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'Dedicated To Helping Those In Need:' Montclair Native Molly Monaghan Dies Unexpectedly, 28 'Dedicated To Helping Those In Need:' Montclair Native Molly Monaghan Dies Unexpectedly, 28
'Dedicated To Helping Those In Need:' Montclair Native Molly Monaghan Dies Unexpectedly, 28 Beloved Montclair High School graduate Molly Maloney Monaghan died unexpectedly at her home in New York City on Sunday, Nov. 27. She was 28. Born in Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn, Molly was raised in Montclair and went to Northeast Elementary School and Mt. Hebron Middle School, her obituary says. At Montclair High School, Molly spent two seasons as a co-manager of the Montclair Mounties football team before graduating with the Class of 2012. She continued to stride high by attending Penn State University, where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics and business in 2016 and …
Devoted Union County Dad With Terminal Brain Cancer Prompts Wave Of Community Support Devoted Union County Dad With Terminal Brain Cancer Prompts Wave Of Community Support
Devoted Union County Dad With Terminal Brain Cancer Prompts Wave Of Community Support Support is on the rise for the family of a beloved Union County dad diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. Victor Vilela was diagnosed with a brain tumor through scans after a car accident 16 years ago, according to a GoFundMe launched for his end-of-life care. The scans led to an official diagnosis of Glioblastoma Astrocytoma Multiforme, an “extremely aggressive form of cancer,” the campaign says. Since then, the dedicated dad has had a nonstop treatment journey, undergoing two invasive surgeries, as well as chemotherapy, radiation, and physical therapy. Still, Victor’s tumor continued t…
Driver Hospitalized After Fiery Warren County Crash: State Police Driver Hospitalized After Fiery Warren County Crash: State Police
Driver Hospitalized After Fiery Warren County Crash: State Police A driver was hospitalized after a fiery Tuesday morning crash in Warren County, state police said. The crash occurred on Belvidere Road in Harmony Township just before 2:20 a.m., NJSP SFC Lawrence Peele told DailyVoice.com. A Subaru Impreza veered off the road, hit a pole, and stopped near Garrison Road before bursting into flames, Peele said. The driver was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries. The cause of the crash remains under investigation, Peele said. No further details were released.
Lehigh Valley Native Anthony Kent-Suarez Leaves Inspiring Post Days Before Unexpected Death, 32 Lehigh Valley Native Anthony Kent-Suarez Leaves Inspiring Post Days Before Unexpected Death, 32
Lehigh Valley Native Anthony Kent-Suarez Leaves Inspiring Post Days Before Unexpected Death, 32 Social media tributes instantly poured in for beloved Lehigh Valley native Anthony Kent-Suarez, who died unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 19 at the age of 32 and left an inspiring yet heartbreaking post of his own just days beforehand. Born in Allentown, Anthony was employed as a clerical worker at the Walmart Distribution Center in Bethlehem, his obituary says. A GoFundMe launched for Anthony’s funeral expenses had raised nearly $10,000 as of Wednesday, Dec. 7. “We are asking for whatever you can afford to donate to help cover my brother’s funeral expenses,” reads the campaign. “This is suc…
Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Down Route 80 In Parsippany Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Down Route 80 In Parsippany
Overturned Dump Truck Shuts Down Route 80 In Parsippany An overturned dump truck shut down Route 80 in Parsippany Wednesday morning, authorities said. The truck overturned in the westbound lanes near exit 42 - Route 202/Littleton Road in Parsippany around 9:50 a.m., 511NJ reported. Overturned Dump Truck on I-80 westbound Exit 42 - US 202/Littleton Rd (Parsippany-Troy Hills Twp) All lanes closed https://t.co/ZPoO6jI97m — 511NJ I80 (@511nji80) December 7, 2022 All lanes were closed as emergency crews responded. Meanwhile, traffic was getting by using the exit 42A-B ramp, preventing serious delays, 511NJ said. Delays on I-80 westbound (Pa…
Ex-Fugitive Busted For Selling Narcotics After Fentanyl, Meth Found In Bethlehem Home: Police Ex-Fugitive Busted For Selling Narcotics After Fentanyl, Meth Found In Bethlehem Home: Police
Ex-Fugitive Busted For Selling Narcotics After Fentanyl, Meth Found In Bethlehem Home: Police An ex-fugitive was arrested Monday after sellable amounts of meth and fentanyl were allegedly found in his Bethlehem home. Bethlehem Police were responding to an unspecified incident on the 500 block of Carlton Avenue when they saw a “significant amount of narcotics in plain view,” a Wednesday press release said. They then carried out a search warrant, which turned up distributable amounts of fentanyl and methamphetamine, a hydraulic press, packaging materials, a 9 mm semi-automatic firearm, cash, and marijuana, the release said. Dominic Rhone, 34, was arrested and taken into custody. Rho…
'He Tried To Convert Violence Into Hope:' Youth Counselor, Devoted Passaic County Dad Dies, 39 'He Tried To Convert Violence Into Hope:' Youth Counselor, Devoted Passaic County Dad Dies, 39
'He Tried To Convert Violence Into Hope:' Youth Counselor, Devoted Passaic County Dad Dies, 39 Youth counselor and devoted Passaic County father Juan Diego Otalbaro died on Saturday, Nov. 26. He was 39. Born in Passaic, Juan grew up between Clifton and Passaic, his obituary says. Juan played basketball at Clifton High School before earning a combined bachelors and masters in Social Work from Ramapo College. Juan then finished clinical training throughout various stated and started working as a counselor with at-risk youth in the New York State Office of Child and Family Services in 2019, his memorial says. Juan also had an entrepreneurial spirit and had launched a number of di…
5 Nabbed In Brutal Hunterdon County Motorcycle Gang Attack And Robbery, More Still On Loose: PD 5 Nabbed In Brutal Hunterdon County Motorcycle Gang Attack And Robbery, More Still On Loose: PD
5 Nabbed In Brutal Hunterdon County Motorcycle Gang Attack And Robbery, More Still On Loose: PD Police have identified and arrested five of more than a dozen motorcyclists whom they say brutally yanked a man out of his vehicle, attacked him, robbed him, and sped off after a September crash in Hunterdon County. The initial crash occurred in Clinton Township just after 10:10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 3, DailyVoice.com reported. Officers responding to an assault on Cokesbury Road in Clinton Township found that a group of about 13 motorcyclists had dragged a 62-year-old man from his vehicle, assaulted him, and stolen his cellphone after the crash, Chief Thomas A. DeRosa said in a release a…
‘He Knew Nothing But Love:’ Myles Fitzpatrick Of Somerset County Dies, 17 ‘He Knew Nothing But Love:’ Myles Fitzpatrick Of Somerset County Dies, 17
‘He Knew Nothing But Love:’ Myles Fitzpatrick Of Somerset County Dies, 17 Beloved brother and Somerset County native Myles A. Fitzpatrick died on Monday, Nov. 7. He was 17. Myles, of Manville, “knew nothing but love” and was known for his ability to spread happiness and joy wherever he went, despite handling obstacles of his own, his memorial says. “When Myles was younger, we didn’t know he was going to be our son, so we called him our daughter and sister,” reads his obituary. Loved by many, Myles had an incredible sense of humor — and an unmatched ability to show off his “mosquito twerk” skills on the dance floor. He also had an adventurous side with a passio…
Sudden Death Of Devoted EMS Chief Heather Varrasse, 42, Shocks Central Jersey Rescue Squads Sudden Death Of Devoted EMS Chief Heather Varrasse, 42, Shocks Central Jersey Rescue Squads
Sudden Death Of Devoted EMS Chief Heather Varrasse, 42, Shocks Central Jersey Rescue Squads Devoted EMS Chief, fire department volunteer member and central communications supervisor Heather Varrasse, 42, died unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 4, shocking rescue squads throughout Central Jersey.  Heather had been involved in various emergency services throughout Hopewell Valley for more than 25 years, a tribute from the township’s fire district said. An EMT with the fire district since 2006, Heather quickly rose through the ranks as an incredibly devoted public servant. She served as EMS Chief at Hopewell Emergency Medical Unit, Assistant Captain at Pennington First Aid Squad, and Publ…
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