Deadly Ringwood House Fire Shatters Family, Triggers $56K Outpouring Deadly Ringwood House Fire Shatters Family, Triggers $56K Outpouring
Deadly Ringwood House Fire Shatters Family, Triggers $56K Outpouring The woman killed in a Ringwood house fire last week has been identified by loved ones as Rhoda Nieves, as tens of thousands of dollars have now been raised to support her family. A GoFundMe campaign titled “Support the Sillsbury & Nieves Families After Tragic House Fire” had raised nearly $56,000 as of Sunday, Jan. 18. The fundraiser said the fire destroyed the family’s home and multiple vehicles and left several relatives hospitalized. Victor Scrivens/North Jersey Fire Canteen Support Unit INC Facebook According to the campaign founder Cheryl A. Chirichello, Karlie Nieves remains ho…
Nearly $100K Raised For Widow After Princeton High School Teacher Husband's Death Nearly $100K Raised For Widow After Princeton High School Teacher Husband's Death
Nearly $100K Raised For Widow After Princeton High School Teacher Husband's Death Nearly $100,000 has been raised for the wife and children of Jay Pikul, a Pennsylvania father and New Jersey high school business teacher who loved ones say suffered a heart attack after a car crash earlier this month. Pikul, of Newtown, PA, died Monday, Jan. 12, at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, according to his obituary published by the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home. He was 51. Jay Pikul Jason Pikul LinkedIn photo An Avenel, NJ native, Pikul was married to Dana Marie Pikul, whom he met shortly after graduating college, according to the obituary. In addition to…
Alyssa 'Aly' Belisonzi Of Wyckoff Dies, 39 Alyssa 'Aly' Belisonzi Of Wyckoff Dies, 39
Alyssa 'Aly' Belisonzi Of Wyckoff Dies, 39 Alyssa "Aly" Belisonzi of Wyckoff died on Wednesday, Jan. 7. She was 39 years old. Born and raised in Franklin Lakes, Aly graduated from Indian Hills in Oakland. She was diagnosed with Fanconi anemia, a rare blood disease, when she was a child, but didn't let it stop her from pursuing a career as a registered medical assistant, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. Her "superpower" was her ability to connect with people. Aly enjoyed watching Broadway musicals, especially "Rent" and "West Side Story."  She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Bel…
Linda Callahan, Wife Of Retired NJSP Colonel, Dies Weeks After His Retirement Linda Callahan, Wife Of Retired NJSP Colonel, Dies Weeks After His Retirement
Linda Callahan, Wife Of Retired Njsp Colonel, Dies Weeks After His Retirement Linda Callahan, the wife of former New Jersey State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan, died Monday, Jan. 12, just weeks after her husband’s retirement, according to her obituary shared by Cochran Funeral Home. A nurse, mother, and grandmother known for her deep faith and lifelong service to others, Callahan died at home surrounded by her family, funeral home officials said. She was 57. Callahan was a graduate of Mount Olive High School and earned her Associate of Science degree in nursing from the County College of Morris, which led to her career as a registered nurse, accordin…
Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke' Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke'
Actor Roger Ewing Dies: Starred In Legendary TV Series 'Gunsmoke' Roger Ewing, the actor best known for his role on the legendary TV series "Gunsmoke," has died. His family has just confirmed his death at the age of 83, which occurred last month in Morro Bay, California, located on the central coast of the state, roughly halfway between San Francisco and Los Angeles. A specific cause of death was not disclosed, according to the Neptune Society and multiple media reports. Ewing joined "Gunsmoke" in 1965, first appearing as Ben Lukens before being cast as the regular character Clayton Thaddeus "Thad" Greenwood. He starred in more than 50 episodes between 19…
KPMG Director, NJ Dad Of Two Kenneth McLawhorn Dies Suddenly, 35 KPMG Director, NJ Dad Of Two Kenneth McLawhorn Dies Suddenly, 35
KPMG Director, NJ Dad Of Two Kenneth McLawhorn Dies Suddenly, 35 Kenneth McLawhorn, a 35-year-old South Jersey resident, died on Monday, Jan. 5, according to his obituary from the Egizi Funeral Home website. McLawhorn is survived by his wife, Andriana, whom he met while attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, his obituary reads. He spent 11 years working at KPMG, according to his obituary. His LinkedIn shows he was a consulting director operating out of Philadelphia. He is also survived by his children, Jackson and Camille, his parents, Kenneth and Tonya, his siblings, Janna, John and Tyndall and his grandparents, Henry, Lana…
NJ Golf Tech Manager Dies Suddenly At 27: Remembering Jake Rasmussen NJ Golf Tech Manager Dies Suddenly At 27: Remembering Jake Rasmussen
NJ Golf Tech Manager Dies Suddenly At 27: Remembering Jake Rasmussen Jacob “Jake” Rasmussen, of Brick Township, died suddenly and unexpectedly due to an unexplained medical event at his home on Monday, Dec. 29, his family announced. He was 27 years old. According to his obituary on the George S. Hassler Funeral Home website, Jake experienced an unexplained medical event in his home before being pronounced at Brick University Medical Center, with the cause of death still unknown. Jake was born and raised in Jackson, and worked for six years as an on-site technical manager with Safari Solutions, building networks at PGA golf courses across the U…
Cause Of Death Released For Film Star Brigitte Bardot Cause Of Death Released For Film Star Brigitte Bardot
Cause Of Death Released For Film Star Brigitte Bardot Fans around the world are learning what led to the death of Brigitte Bardot, the legendary French actress, fashion icon, and animal rights activist whose beauty and spirit defined an era. Bardot died at age 91 at her home in Saint-Tropez in late December. Her husband, Bernard d'Ormale, revealed this week that the screen legend died from complications related to cancer.  He shared that Bardot had undergone two operations for an unspecified cancer, but ultimately, "the cancer took her," according to multiple reports in France and elsewhere. Despite discomfort in her final days, d'Ormale…
Michael Reagan, Former President's Son, Dies: Conservative Commentator Michael Reagan, Former President's Son, Dies: Conservative Commentator
Michael Reagan, Former President's Son, Dies: Conservative Commentator Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and a longtime conservative commentator, died on Sunday, Jan. 4, at age 80 in Los Angeles while surrounded by family. His death was announced Tuesday, Jan. 6, by his family and the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, which called him a "steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy." Family members said he died after a battle with cancer. The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute mourns the passing of Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman, and a steadfast guardia…
NJ Dad, Insurance Professional Jason Luyt Dies At 44 NJ Dad, Insurance Professional Jason Luyt Dies At 44
NJ Dad, Insurance Professional Jason Luyt Dies At 44 North Jersey father and insurance professional Jason Luyt died on Dec. 19, 2025, leaving behind his wife and two teenage sons, according to an obituary published by Paul Ippolito Memorial Home. Luyt is survived by his wife, Nenette; his sons, Connor, 15, and Tyler, 14; his father, Anthony; and his brother, James, according to the obituary. He was predeceased by his mother, Linda. A GoFundMe created by Rebecca Stokes to support Connor’s and Tyler’s education had raised more than $28,000 as of Saturday, Jan. 3. Born and raised in South Africa, Luyt excelled as a student-athlete at Parkto…
Visionary Behind Popular NJ Orchard Dies After Brain Cancer Battle Visionary Behind Popular NJ Orchard Dies After Brain Cancer Battle
Visionary Behind Popular NJ Orchard Dies After Brain Cancer Battle Gary Mount, the longtime owner and visionary behind Terhune Orchards, died peacefully at his home on the farm in Princeton on Dec. 29 after a battle with glioblastoma brain cancer, the orchard announced. “Gary was a visionary farmer, preservationist, mentor, and community leader whose impact on agriculture and land conservation in New Jersey will be felt for generations,” the orchard said in a statement. View this post on Instagram A Princeton University graduate, Mount spent three years serving in the Peace Corps in Micronesia with his wife, …
Stand-Up Comic, TV Host, Police Officer Dies Suddenly At NY Home; Comics Pay Tribute Stand-Up Comic, TV Host, Police Officer Dies Suddenly At NY Home; Comics Pay Tribute
Stand-Up Comic, TV Host, Police Officer Dies Suddenly At NY Home; Comics Pay Tribute John Mulrooney, a Brooklyn-born stand-up comedian, late-night host, and former police officer, has died. He was 67. Mulrooney died suddenly at his home in Coxsackie, New York, on Monday, Dec. 29, according to his obituary. No cause of death was cited. Mulrooney became a mainstay on the New York comedy scene during the 1980s. He performed at major clubs like the Improv, the Comic Strip, and the Laugh Factory. Fans knew him for his boisterous energy and fearless style, according to USA Today. He gained popularity with audiences and earned respect from some of the era’s most well-known stand-…