Colombian Man, 37, Killed In Hillside Mother's Day Crash
More than $11,000 has been raised for the family of an Elizabeth man from Colombia who was killed in a crash in Hillside on Mother's Day. Haz clic aquí para leer la noticia en español.
Known to loved ones as “Rodri,” 37-year-old Jose Rodrigo Cardona Pabon was remembered as a kind, funny, and hardworking friend whose death devastated those closest to him.
The crash happened at 8:14 a.m. Sunday, May 10, at North Avenue and Riverside Drive in Hillside, NJ Advance Media reported, citing police. Cardona's vehicle was heading south on North Avenue when it veered into the opposite lane a…
6-Year-Old Somerville Boy Dies: 'We Will Always Love You'
Abner Beau Estival Jiron Piedra, a 6-year-old Somerville boy, died on Sunday, May 3, according to his obituary from the Cusick Funeral Home.
Abner was a student at Van Derveer Elementary School. A GoFundMe was created for Abner's family in the wake of his passing.
"Abner was a charming, special boy, full of love for others," his uncle Manuel Jiron, who organized the campaign wrote. "Though he was only six years old, he left us with many memories that we will carry in our hearts forever. We will always love you, Abner."
As of Friday, May 8, more than $16,000 has been raise…
'I'm Still Standing': Here's What Savannah Guthrie Told 'Today' Colleagues In Studio Visit
Savannah Guthrie made her first visit to the NBC "Today" show’s Studio 1A in Rockefeller Center, marking her initial appearance at the set in over a month.
Guthrie, who has been absent from the show since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing on Sunday, Feb. 1, stopped by on Thursday morning, March 5, to thank her colleagues for their support during the ongoing search.
The 54-year-old Guthrie did not appear on air during the visit, which was not mentioned during the three-hour "Today" broadcast on Thursday, which was co-anchored by Craig Melvin and Sheinelle Jones.
But on the fourth h…
Helen Sanabria Of Paterson Dies, 30
Helen N. Sanabria, a Paterson native, died Monday, Jan. 26. She was 30 years old.
In the days following her passing, a GoFundMe was launched by Miguel Sanabria to help the family cover funeral and memorial expenses. More than $16,800 had been raised as of press time.
“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Helen Sanabria,” the fundraiser states. “Helen was more than a sister, a daughter, and a loved one—she was a light.”
Those who knew Helen said she leaves behind a young daughter.
“Her presence carried warmth, laughter, and a quiet strength that touched eve…
Cedar Crest HS Senior Athlete Dies Unexpectedly In His Sleep: GoFundMe
A Lebanon County family is asking for the public’s help after an 18-year-old Cedar Crest High School senior died unexpectedly in his sleep, according to a GoFundMe created to honor his memory.
Damarius Galarza died at home at just 18 years old, his mom, Michelle Franco, wrote in the fundraiser.
Franco said her son was a senior at Cedar Crest High School and had been looking forward to attending Penn Tech in the fall to study construction management.
“He played football, ran track, and loved fishing, skateboarding, rollerblading, and riding his bike,” Franco wrote.
She said he had recently…
Community Mourns Penns Grove Woman Struck, Killed By Car
Jaye Pollard, a 29-year-old Penns Grove woman, was killed after she was hit by a car on Wednesday, Dec. 10, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family.
At 6 p.m., police responded to North Virginia Avenue near East Main Street and found Pollard lying in the roadway, Jeffrey Barile, a spokesman with the Salem County Prosecutor's Office told NJ.com.
Pollard was transported to a nearby hospital in Delaware where she was pronounced dead, Barile said to NJ.com.
"Jaye was more than just a daughter, sister, friend, and mother — she was a light to everyone who knew her," York Gross, w…
Nephew Leads Heartfelt Effort To Honor Uncle Steve Gardner After Unexpected Maryland Death
Steve Gardner’s family didn’t expect to be planning his funeral this week.
His nephew, Bruce Gardner, said his uncle passed unexpectedly, leaving loved ones grieving and trying to make sense of the sudden loss.
Bruce, who described Steve as a beloved son, father, uncle, cousin, friend, and neighbor, is now leading a heartfelt effort to honor his memory.
He created a GoFundMe to help cover funeral expenses and give his uncle “the honor he deserves,” a mission he’s been pushing forward with the help of friends, family, and strangers who have stepped in to support him.
“Some of y…
Police ID Boy, 8, Grandfather Killed In North Haven House Fire; Community Plans Vigil
Authorities have identified the 8-year-old boy and his grandfather, who were killed in a fire on Monday, Nov. 3. Now, the community plans to hold a vigil to honor them.
Aurelian Kamp, 8, and John Morris, 72, were killed when the George Street home they lived in caught fire around 12:30 a.m. Two other adults, including the boy's mom, and two other children were also inside when the blaze began, North Haven firefighters said.
The boy's mother remained hospitalized on Tuesday, but no one else was injured.
Investigators believe a cigarette sparked the blaze.
Several people have posted mem…
Ex-Fire Chief, Longtime Volunteer From Stony Point Dies At 46: 'Steady As Lighthouse In Storm'
A Rockland County fire department is mourning the loss of a longtime volunteer and former chief who dedicated nearly three decades to protecting his community.
Stony Point resident John Schaber, ex-chief of the South Spring Valley Fire District, died Sunday, Sept. 28, at the age of 46, the fire district announced.
Schaber joined the fire service in 1996 at just 17 years old, following in the footsteps of his stepfather, Lloyd “Bill” Jablin, his brother Chris, and his mother Patricia. Even after his stepfather was killed in the line of duty in 1998, Schaber’s passion for fir…
Drunk Driver Going 98 MPH Kills NJ Dad In Limerick Township Crash: Affidavit
A Philadelphia man is accused of causing a deadly high-speed crash on Route 422 while intoxicated, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele announced on Tuesday, Aug. 26.
Andrew Ryne Hilferty, 35, was charged with Homicide by Vehicle–DUI, Homicide by Vehicle, Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Reckless Driving, Careless Driving, Driving at Safe Speed, and Following Too Closely after the June 29 crash that killed 36-year-old Ryan Reyes of Bridgeport, New Jersey.
Pennsylvania State Police said Hilferty was driving a 2014 Chevrolet Cruze eastbound on Route 422 near mile marker 1…
Bordentown Motorcyclist Killed In Crash 9 Days Before 21st Birthday
Michael Anthony Fisher, Jr., a Bordentown resident, died on Wednesday, Aug. 6, nine days before his 21st birthday on Aug. 15, after he was hit by someone making an illegal turn while he was riding his motorcycle home, his family said.
According to Levittown Now, a 21-year-old Morrisville, PA woman was turning left form West Trenton Avenue onto Pine Grove Road in Morrisville when she struck Fisher on a Lawasaki street bike, traveling in the opposite direction.
Fisher was ejected and rushed to the hospital with critical injuries, where he died, the outlet said. Alcohol and drugs we…
Michael Quartarone, Jackson Dad To 4 Daughters, Dies Weeks After 49th Birthday
Michael Quartarone, a 49-year-old Jackson resident, died on Saturday, July 5, according to a fundraiser set up to support his four daughters.
Quartarone had recently celebrated his birthday on Sunday, June 22.
"Mike was a devoted man who would do anything for his family," Bella Quartarone, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "The kind of person who would give the shirt off his back without a second thought. He was deeply loved by everyone who knew him."
My dear friend, #D190 Michael Quartarone he was a winner throughout all the ups & downs of life, and I will always admire hi…
