Sudden Death Of 22-Year-Old NJ Woman Spreads Sadness Sudden Death Of 22-Year-Old NJ Woman Spreads Sadness
Sudden Death Of 22-Year-Old NJ Woman Spreads Sadness Gabrielle Haines of Gloucester County died unexpectedly in her sleep on Friday, Dec. 12, according to a GoFundMe campaign launched to aid her family. She was 22 years old. The campaign founder, Nicole Harned, described Gabrielle as “fun-loving, strong-minded, and adventurous,” adding that she embraced life “with courage, creativity, and an open heart.” “She had a deep passion for baking and art, pouring love and expression into everything she created,” Harned wrote. “Her presence brought light, laughter, and warmth to those lucky enough to know her.” Gabbie Haines Instagram Gabrielle was…
Bergen County Native, Auto Sales Vet Dave Romanski Dies, 53 Bergen County Native, Auto Sales Vet Dave Romanski Dies, 53
Bergen County Native, Auto Sales Vet Dave Romanski Dies, 53 David Romanski, a longtime North Jersey resident known for his career in auto sales and devotion to his family, died on Friday, Dec. 12. He was 53 years old. Romanski lived in Nutley but was raised and spent much of his life in Lyndhurst, according to his obituary on the Nazare Memorial Home website. He lived briefly in West Milford before moving to Nutley in 2012. As a teenager, he worked as a party DJ and later discovered a passion for automobiles, fixing up cars and building skills that led to a successful career in auto sales, including many years at Franchini Chevrolet in Garfield, whe…
Devoted Mother ID'd As Woman Struck, Killed By Car In North Jersey Devoted Mother ID'd As Woman Struck, Killed By Car In North Jersey
Devoted Mother ID'd As Woman Struck, Killed By Car In North Jersey Andrea Ramos, a 70-year-old Dover woman was fatally struck by a vehicle in Denville on Wednesday, Dec. 10. Ramos is being remembered a loving and caring woman who was always smiling, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. "A devoted mother and a cherished member of our community, Andrea was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need," Mary Mar Rojas, who organized the fundraiser said. At 5:55 p.m., Ramos was struck on Pocono Road outside St. Claire's Denville Hospital, the Morris County Prosecutor's Office said. The pedestrian was transported to the…
NJ School Nurse Who Learned She Had Cancer While Pregnant Dies, 40 NJ School Nurse Who Learned She Had Cancer While Pregnant Dies, 40
NJ School Nurse Who Learned She Had Cancer While Pregnant Dies, 40 A Glen Rock school nurse and Ridgewood mother of four has died after a battle with cancer. Kimberly Ann (Ramos) Castelli died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Dec. 10, surrounded by loved ones, according to an obituary published by Vander Plaat Funeral Home. Kim's had been battling metastatic colon cancer for more than a year, the obituary states. She most recently worked as a school nurse at Alexander Hamilton in Glen Rock, the school's website states. Kim's family set up a GoFundMe for a scholarship in her name at the Academy of Our Lady in Glen Rock, "a faith-filled community that …
Services Set For Woodbridge Officer, SWAT Member Killed In Carteret Crash Services Set For Woodbridge Officer, SWAT Member Killed In Carteret Crash
Services Set For Woodbridge Officer, SWAT Member Killed In Carteret Crash Funeral services have been finalized for Michael Tenpenny, the Woodbridge police officer who was killed in a motor vehicle crash in Carteret last week. Tenpenny, 31, a patrol officer with the Woodbridge Township Police Department, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, following a crash involving a pickup truck and a tractor-trailer in Carteret, authorities confirmed. Additional details about the crash have not been released. An Iselin native, Tenpenny joined the Woodbridge Police Department in 2018 and served in the Patrol Division, where he was also a member of the department’s SWAT Team, according to his…
Passaic Boy Who Enlisted In Marines With Dreams Of Becoming Pilot Dies At 17 Passaic Boy Who Enlisted In Marines With Dreams Of Becoming Pilot Dies At 17
Passaic Boy Who Enlisted In Marines With Dreams Of Becoming Pilot Dies At 17 A Passaic family is grieving the loss of 17-year-old Jose David Buitrago Arbelaez, who died on Friday, Dec. 5. The cause of death was not made public. According to his obituary on the Alvarez Funeraria website, Jose was born in Bogotá, Colombia. He was an honor roll student at Passaic High School and had already enlisted in the Marine Corps with hopes of becoming a pilot, according to a GoFundMe launched by Brooke lynn Valoy.  He was remembered as a hardworking student who was known for his kindness and the support he showed to others. The GoFundMe described him as some…
‘What Would Lauren Do?’ Family Mourns Mahwah Native, 36, Remembered For Her Gentle Heart ‘What Would Lauren Do?’ Family Mourns Mahwah Native, 36, Remembered For Her Gentle Heart
‘What Would Lauren Do?’ Family Mourns Mahwah Native, 36, Remembered For Her Gentle Heart Jessica Perwas, a Mahwah native living in Bloomington, IN, died on Saturday, Nov. 29 at 36 years old, according to her obituary on the Vander Plaat Funeral Home website. Born in South Korea, Lauren "arrived into the loving embrace of her adoring parents" at 7 months old, her obituary said. "She grew up surrounded by loving family and friends and thrived both as a student and even more so, as a kind and loving child," her obituary reads. Her family said “that kindness she had displayed as a child matured into compassionate, gentle, caring for the elderly loved ones in her life,” noting that “…
American Dream Cut Short: Family Mourns NJ Financial Analyst Killed On FDR Drive American Dream Cut Short: Family Mourns NJ Financial Analyst Killed On FDR Drive
American Dream Cut Short: Family Mourns NJ Financial Analyst Killed On FDR Drive Justin Siguencia's family moved to the United States in search of a better life. And 22-year-old Siguencia helped them fulfill that, they said, graduating with honors in economics this year from the University of Michigan, going on to work as a financial analyst for BNY. Justin's bright future was cut short on Wednesday, Nov. 26, the night before Thanksgiving, when he was run over by two vehicles on the FDR Drive in New York City, the NYPD said. Justin's sudden death has left his family heartbroken. "As the first generation of an immigrant family [from Ecuador], Justin…
Nicholas Luna Of Garfield Dies, 38 Nicholas Luna Of Garfield Dies, 38
Nicholas Luna Of Garfield Dies, 38 Nicholas Luna of Garfield died on Wednesday, Nov. 19. He was 38 years old. According to his obituary on the Di Chiara Funeral Home, Nicholas was the top-producing salesman for APN Tech.  "He was an avid fisherman and hunter, a dedicated gym lover who was up every morning at the gym with his wife, and one of the most fun, adventurous, and vibrant spirits anyone could ever meet," his obituary says. "He lit up every room the moment he walked into it and was truly the funniest person you’d ever have the privilege to know." Nicholas is survived by his wife, Sarah; step-son Mat…
Clifton Native, Grandfather Robert Takacs Dies Suddenly At 45 Clifton Native, Grandfather Robert Takacs Dies Suddenly At 45
Clifton Native, 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…
Verona Dad Who Cheered For Every Kid Dies Suddenly At 57: Remembering John Auriemma Verona Dad Who Cheered For Every Kid Dies Suddenly At 57: Remembering John Auriemma
Verona Dad Who Cheered For Every Kid Dies Suddenly At 57: Remembering John Auriemma Shock and sadness spread following the unexpected death of Verona father, John Auriemma. He was 57 years old. A Belleville native, John died peacefully at home Saturday, Nov. 29, according to his obituary on the Prout Funeral Home website. He leaves behind his wife of 21 years, Janet, and their two teenage sons, Jaye and Jarrett. John worked as a Corrections Officer for Essex County in North Caldwell prior to starting with Verizon as a Fiber Splicer in the Woodbridge area where he has worked for the past 20 years, according to his obituary. He loved spending time at the Jersey Shore with h…
19-Year-Old's Family Heard Sirens Following Route 208 Crash That Killed Him 19-Year-Old's Family Heard Sirens Following Route 208 Crash That Killed Him
19-Year-Old's Family Heard Sirens Following Route 208 Crash That Killed Him Shock and sadness spread through Fair Lawn in the wake of a Thanksgiving Eve crash that killed a 19-year-old man. Alex Popov was identified by a GoFundMe campaign as the victim killed on Wednesday night, Nov. 26 in the Route 208 crash in which his Toyota GR86 overturned. The campaign by Jordan Stallone says Popov's family heard the sirens following the crash near the southbound ramp from Saddle River Road under the overpass. After making several unanswered phone calls to Popov and seeing his location not change, they rushed to the scene, Stallone recalled. Popov was pronounced dead…