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Somerset County Business Owner, Devoted Dad Christopher Sohnen Dies Unexpectedly, 36 Somerset County Business Owner, Devoted Dad Christopher Sohnen Dies Unexpectedly, 36
Somerset County Business Owner, Devoted Dad Christopher Sohnen Dies Unexpectedly, 36 Somerset County is mourning the loss of a local business owner and devoted father. Christopher Andrew Sohnen died unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 4, aged 36, his obituary says. Christopher graduated from Bridgewater-Raritan High School before attending Alvernia University, according to his social media page. He took great pride in having been the sole owner of Green Life Landscape & Design since 2018. Christopher was known for his ability to connect with others in meaningful ways, often through humor and thoughtful conversations. “If you knew Chris, you knew he had a gift to connect …
Morris County Mechanic, Dad Of 2 Kristopher Leek Dies In Crash At 38: ‘Always There To Help’ Morris County Mechanic, Dad Of 2 Kristopher Leek Dies In Crash At 38: ‘Always There To Help’
Morris County Mechanic, Dad Of 2 Kristopher Leek Dies In Crash At 38: ‘Always There To Help’ Morris County is mourning the loss of a longtime mechanic and dedicated father of two. Kristopher J. Leek died in a crash on Friday, Oct. 27, his obituary says. He was 38. Born in Morristown, Kristopher grew up in Netcong and lived in Byram Township. He also spent time in Hackettstown, Hopatcong, and most recently, Lake Hopatcong. Kristopher had been working as a Master Diesel Mechanic Manager at Nationwide Truck Repair of Mine Hill since 2009. He was enthusiastic about RC cars, roller skating, and picking up mechanic and woodworking projects. He had also recently joined a bowling league…
Montco Dad Dustin Peterka-Rahn Dies, 28: ‘Brought A Smile To The Faces Of Those Around Him’ Montco Dad Dustin Peterka-Rahn Dies, 28: ‘Brought A Smile To The Faces Of Those Around Him’
Montco Dad Dustin Peterka-Rahn Dies, 28: ‘Brought A Smile To The Faces Of Those Around Him’ Dustin Peterka-Rahn, a beloved Royersford dad, son, and brother, died at home on Thursday, June 15, loved ones said in his obituary. He was 28.  Born in Pottstown to parents R. James Rahn and Veronica (Peterka) Rahn, he was a Spring-Ford High School alumnus and later graduated from the Western Montgomery Career and Technology Center in 2013, his obit says.  In addition to his parents, Peterka-Rahn leaves behind two sisters, Abigail and Lucy, as well as a 7-year-old daughter, Estella Mae Wise, and her mother, Courtney Wise, loved ones wrote.  Peterka-Rahn was most recently employed at the O…
Beloved Toms River Dad Sajen Hendricks Dies, 27 Beloved Toms River Dad Sajen Hendricks Dies, 27
Beloved Toms River Dad Sajen Hendricks Dies, 27 Beloved Toms River native and devoted dad Sajen Paul Thornton Hendricks died Wednesday, May 10 aged 27. Born in Teaneck, Sajen’s sister, Cassandra, raised him until age four, when they moved in with their adoptive parents, his obituary says. Sajen then grew up in Toms River before graduating from Manchester High School in 2014. He was known for his passion for fishing, cooking breakfast and Italian specialities, and sharing his knowledge “about everything,” his memorial says. “He was a lover of art and making people laugh, especially when they needed cheering up,” reads his obituary. Ab…
Driver Killed On I-295 Was New Dad, Co-workers Say Driver Killed On I-295 Was New Dad, Co-workers Say
Driver Killed On I-295 Was New Dad, Co-workers Say The man killed in a crash on Interstate 295 after his car became disabled was a new father, according to co-workers. Giovanni Adames, 30, of Rahway, was northbound in Greenwich Township in Gloucester County near milepost 16.6 when he crashed with an unknown vehicle, according to New Jersey State Police Sgt. Philip Curry. On this GoFundMe page, co-workers at Loving Pets described Adames as a doting father who had another baby on the way. Cathy Vesey of Cranbury, the page's organizer, wrote: "Gio was so excited to be a dad and proudly introduced his baby girl to all of us and was just as exc…
‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22 ‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22
‘Tragic Accident’ Claims Life Of Devoted Trenton Dad Marquis Carr Jr. At Age 22 Trenton native and dedicated father Marquis C. Carr, Jr. died following a “tragic accident” on Friday, Oct. 21. He was 22. Born in Trenton, Marquis attended Trenton public schools before graduating from Bridgeton High School, his obituary says. He started working as a farmer at age 16 before becoming employed with Tyson Chicken and later with Central Waste & Recycling. He worked for the last two years as a truck driver for Werner Distribution Center. Marquis was known for his love of sports and outdoor activities, like skateboarding, biking, motorcycling, and trucking, his memorial sa…
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35 Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35
Hunterdon County Native, Beloved New Dad Jack Duffy Jr. Dies Suddenly At 35 Hunterdon County native and beloved new father John Thomas “Jack” Duffy, Jr. died unexpectedly on Friday, Sept. 30 at the age of 35. Born in Denver, Colorado, Jack grew up in Whitehouse Station and currently lived in Hampton, his obituary says. Jack was a member of the Hunterdon Central Regional High School Class of 2005 and Temple University 2012. He spent over a decade building a career in the insurance industry and worked as a senior underwriter, according to his memorial. Jack was described as having “the biggest heart” and was enthusiastic about anything and everything that he did. H…
Carlos Melgar Of Manassas Dies Suddenly, 22 Carlos Melgar Of Manassas Dies Suddenly, 22
Carlos Melgar Of Manassas Dies Suddenly, 22 Manassas resident Carlos Melgar died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 9. The 22-year-old leaves behind his 4-year-old son, Jordan, and many heartbroken family members. Melgar’s girlfriend remembers him as a thoughtful person on the GoFundMe page she started to help cover funeral costs. The page has raised just under $1,000 of the $15,000 goal as of July 11. “Every time I saw you, you always told me how big Jordan was getting, how smart he was, and how he was already giving you gray hairs by acting just like you. I love you son and I hate that your life was cut so short.” A friend post…
Dad Killed By Falling Tree In Annapolis Sends Shockwaves Through Community Dad Killed By Falling Tree In Annapolis Sends Shockwaves Through Community
Dad Killed By Falling Tree In Annapolis Sends Shockwaves Through Community Mindy Fought's favorite thing to do with her husband Federico Garduño "was to hang out with him."  The Annapolis native was heavily involved in a comedy sketch writing group in Brooklyn before meeting his wife and becoming a father to his four-year-old son, Iggy. During that time, he touched many people's funny bones in the best way imaginable.  "Fed was the funniest and smartest person in any room he was in," Federico's friend Dan said on a GoFundMe page for his family. "He had an astonishing ability to come up with just the smartest, goofiest jokes on a dime and deliver them like they we…
33-Year-Old Worker Who Died At LEGOLAND Remembered As Loving Father, Good Friend 33-Year-Old Worker Who Died At LEGOLAND Remembered As Loving Father, Good Friend
33-Year-Old Worker Who Died At Legoland Remembered As Loving Father, Good Friend A LEGOLAND worker who died while at work earlier this month is being remembered for being a loving father and a good friend. Orange County resident Shane Roy Gunser, age 33, of Washingtonville, died on Saturday, Feb. 5 at the theme park while working as a chief hotel maintenance engineer at the park in Goshen. Gunser a graduate of Washingtonville High School started working as a plumber with Local 373. He spent time with Nebrasky Plumbing and Heating until accepting a position at LEGOLAND, New York, where he was developing a career as chief hotel maintenance engineer, his obituary said, "H…
Retired Firefighter Raised In Projects, Dietician From NJ Among Castaways On 'Survivor' Retired Firefighter Raised In Projects, Dietician From NJ Among Castaways On 'Survivor'
Retired Firefighter Raised In Projects, Dietician From NJ Among Castaways On 'Survivor' Two New Jersey natives are among the 19 castaways on the upcoming season of survivor. The retired firefighter and dietician could win the $1 million prize at stake for Season 42, airing March 9 on CBS. Lindsay Dolashewich is a 31-year-old Morganville native currently living in Asbury Park, according to EW.com. A self-described loud and intense, adrenaline junkie, Dolashewich played tackle football growing up and said it was difficult being on a team where her teammates and coaches didn't want her. View this post on Instagram A post shared by…
‘Soul Who Loved Life:’ Ocean County Father Of Twins Christopher McKnight Dies, 34 ‘Soul Who Loved Life:’ Ocean County Father Of Twins Christopher McKnight Dies, 34
‘Soul Who Loved Life:’ Ocean County Father Of Twins Christopher McKnight Dies, 34 Ocean County native and father of twins Christopher David McKnight died May 7 at the age of 34. Born in Long Branch, McKnight spent time in Brick and Middletown before settling in Toms River, his obituary says. McKnight had a one-of-a-kind sense of humor and was known “above all else” for embracing his role as a beloved father to his “McTwins,” Jaelyn and Christopher, his memorial says. “Christopher's humor and smile will always be treasured,” reads his obituary. “The Universe just became a little dimmer without him.” More than $2,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe for the family’s expense…