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Berks
Obituaries
Reading Man Killed In Shooting Leaves Behind Fiancee, Two Children
The 21-year-old killed on Franklin Street in Reading Wednesday night was a father and soon-to-be husband, his fiancee writes on GoFundMe. Antonio Carrero was fatally shot around 10:15 p.m. on March 13, authorities have said. Police believe the shooting was the result of an "altercation" with suspect Jonathan Minier, who is being held without bail. In a GoFundMe campaign to assist with funeral costs, his fiancee Aashyiah Cook said he leaves behind a 2-year-old son and a 1-year-old daughter. Friends and loved ones also memorialized Carrero on Facebook. Omg I can’t…
Southwest Dutchess
Obituaries
Community Support Soars For Poughkeepsie Boy Who Drowned In Creek
A small shoe floating in a Hudson Valley creek led rescue divers and first responders to the body of a 5-year-old boy who had missing for several hours. Related story: New Details: Missing 5-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Town Of Poughkeepsie Creek Near Drainage Ditch Adam Giff, of Poughkeepsie, was reported missing around 2:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 25 in the area of the Manchester Gardens Apartments in Poughkeepsie. According to Lt. Jason Burger of the town of Poughkeepsie Police, officers checked the apartment complex and the surrounding area. During the search, a Poughkeepsie officer locat…
Essex MA
News
Son Of Missing Haverhill Man Whose Remains Were Found In Saugus Asks For Help
A community is coming together to help pay for the funeral costs of a beloved Eastern Massachusetts father whose skeletal remains were found in a wooded area months after he went missing. The remains of 53-year-old Essex County resident John Lawler of Haverhill were found on Sunday, Feb. 18 in a wooded area near David Drive in Saugus, according to the Essex County District Attorney. Earlier Report - Skeletal Remains In Saugus ID'd As Haverhill Dad Missing Since July Lawler had gone missing in July 2023 after leaving the Salvation Army rehab center on Broadway in S…
Lehigh
Obituaries
Man Killed In Allentown Shooting Was Father Of Two, Loved Ones Say
Family members said Miguel Steven Dalmasi leaves behind two young sons and a stepdaughter. Dalmasi, 33, of Alburtis, died after being shot near the corner of East Walnut and South Dauphin streets on Saturday night, Feb. 17, authorities have said. His cause of death was ruled multiple gunshot wounds following an autopsy on Tuesday, Feb. 20, and the manner of death was homicide, according to the Coroner's Office. On a GoFundMe set up to assist with funeral costs, loved ones said Dalmasi was "the light in a dark room." "His personality was one like no other," wrote his…
Norfolk
Obituaries
'Absolutely Devastated': Family Asks For Help After Dad Of 6 Killed In Wrentham Hit-Run Crash
A Taunton father of six who died while crossing the street in a hit-and-run crash left behind a grieving family struggling to make ends meet. They've turned to crowdfunding to help them say goodbye to the 42-year-old. Patrick Royster died on Jan. 16 as he walked along Route 1 in Wrentham. Related: Father of 6 Killed Crossing The Road In Wrentham His brother wrote in a GoFundMe that Patrick loved his children and his family. But along with the hole in their lives, he's left them with the question of how they will handle the cost of a funeral. My brother was a good man and…
Essex NJ
Obituaries
Support Swells After NJ Resident Amanda Magenheim Dies Of Asthma Attack, 21
Amanda Nicole Magenheim, a student at Penn State University and a native of Livingston, NJ, died on Friday, Jan. 12 after suffering a severe asthma attack at the age of 21, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. A devoted Nittany Lion, Magenheim made the Dean's List every semester and dreamed of becoming an occupational therapist, according to her obituary. She is survived by her parents, Donna and Sanford, her sisters, Alyssa and Erica, and numerous other family members and friends, her obituary reads. I wanted to convey my gratitude for all the love, support, prayers,…
Cumberland Salem
Police & Fire
Man, 23, Killed Walking Home From Store With Detergent For Mom In Penns Grove, Family Says
A 23-year-old Salem County pedestrian was struck and killed in a crash, authorities said. Alex Medina was killed in the crash on Sunday night, Dec. 17, according to Penns Grove Mayor LaDaena Thomas. Penns Grove police were not immediately available to provide further details. An uncle started a GoFundMe campaign to help pay for Alex’s funeral. The uncle said Alex was struck while walking home from a store to bring his mother laundry detergent and food for his younger brothers. "This pain is unbearable," the uncle wrote. Click here to view or donate to the GoFundMe.
Bucks
Obituaries
Philadelphia Mom Shot In Head, Killed Coming Home From Work: 'Never Stopped Smiling'
The Philadelphia woman who was shot and killed on West Norris Street last week was a hard-working mother of two, her children say. Forty-two-year-old Laura Abrams had a gunshot wound to the head when police found her before sunrise on Wednesday, Nov. 22, Daily Voice reported. She was pronounced dead at the scene and homicide detectives are investigating, police have said. On a GoFundMe campaign, Abrams' children said she was coming back from work and was shot during a botched robbery. "She was on her way home from her job and was murdered over a petty theft," wrote…
Somerset
Obituaries
Beloved Somerset County Dad Dies After 10-Year Battle With Kidney Disease
Support is on the rise for a Somerset County family mourning the loss of a devoted dad after a 10-year battle with kidney disease. David Betancourt died surrounded by his beloved family at RJW Somerset on Monday, Nov. 6, his obituary says. He was 69. Born and raised in Agua Caliente, Guatemala, David lived in Plainfield, Somerville, and California before settling in North Plainfield in 2007. He was a member of the army in Guatemala before arriving in the United States in the 1980s, his memorial says. Described as a “man of all trades,” David loved soccer, especially watching the World Cu…
Sussex
Obituaries
Support Pours In For Family Of Devoted Sussex County Dad Killed In Crash At 41: ‘True Warrior’
Support is on the rise for the family of a devoted Sussex County dad killed in a tragic crash at 41. Ryan C. Rhinesmith died in the crash on Friday, Nov. 3, his obituary says. Born in Pequannock, Ryan was raised in Lincoln Park and Brick Town, spending time in Montville before settling in Sussex County about 15 years ago. He worked as a groundsman for Wyatt & Son Tree Service in West Milford and loved to spend time in the great outdoors with activities like four-wheeling and fishing. Ryan was a member of Christian Faith Fellowship Church in Franklin and was incredibly passionate abou…
Middlesex NJ
Obituaries
Dad Struck, Killed Along Garden State Parkway 'Had A Heart To Help Those He Could'
The community is rallying to support the family of a 55-year-old man who was struck and killed after his car broke down along the Garden State Parkway. Robert Piel Sr. of Bayonne "had a heart to help those he could," according to a GoFundMe set up to pay funeral costs. Piel was standing in the left lane of the parkway after his Ford stopped in the center lane on Oct. 14 in Sayreville, according to New Jersey State Police. "The family is devastated and shocked by his death," the GoFundMe page said. Click here to view or donate to the GoFundMe.
Northampton
Obituaries
House Fire Kills 28-Year-Old Allentown Woman: Coroner
(Note: This article has been updated on Tuesday, Oct. 24 to include new information from the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.) One woman is dead after fire broke out at an Allentown home early on Sunday morning, Oct. 22, according to authorities. Fire crews responded to a three-alarm blaze on the 900 block of North Penn Street just before 6:30 a.m., officials said. AFD Crews are in the 900 Block of Penn Street at a 3rd alarm dwelling fire. pic.twitter.com/PPOcg4C0zU — Allentown Fire Department (@AllentownFD) October 22, 2023 Currently operating Posted by Allentown Fire Department…
Berks
Obituaries
Teenager Found Dead By Homicide Along I-80 In PA
A 19-year-old was found dead along Interstate 80 in an apparent murder, according to officials. Kevin Marcus Cagle's remains were located near Mexico and Creek roads in Liberty Township, the Pennsylvania State Police said. Authorities made the discovery late on Friday, Oct. 13. The Montour County Coroner's Office said the Williamsport teen died by homicide but did not describe the cause of death. "No further information will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the case," they announced. Two of Cagle's siblings have launched GoFundMe campaigns to assist the family in…
Trumbull-Monroe
Obituaries
35-Year-Old Killed In Double-Fatal Easton Crash Remembered: 'Glue That Held Family Together'
Friends and family members of a Fairfield County man killed in a car crash are remembering their beloved and working to raise money to help cover his funeral costs. Jesus Roman III, age 35, died on Sunday, Oct. 8 when the Jeep he was in crashed into a pond in Easton, killing Roman and Amy L. Rockwell, age 45, of Newtown. A GoFundMe, organized by family member Jamie Smith, said Roman, a resident of Easton, was the "glue that held" the family together. "We are raising money for my mother and father-in-law to help them through one of the hardest times that any human could have to go thro…
Arlington
Obituaries
Support Swells For Parents Whose Only Son Was Shot, Killed Near Northwest DC High School
A family in Northwest DC is reeling after a 16-year-old was shot and killed leaving his high school in another act of violence in the District. Maurice "Moe J" Jackson, of Northeast DC, was walking at around 3:45 p.m. on Sept. 26, when he began talking with another group of teens, police say. During that altercation, a member of the other group pulled out a gun near the intersection of New Jersey Avenue and P Street NW, striking the teen. He was rushed to an area hospital, where he died from his injuries, leaving his loved ones to mourn days after DC police reported a grisly milestone. Jac…
Lancaster
Obituaries
Wrightsville Native Found Dead In Los Angeles: Coroner
A 25-year-old Pennsylvania man and PSU grad was found dead in his Los Angeles County, California apartment, authorities say. Elias 'Eli' Crone was found dead of asphyxia caused by hanging at 9:09 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, according to the LA County Coroner's officer. Eli was born in Wrightsville on June 8, 1998, authorities say. He studied at Lancaster Catholic High School where he played baseball and football, which he previously shared on social media. He went on to graduate as a member of the class of 2020 at Penn State University, according to social media. He worked at El Serr…
Essex MA
Obituaries
College Student Calls On Lynn Community After His Father, 'Best Friend' Dies Suddenly
An Essex County man and devoted father with the "most loving, gentle soul on earth" is being memorialized by his son, with help from their community. Philip Randazzo, age 50, of Lynn, died on Wednesday, July 19 after a sudden illness, according to his obituary. Randazzo was a talented carpenter known for his humor and dedication to his family. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and going on bike rides with his son. His 20-year-old son, also named Philip Randazzo, made a request for help paying for the costs associated with his father's death via a GoFundMe fundraiser.…
Burlington
Obituaries
Burlington County Nurse, Dad Of 4 Gary Koncewicz Dies Suddenly, Prompting Outpour Of Support
Support is on the rise for the family of Gary Koncewicz, a longtime Burlington County nurse and devoted dad of four who died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Friday, June 30 at the age of 53. Described as the “definition of a good person,” Gary worked tirelessly as a nurse throughout Cooper and Virtua hospitals for more than 25 years, his obituary says. He was known for his love of sports, especially the Phillies, and his absolute mastery of the art of “dad jokes.” “53 years is too short but Gary managed to fill it with so many laughs, caring smiles and about one million dad jokes,” re…
Cecil
Traffic
Milk Hauler Killed In Cecil County Crash Leaves Behind Pregnant Fiancé, Son
Shock and sadness spread following the death of a 26-year-old milk hauler last week in Cecil County. Dylan Edwards died in a crash while pulling a 2003 tanker trailer on Route 276 in Colora, downing power lines and closing the roadway in both direction on Thursday, June 22. "A tremendous loss was suffered early this morning. As milk haulers we know that the loss of one, ripples through many," reads a GoFundMe page launched for Edwards' family. "This entire community felt that loss today. Almost every one of us put ourselves in the shoes of his whole family. We all stopped, held…
Calvert
Obituaries
Teen Twins With Plans To Serve Their Country Suffer Devastating Injuries In Fatal MD Crash
A Maryland family is still reeling after two 18-year-old twin boys suffered catastrophic injuries in a Calvert County crash. The community is rallying behind the family of Ethan Alexander Cox and his twin Christian Cox, who were involved in a fatal crash earlier this month in Prince Frederick. At approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, Alexander Cox was killed and his twin sustained critical injuries when they were involved in a head-on crash with a 26-year-old driver on Route 231. Both were rushed to area hospitals. Ethan Cox was pronounced dead on his way there by first responders, w…
Essex MA
Obituaries
'Angel On Earth': Unexpected Death Of Saugus Mom Leaves 'Void In This World'
A community on the North Shore is dealing with the difficult task of trying to fill a whole left by a mother who had "the biggest heart and the sweetest soul," according to an online fundraiser. Michele Mersicano said Dawn DiLoreto was "an angel on earth with a smile on her face and ready to help attitude" on a GoFundMe campaign. "With a contagious smile she’d light up your day and check in to make sure you were ok," Mersicano said. "She will definitely leave a void in this world especially for her daughter Mia." DiLoreto died unexpectedly on Tuesday May 30, according to her obituary. S…
Fairfax
Obituaries
'Life Of The Party' Killed In Bailey's Crossroads Shooting
Loved ones are remembering the Washington DC man killed in a Bailey's Crossroads shooting earlier this month as the life of the party who was "company to keep." Maurice Anderson, 24, was gunned down by a man later identified as Javon Antonio Reid, 32, at a restaurant in the Build America Plaza early Sunday, May 7, Fairfax County Police said. A second victim was also struck by gunfire, but survived. Meanwhile, as authorities search for Reid, a fund has been created to help cover unexpected funeral costs for Anderson, who is survived by six siblings. "Maurice was always the life of the …
Mercer
Obituaries
‘We Are All Devastated:’ Hamilton Middle Schooler Jordan Jefferson Dies Suddenly At 13
Tributes and donations are pouring in as the unexpected death of a Mercer County middle school student devastates the community. Jordan Jefferson died at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick on Friday, April 21, his obituary says. He was 13. Born in Trenton, Jordan was raised in Hamilton and had been attending Crockett Middle School. Jordan was described as a “simple, loving, and caring soul that impacted everyone he came across,” reads his memorial. He liked listening to music, playing video games, and dancing — an activity that helped both manifest and demonstrate hi…
Lehigh
Obituaries
Lehigh Valley Mom Passes Away Unexpectedly At 30
Alyssa K. Harka, a beloved Lehigh County wife and mom of two, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 2, loved ones wrote in her obituary. She was 30. Born in Bethlehem to Joaquim Bernardo and Paula (Bernardo) Nguyen, Alyssa was a graduate of Saucon Valley High School's class of 2010 and later attended Northampton Community College and Lehigh Carbon Community College, her family wrote. More recently, Alyssa earned a spot on the Dean's List studying medical billing and coding through DeVry University, loved ones noted. Those close to the Fountain Hill resident describ…
York
Police & Fire
13-Year-Old Charged With Murder For Shooting 12-Year-Old At Sleepover In Red Lion: DA
A 13-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the third degree a month after shooting a 12-year-old boy over a "yo' mama" joke at a sleepover in Red Lion. Nolan Donald Grove was charged as an adult, and has also been charged with a felony of having a firearm without a license and multiple misdemeanor counts of possession of a firearm by a minor, and recklessly endangering another person. He surrendered Friday, May 5, 2023, according to York County District Attorney Dave Sunday. If he is convicted he would face a maximum sentence of 40 years. Kain Heiland was pronounced dead at 9:48 p.m…
Baltimore
Obituaries
Retired Maryland Port Authority Employee Terry Allen Cappelli Sr. Of Dunadlk Dies
A family and community are mourning the loss of a beloved member of the Maryland Port Authority, who tragically passed away late last month. Terry Allen Cappelli, Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 23, at a hospital in Baltimore at the age of 65. The beloved grandfather was a 1977 graduate of Dundalk Senior High School where he ran track and cross country, according to a GoFundMe created in his honor. The family of the devoted family man created the GoFundMe to help raise funds to support funeral costs and other unexpected expenses related to Cappelli's passing. Cappelli spent a large port…
St. Mary's
Obituaries
Thousands Raised For Transgender Teen Shot, Killed In St. Mary's County
A St. Mary’s County community is rallying around the family of a transgender teenager who was killed over the weekend in Lexington Park. Isiaih Alexander Woodland, 18, more commonly known to her friends and family as “Ta'siya” and “Siyah” was shot and killed on Friday, March 24, outside of Big Dogs Paradise in Mechanicsville. 235 South in the area of Big Dogs Paradise in Mechanicsville is currently closed due to an active investigation. Expect delays — St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office (@firstsheriff) March 24, 2023 The fatal shooting was reported at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Friday…
Union
News
9-Year-Old Newark Girl's Death Prompts Wave Of Support
Syhriah Julien was just nine years old when she died earlier this month due to complications from asthma, those who knew her said. Now, residents of Union and Essex counties are coming together to help her Newark family. A GoFundMe has been organized to assist Syhriah's mother, Niyah as she deals with the sudden loss. More than $26,300 had been raised as of Tuesday, March 28 on the campaign launched by Catherine Crowe. "Syhriah was a strong, heroic, spirited angel," Crowe said "She was such a fighter." The money will go to helping the family pay with funeral costs and al…
Anne Arundel
Obituaries
Mother Killed On I-695 Remembered For 'Touching The Lives Of Those Who Came Around Her'
The community is rallying around the family of a 26-year-old mother who was unexpectedly killed earlier this month when she was struck by a car on I-695 in Anne Arundel County. Thousands of dollars were raised within a few hours on behalf of Deja Sharon May, who was the victim of a fatal crash shortly before 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 in Linthicum Heights. According to the family, they were not fully prepared for the cost of a funeral service, and a GoFundMe fundraiser was set up on their behalf that was already nearing its goal 12 hours after its creation. The family said that they …
Norfolk
Neighbors
Mom Seeking Donations After 6-Year-Old Son Dies In Accidental Cape Cod Fire
A mother is asking for help after her 6-year-old autistic son was killed in an accidental fire on Cape Cod this weekend. Shantal Thomas lost her son Kyi in a two-alarm fire that happened at their Orleans home on Saturday, Feb. 4, according to a GoFundMe campaign. Kyi, a student at Harwich Elementary School, loved watching "SpongeBob SquarePants" and "Boss Baby," his mother wrote on the GoFundMe page. His favorite color was red. "He was my God baby and just like my own son," a family member said on Facebook. "King I love you little man and will truly miss you and your sweet angelic smil…
Suffolk MA
Neighbors
11-Year-Old Dies After Strokes, Boston Donates For Funeral Expenses
An 11-year-old "computer genius" died after multiple strokes, sending his Boston family reeling and his community into support mode. David Rith was the second youngest out of seven siblings with a mature, respectful nature, according to a GoFundMe created for his funeral costs. Rith had dreams of being a business owner, saying that "he wanted to be successful ... because he did not want to see mom and dad work hard anymore," said the GoFundMe created by his sister. Rith began to show signs of a stroke on December 28, 2022. He was transported to Boston Children's …
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