Organs Of NJ Mom Who Died Suddenly Will Help Save Others Organs Of NJ Mom Who Died Suddenly Will Help Save Others
Organs Of NJ Mom Who Died Suddenly Will Help Save Others The organs of a New Jersey mom who died suddenly will help save the lives of others. Kelsey Gilmore, 30, was found unresponsive at home on Feb. 21, those who knew the family say. After several tests and nearly a week on a ventilator, she was declared brain dead and removed from life support. Kelsey leaves behind her husband, Brian Gilmore, and four children, Kylie, 9, Bryce, 5, Benjamin, 2, and 1-month-old Joseph. A GoFundMe page for the family had raised $16,600 as of Tuesday, March 1. "Kelsey was a faithful wife, the most amazing mother, a devoted daughter, a helpful sister, and a fun-…
'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives 'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives
'Even In Death,' Tow Truck-Driving NJ First Responder Will Continue To Save Lives The Stars & Stripes were raised and then lowered to half-staff in honor of a tow truck-driving first responder from Bergen County who was taken off life support this weekend after being gravely injured while responding to a call. Robert Thornton, 31, of Ridgefield Park, was officially pronounced dead at Hackensack University Medical Center at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27, loved ones said. Even in death, Thornton "will now save many lives," Moonachie First Aid & Rescue Squad Lt. Chris Yuhasz said. Thornton's organs were harvested following a solemn ceremony Sunday that drew a large cr…
Flag Ceremony Set At Hospital For NJ Tow Truck Driver, First Responder Coming Off Life Support Flag Ceremony Set At Hospital For NJ Tow Truck Driver, First Responder Coming Off Life Support
Flag Ceremony Set At Hospital For NJ Tow Truck Driver, First Responder Coming Off Life Support UPDATE (Feb. 28): The Stars & Stripes were raised and then lowered to half-staff in honor of a tow truck-driving first responder from Bergen County who was taken off life support this weekend after being gravely injured while responding to a call. READ MORE.... ****** TRIBUTE: A tow truck-driving first responder from Bergen County who was gravely injured while on a call two weeks ago will be removed from life support following a flag-raising ceremony scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. Family members of Robert Thornton, 31, said there will be no limit on the number of attendees durin…
Westchester Native Who 'Made Life-Changing Impacts,' Dies At 54 Westchester Native Who 'Made Life-Changing Impacts,' Dies At 54
Westchester Native Who 'Made Life-Changing Impacts,' Dies At 54 A Hudson Valley man who died at the age of 54 is being remembered for the positive, life-changing impact he and his work had on others. Richard Almstead Jr., of Mahopac, died on Saturday, Feb. 5, according to his obituary. A native of Westchester County, Almstead was born in Bronxville and grew up in Pelham, where he graduated from Pelham Memorial High School. He had a passion for helping others, and traveled during his work as an administrator for Narconon Rehabilitation Centers, opening new facilities and working at several centers, his obituary said.  "Throughout the years, countl…
Organs Of PA Teen Killed In Double Fatal Crash Will Help 5 Others Live Organs Of PA Teen Killed In Double Fatal Crash Will Help 5 Others Live
Organs Of PA Teen Killed In Double Fatal Crash Will Help 5 Others Live Two friends killed in a Bucks County crash on Christmas Eve are being remembered as humble leaders. Tyler Amberger, 18, a senior at Pennsbury High School, and Mathew Loftus, 17, were in a 2003 BMW that collided with a 2015 Nissan Juke on New Falls Road in Levittown around 12:35 p.m. Dec. 24, authorities said. Amberger was pronounced dead at the scene while Loftus was hospitalized and died on Monday. Loftus was an organ donor and saved the lives of five others, those who knew him said. GoFundMe pages were launched for both teens' families. Amberger's page had raised more than $30,000 w…
Monroe County Dad Dies 3 Weeks After Motorcycle Crash In Poconos Monroe County Dad Dies 3 Weeks After Motorcycle Crash In Poconos
Monroe County Dad Dies 3 Weeks After Motorcycle Crash In Poconos A 31-year-old Monroe County man died three weeks after sustaining multiple traumatic injuries in a motorcycle crash earlier this month, authorities said. Kyle Depetris, of East Stroudsburg, was riding a motorcycle on Oct. 1 around 2:30 p.m. when he collided with another vehicle on Barren Road in Middle Smithfield Township, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office. He was pronounced dead on Oct. 22 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest, the coroner's office said. The manner of death was ruled an accident. He is survived by his fiancé Autymn, and their daughte…
North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm
North Jersey Dad, Beloved Teacher Robert Ambrosino Dies Of Sudden Brain Aneurysm Support is skyrocketing for a North Jersey family after the death of beloved husband, longtime teacher and father Robert Ambrosino from a sudden brain aneurysm. Ambrosino, a longtime Dover High School teacher, coach and musician, collapsed from a sudden and unexpected brain aneurysm and was taken to Newton Medical Center on Sept. 26, according to a GoFundMe launched by Alexis, who says she is Ambrosino’s niece. After being put on a ventilator, Ambrosino, of Sparta, underwent further testing and was later airlifted to Overlook Medical Center in Summit. As doctors attempted surgery, they lea…
North Jersey Native, Beloved Son, Brother Chris Fecko Dies In Motorcycle Crash On 23rd Birthday North Jersey Native, Beloved Son, Brother Chris Fecko Dies In Motorcycle Crash On 23rd Birthday
North Jersey Native, Beloved Son, Brother Chris Fecko Dies In Motorcycle Crash On 23rd Birthday Lifelong North Jersey resident and beloved son, brother and friend Christopher Fecko died at Garnet Medical Hospital in Middletown, NY after he got into a motorcycle crash while celebrating his 23rd birthday on June 25. Born in Belleville, Fecko lived in Oak Ridge and graduated from Jefferson Township High School in 2016, where he won the Baseball State Championship during his senior year, his obituary says. Fecko was an aspiring welder and worked at Airside Sheetmetal in Andover at the time of his death, his memorial says. Fecko was known for his love of all things outdoors, including hun…
Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles
Memories Of Poughkeepsie Native, Peekskill Resident Andy Novak Leave Nothing But Smiles Andrew P. Novak was born on July 28, 1966 and died peacefully on Thursday, April 29 with his wife Clare (McMorris) by his side after a courageous battle with cancer.  Andy, known by many as “Noodle,” was born and raised in Poughkeepsie. He graduated from Poughkeepsie High School in 1984 and was employed by Verizon.  Andy lived in Fort Lauderdale, FL before moving to Peekskill with Clare.  Andy’s short life was full thanks to his loyal friends and family. Andy is survived by his wife Clare of Peekskill; sister Laura Nicholson (Steve) of Syracuse and brother Matthew Novak (Ch…
'Dream Became Reality': Linden Firefighter Inspires With Organ Transplant Story 'Dream Became Reality': Linden Firefighter Inspires With Organ Transplant Story
'Dream Became Reality': Linden Firefighter Inspires With Organ Transplant Story A Linden firefighter is opening up about his heart transplant in an effort to raise awareness toward the importance of organ and tissue donation. Knowing heart disease runs in his family, Mathew Pribish went in for a routine cardiology checkup more than a decade ago. "I wanted to make sure that, as a firefighter, my heart was healthy," Pribish said. During one of those checkups, the firefighter was told that he has Marfan Syndrome, a connective tissue disorder that affects the heart, joints and other parts of the body. In 2013, after being monitored for a few years, Pribish's aortic root…
‘I Have A Lot To Live For’: Park Ridge Navy Veteran Firefighter Needs Kidney ‘I Have A Lot To Live For’: Park Ridge Navy Veteran Firefighter Needs Kidney
‘I Have A Lot To Live For’: Park Ridge Navy Veteran Firefighter Needs Kidney Firefighters are quick to rescue those in need, but right now one of Park Ridge’s bravest could use some help. Park Ridge Firefighter Mark "Cookey" Eisen, 63, was recently placed on the National Kidney Registry after diabetes caused late-stage kidney failure. He’s scheduled to begin dialysis in 2021 but hopes to find him a kidney before then. A veteran of seven years with the U.S. Navy, Eisen has been a borough firefighter for nearly three decades. He's considered “part of the fabric” of the borough, his company wrote in a Facebook post. Eisen has served with the Park Ridge Elks, American…
Clifton Baby Injured In Crash Dies, Organs Help 3 Others Live Clifton Baby Injured In Crash Dies, Organs Help 3 Others Live
Clifton Baby Injured In Crash Dies, Organs Help 3 Others Live A baby critically injured in a Route 3 crash with her mom died Monday evening, less than a week after the accident. Her organs, however, will save the lives of three other babies. "Jaelynn is a hero," the baby's cousin Kimmy Laverty said.  "She saved three children who are no longer in need of organs and life saving surgeries. These three children have been blessed with beauty and a loving soul. Let us hold our families tight as we can not see the future and won’t know when our time is to come." Jamie Yarrish and baby JaelynnCOURTESY: Kimmy Laverty Jaelynn, who turned 1 Aug. 15, and h…