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Former UPenn Basketball Player, NJ Native Dies
Darren Smith, an Elizabeth native, who played college basketball at the University of Pennsylvania, has died, according to a fundraiser. The fundraiser was established by Preetkumar Patel, his co-worker at American Dream Warranty where he worked as a billing manager. Smith was also editor in chief for Vending Machine Media, according to his Linkedin. "We are deeply saddened by the unexpected passing of Darren Smith," Patel wrote. "Darren was a valued member of our team and will be greatly missed by everyone who had the privilege of working with him." A graduate of South …
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Pennsylvania Trucker Killed Mid-Shift Leaves Fiancée, Toddler Facing 'Devastating' Loss
A young Pennsylvania father was killed while working to provide for his family when his tractor-trailer overturned on Route 15 in Maryland. Timothy Rice, Jr., 28, was doing what he did best — providing for his family, working a shift on Sunday, when his truck unexpectedly crashed along the side of the road and pinned the cab against a guardrail. The crash was reported around 8:20 a.m. on March 29 along the southbound lanes of Route 15 near the 7th Street exit in Frederick. It remains unclear what caused the tractor-trailer to leave the roadway before overturning, according to state police.…
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'Radiant Soul' Found Dead With Gunshot Wound To Head In PA Homicide, Suspect Gets Murder Charge
A Hudson Valley, NY community is grieving the loss of the 27-year-old daughter of the owners of a local restaurant, who was killed in a homicide at her Pennsylvania apartment late last month. Anne Tso, 27, of Philadelphia, originally from the Rockland County hamlet of Pearl River, was found with a gunshot wound to the head inside a residence on the 2600 block of South 9th St. just after 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 27, according to the Philadelphia Police Department. Responding medics pronounced Tso dead at the scene at 4:42 p.m., police said. Investigators said the killing …
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Temple Football Alum, NFL Lineman Tre’ Johnson Remembered As ‘Dad First’ By Family
The games are still on the schedule — but Tre’ Johnson won’t be in the stands. Johnson, a former Washington Redskins Pro Bowl lineman turned history teacher at the Landon School in Bethesda, died suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 15, during a brief family trip, his wife announced. He was 54. For those who knew him in Maryland, Johnson was more than a former college and NFL standout. He was Dad. “If you know Tre', you know what a devoted and loving father he was to his children,” Irene Johnson wrote. “Tre' lived for his kids’ sports activities and supported them through ever…
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‘Voice Of The Vikings’ John Rosenberger Dies After Nearly 50 Years In Catholic Education In PA
A beloved Catholic school teacher known as the “Voice of the Vikings” has died, leaving behind nearly five decades of impact in the Lehigh Valley. John M. Rosenberger passed away Monday evening, according to announcements shared Tuesday, Feb. 17 by Allentown Central Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School in Easton. Rosenberger, a 1974 graduate of Allentown Central Catholic High School, began his teaching career there in 1978 and remained for 46 years. He served as Science Department Chair and became a fixture in the school community, earning the nickname “Rosie.” School leaders de…
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Former Temple Standout Lineman Turned Teacher Tre’ Johnson Dies Unexpectedly On Family Trip
Former standout NFL lineman turned Maryland high school history teacher Tre' Johnson died unexpectedly while on a family vacation, his wife announced. Johnson was just 54. "It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my husband, Tre' Johnson, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026, during a brief family trip," Irene Johnson posted. "His four children, Chloe, EJ, EZ, and Eden, extended family, friends, and I are devastated and in shock." A Peekskill High School graduate, Johnson went on to star at Temple University before being picked 31st overall in the secon…
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Marine Leaves Wife, 3 Kids Behind After Tanker Truck Crash Off I-276: PennDOT
A tanker truck driver was killed after crashing and overturning off an I-276 ramp in Bensalem early Monday, Jan. 19, and loved ones say he was a Marine who leaves behind a wife and three children. The driver was identified as 34-year-old Matthew Ronca of Lancaster, who died after the tanker truck overturned on the off-ramp from eastbound Interstate 276 to Route 1 in Trevose just before 1 a.m., Bucks County Coroner Patti Campi said. Ronca lost control of the tanker truck before it overturned and landed on its side down an embankment, authorities said. The tanker truck also rolled down an emb…
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Penn Police Officer, NJ Native Dad Tomasz Czarnuszewicz Dies At 34
A University of Pennsylvania police officer, father, and New Jersey native has died, leaving behind a young daughter and a community shaped by his years of public service. Tomasz Andrzej Czarnuszewicz, 34, died on Saturday, Dec. 13, in Hopewell, New Jersey, according to J. Allen Hooper Funeral Chapel and Cremation Services. Born in Trenton, New Jersey, Czarnuszewicz spent his life committed to protecting others, building a career in public safety that spanned multiple agencies. He began working as a security officer at Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia before serving as a corrections …
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PA Lacrosse Player, Pacitti Brothers Co-Owner’s Son Frankie Pacitti Dies At 17
A Central Bucks East High School student and standout lacrosse player remembered for his infectious personality and deep ties to the local community has died. Frank Walter “Frankie” Pacitti, 17, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, Dec. 14, according to his obituary. He was the son of Frank Pacitti, co-owner of Pacitti Brothers Ice Cream & Hot Dogs in Hatboro. From the beginning, Frankie was known for his sense of humor, style, and ability to make people laugh, his family shared in his obituary. Friends and relatives described him as someone who formed connections everywhere he went and …
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Beloved Maryland Mother Remembered After Son Captured In Pennsylvania In Her Killing
The woman whose killing stunned a Maryland community is being remembered not for how she died, but for how deeply she lived — and how fiercely she loved. Adia Lipscomb Mingo, 45, was found dead inside her home in the 6900 block of Westchester Court in Temple Hills, early in the morning on Thursday, Dec. 11, Prince George’s County Police said. Officers responding to a reported shooting found Mingo unresponsive inside the residence, Temple Hills, December 11, police said. She was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders. Days later, police announced that Damari Lipscomb, 24, Mingo’s …
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PA Grandfather Robert Takacs Dies Suddenly At 45
Support is on the rise for the family of a Clifton native following his sudden death. Robert "Bobby" Takacs, a New Jersey native who later settled in Dingmans Ferry, PA, died on Tuesday, Nov. 18, according to his obituary on the Shook Funeral Home website. He was 45 years old. Takacs worked as an auto mechanic for many years and loved animals, fishing, and hunting, his obituary said. He was the devoted father of Kyle, Alexia and Evalynne Takacs, and the cherished grandfather of William Smith, according to his obituary. He was the son of Robert and Anneliese Takacs, and the brother…
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‘Super Mom’ Killed When Tree Crashes Onto Car In Philadelphia: Ella Hannecart Remembered
A 44-year-old mother of three who dedicated her life to helping others was killed when a tree fell on her moving car in Philadelphia, authorities and loved ones said. Maria Camela Lazo Hannecart, known to friends and family as Ella, died Thursday morning, Oct. 30, when a large tree crashed onto her silver Mustang on West School House Lane in the East Falls section of the city, according to 6ABC. The crash occurred around 11:53 a.m., and Lazo Hannecart was pronounced dead less than one hour later. Born in Manila, Philippines, Ella was the fourth of five children of proud parents Mena and Cec…
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Philadelphia Police Officer Tony Barbera Remembered For Living To 'Serve And Protect'
The Hampstead community is mourning one of its own after the passing of Officer Anthony “Tony” Barbera, a Maryland native remembered for his dedication to others, his deep love for family, and the way he lived his life — all heart, all in. Known to everyone as Tony, Barbera graduated from North Carroll High School, where he earned letters in football, lacrosse, and wrestling. His obituary says he went on to become “a highly decorated Philadelphia Police Officer, dedicating over fifteen years to the 22nd and 1st Districts.” Officer Tony Barbera GoFundMe It notes that…
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23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash Was Selfless, Charming, Loved Ones Say
Charismatic. Selfless. Charming. This is how 23-year-old Jarret Eisenhower is being remembered. The motorcyclist was killed in a crash at Joel Drive and North 15th Avenue in North Lebanon Township, after he had swerved and hit a telephone pole on Monday, Nov. 1, PennLive reports citing authorities. His death was ruled an accident and the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved, the outlet said. A GoFundMe launched by Samantha MacMillan and Ethan Boger raised more than $14,000 as of press time. “To know Jarret Eisenhower was to love him and laugh with him,” MacMillan wrote. “Whethe…
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Driver Killed After Truck Hits Tree, Utility Pole: PA State Police
A 69-year-old Bensalem man was killed when his pickup truck struck a tree and a utility pole along West Lincoln Highway in West Sadsbury Township, Chester County, Pennsylvania State Police announced in a release on Thursday, Oct. 30. The crash happened around 8:39 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 28, just east of Blackhorse Road, according to police. Michael J. Krukowski III was driving a 2016 Ford F-250 SuperCab eastbound when the vehicle drifted left for an unknown reason, investigators explained. It left the roadway, hit a tree, and then struck a utility pole before coming to rest on its passenger …
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Mennonite Boy, 10, Remembered For Strength And Faith After Passing At Pennsylvania Home
A 10-year-old Mennonite boy from Elizabethtown who touched hearts across Lancaster County with his bravery and faith has died, according to his obituary. Isaiah Scott Martin passed away at home on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, surrounded by his family, Buch Funeral Home shared. Isaiah was the son of Jeremy S. and Rebekah L. (Martin) Martin. He attended Parkview Mennonite Church in Stevens and was a student at Baron Elementary in Manheim. Family and friends remember Isaiah as “a brave and loving son, sibling, great grandson, grandson, nephew, cousin, student, and friend,” according to a GoFundM…
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Famed Rabbi Arthur Waskow, Founder Of The Shalom Center In Philadelphia, Dies At 92
Rabbi Arthur Ocean Waskow, a Baltimore native whose lifelong fight for justice and spirituality reshaped American Judaism, has died at 92 in Pennsylvania. Waskow, founder and longtime executive director of The Shalom Center in Philadelphia, passed away at his home on Monday, Oct. 20, according to a statement from the organization. Born in Baltimore in 1933, Waskow helped redefine the intersection of faith and activism — from marching for civil rights to protesting war and environmental destruction — all while reimagining Jewish ritual for modern times. Waskow earned his bachelor's degree f…
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‘A Lion Of Our Family’: Mid Valley’s Eddie Kaufman Dies At 20 After Bold Leukemia Battle
Eddie Kaufman played hard on the field, but fought even harder off the diamond before losing his fight with leukemia at the age of 20. The Roanoke College sophomore passed away this week following a lengthy battle with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, his family confirmed. "Eddie’s spirit and courage touched us all and inspired hundreds of Maroons to turn out for a National Bone Marrow drive this past April in the hopes of finding a match," the college announced on Wednesday, Oct. 8. Eddie Kaufman Facebook via Roanoke College "We are holding Eddie’s family, fri…
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Maryland Amazon Worker, 19, Fatally Struck While Riding Skateboard Home From Late Shift
A young man who had just finished a late shift at an Amazon warehouse was struck and killed on his way home in Maryland, leaving his family heartbroken and calling for help to lay him to rest. Dundalk resident José Fernando Romero, 19, was fatally hit by a pickup truck early Wednesday morning, Oct. 1, while riding his skateboard along Merritt Boulevard near Westfield Road, according to Baltimore County Police. Officers were called to the intersection around 5:45 a.m. for reports of a crash. Investigators determined that Romero was traveling on Merritt Boulevard when he was hit by a 2…
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Frank Sydnor, Pennsylvania Dad Who Fought Rare Crohn’s Complications, Dies At 39
Frank Sydnor, a Pennsylvania father known for his energy, love of music, and infectious spirit, has died after a long fight with Crohn’s complications and lung infections, his family said. He was 39. Sydnor died on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, following years of health struggles tied to Crohn’s disease and a rare lung infection called aspergillosis, according to a GoFundMe created by his mother Monica Sydnor. After initially undergoing surgery to remove bleeds from his lungs, Sydnor returned to work and to his role as the “life of the party,” his family said. But repeated bouts of pneumonia and f…
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PA Writer, Arts Advocate Dies At 51, Remembered For 'Brilliant Mind'
Matthew “Dutch” Rooney, a beloved writer, arts patron, and longtime supporter of ballet and opera, died Friday, Aug. 15, at his home in East Hampton. He was 51. Rooney was born Nov. 11, 1973, in Meadowbrook, Pennsylvania, the son of JoAnn (Wallace) Rooney and the late John Rooney, according to his obituary. He attended Gwynedd Mercy Academy and The Hill School in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, before earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University and a Master’s from Columbia University, where he won several writing awards. Rooney was active in New York’s arts community. He serv…
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PA Teen Who Battled Cancer After Fatal House Fire Dies At 17
A York teenager whose cancer battle drew community-wide support following a tragic house fire has died, according to his family and his obituary published by Hooper Memorial Home. Joshua Y. Lopez, 17, passed peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025, in Harrisburg, surrounded by loved ones, according to his obituary from Hooper Memorial Home. Born July 9, 2008, in Hollywood, Florida, Joshua moved to York with his family, where he attended the School District of the City of York and recently earned his high school diploma. His graduation took place just days before his death at Penn State Health …
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Ephrata Dad, 24, Killed Riding Home From Visiting His 3‑Month‑Old And 18‑Month‑Old Sons: Fund
A 24‑year‑old father was fatally struck while riding his bicycle home after visiting his two infant sons, his family says in a GoFundMe campaign verified on Monday, July 28. Christian Scott Noto, of Ephrata, was hit near Shirley Lane and Rothsville Road in Warwick Township and taken to Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital, where he was pronounced dead at 5:50 p.m., officials said and Daily Voice previously reported. A coroner investigator responded shortly after and transported his body to the Lancaster County Forensic Center for an autopsy. The cause and manner of death remain pen…
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Toby Atwood, 21, Dies Running Half Marathon In PA: ZTA President, Scholar Remembered
A Thiel College student-athlete and beloved campus leader died after collapsing during a half marathon in Erie on Sunday, July 20, 2025, the school announced on Tuesday, July 22. Toby Marie Atwood, 21, of Kittanning, was running the Presque Isle Half Marathon when she suddenly collapsed and later died, according to Thiel College. A double major in business administration and accounting, Atwood maintained a 4.0 GPA and was ranked first in her class. She was a recipient of a full scholarship and was inducted into both Alpha Chi, the National College Honor Society, and Chi Eta Sigma, the…
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Kathryne Badura, Villanova Grad, Fashion Attorney, Music Lover, Dies At 38
Kathryne Badura, a Bergen County native who built a career at the intersection of fashion, law, and business, died on Tuesday, June 24, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. She was 38 years old. Services were held Tuesday, July 8 at St. Elizabeth RC Church in Wyckoff. Born in Paterson and raised in Fair Lawn before moving to Mahwah, Badura graduated from Immaculate Heart Academy in 2004, where she was an honors student, athlete, and performer, her obituary says. She continued her academic and artistic pursuits at Villanova University, graduating magna cum laud…
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Delaware Valley University Lacrosse Player Dies, 19
Friends and family are mourning the heartbreaking loss of Tyler Shea Carbajal, a 19-year-old New Jersey resident whose compassion, wit, and bright smile left a lasting impression on everyone he met. Tyler, of Great Meadows (Warren County), passed away on Sunday, July 6, according to his obituary from the Bronson & McNamara Memorial Home. In front of others, he seemed strong, but “inside he was deeply sensitive, compassionate, and respectful to everyone he met,” the obituary reads. A 2024 graduate of Hackettstown High School, Tyler's dedication to academics and athletics was unmatched — …
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Support Swells After PA Mom Of 4 Killed In Crash Injuring 9 Others While On Family Vacation
Support is swelling for a Pennsylvania family whose summer road trip ended in a devastating crash that claimed the life of a beloved wife and mother of four. Gina Alvarez Dela Cruz, 42, of Stroudsburg, was killed on Monday, June 30, when the minivan she was riding in was struck head-on by another vehicle that crossed the median on Route 13 in Accomack County, Virginia. The crash, which happened near Parks Road around 12:30 p.m., also left nine people injured — including Gina’s husband, four children, and in-laws, Virginia State Police said. Gina was a passenger in the front seat when a so…
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Iris Fultz, 51, York Mom Known For Her Fierce Wit, Dies After Cancer Battle
Iris Marie Fultz, a bold and loving mother of two from York, died Saturday, July 5, after a yearlong battle with lung cancer. She was 51. Fultz (née Heilman) was surrounded by family at the time of her death, according to her obituary published by John W. Keffer Funeral Homes and Crematory, Inc. Known for her “sharp tongue,” “quick wit,” and zero tolerance for nonsense, Iris was deeply cherished by her family, despite what she’d say about them “probably annoying her at one time or another.” Born May 31, 1974, in Lebanon to Vincent and Jane Heilman, Iris was the fourth of six siblings …
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Dad-To-Be, Jerry Michalak, Dies Unexpectedly At 37 In Pennsylvania
A York man known for his loyalty, love of music, and devotion to family died unexpectedly just months before welcoming his first child, according to his obituary. Jerry Edward Michalak Jr., 37, died at WellSpan York Hospital on Saturday, June 28, 2025, the John W. Keffer Funeral Home announced. Jerry grew up in Dover and graduated from Northeastern Senior High School in 2006. He proudly served in the National Guard and was described as a kind and generous soul. He was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan and never missed a game. Friends and family said he was passionate about music, gaming, …
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Murder Of PA Professor, Wife In 55+ Community Sparks Swelling Of Support: 'Loved His Students'
Tributes and financial support are pouring in after a retired college professor and his wife were killed inside their Pennsylvania home. Robert “Bob” and Gretchen Ackerman, 74 and 75, respectively, were slain inside their residence at The Highlands at Glenmoor, a 55-and-older community in Palmer Township, at around 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, as Daily Voice previously reported. Responding officers found their son-in-law, Xiaomin Fei, standing in the open doorway holding a handgun. After several verbal commands, he put the weapon down and was taken into custody without further incident, Palmer T…
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Tow Truck Driver, Dad Of 3 Killed In PA Accident Remembered As ‘Heartbeat Of The Family'
Loved ones and strangers alike are rallying to support the devastated widow and three young kids of a Pennsylvania tow truck operator killed on the job. Steven Gill, 36, was gravely injured in a freak accident in Weisenberg Township on Wednesday morning, May 21, when several logs fell and struck him in the head, as Daily Voice reported. He was pronounced dead at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest. Gill, a native of Warsaw, New York, and most recently of West Penn Township, worked for Mechanics Plus Towing and Transport. He was the sold provider for his wife Tara and their children, ages 3, …
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