Fanwood Officer Dies After Cancer Battle, 35: Remembering Carlos Gonzalez, Jr.
Carlos Gonzalez, Jr., a police officer in Fanwood and Scotch Plains resident, died on Wednesday, March 5 after a battle with lymphoma, the borough said. He was 35.
Gonzalez was born and raised in Newark, graduating from East Side High School, according to an obituary posted by the Borough of Fanwood.
Earning a criminal justice degree from Kean University, he became a police officer in Newark, serving for six years before joining Fanwood in 2020, his obituary reads.
An avid New York Mets and wrestling fan. Gonzalez enjoyed spending time with loved ones, barbecuing outside, …
Young Virginia Mom Dies Leaving Husband, Children Behind
Mary Teller was a lively spirit, whose light was extinguished far too soon, those who knew her say.
The 26-year-old mom of two from Great Falls died after battling stage four lymphoma for 7 months, according to a GoFundMe page started for her family.
Both people who knew and loved Teller and complete strangers are donating money to support the loved ones she leaves behind.
Teller lived in Great Falls with her 28-year-old husband, Jack, her 3-year-old daughter, Sienna, and her 9-month-old son, Grady, according to John Santorum, a close family friend.
Many of those who did have the priv…