Sudden Death Of 22-Year-Old Gloucester County Woman Spreads Sadness Sudden Death Of 22-Year-Old Gloucester County Woman Spreads Sadness
Sudden Death Of 22-Year-Old Gloucester County 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…
Nutley Dad Dave Romanski Dies, 53 Nutley Dad Dave Romanski Dies, 53
Nutley Dad Dave Romanski Dies, 53 David Romanski, a longtime North Jersey resident known for his career in auto sales and devotion to his family, died on Friday, Dec. 12. He was 53 years old. Romanski lived in Nutley but was raised and spent much of his life in Lyndhurst, according to his obituary on the Nazare Memorial Home website. He lived briefly in West Milford before moving to Nutley in 2012. As a teenager, he worked as a party DJ and later discovered a passion for automobiles, fixing up cars and building skills that led to a successful career in auto sales, including many years at Franchini Chevrolet in Garfield, whe…
From New Hope To Hollywood: Rob Reiner’s Bucks County Roots Resurface Amid Homicide Probe From New Hope To Hollywood: Rob Reiner’s Bucks County Roots Resurface Amid Homicide Probe
From New Hope To Hollywood: Rob Reiner’s Bucks County Roots Resurface Amid Homicide Probe As investigators continue examining the deaths of actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, attention has turned to the filmmaker’s early life, East Coast roots, and the path that led him from regional theater to Hollywood stardom. Reiner was born March 6, 1947, in the Bronx, New York, to comedy legend Carl Reiner and actress Estelle Reiner. He spent much of his childhood in New Rochelle, New York, according to Encyclopedia Britannica. Before achieving national recognition, Reiner spent time in Pennsylvania, including working at the Bucks County Playhouse in New Hop…
TGI Friday’s Server Comforts Terryville Toddler Mid-Tantrum, Inspires Family’s GoFundMe Gift TGI Friday’s Server Comforts Terryville Toddler Mid-Tantrum, Inspires Family’s GoFundMe Gift
TGI Friday’s Server Comforts Terryville Toddler Mid-Tantrum, Inspires Family’s GoFundMe Gift Traveling with a young child can feel like a marathon of meltdowns and logistics, but sometimes a single kind stranger can make all that stress dissolve away. A Connecticut family traveling through Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport experienced that sweet relief when their 2-year-old began to throw a tantrum, and a TGI Friday's waitress stepped in to save the day. The moment went viral, and now the Terryville family has created a GoFundMe to find and repay the woman for her kindness. Chalaine Scott posted the video of server Brittany Bell holding a fussy toddler as she danced …
Smiling DC Fourth-Grader Who Fought Brain Tumor Dies Just Before Thanksgiving, Family Says Smiling DC Fourth-Grader Who Fought Brain Tumor Dies Just Before Thanksgiving, Family Says
Smiling DC Fourth-Grader Who Fought Brain Tumor Dies Just Before Thanksgiving, Family Says A fourth-grader whose smile carried him through an aggressive brain tumor and years of treatment has died just before the holidays, leaving classmates, teachers, and his community heartbroken. His name was Jhuniel Saldana Vargas — a boy who came to the United States already sick, but still thinking about everyone else. When his family left the Dominican Republic, his mother shared that he was so worried about other kids having less than he did that he made careful plans to give his toys to neighbor children who needed them.  That was who he was — generous even when life was already as…
West Orange Father Whose Daughters Died Saving Him In Thanksgiving Fire Passes Away West Orange Father Whose Daughters Died Saving Him In Thanksgiving Fire Passes Away
West Orange Father Whose Daughters Died Saving Him In Thanksgiving Fire Passes Away The New Jersey father whose two daughters were killed while trying to save him from a house fire on Thanksgiving has died, according to a GoFundMe for the family.  Organizer and relative Sidney Augustin said that Frantz Fleury died in the hospital on Sunday, Dec. 7. Frantz is survived by his wife, Irmisse; grandchildren Genesis and Nathaniel; son-in-law Joshua; along with nieces and nephews. "He is now at peace and reunited with his two beloved daughters," Augustin said. A funeral service this weekend will honor Frantz and his daughters, Frantzia, 49, and Pojanee, aka PJ, 42. Frantzia an…
Kim Kardashian Takes Over American Dream Mall For Family Adventure Kim Kardashian Takes Over American Dream Mall For Family Adventure
Kim Kardashian Takes Over American Dream Mall For Family Adventure Kim Kardashian spent a fun-filled weekend at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, sharing clips of the outing with her 354 million followers on Instagram. The 45-year-old mega celeb posted videos to her story on Sunday night, Dec. 7, showing herself and her family at Big Snow, the mall’s indoor ski and snowboard center. She wore her new North Face–Skims snowsuit while riding the lift, skiing, and posing in the snow. The visit was part of a two-day celebration for her son Saint’s 10th birthday, which he marked with friends on Saturday and Sunday. The group made their way through sever…
10 Years Gone: What Happened To Katelin Akens? Spotsylvania Sheriff Renews Search Effort 10 Years Gone: What Happened To Katelin Akens? Spotsylvania Sheriff Renews Search Effort
10 Years Gone: What Happened To Katelin Akens? Spotsylvania Sheriff Renews Search Effort Ten years after 19-year-old Katelin Michelle Akens vanished in Virginia, investigators are once again asking the public to help bring her home. The Spotsylvania County Sheriff’s Office issued a renewed plea Friday, Dec. 5, marking a decade since Akens disappeared after she was supposed to travel from the Partlow area to Reagan National Airport for a flight back to her home in Arizona. A flight she never checked into. Two days later — Dec. 7, 2015 — her luggage was found on River Road in Spotsylvania County, the Sheriff’s Office said. She has not been seen since. The Sheriff’s Office said …
American Dream Cut Short: Belleville Family Mourns Young Financial Analyst Killed On FDR Drive American Dream Cut Short: Belleville Family Mourns Young Financial Analyst Killed On FDR Drive
American Dream Cut Short: Belleville Family Mourns Young Financial Analyst Killed On FDR Drive Justin Siguencia's family moved to the United States in search of a better life. And 22-year-old Siguencia helped them fulfill that, they said, graduating with honors in economics this year from the University of Michigan, going on to work as a financial analyst for BNY. Justin's bright future was cut short on Wednesday, Nov. 26, the night before Thanksgiving, when he was run over by two vehicles on the FDR Drive in New York City, the NYPD said. Justin's sudden death has left his family heartbroken. "As the first generation of an immigrant family [from Ecuador], Justin…
Canterbury Grandfather Killed In Hunting Cabin Shooting Remembered For Big Laugh, Bigger Heart Canterbury Grandfather Killed In Hunting Cabin Shooting Remembered For Big Laugh, Bigger Heart
Canterbury Grandfather Killed In Hunting Cabin Shooting Remembered For Big Laugh, Bigger Heart The Connecticut grandfather, 70, who was shot dead along with his brother in a New York hunting cabin, is being remembered for his big laugh and sharp sense of humor. Mark D. Thompson, of Canterbury, was shot to death on Nov. 23 in the tiny town of Allen, New York, about an hour south of Rochester. Thompson was on a hunting trip with his brothers, David E. Thompson, 69, of Port Charlotte, Florida, and their younger brother, Scot D. Thompson, 65, of Englewood, Florida. Police say the youngest brother shot the older two before driving off in one of their vehicles. He was captured soon after a…
Maryland Teen Ja’Nyah Grays, 14, Dies Suddenly After Seizure As Heartbrokekn Community Rallies Maryland Teen Ja’Nyah Grays, 14, Dies Suddenly After Seizure As Heartbrokekn Community Rallies
Maryland Teen Ja’Nyah Grays, 14, Dies Suddenly After Seizure As Heartbrokekn Community Rallies Some smiles are so bright they feel permanent — until the day the world realizes they were borrowed time. Family members shared that 14-year-old Ja’Nyah Grays died suddenly and unexpectedly after suffering a seizure early one morning in Maryland.  She “tragically did not recover,” her loved ones wrote in a GoFundMe created in her memory. Her death has left what they described as “a void in our family, our community, and in the hearts of everyone who knew her.” Grays was known for bringing light wherever she went — a joyful, loving teenager with a smile that didn’t just brighten a roo…
Babson College Student Deported As She Flew Home To Surprise Family For Thanksgiving: Reports Babson College Student Deported As She Flew Home To Surprise Family For Thanksgiving: Reports
Babson College Student Deported As She Flew Home To Surprise Family For Thanksgiving: Reports A Massachusetts college freshman trying to surprise her family for Thanksgiving was instead deported to Honduras after she was stopped at Boston Logan International Airport, according to multiple news reports. Her attorney says the move violated a federal court order and has left the 19-year-old’s future in doubt. Any Lucia Lopez Belloza, who was enrolled at Babson College in Wellesley, had already cleared security when officials pulled her aside on Nov. 20, the Boston Globe reported. Her lawyer, Todd Pomerleau, said she was told there was a problem with her boarding pass. She was detained …