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Pittsgrove's Frank Bittle II, Heavy Equipment Operator, 46
Frank Bittle II, of Pittsgrove, died on June 2, according to an obituary published by Adams Funeral Home. He was 46 years old.
A heavy equipment operator, like his father and grandfather, Frank was an extremely proud member of IUOE Local 825.
"He loved to talk and was a social butterfly," his obituary said. "No matter where he went, if he ran into someone he knew or didn't know for that matter he would strike up a conversation."
Frank also enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching the sunset with his girlfriend, Sheri Munyon, and just driving around in his truck and exploring every road and…
Salem County Man Indicted For Sexually Assaulting 12-Year-Old Girl Is Still At Large
A Salem County grand jury has indicted a Pittsgrove man for allegedly sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl, authorities said.
Emeterio Alavez-Cruz, 33, is accused of attacking the girl in June 2021, according to prior news accounts.
New Jersey State Police issued a call for public assistance in locating Alavez-Cruz, who was known to have connections to Rio Grande, Wildwood, Bridgeton, Penns Grove and New Castle, Delaware.
Alavez-Cruz is described as a Hispanic, about 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds.
Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Stat…
Kenneth Weis Jr., 42, Of Pittsgrove 'Could Fix Almost Anything'
Kenneth W. “Kennie” Weis, Jr., of Pittsgrove, died at the age of 42, according to an obituary published by Pancoast Funeral Home.
"Kennie was born with the gift of a very high mechanical aptitude," his obituary said.
He could fix or build almost anything. "He enjoyed working on cars, trucks, motorcycles, anything with a motor & transmission – he could figure it out," his obit said.
He especially enjoyed repairing vehicles for family, friends, "even complete strangers stranded on the side of the road," his obit said.
Kennie was employed as a tree surgeon and bucket operator for Garriso…
South Jersey High School Graduate, Pianist, Devoted Dad Dies Suddenly, 22
South Jersey high school graduate, talented pianist, and devoted father Steven Dennis Scalzi died suddenly in Phoenix, Arizona on Saturday, Aug. 13. He was 22.
Born at Kennedy Memorial Hospital in Washington Township, Steven attended Chestnut Assembly of God and more recently Victory Assembly of God in Pittsgrove, his obituary says.
Steven was known for his endlessly curious mind, his caring heart, and his talent for music, especially playing the piano.
Above all, Steven is remembered for embracing his role as a loving and devoted father to his daughter, Luna Alice Rae Scalzi.
In addition…
Motorist, 51, Killed In Salem County Collision
A 51-year-old man from Salem County was killed in a collision, authorities said.
Leon Parsons Jr., of Pittsgrove, was killed at the intersection of Alvine and Upper Neck roads in the township on Tuesday, Sept. 6, New Jersey State Police said.
A 76-year-old woman from Elmer was driving an SUV north on Alvine Road in Pittsgrove Township shortly after 1:30 p.m. when her vehicle collided with Parsons' car traveling east on Upper Neck Road, according to Sgt. Philip Curry, a State Police spokesman.
The SUV hit the passenger side of Parsons' car. After the impact, his car traveled off…
Grand Jurors Indict 14 In Shooting Of NJ State Trooper
Fourteen people were indicted Monday in connection with the shooting of a New Jersey State Police detective who was investigating a trailer park home invasion.
Attempted murder and aggravated assault charges were returned by a state grand jury in Trenton against Najzeir “Naz” Hutchings 22, Kareen “Kai” Warner, 20, and ex-con Tremaine Hadden, 28, all of Bridgeton, state Attorney General Gurbir S. Grewal said.
Eleven other defendants were indicted on various charges, he said.
Imari Lazu, 23, of Bridgeton, was previously charged, pleaded guilty on Monday to conspiracy to commit witness tamper…
