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York, PA
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Marine Killed In Manure Spreader Crash: York County Coroner Marine Killed In Manure Spreader Crash: York County Coroner
Marine Killed In Manure Spreader Crash: York County Coroner A beloved "Pop pop" has been identified as a York County man who died from injuries sustained when he slammed into a manure spreader, Pennsylvania State Police told Daily Voice on Thursday, Dec. 14. Lester Carl Stewart, 68, of Fawn Township, was pronounced dead at WellSpan York Hospital at 11:55 p.m. on Dec. 2, as detailed in Coroner Pam Gay's release.  It was foggy and Stewart was not wearing a seatbelt when he struck a tractor towing a manure spreader around 8:45 p.m. on Saturday, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Stewart was going 55 miles per hour when he attempted to pass 19-yea…

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by Jillian Pikora
North Hunterdon, NJ
Obituaries
‘Bright Spot In A Dark World:’ Beloved Hunterdon County HS Grad Dies After Cancer Battle, 19 ‘Bright Spot In A Dark World:’ Beloved Hunterdon County HS Grad Dies After Cancer Battle, 19
‘Bright Spot In A Dark World:’ Beloved Hunterdon County HS Grad Dies After Cancer Battle, 19 Hunterdon County is mourning the loss of a recent high school graduate following a valiant battle with cancer. Jacob Ryan Wassel died at his Raritan Township home in the loving embrace of his family on Wednesday, Oct. 11, his obituary says. He was 19. Born in Royal Oak, MI, Jacob was known for launching the Esports gaming club at Hunterdon Central Regional High School, where he graduated in 2022. He loved playing video games online with both local friends and others all over the country. Jacob was also incredibly patriotic and hoped to use his vast knowledge of military history to enlist a…

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by Valerie Musson
Englewood, NJ
Lifestyle
You Can Own The Mic Tenafly's Cardi B Tossed At A Fan You Can Own The Mic Tenafly's Cardi B Tossed At A Fan
You Can Own The Mic Tenafly's Cardi B Tossed At A Fan The microphone seen around the world can be yours for just $99,900. The Shure microphone that Cardi B tossed at a fan who splashed her with a drink at a show in Las Vegas last weekend has been listed on Ebay. As of Thursday, August 3, 124 bidders have pushed the price up to $99,900. The auction ends on Tuesday, August 8. Scott Fisher, the owner of an audio company that provides support for shows at nightclubs in Las Vegas, is listing the microphone. "We provided more than one microphone for this particular show and verified with the in house crew which one was specifically used by Car…

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by Sam Barron
Lancaster, PA
News
Drug Dealer Who Gave PA Teen Toxic Elixir Learns His Fate Drug Dealer Who Gave PA Teen Toxic Elixir Learns His Fate
Drug Dealer Who Gave PA Teen Toxic Elixir Learns His Fate A 19-year-old girl went into cardiac arrest after ingesting what she thought was percocet, but it was really laced with fentanyl— now the man who knowingly gave her the deadly dose of drugs has learned his fate, the Lancaster County District Attorney announced on Wednesday, Oct. 26.  Noel Jerome Thompson, 22, of the 400 block of Dohner Drive in Lancaster, is heading to prison for the next 5 to 10 years after a negotiated plea deal of charges of felony counts of drug delivery resulting in death and criminal conspiracy filed before Lancaster County Judge Jeffrey Conrad on Friday, Oct…

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by Jillian Pikora
Rutherford, NJ
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Rutherford's Dr. William E. Schlenger Who Spurred Policy Changes For Vietnam Veterans Dies Rutherford's Dr. William E. Schlenger Who Spurred Policy Changes For Vietnam Veterans Dies
Rutherford's Dr. William E. Schlenger Who Spurred Policy Changes For Vietnam Veterans Dies William E. Schlenger, Ph.D. died peacefully on September 1, 2021, after succumbing to the long-term ravages of dementia. He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy Jernigan, MD, who died on May 11, 2021.  Bill, born on December 29, 1945, was the son of Donald E Schlenger and Evelyn Woodward Schlenger, both deceased, of Palm Desert, CA. He is survived by his stepdaughter, Teri Minnis of Raleigh, and his older brother, Donald R. Schlenger and his wife, Jacqueline Masar Schlenger, of Cary, NC. Bill was the uncle of Nicole Desta Walker and Jessica Paige Nelson, husband Lance Nelson, and the…

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by Daily Voice
Pascack Valley, NJ
Obituaries
Baseball Fan, Family Man: Anthony Fusco, 79, Was Loved By All Baseball Fan, Family Man: Anthony Fusco, 79, Was Loved By All
Baseball Fan, Family Man: Anthony Fusco, 79, Was Loved By All Anthony “Tony” R. Fusco, 79, formerly of Park Ridge, died on Jan. 29, 2021. Tony was born in New York City to Anthony Sr. and Philomena (Zero) Fusco. He grew up in Brooklyn and was a joy to all he knew him — he was known for his exuberant smile and mischievous personality.  Tony was a graduate of Saint Augustine High School in Brooklyn. He married the love of his life, Eileen Gordon, on November 7, 1971 and enjoyed a successful career of 40 years with Citibank, before retiring in 2000. During his childhood, he was a huge fan of the Brooklyn Dodgers and spent many days at Ebbets Field…

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by Daily Voice
Mount Pleasant, NY
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Westchester Native Douglas Vane, Longtime Police Sergeant In Fairfield County, Dies Westchester Native Douglas Vane, Longtime Police Sergeant In Fairfield County, Dies
Westchester Native Douglas Vane, Longtime Police Sergeant In Fairfield County, Dies A Westchester native who was a longtime police officer in Northern Fairfield County has died. He was 75. Retired Brookfield Police Department Sergeant Douglas Neil Vane, a native of Yonkers, died peacefully at Danbury Hospital on Thursday, Aug. 13.  After serving as an MP in the U.S. Army, Vane worked as a police officer for 35 years, served as Chief of the Candlewood Lake Patrol and served an additional 5 years as a special officer, according to the Brookfield Police Department.  He was active in the police union and the Police Benevolence Association and served as a patrol supe…

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by Christina Coulter
Edison, NJ
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Albert J. Gatti, 58, Of East Brunswick, First Responder On 9/11 Albert J. Gatti, 58, Of East Brunswick, First Responder On 9/11
Albert J. Gatti, 58, Of East Brunswick, First Responder On 9/11 Albert J. Gatti Jr. of East Brunswick died at home Saturday from cancer related to his work at Ground Zero after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center. He was 58. Gatti was one of many first responders who searched for survivors after 9/11. He was employed by the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority and Metropolitan Transportation Authority at the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. During the next two years, Gatti actively participated in the cleanup in lower Manhattan. He retired in 2016 after 28 yrs and fought cancer the past five years. He was predeceased by his broth…

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by Jon Craig
Newark, NJ
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Thomas Leaman, 44, Proud USMC Veteran Thomas Leaman, 44, Proud USMC Veteran
Thomas Leaman, 44, Proud USMC Veteran Thomas G. Leaman of Millburn died July 15. He was 44 years old.  He was born in Jersey City and was the son of Thomas and Patricia Leaman. A William Paterson University graduate, he earned an MBA from Centenary University and went on to work as a finance manager for NBC.  He served four years in the United States Marine Corps and is remembered as a patriot who loved his country.  He is survived by his sisters, Jennifer Connelly and Lisa Gaito; his nieces, Emily and Samantha; his aunts and uncles, Margaret and Anthony Dunaisky, Carol Schebe, Dorothy Alerine, and Alice and Fra…

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by Paul Milo
Massapequa, NY
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Services Scheduled For Marine From Locust Valley Killed In Afghanistan Services Scheduled For Marine From Locust Valley Killed In Afghanistan
Services Scheduled For Marine From Locust Valley Killed In Afghanistan Services have been scheduled for a Marine from Long Island who was killed in Afghanistan and will be buried at Calverton National Cemetery. There will be visiting hours for Marine Sgt. Robert Hendriks from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, at Whitting Funeral Home on Glen Cove Avenue in Glen Head. There will be a graveside service at 11:15 a.m. on Wednesday at Calverton. Hendriks, 25, a 2012 Locust Valley High School graduate, was among three Marines who were killed in a roadside bombing earlier this month. Sgt. Benjamin Hines and Staff Sgt. Christopher Slutman we…

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by Zak Failla
Cliffside Park-Edgewater, NJ
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Iraq War Veteran, Bergen County Native Chaz Bellina Jr. Dies, 34 Iraq War Veteran, Bergen County Native Chaz Bellina Jr. Dies, 34
Iraq War Veteran, Bergen County Native Chaz Bellina Jr. Dies, 34 Bergen County native Chaz Frank Bellina Jr. died July 3 in Palm Harbor, Fla. He was 34 years old. Born in Ridgewood, Chaz was a disabled U.S. Army veteran having served in the Iraq War in 2009 and 2010. His service dog Diesel was his best buddy.  More than $6,400 had been raised for Chaz' funeral expenses on a GoFundMe as of Friday afternoon. Any additional funds will go toward the Wounded Warrior Project. Chaz was preceded in death by his father, Charles Frank Bellina, who died May 29. He is survived by his son, Dante, who he loved with all his heart.  Chaz is also survived by his mothe…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mount Pleasant, NY
News
Hudson Valley Scam Veterans' Charity Must Dissolve, Pay Restitution Hudson Valley Scam Veterans' Charity Must Dissolve, Pay Restitution
Hudson Valley Scam Veterans' Charity Must Dissolve, Pay Restitution A Hudson Valley veterans' charity is shutting its doors after allegedly illegally stealing thousands of dollars in raffle ticket donations without ever hosting a raffle. Recently appointed Attorney General Barbara Underwood announced on Tuesday that her office has reached an agreement with the Wounded Warriors Foundation of Orange County, which must immediately dissolve and pay $4,200 in restitution to the consumers it defrauded. According to Underwood, The Wounded Warriors Foundation of Orange County, Inc. – which is not affiliated with the national Wounded Warrior Project – sold raffle ti…

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by Zak Failla
New Canaan, CT
Obituaries
New Canaan's Robert Amen, 42, Remembered As Devoted Father, Husband New Canaan's Robert Amen, 42, Remembered As Devoted Father, Husband
New Canaan's Robert Amen, 42, Remembered As Devoted Father, Husband Robert M. Amen, Jr. of New Canaan died Thursday, March 15, from complications related to leukemia with his family by his side. He was 42. The eldest of five, Amen was known as a big brother to many. Whether it was the U.S. Air Force, where he served for six years with distinction, including multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, or at FactSet, where he was proud to be a team member or on his beloved tennis and paddle courts at Woodway Country Club, Rob was dedicated to the team. Those mentored by him remember Amen for his caring, his devotion, and his humanity. He was devoted to his wife K…

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by Kathy Reakes