Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Obituaries
Burlington County Nurse, Dad Of 4 Gary Koncewicz Dies Suddenly, Prompting Outpour Of Support Burlington County Nurse, Dad Of 4 Gary Koncewicz Dies Suddenly, Prompting Outpour Of Support Burlington County Nurse, Dad Of 4 Gary Koncewicz Dies Suddenly, Prompting Outpour Of Support
Burlington County Nurse, Dad Of 4 Gary Koncewicz Dies Suddenly, Prompting Outpour Of Support Support is on the rise for the family of Gary Koncewicz, a longtime Burlington County nurse and devoted dad of four who died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Friday, June 30 at the age of 53. Described as the “definition of a good person,” Gary worked tirelessly as a nurse throughout Cooper and Virtua hospitals for more than 25 years, his obituary says. He was known for his love of sports, especially the Phillies, and his absolute mastery of the art of “dad jokes.” “53 years is too short but Gary managed to fill it with so many laughs, caring smiles and about one million dad jokes,” re…

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by Valerie Musson
Arlington, VA
Obituaries
Community Mourns Beloved Catholic School Coach, AD Joe Reyda Who Died Unexpectedly In DC Community Mourns Beloved Catholic School Coach, AD Joe Reyda Who Died Unexpectedly In DC Community Mourns Beloved Catholic School Coach, AD Joe Reyda Who Died Unexpectedly In DC
Community Mourns Beloved Catholic School Coach, AD Joe Reyda Who Died Unexpectedly In DC A Catholic School community in Washington, DC is devastated after unexpectedly losing an alum, longtime Athletic Director, and educator. An alert was issued to families of Gonzaga College High School students and alumni on Tuesday morning after Joe Reyda died of an apparent heart attack in his home, Rev. Joseph Lingan said. “Joe was a beloved and instrumental member of our school community,” he said. “As our longtime Athletic Director, he shaped the Gonzaga experience of thousands of young men.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by G…

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by Zak Failla
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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UPDATE: Dump Truck Driver, 56, Killed In Route 287 Crash UPDATE: Dump Truck Driver, 56, Killed In Route 287 Crash UPDATE: Dump Truck Driver, 56, Killed In Route 287 Crash
Update: Dump Truck Driver, 56, Killed In Route 287 Crash A 56-year-old local dump truck driver was pronounced dead at the scene of yet another crash on Route 287 in northwest Bergen County, authorities confirmed. The southbound highway was closed in Mahwah after the Mack truck driven by Ron Appel of Riverdale struck a guardrail and landed on its side in Oakland shortly before 8 a.m. Thursday, May 4, New Jersey State Trooper. II Charles Marchan said. Franklin Lakes police and firefighters and New Jersey State Police were among the responders. They believe that Appel -- who was widely respected and admired by his peers as an expert driver -- suff…

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by Jerry DeMarco
Springfield, MA
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Possible Heart Attack Leads To Man's Death During Westfield River Race: Police Possible Heart Attack Leads To Man's Death During Westfield River Race: Police Possible Heart Attack Leads To Man's Death During Westfield River Race: Police
Possible Heart Attack Leads To Man's Death During Westfield River Race: Police A man has died after he apparently suffered from a heart attack while canoeing in Western Massachusetts this week, according to authorities. Russell-Montgomery Police responded to a water emergency on the Westfield River around 12:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, the department reported on Facebook. Posted by Russell - Montgomery Police Department on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 Officers learned that the man had possibly gone into cardiac arrest and was unresponsive. This happened during the Westfield River Wild Water Canoe Race, police said.  The man was eventually taken to Baystate Nobel Ho…

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by David Cifarelli
Dorchester, MA
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Support Rolls In For Boston Police Officer, 'Loving' Father After Near-Fatal Heart Attack Support Rolls In For Boston Police Officer, 'Loving' Father After Near-Fatal Heart Attack Support Rolls In For Boston Police Officer, 'Loving' Father After Near-Fatal Heart Attack
Support Rolls In For Boston Police Officer, 'Loving' Father After Near-Fatal Heart Attack A father of four children is in the "fight of his life" but his community is coming together to support his family.  Matt Parlon, who has served the Boston Health and Hospitals Police Department for years, suffered a near-fatal heart attack on Tuesday, April 11, according to a GoFundMe created to support his family financially. "The road to recovery is a long and arduous journey, with Matt battling multiple complications from the heart attack," reads the GoFundMe campaign description.  Parlon comes from a "true blue family," according to the GoFundMe. His father is a retired Boston Police…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Cambridge, MA
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Cardiac Arrest While Driving: Hudson Man Dies After Crashing Into Parked Car, Police Say Cardiac Arrest While Driving: Hudson Man Dies After Crashing Into Parked Car, Police Say Cardiac Arrest While Driving: Hudson Man Dies After Crashing Into Parked Car, Police Say
Cardiac Arrest While Driving: Hudson Man Dies After Crashing Into Parked Car, Police Say A man in his 50s who drove on the wrong side of the road and crashed into a parked car was experiencing cardiac arrest, officials say.  The driver, from Hudson, died after experiencing cardiac arrest while driving on Hawthorne Avenue in Cambridge shortly after 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 20, the Cambridge Police Department told Daily Voice. The man, coming from Memorial Drive, began to drive in the wrong direction of Hawthorne Street. He then crashed into an unoccupied car parked near the intersection with Mt. Auburn Street.  After being transported to a local Cambridge hospital…

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by Morgan Gonzales
Jersey City, NJ
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Jersey City Widow Seeks Help After Husband's Heart Attack Jersey City Widow Seeks Help After Husband's Heart Attack Jersey City Widow Seeks Help After Husband's Heart Attack
Jersey City Widow Seeks Help After Husband's Heart Attack A widow from Jersey City has launched a GoFundMe page for her family after her husband died of a heart attack. Rajya Lakshmi Yakkali's husband, Praveen Grandi, was working a typical day from home on Jan. 19 when he suffered a massive heart attack after lunch, and collapsed, she writes. Lakshmi Yakkali called 911, but it was too late, she says. Her husband was gone. "Praveen was the only breadwinner for our family," she writes on a GoFundMe page. "We were blessed with 2 children - Nayan (12 years) / Neetha (8 years). Praveen is the only son and currently looking after his old parents (mom a…

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by Cecilia Levine
Hampden-Silver Spring, PA
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Wanted Man Fakes Heart Attack To Steal $2K TVs: Lower Allen Twp. Police Wanted Man Fakes Heart Attack To Steal $2K TVs: Lower Allen Twp. Police Wanted Man Fakes Heart Attack To Steal $2K TVs: Lower Allen Twp. Police
Wanted Man Fakes Heart Attack To Steal $2K TVs: Lower Allen Twp. Police Police are searching for a man who pretended to have a heart attack so he and another man could steal two Samsung $2,349.98 televisions from BJ's Wholesale Club on January 16, 2023 around 11:44 a.m., according to a police release on Friday, Janauary 20.  "The pictured male decided to fake a heart attack at the checkout line and as employees attended to him, the other male pushed the TV's out of the store," the Lower Allen Township police say. "It is believed that both males then fled the area in a pick-up truck." Anyone who recognizes our "actor," or anyone with information about …

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by Jillian Pikora
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
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Community Supports Beloved Stockton University Coach After Heart Attack, Double Amputation Community Supports Beloved Stockton University Coach After Heart Attack, Double Amputation Community Supports Beloved Stockton University Coach After Heart Attack, Double Amputation
Community Supports Beloved Stockton University Coach After Heart Attack, Double Amputation Supporters have contributed over $22,000 to help Bob "Coach Hutch" Hutchings after a heart attack, and donations continue to pour in. Christine Curatolo Flanz shared more about Coach Hutch and his condition on this GoFundMe page:  "He has served the local New Jersey sports community for over 50 years in basketball, track & field and cross country—and is currently Stockton University's assistant men’s basketball coach. Last month, Hutch sadly suffered a massive heart attack, and (last) week he had to have both of his legs amputated below the knee." To make matters worse, Hutch and …

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by Jon Craig
Bowie, MD
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Family Says Man Found Shot To Death In Hyattsville Suffered 'Heart Attack' In GoFundMe Family Says Man Found Shot To Death In Hyattsville Suffered 'Heart Attack' In GoFundMe Family Says Man Found Shot To Death In Hyattsville Suffered 'Heart Attack' In GoFundMe
Family Says Man Found Shot To Death In Hyattsville Suffered 'Heart Attack' In GoFundMe Police have identified the victim found dead in a parking lot of an apartment complex in Hyattsville after reportedly being shot, but his family is claiming the victim had suffered a heart attack. Melvin Mayorga Hernandez, 39, was found fatally shot near the complex located in the 2600 block of Kirkwood Place around 6 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 4, after police received a call for a welfare check of a man laying in the parking lot, according to Prince George's County police. Hernandez's family later posted on GoFundMe seeking support after Hernandez suffered a "heart attack" that led to his death…

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by Annie DeVoe
Massapequa, NY
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ABC News 'This Week' Executive Producer Dies At Age 37 ABC News 'This Week' Executive Producer Dies At Age 37 ABC News 'This Week' Executive Producer Dies At Age 37
ABC News 'This Week' Executive Producer Dies At Age 37 ABC News "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" executive producer Dax Tejera died suddenly on Friday, Dec. 23. He was 37 years old. Tejera died of a heart attack, Mediaite reports, citing ABC News president Kim Godwin. He is survived by his wife, Veronica, and their daughters, Sofia and Ella. "As EP of “This Week with George Stephanopoulos” Dax’s energy, passion and love for that show, ABC News, and you, shined every Sunday morning," Godwin said in a note to network staff obtained by adweek.com. "That same love was extended to his precious girls." View this post on In…

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by Cecilia Levine
Mahwah-Ramsey, NJ
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Mahwah Woman, 70, Found Dead At Konica Minolta HQ: No Foul Play Suspected Mahwah Woman, 70, Found Dead At Konica Minolta HQ: No Foul Play Suspected Mahwah Woman, 70, Found Dead At Konica Minolta HQ: No Foul Play Suspected
Mahwah Woman, 70, Found Dead At Konica Minolta HQ: No Foul Play Suspected A woman found dead at Konica Minolta's headquarters in Bergen County on Wednesday apparently was stricken by a heart attack, responders said. The 70-year-old employee from Mahwah, who worked in the Marketing Department, is believed to have entered a bathroom at the corporate building on Williams Drive off northbound Route 17 near the Rockland County line around 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 20. Her body was found the next morning, responders said. The Bergen County Sheriff's Bureau of Criminal Identification was summoned to gather evidence and the county Medical Examiner to collect the body. The co…

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by Jerry DeMarco