, underwent further testing and was later airlifted to Overlook Medical Center in Summit.
As doctors attempted surgery, they lea…
Police: Sussex County Man, 32, Swings Tomahawk In Public Parking Lot Assault
A Sussex County man threatened and swung a Tomahawk at a victim during two separate altercations last week, police said.
Robert Cibula, 32, of Andover Township, approached a man in the Adams Street Parking Lot in Newton while holding a knife and making threats on Dec. 29 around 8:40 p.m., local police said.
The victim ran from the area and returned a short time later only to be approached once again by Cibula, who swung at him with a Tomahawk axe and injured his hand, police said.
Cibula was arrested, taken to Newton Medical Center and charged with aggravated assault, two counts of terrori…
