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Rhonda Iwanski, Pillar Of Sussex County Community, Dies Rhonda Iwanski, Pillar Of Sussex County Community, Dies
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 Former Nun, 96, Killed By Car, Driver Cited In Sussex County, Police Say
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…
NJ State Trooper Catches Baby No. 5 In Swift Wawa Parking Delivery NJ State Trooper Catches Baby No. 5 In Swift Wawa Parking Delivery
NJ State Trooper Catches Baby No. 5 In Swift Wawa Parking Delivery Stephanie McPherson knew her fifth baby could come as fast as some of her other babies — if not faster. The Wantage mom was due on June 29, and was planning on a home birth. But contractions started on Saturday afternoon, June 1. The following day, she delivered Baby Boy No. 5. In just two pushes. With two contractions. In the passenger's seat of her family car in the Route 206 Wawa parking lot. Kneeling next to her was New Jersey State Police Trooper Romeo, who caught Baby Lane Wilder McPherson. "I had this suspicion and this fear of having the baby in the car or at work, or some p…
Mark Conforti, Dedicated Union Baseball Coach, Dies At 69 Mark Conforti, Dedicated Union Baseball Coach, Dies At 69
Mark Conforti, Dedicated Union Baseball Coach, Dies At 69 Mark Conforti, an active member of Union Little League, died on Thursday May 9 at Newton Medical Center after a short illness, according to his obituary. Conforti was a musician in many bands and also enjoyed fishing and watching sports, particularly the Yankees and Giants, his obituary reads.  https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/union-nj/mark-conforti-11808330 It is with great sadness that I am posting... Posted by Stephen DeAcutis on Saturday, May 11, 2024 The Union Little League Board of Directors has set up a fundraiser to help pay for funeral costs. As of Wednesda…
Officers, Suspect Treated For Hypothermia After Pursuit Ends Neck-Deep In Sussex County Swamp Officers, Suspect Treated For Hypothermia After Pursuit Ends Neck-Deep In Sussex County Swamp
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…
NJ Hospitals Graded For Safety By Watchdog Website NJ Hospitals Graded For Safety By Watchdog Website
NJ Hospitals Graded For Safety By Watchdog Website Several hospitals across North Jersey were graded for safety by a hospital safety watchdog group. The Leapfrog Group released the Fall 2023 hospital grades on Tuesday, Dec. 5. An expert panel of doctors selects 22 evidence-based measures of patient safety to come up with grades for the nearly 3,000 hospitals and acute care centers nationwide. Click here for more on the methodology. Here's how hospitals in Morris, Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, and Somerset counties were graded for safety by the Leapfrog Group this year: A: Saint Clare's Hospital of Denville St. Luke's Warren Cam…
Beloved Sussex County Mom Of 4 Loses Cancer Battle One Week After Saying Wedding Vows, 48 Beloved Sussex County Mom Of 4 Loses Cancer Battle One Week After Saying Wedding Vows, 48
Beloved Sussex County Mom Of 4 Loses Cancer Battle One Week After Saying Wedding Vows, 48 Sussex County is mourning the loss of a longtime cosmetologist and devoted mother of four following a courageous battle with cancer. Jeryln Schenker-Moore, 48, died in the loving embrace of her family at Newton Medical Center on Thursday, July 20 — just one week after saying her wedding vows. Born in Livingston, Jeryln spent a brief part of her childhood in Florham Park before moving to Sussex, which was considered her home ever since, her obituary says. She worked with her sister at Beckey’s Hair Therapy and was known for her love of traveling and taking adventures. Some of her most nota…
Morris County's Justin Seekamp Becomes Organ Donor Morris County's Justin Seekamp Becomes Organ Donor
Morris County's Justin Seekamp Becomes Organ Donor Morris County's Justin Seekamp died on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Newton Medical Center, and became an organ donor. He was 39 years old. A dad of two, Seekamp was "the loudest parent at every swim meet" and popular member of the Cranberry Lake community, according to his obituary. It's where he chose to propose to his fiance Lauren Schaeffner last summer. Seekamp was raised in Parsippany, and was a member of the high school football team. He attended Rutgers University and went on to work with UPS for 15 years. Seekamp is survived by his daughters, Summer and Brooklyn; parents John and…
2 Cops Hospitalized For Smoke Inhalation Following Deadly Sussex County Crash 2 Cops Hospitalized For Smoke Inhalation Following Deadly Sussex County Crash
2 Cops Hospitalized For Smoke Inhalation Following Deadly Sussex County Crash Two police officers were hospitalized for smoke inhalation after freeing a trapped driver during a fiery and fatal crash in Sussex County over the weekend, authorities said. The crash occurred near the intersection of Stickles Pond Road and Yates Avenue in Andover Township around 7:45 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26, local police said. A vehicle veered off the road and into the woods before bursting into flames, trapping the driver inside. Two police officers broke the windows of the flaming vehicle and unlocked the door with help from two bystanders to rescue the trapped occupant before medical…
Two Airlifted In Sussex County Crash Two Airlifted In Sussex County Crash
Two Airlifted In Sussex County Crash Two people were airlifted to the hospital and one person taken by ambulance after a crash in Sussex County on Labor Day Weekend, authorities said. A vehicle went off the road on County Road 519 in Green Township and struck a tree near milepost 57.7 around 2:50 p.m., New Jersey State Police Sgt. Alejandro Goez said. The driver was taken to Newton Medical Center and two passengers were airlifted to Morristown Medical Center. The accident is under investigation.
Mother, Toddler Airlifted With Facial Burns Following Grill Fire In Sussex County: State Police Mother, Toddler Airlifted With Facial Burns Following Grill Fire In Sussex County: State Police
Mother, Toddler Airlifted With Facial Burns Following Grill Fire In Sussex County: State Police A mother and her young child were airlifted to nearby hospitals after suffering burns to the face following a grill fire in Sussex County, state police confirmed. Troopers responded to a home on Hunts School Road in Green Township on a reported grill fire around 6:40 p.m. on Thursday, June 2, NJSP Sgt. Philip Curry told DailyVoice.com. A follow-up investigation found that a 30-year-old mother was trying to light a grill when it exploded and burned her, Curry said. Her one-year-old son was also burned. The child was flown to St. Barnabas Burn Center in stable condition, while the mother wa…
Man Charged In Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old At Sussex County Basketball Court: Police Man Charged In Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old At Sussex County Basketball Court: Police
Man Charged In Stabbing Of 22-Year-Old At Sussex County Basketball Court: Police A 19-year-old man was charged after allegedly stabbing another man at a basketball court in Sussex County, authorities said. Reiley Herrin, of Newton, was charged with aggravated assault and weapons offenses, Newton Police said in a release on Monday, May 23. Herrin is accused of stabbing a 22-year-old man in the abdomen near the basketball court behind the Lakeland School on Jefferson Street in Newton just before 3:50 a.m. on Sunday, May 22, police said. The victim was treated at the scene before being taken to Newton Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. Herrin …
‘Bundle Of Joy:’ NJ 1-Year-Old Dies Suddenly ‘Bundle Of Joy:’ NJ 1-Year-Old Dies Suddenly
‘Bundle Of Joy:’ NJ 1-Year-Old Dies Suddenly Support is pouring in for a family from New Jersey left heartbroken after the unexpected death of their one-year-old son. Presley Cash Rome died at his family’s home in Las Vegas on Wednesday, April 27, his obituary says. Born at Newton Medical Center, Presley was described as the “light of his parent’s eyes and a bundle of joy.” The beloved boy was known for his love of dancing and contagious smile that lit up all those around him. Meanwhile, nearly $11,000 had been raised on GoFundMe for Presley’s funeral expenses as of Thursday, May 5. “Presley was just over one year old, and he was …
Sussex County Makeup Artist, Beloved Mom & Wife Elizabeth Newsom Dies Suddenly At Age 24 Sussex County Makeup Artist, Beloved Mom & Wife Elizabeth Newsom Dies Suddenly At Age 24
Sussex County Makeup Artist, Beloved Mom & Wife Elizabeth Newsom Dies Suddenly At Age 24 Sussex County makeup artist and beloved mother and wife Elizabeth Faye Newsom died suddenly at Newton Medical Center while giving birth to a healthy baby boy on Nov. 3. She was 24. Born in Gainesville, FL, Newsom lived in Ocala, FL before moving to Sussex County, her obituary says. Newsom was an extremely talented and passionate makeup artist and worked at Ulta Salon in Rockaway, her memorial says. She also attended Christian Faith Fellowship Church in Hardyston. “Elizabeth had a twinkle in her eye that would light up the room,” reads her memorial. “She was loved by her fellow employees,…
Sussex County Native, Beloved Father William VanGorden Dies Suddenly At 31 Sussex County Native, Beloved Father William VanGorden Dies Suddenly At 31
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…
Support Surges For Son Of North Jersey Dad Who Died Of Sepsis At 31 Support Surges For Son Of North Jersey Dad Who Died Of Sepsis At 31
Support Surges For Son Of North Jersey Dad Who Died Of Sepsis At 31 Support is on the rise for the son of a beloved North Jersey dad who died from sepsis at the age of 31. Christopher A. Stein died at Newton Medical Center on Sept. 21, his obituary says. Born in Phoenix, AZ, Stein moved to Sussex County at the age of 16 and had spent the last 11 years in Ogdensburg. Stein was known for his frequent vacations to Arizona and his passion for the Diamondbacks, according to his memorial. Above all, Stein was remembered for the fierce and endless love he had for his young son, Silas. More than $3,100 had been raised as of Thursday on a GoFundMe for Silas’ educ…
North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm
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…
21-Year-Old NJ Healthcare Worker Dies Of COVID-19 21-Year-Old NJ Healthcare Worker Dies Of COVID-19
21-Year-Old NJ Healthcare Worker Dies Of Covid-19 Sussex County high school graduate and local healthcare worker Abel Sanchez-Casas died from COVID-19 complications at Newton Medical Center on June 18. He was 21. Born in Veracruz, Mexico, Sanchez-Casas grew up in Newton and graduated from Newton High School in 2017, his obituary says. Sanchez-Casas worked in healthcare at Broad Step Willow Glen in Sparta. He was known as a loving son, brother and friend, his memorial says. Sanchez-Casas loved music, basketball and animals and had an extensive collection of sneakers. Sanchez-Casas is survived by his parents, Abel Sanchez and Francisca Cas…
State Police: Woman, 26, Hospitalized In Sussex County Skydiving Accident State Police: Woman, 26, Hospitalized In Sussex County Skydiving Accident
State Police: Woman, 26, Hospitalized In Sussex County Skydiving Accident A 26-year-old woman was hospitalized after a skydiving accident in Sussex County Sunday morning, state police said. The Glassboro woman was injured while attempting to land at Skydive Sussex on Route 639 just before 10:50 a.m., NJSP Trooper Charles Marchan said. The woman was taken to Newton Medical Center for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
Funeral Services Set For Krystina Corriveau, Soon-To-Be Warren County HS Grad Killed In Crash Funeral Services Set For Krystina Corriveau, Soon-To-Be Warren County HS Grad Killed In Crash
Funeral Services Set For Krystina Corriveau, Soon-To-Be Warren County HS Grad Killed In Crash Funeral arrangements have been made for Krystina Lyn Corriveau, the Warren County woman and soon-to-be high school graduate who died in a car crash Sunday. Krystina Lyn Corriveau, 18, was pronounced dead at Newton Medical Center after crashing her Honda Civic into a tree in Hardwick Township, state police confirmed. Born in Newton, Corriveau grew up in Hardwick and was weeks away from her graduation at North Warren Regional High School, her obituary says. Corriveau worked at Dunkin’ Donuts in Hope and was planning to pursue a career in dentistry by attending Bergen County Community Co…
‘Tragic:’ Support Surges For Family Of Soon-To-Be Warren County HS Grad Killed In Car Crash ‘Tragic:’ Support Surges For Family Of Soon-To-Be Warren County HS Grad Killed In Car Crash
‘Tragic:’ Support Surges For Family Of Soon-To-Be Warren County HS Grad Killed In Car Crash Support is skyrocketing for the family of a soon-to-be Warren County high school graduate killed in a car crash. Krystina Corriveau, 18, was pronounced dead at Newton Medical Center after crashing her Honda Civic into a tree in Hardwick Township Sunday morning, state police confirmed. Corriveau was a senior at North Warren Regional High School who was set to graduate in just a few short weeks, according to a GoFundMe created to support the family. In addition to embracing her role as a beloved daughter, sister and aunt, Corriveau, of Blairstown, was known for her beaming smile and contagio…
Woman, 18, Killed In Warren County Crash, State Police Say Woman, 18, Killed In Warren County Crash, State Police Say
Woman, 18, Killed In Warren County Crash, State Police Say An 18-year-old woman died after crashing into a tree in Warren County Sunday morning, state police said. Krystina Corriveau of Blairstown was driving a Honda Civic on Birch Ridge Road near Shannon Road in Hardwick Township when she veered eastbound off the road and hit a tree shortly after 8 a.m., NJSP Sergeant Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice Corriveau was pronounced dead at Newton Medical Center, Goez said. The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
State Police: SUV Driver Runs Off Morris Turnpike, Crashes Into Utility Pole State Police: SUV Driver Runs Off Morris Turnpike, Crashes Into Utility Pole
State Police: SUV Driver Runs Off Morris Turnpike, Crashes Into Utility Pole A Sussex County SUV driver veered off the roadway and crashed into a utility pole Wednesday morning, state police said. A Toyota RAV4 was traveling on Morris Turnpike in Hampton Township when the driver ran off the road and hit a pole near Newton Avenue just before 8:35 a.m., NJSP Lawrence Peele told Daily Voice. The driver was taken to Newton Medical Center with non-life-threatening injuries, Peele said. The road was shut down for about an hour following the crash, which remained under investigation, authorities said.
UPDATE: Lockdown Lifted At North Jersey Hospital UPDATE: Lockdown Lifted At North Jersey Hospital
Update: Lockdown Lifted At North Jersey Hospital A North Jersey hospital placed on lockdown Monday morning has been reopened and deemed safe, police said. Police requested a temporary lockdown of Newton Medical Center after receiving a report that a possible tenant of 183 High St. may have been seen entering the building carrying a suspected shotgun around 8:25 a.m., Chief Robert Osborn Jr. told Daily Voice. The tenant and weapon were found in a suite at 183 High St. and determined not to be a threat to the public, Osborn said. The lockdown was suspended and police patrols had cleared the scene a short time later, authorities said. The …
State Police: Sussex County Man, 46, Fatally Stabbed During Dispute State Police: Sussex County Man, 46, Fatally Stabbed During Dispute
State Police: Sussex County Man, 46, Fatally Stabbed During Dispute A Sussex County man was pronounced dead at the hospital Thursday night after he was stabbed during a dispute, state police said. The 46-year-old man — whose name has not been released — was stabbed by a 59-year-old man on Lewisburg Road in Wantage around 7:20 p.m., NJSP Trooper Alejandro Goez told Daily Voice. He was taken to Newton Medical Center and later pronounced dead, Goez said. The 59-year-old man was hospitalized with minor injuries but has been released, police said. No charges have been filed in connection to the incident, which remains under investigation, Goez said. “This was…
Attempted Murder Charges For Elderly Sussex County Man Who Fired Handgun At Police, Drove Away Attempted Murder Charges For Elderly Sussex County Man Who Fired Handgun At Police, Drove Away
Attempted Murder Charges For Elderly Sussex County Man Who Fired Handgun At Police, Drove Away The elderly man who fired two rounds at officers from a Sussex County parking garage has been charged with attempted murder, Newton Police said. Edwin Greene, 80, called officers from the parking garage under the Newton Town Centre complex stating that he had a gun and was suicidal around 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 25, police said. A temporary lockdown was put into place when Greene fired two rounds from a .22 caliber handgun and drove away, dodging officers’ attempts to block the area, authorities said. Greene was later found outside Newton Medical Center and subdued with physical force, police sa…
COVID-19 Vaccine: Here’s How To Get A Ride To Your Sussex County Appointment For Just $1 COVID-19 Vaccine: Here’s How To Get A Ride To Your Sussex County Appointment For Just $1
Covid-19 Vaccine: Here’s How To Get A Ride To Your Sussex County Appointment For Just $1 Are you looking to make an appointment to get a COVID-19 vaccine but don’t have reliable transportation? Don’t panic — you have options other than pricey ride-share services. The Sussex County Division of Senior Services can help you schedule a vaccination appointment at 973-579-0555. But first, officials suggest contacting Skylands Ride (973-579-0480) to coordinate transportation with your scheduled vaccination date. Skylands Ride provides on-demand transportation to residents who need to access employment, medical appointments, prescriptions, medical equipment, food, and other essential…
Police: Sussex County Man, 32, Swings Tomahawk In Public Parking Lot Assault Police: Sussex County Man, 32, Swings Tomahawk In Public Parking Lot Assault
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…
Love Triangle Dispute: 14-Year-Old Boy Stabbed At NJ 'Gingerbread Castle' Love Triangle Dispute: 14-Year-Old Boy Stabbed At NJ 'Gingerbread Castle'
Love Triangle Dispute: 14-Year-Old Boy Stabbed At NJ 'Gingerbread Castle' A 21-year-old New Jersey man was charged with stabbing and seriously injuring a 14-year-old boy at Sussex County's Gingerbread Castle in what police are calling a love triangle dispute.  The man, later identified as Steven Rogers, attacked the teen in a fight over a former Gingerbread Castle employee on Dec. 3, Hamburg Police Lt. Jason Tangorra said. The woman involved in the triangle was charged last October with sexually assaulting the 14-year-old stabbing victim, Tangorra said. The assault also reportedly occurred at the castle. The teen was taken to the Newton Medical Center with …
Sussex County Group Home Resident, 15, Crashes Van Into Neighbor's Property Sussex County Group Home Resident, 15, Crashes Van Into Neighbor's Property
Sussex County Group Home Resident, 15, Crashes Van Into Neighbor's Property A Sussex County group home resident who last month attacked a school bus carrying children crashed the home's van into a neighbor's property last week causing damage, police said. The incident occurred around 3 p.m. on Nov. 22, on Meadows Road in Lafayette, New Jersey State Police said. It was unclear if the key was left unattended in the van or if the teen was able to locate it elsewhere. The teen was taken to Newton Medical Center for a psychiatric evaluation and treatment, then released to custody of group home administrators, NJSP officials said. He was charged with operating a v…
Police: Sussex County Woman Struck By Car In Grocery Store Parking Lot Police: Sussex County Woman Struck By Car In Grocery Store Parking Lot
Police: Sussex County Woman Struck By Car In Grocery Store Parking Lot A Sussex County woman was hospitalized with hip and shoulder injuries after being struck by a car in a grocery store parking lot Thursday morning, police said. Kathleen McMickle of Andover was struck in the parking lot of Weis Market on Water Street in Newton just before 9:45 a.m., Newton Police Lt. Mike Monaco told Daily Voice. She was taken to Newton Medical Center with injuries to her left hip and shoulder, Monaco said. The driver — Maria Fiedorczyk of Newton — was issued a summons for careless driving and is scheduled to appear in Newton Municipal Court. Officers were assisted at the …