VA Mom Flown To Hospital After Suffering Stroke, Family Finds New Normal
Support was surging for a Prince William County family after its matriarch suffered a stroke at just 36 years old.
More than $25,800 had been raised as of Monday, Dec. 5 on a GoFundMe for Courtney Waters' family. According to her Facebook page, Courtney lives in Bristow with her husband, Kevin. They have three children, Colton (7), Kendall (4) and Carly (2).
Courtney was flown to INVOA Fairfax Hospital on Nov. 29 and went right into emergency surgery upon suffering a stroke, reads the campaign by Christina DePorter.
"She is hard working, kind, and an endlessly giving woman," the…
Dad Dies Suddenly After Surprise Trip Home To Kiss His Wife
A Central Pennsylvania community is mourning the loss of a father-of-four who collapsed shortly after a surprise trip home from work just to kiss his wife, those who knew him said.
Joseph M. Matonti IV, 40, of Coatesville, told his wife he wasn’t feeling well and collapsed in her arms in the driveway, according to a GoFundMe launched by family friend, JenMarie Macdonald.
EMS was soon called and Matonti was rushed to Brandywine Hospital, and then life-flighted to Reading Hospital, according to the page.
Once in Reading, he underwent emergency surgery and was put on life support, but he unfo…