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North Bergen Native Dies After Ruptured Appendix With $21K Raised For Widow, Son
Daniel Marcin, a Morristown dad who grew up in North Bergen, died after suffering complications from a ruptured appendix on Friday, Dec. 19, loved ones said. A GoFundMe organized earlier in the week by Ashley Reedy said Marcin suffered a ruptured appendix that led to serious complications and required urgent medical care. Hope Center Hackettstown shared an urgent prayer request Thursday, Dec. 18, asking for prayers for Marcin, who was hospitalized and in need of what the church described as a miracle following an appendix rupture, according to a post from Pastor Mario. In an updat…
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NJ Mom, Leader In Child Care Melissa Leavy White Dies, 50
Melissa Leavy White, of Wantage and formerly of Paramus, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 18, surrounded by love, following a short illness, according to an obituary published on the Pinkel Funeral Home website. She was 50 years old. Melissa dedicated her life to caring for children and families and was best known for owning the daycare “Roots & Wings,” later continuing her work as a caregiver for families with young children, according to her obituary. She was active in her church community at Christian Faith Fellowship Church and was "known for her tenderness, kindness, compass…
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Peter Arnett Dies: Fearless TV Reporter Who Broadcast From Baghdad
Legendary war correspondent Peter Arnett, who became a household name for his fearless reporting from Vietnam and live broadcasts from Baghdad during the Gulf War, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Newport Beach, California. He was 91. Arnett died from prostate cancer while surrounded by family and friends, according to CNN. Born in Riverton, New Zealand, Arnett was widely regarded as one of the most significant war correspondents of his generation. He covered 17 different conflicts during his legendary career, earning him recognition for "intrepid and fearless" reporting. Arnett won the 1966 Puli…
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Sudden Death Of 22-Year-Old NJ Woman Spreads Sadness
Gabrielle Haines of Gloucester County died unexpectedly in her sleep on Friday, Dec. 12, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to aid her family. She was 22 years old. The campaign founder, Nicole Harned, described Gabrielle as “fun-loving, strong-minded, and adventurous,” adding that she embraced life “with courage, creativity, and an open heart.” “She had a deep passion for baking and art, pouring love and expression into everything she created,” Harned wrote. “Her presence brought light, laughter, and warmth to those lucky enough to know her.” Gabbie Haines Instagram Gabrielle was…
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Beloved ‘Buck Rogers’ Star Gil Gerard Dies: 'My Life Has Been An Amazing Journey'
Actor Gil Gerard, best known as Captain William "Buck" Rogers, has died. The sci-fi star’s death at age 82 was announced by his wife, Janet, who shared his final message with fans. Gerard died in hospice care in Georgia after a “rare and viciously aggressive form of cancer” was diagnosed only days earlier, according to his family. Janet Gerard wrote on Facebook on Tuesday night, Dec. 16: “Just to clarify — I was by his side when my husband passed away this morning in hospice care.” In a message written to be shared after his death, Gerard wrote, “If you are reading this, then Janet has…
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Devoted Mother ID'd As Woman Struck, Killed By Car In North Jersey
Andrea Ramos, a 70-year-old Dover woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Denville on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Ramos is being remembered a loving and caring woman who was always smiling, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. "A devoted mother and a cherished member of our community, Andrea was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need," Mary Mar Rojas, who organized the fundraiser said. At 5:55 p.m., Ramos was struck on Pocono Road outside St. Claire's Denville Hospital, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The pedestrian was transported to the…
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Shock, Sadness After Stunning Deaths Of Hollywood Legend Rob Reiner, Wife
Tributes poured in for actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, following their stunning deaths overnight, a loss colleagues and fans said felt both personal and historic. Click here for a new, updated story: Daughter Found Rob Reiner, Wife Dead, New Report Says The couple was found at their Los Angeles home on Sunday, Dec. 14. Authorities are investigating the case as an apparent homicide and have not announced any arrests. Rob Reiner was 78, and Michele Singer Reiner was 68. No suspect has been officially identified, arrested, or named as a "person of int…
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NJ School Nurse Who Learned She Had Cancer While Pregnant Dies, 40
A Glen Rock school nurse and Ridgewood mother of four has died after a battle with cancer. Kimberly Ann (Ramos) Castelli died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Dec. 10, surrounded by loved ones, according to an obituary published by Vander Plaat Funeral Home. Kim's had been battling metastatic colon cancer for more than a year, the obituary states. She most recently worked as a school nurse at Alexander Hamilton in Glen Rock, the school's website states. Kim's family set up a GoFundMe for a scholarship in her name at the Academy of Our Lady in Glen Rock, "a faith-filled community that …
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Services Set For Woodbridge Officer, SWAT Member Killed In Carteret Crash
Funeral services have been finalized for Michael Tenpenny, the Woodbridge police officer who was killed in a motor vehicle crash in Carteret last week. Tenpenny, 31, a patrol officer with the Woodbridge Township Police Department, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, following a crash involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer in Carteret, authorities confirmed. Additional details about the crash have not been released. An Iselin native, Tenpenny joined the Woodbridge Police Department in 2018 and served in the Patrol Division, where he was also a member of the department’s SWAT Team, according to his…
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Sudden Death Of NJ Racer Eugene Drew Sparks Outpouring Of Tributes
The East Coast racing community is grieving the sudden loss of Eugene Drew, a longtime Legends racer who grew up in West Milford and lived in Vernon for most of his life, competing at tracks across New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. According to his obituary from Pinkel Funeral Home, Drew passed away peacefully at home on Monday, Dec. 8, at the age of 49. Born in Pompton Plains, he was raised in West Milford and later settled in Vernon, where he raised two children, his obituary said. The East Coast Legend Series announced Drew’s passing on Tuesday, Dec. 9. According to the series, Dre…
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NY Teen’s Killing Spurs Memorial Tree, Annual Dance Sponsorship: ‘More Than A Tragic Statistic'
A national youth advocacy foundation is honoring the life and legacy of 18-year-old Emily Finn with a permanent memorial and a new annual sponsorship for aspiring dancers, weeks after the Long Island college freshman was killed in what prosecutors called an execution-style shooting. The Youth Peace and Justice Foundation — also known as The Uvalde Foundation For Kids — announced the expanded tribute this week, describing it as a way to turn grief into meaningful action in Finn’s name. As part of its national Trees for Peace initiative, the foundation will plant a memorial tree for Finn in t…
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Passaic Boy Who Enlisted In Marines With Dreams Of Becoming Pilot Dies At 17
A Passaic family is grieving the loss of 17-year-old Jose David Buitrago Arbelaez, who died on Friday, Dec. 5. The cause of death was not made public. According to his obituary on the Alvarez Funeraria website, Jose was born in Bogotá, Colombia. He was an honor roll student at Passaic High School and had already enlisted in the Marine Corps with hopes of becoming a pilot, according to a GoFundMe launched by Brooke lynn Valoy. He was remembered as a hardworking student who was known for his kindness and the support he showed to others. The GoFundMe described him as some…
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