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Eldersburg Native, Westminster Mom Jennifer Kassakatis Geilfuss Dies, 44
Carroll County mom Jennifer Kassakatis Geilfuss died at home on Thursday, Feb. 1, according to her obituary on the Zumbrun Funeral Home website. She was 44 years old.
Jennifer was born in Texas but graduated from Liberty High School in Eldersburg, then settled in Westminster, her obituary says.
She considered being a mother to her son, Cody, her "most important and precious role," her obituary reads.
In addition to being a caring mother, Jennifer was being remembered for her contagious laugh, love of the beach, and giving nature.
This breaks my heart so much! God received an…
Teen Suffers Skull Fracture In Virginia ATV Crash, Support Surges For Family
Support was surging for the family of a Virginia high schooler who suffered a brain bleed and fractured skull in an ATV crash earlier this month.
More than $3,500 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched for the family of Liberty High School (Bealeton) senior Emily, who was flown from Culpeper Hospital to Fairfax Hospital following the April 17 crash, the campaign says.
In addition to the brain bleed and skull fracture, Emily also suffered swelling, brain bruising, pneumocephalus, and more, according to the GoFundMe.
Emily, who works at Subway, is facing a long road to recovery.
"Emily…
Lifelong Lehigh Valley Resident, Devoted Dad Adam Costan Dies, 38
Lifelong Lehigh Valley resident and devoted dad Adam Costan died at his home on Wednesday, Oct. 19. He was 38.
Born in Allentown, Adam played little league baseball before attending Liberty High School, where he graduated in 2003, his obituary says.
Adam worked as an Amazon driver in Quakertown with previous experience as a forklift operator at Twin Med in Hellertown, according to his memorial.
His free time was spent fishing and watching sports teams from Philadelphia.
Above all, Adam was a dedicated dad to his children, Addison and Adam M. Costan, Jr.
In addition to his children, Adam…
Passionate Lehigh Valley BBQ Chef, Skilled Ice Hockey Player Dies, 32
Passionate Lehigh Valley barbeque chef and skilled ice hockey player David Allen Orwan, Jr. died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Fountain Hill on Wednesday, Oct. 5. He was 32.
Born in Bethlehem, David attended Emmaus High School before graduating from Liberty High School, his obituary says.
David worked at Ciao Sandwich Shoppe in Easton and had a passion for barbequing and smoking all types of meats.
He was also a skilled ice hockey player and had played on a number of different teams throughout the Lehigh Valley like the LV Comets, Bethlehem Blast, and LV Warriors, according to his memorial.
A …
Phillipsburg Native, Devoted Dad Dies, 45
Phillipsburg native and devoted father Charles M. Gugie died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Warren Campus on Tuesday, Aug. 30. He was 45.
Born in Bethlehem, Charles attended Liberty High School, his obituary says.
Charles worked in the maintenance department at Crothall Healthcare in Bethlehem, according to his memorial.
He loved spending time in nature and watching Michigan football on television.
Above all, Charles embraced his role as a dedicated father to his young daughter, Haily.
In addition to his daughter, Charles leaves behind his loving wife, Jessica (Easterday) Gugie; a sister, Kerri…
Former Wrestler Dies In Crash
Support is rising for a former wrestler killed in a car crash Tuesday.
Nicholas Santiago, 20, of Bethlehem, PA, was riding in a car down South 15th Street when it veered off the road and struck a tree, according to the Allentown Police Department and the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.
He died of blunt force injuries to the torso, and the manner of death was ruled an accident, the coroner's office said.
Santiago's family has set up a GoFundMe page in his name to help with funeral and other expenses, and as of Friday afternoon, it had raised more than $8,300.
"Nick has impacted many lives…
