'Your Soul Lives On:' North Jersey Educator, Mom Of 4 Dies From Knee Surgery Complications, 40 'Your Soul Lives On:' North Jersey Educator, Mom Of 4 Dies From Knee Surgery Complications, 40
'Your Soul Lives On:' North Jersey Educator, Mom Of 4 Dies From Knee Surgery Complications, 40 Morris County is mourning the unexpected loss of a beloved educator and mother of four after complications from a recent knee surgery. Rebecca L. Koo died on Thursday, July 6, her obituary says. She was 40. Born in Denville, Rebecca spent time in Jefferson, Randolph, and Roxbury before settling in Dover 14 years ago. Rebecca attended Ellen T. Briggs Elementary School in Lake Hopatcong and graduated from Roxbury High School. She was a Brownie, a skilled softball player, and a 4-H club member. After high school, Rebecca attended the County College of Morris and worked for more than two dec…
Tributes Pour In For Beloved PA Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At 30 Tributes Pour In For Beloved PA Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At 30
Tributes Pour In For Beloved PA Motorcyclist Killed In Crash At 30 James "Jimmy" Apgar III, a Monroe County man, has died following a motorcycle accident in Palmerton on Saturday, June 24, his loved ones said in his obituary. He was 30.  Apgar, of Kunkletown, crashed after losing control of his motorcycle, Fox56 reported, citing the Carbon County Coroner's Office.  Born in Allentown to James A., Jr. and Georgeanne R. (Nelson), Apgar was a 2011 graduate of Palmerton High School and later concluded his studies at Lehigh Carbon Community College in Schnecksville, family members wrote.  Friends and loved ones took to social media this week to memorialize the…
Tributes Pour In After Death Of Warren County Mom, 'Dedicated Volunteer' Johanna Garrison, 40 Tributes Pour In After Death Of Warren County Mom, 'Dedicated Volunteer' Johanna Garrison, 40
Tributes Pour In After Death Of Warren County Mom, 'Dedicated Volunteer' Johanna Garrison, 40 Tributes and donations are pouring in after the unexpected death of a beloved Warren County mother remembered as one of her town’s “most dedicated volunteers.” Johanna Kelly Garrison, of Great Meadows, died on Wednesday, June 14, her obituary says. She was 40. Raised in Ewing, Johanna was a proud Girl Scout and loved attending dance classes. She graduated from Notre Dame High School in Lawrence Township before furthering her education at Mercer County Community College, where she served as the Student Association President and earned an Associates Degree in Humanities, according to her mem…
Varsity Soccer Played Killed In Fairfax County Drug Robbery Was 'Fiercely Loyal' Varsity Soccer Played Killed In Fairfax County Drug Robbery Was 'Fiercely Loyal'
Varsity Soccer Played Killed In Fairfax County Drug Robbery Was 'Fiercely Loyal' A memorial fund has been created for one of two victims who died in a Fairfax County drug-related robbery. As of Tuesday, June 6, more than $4,800 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Braden Deahl, a senior and varsity soccer player at Washington Liberty High School. Services for the other victim of the May 29 incident, Jonas Skinner, were being handled by Loudoun Funeral Chapel. Deahl had been recruited to attend and play soccer for St. Mary's College of Maryland, and was being remembered as a "fiercely loyal" friend and teammate. "He was described by coaches as having the heart o…
South Jersey Mourns Death Of Loving Dad, Longtime Business Owner Ryan Coffey, 40 South Jersey Mourns Death Of Loving Dad, Longtime Business Owner Ryan Coffey, 40
South Jersey Mourns Death Of Loving Dad, Longtime Business Owner Ryan Coffey, 40 South Jersey is in mourning after the death of 40-year-old father and longtime business owner Ryan C. Coffey on Sunday, April 16. A lifetime Cape May County resident, Ryan lived in Del Haven at the time of his passing, his obituary says. He was a flooring installer and business owner who had serviced the area for two decades. Described as a “man of strength and humility who dedicated his existence to his family,” Ryan embraced his role as a devoted father to his two sons, Ryan and Shane Coffey, his memorial says. Ryan’s compassionate soul and endless altruism will be forever remembered by…
Tributes Pour In For Lehigh Valley Native Dominic Fetter After Death At 29 Tributes Pour In For Lehigh Valley Native Dominic Fetter After Death At 29
Tributes Pour In For Lehigh Valley Native Dominic Fetter After Death At 29 Tributes are flooding social media for Lehigh Valley native Dominic Louis Fetter, who died in Spokane, Washington, on Friday, April 7. He was 29. Born in Bethlehem, Dominic was both academically and athletically skilled, holding consistent positions on the honor roll and the varsity wrestling team at Liberty High School, his obituary says. Dominic had an unbreakable spirit and unmatched determination that could be seen “both on and off the mat,” reads his obituary. He was currently working as an Entertainment Engineer at Feld Entertainment. Above all, Dominic’s compassion and grace knew n…
'Charismatic, Carefree, Kind:' Sussex County Mourns Death Of 8-Year-Old Herman 'Bud' Flood IV 'Charismatic, Carefree, Kind:' Sussex County Mourns Death Of 8-Year-Old Herman 'Bud' Flood IV
'Charismatic, Carefree, Kind:' Sussex County Mourns Death Of 8-Year-Old Herman 'Bud' Flood IV Tributes and donations are pouring in after the death of a beloved Sussex County 8-year-old remembered as a kind soul and playful big brother. Herman “Bud” K. Flood IV passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest in Allentown on Wednesday, April 12, his obituary says. Born and mostly raised in Sussex County, Bud had an incredible sense of humor and an endlessly inquisitive mind. From accomplishing feats and earning titles like Student of the Month, singer, and motorcyclist, Bud was used to “playing any role he saw fit.” “Bud was curious, joyful, and loved getting into mischief, you …
Lifelong Somerset County Resident, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 39 Lifelong Somerset County Resident, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 39
Lifelong Somerset County Resident, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 39 Lifelong Somerset County resident and devoted mother Jacquelene Casique Baez died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, April 1 aged 39. Born in Red Bank, Jackie was raised in South Bound Brook before graduating from Bound Brook High School, her obituary says. Jackie was a dedicated mother and had settled in Bound Brook to raise her loving daughter, Jayelene. In addition to her daughter, Jackie is survived by her husband, Santiago; her parents, Helene and Ely Garcia; brothers, Ely and Alberto; cousin, Susan Callahan; grandmother, Helen; and godparents, Scott and Tina and “uncle Steven,” as…
‘Ultimate Sacrifice:’ Longtime Sussex County Firefighter Dies After Back-To-Back Calls ‘Ultimate Sacrifice:’ Longtime Sussex County Firefighter Dies After Back-To-Back Calls
‘Ultimate Sacrifice:’ Longtime Sussex County Firefighter Dies After Back-To-Back Calls Tributes immediately flooded social media following the unexpected death of Sussex firefighter Tony Duivenvoorde on Wednesday, April 12. Tony, a longtime firefighter and life member of Sussex Fire & EMS, passed at his home after responding to two calls earlier in the day, the department announced. The Sussex Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Firefighter & life member Tony Duivenvoorde. Tony... Posted by Sussex Fire & EMS on Thursday, April 13, 2023 Tributes instantly poured in from nearby departments, some stating that Tony suffered a cardiac event after…
Children Killed In Baltimore Fire Honored By Community Children Killed In Baltimore Fire Honored By Community
Children Killed In Baltimore Fire Honored By Community Several Baltimore communities were mourning the deaths of three children in a fire on Saturday March 18. According to WBAL, a small memorial with balloons and candles was placed outside of the home on the 3000 block of Brighton Street, where Skye, Nasir and Kash perished. Horrible news: @wbaltv11 has confirmed one of 3 children who died in a West Baltimore fire early Saturday morning was a 2nd grader named Skye Blue. She attended Belmont Elementary. pic.twitter.com/lQXIknvkwq — Kate Amara (@kateamaraWBAL) March 20, 2023 A GoFundMe for the three children was launched, and a separate GoF…
Duxbury Community Honors Clancy Children, Lane Ladd With Spotlight Memorial Duxbury Community Honors Clancy Children, Lane Ladd With Spotlight Memorial
Duxbury Community Honors Clancy Children, Lane Ladd With Spotlight Memorial A memorial honoring three young children who were allegedly killed at their mother's hands earlier this year was displayed in their hometown on the South Shore this week.  The "4 Angels Memorial," a temporary memorial for Cora, Dawson, and Callan Clancy, was unveiled in front of Holy Family Church in Duxbury on Wednesday, March 1, according to a GoFundMe campaign.  "The memorial consists of four individual searchlights pointed up into the sky (three yellow and one purple) a symbol of their eternal light and to honor their memory," the campaign reads. "The memorial will run the mon…
Union County Dad Of 3, Lab Tech Jared Vassallo Dies, 33 Union County Dad Of 3, Lab Tech Jared Vassallo Dies, 33
Union County Dad Of 3, Lab Tech Jared Vassallo Dies, 33 Dedicated Union County dad of three and lab technician Jared Vassallo died on Sunday, Dec. 11 aged 33. Born in Livingston, Jared grew up in Westfield before moving to Newport, Rhode Island, and returning to Kenilworth, his obituary says. Jared graduated from the Union Catholic High School in Scotch Plains in 2007 and earned his plumbing certification at the Community College of Rhode Island. He was employed as a plumber for several years and most recently worked as a lab technician and phlebotomist at Toplab in Millburn, according to his memorial. Jared was a former parishioner at churche…