Middletown, NJ
Police & Fire
Driver Was DUI In Crash That Killed NJ Lieutenant's Wife, 3-Year-Old Daughter: Prosecutor
An Ocean County man was under the influence of drugs when he caused the crash that killed the wife and daughter of a New Jersey corrections officer over the summer, authorities announced. Thomas F. Polson, 53, of Little Egg Harbor, was in a Ford F350 pickup truck when he left the southbound lane on Siloam Road and struck an SUV before slamming into Denise James' minivan head-on on July 14 in Freehold, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago said. James, 42, was pronounced dead at the scene while her 3-year-old daughter with Lt. Craig James died at a local hospital, and became an org…
Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ
Obituaries
Morris County's Justin Seekamp Becomes Organ Donor
Morris County's Justin Seekamp died on Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Newton Medical Center, and became an organ donor. He was 39 years old. A dad of two, Seekamp was "the loudest parent at every swim meet" and popular member of the Cranberry Lake community, according to his obituary. It's where he chose to propose to his fiance Lauren Schaeffner last summer. Seekamp was raised in Parsippany, and was a member of the high school football team. He attended Rutgers University and went on to work with UPS for 15 years. Seekamp is survived by his daughters, Summer and Brooklyn; parents John and…
Towson, MD
Obituaries
Organs Of Teen Dancer Killed In Baltimore Shooting Will Help Others Live
Kelsey Washington is leaving a lasting legacy. The 13-year-old girl gunned down in Baltimore became an organ donor, saving the lives of others, according to a GoFundMe page launched by Latonia Pinkney. Tavon Battle, 35, has been charged with murder in her shooting death Monday, Nov. 7. Kelsey was being remembered as an outgoing and caring leader who "danced to the beat of her own drum." The GoFundMe had raised more than $14,000 as of Wednesday, Nov. 16. Click here to donate.
Pelham, NY
Obituaries
Pelham Manor Woman Who Died At Age 38 Had 'Loving Heart, Zest For Life'
Loved ones and former classmates are mourning the loss of a Westchester County woman following her death at the age of 38. Larissa Acocella, of Pelham Manor and Manhattan, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, following a “long illness which she fought courageously,” according to her obituary. Acocella was a 2002 graduate of Pelham Memorial High School and later attended Fordham University in New York City. After college, she took a job with JP Morgan Chase, where she was most recently an executive director on the company’s Consumer and Community Banking Strategy team, her memorial said. When not at wo…
North Hunterdon, NJ
Obituaries
Hunterdon County High School Track Star, Impassioned Artist Jax Carey Dies At 16
Hunterdon County high school track star, impassioned artist, and self-taught musician Jax Carey died on Monday, Sept. 26 at the age of 16. Born in Morristown, Jax lived in Califon and attended Voorhees High School as a Junior. Jax was a skilled member of the high school’s track team and enjoyed participating in the hurdle events. A volunteer with the Valley View Chapel in Long Valley as well as several nursing homes, Jax was known for having an incredibly giving heart and soul. A self-taught musician, Jax was endlessly creative and loved singing, playing piano, and drums. Jax also kept …
Bethlehem, PA
Obituaries
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 …
Highland Lakes-Vernon, NJ
Obituaries
Support Surges For North Jersey Family After Death Of Beloved 2-Year-Old Son From Brief Illness
Support is on the rise for a North Jersey family after the unexpected death of their two-year-old son from a brief illness. Miles Martin Breitenbach died at Montefiore Children’s Hospital in the Bronx on Monday, Oct. 3, his obituary says. Described as being always happy and an “incredible snuggler,” Miles brought his family endless joy during his life. His organs and tissue will be donated to pass the priceless gift of life onto others, his memorial says. Miles is the cherished son of Christopher and Amy Breitenbach; brother of Logan Breitenbach; great-grandson of Sonja Gluck and Domi…
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
Police & Fire
Racing Fan Dies The Day After Crashing On The Way To His Grandmother's Funeral In Pennsylvania
A 24-year-old racing fan died the day after a serious car crash while on the way to his grandmother's funeral. Brady Allen Couch, of Carlisle was driving his 1998 Nissan Altima at West Lisburn and South Old Stonehouse roads when he pulled into the intersection and was struck by a 2010 Chevy Silverado driven by Benjamin L. Mauchamer, 28, of Mechanicsburg, according to a release by Pennsylvania state police. Both drivers had a juvenile passenger in their vehicles, Mauchamer had a 1-year-old boy and Couch had his 14-year-old cousin, along with 25-year-old Jeremy Price of Mechanicsburg, who als…
Washington Township, NJ
Police & Fire
Victim Of NJ Sports Bar Shooting, Chad Stuart, Becomes Organ Donor
The man shot in the head outside of a South Jersey bar allegedly by a former US Marine over the weekend has died, and his organs will save the lives of others, family members tell Daily Voice. Chad Stuart, 31, of Vineland, was pronounced brain dead on Sept. 24, his sister Mikaela Guzman said. A flag raising ceremony was held at the hospital where he had been treated on Tuesday, Sept. 27, to honor his organ donation. Walter J. Gilliano, 25, of Franklinville, was initially charged with attempted murder, after he shot Stuart in the head outside of Villari's Sports Bar around 4:45 a.m. Saturd…
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
News
Police Sergeant's Son ID'd Days After Falling To Death Out Of Window In Pittsburgh Suburb
The infant son of a police sergeant who fell out of a window in a Pittsburgh suburb on Tuesday, August 30, has died, authorities say. Henry "Hank" Witucki, 1, fell out of a window of the second-story window of his family's home in the 100 block of Winchester Drive in Plum Borough around 6:30 p.m., Allegheny County police say. The infant survived the fall and was rushed to UPMC's Children's Hospital in critical condition, according to Allegheny County police. He remained in the ICU for several days but succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, September 3, according to the Allegheny County Med…
Drexel Hill-Upper Darby, PA
News
Organs Of Suburban Philly Girl Who Had Brain Bleed Will Save Others
The mom of a 7-year-old Delaware County girl who suffered a fatal brain bleed last week told 6abc that her organs will save the lives of others. Mackenzie Rose, of Wallingford, had been undergoing chemotherapy as part of her treatment for Aplastic anemia, a blood disorder that she had only recently been diagnosed with, her mom, Elizabeth Raiburn told the outlet. She died on Saturday, Aug. 27, after suffering a brain bleed during a bone marrow transplant. Despite this devastating loss, a patient in need has gained a new lease on life. Mackenzie's kidneys ended up being a perfect match for …
Brentwood, NY
Police & Fire
Man Charged After Boy, 9, Dies Following DWI Crash On Long Island Expressway
A man who was allegedly driving drunk on the Long Island Expressway when he slammed into another vehicle, killing a 9-year-old has been charged. Travis Dickson, age 27, of Brooklyn, was charged on Monday, Aug. 22, with driving while intoxicated following a two-vehicle crash that took place in Farmingville around 1:50 a.m. The crash happened when Dickson, driving a 2018 BMW westbound on the LIE, rear-ended a 2019 Toyota Corolla. A passenger in the Toyota, Angel Salas, age 9, of Deer Park, was transported to Stony Book University Hospital for treatment of serious injuries, where he later die…
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