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22-Year-Old NJ Man Dies Suddenly, Leaves Legacy Of Autism Advocacy
A New Jersey family is mourning the loss of a 22-year-old man whose life helped spark advocacy and change for those with profound autism.
Justin McCafferty passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 15, close family friends said in a GoFundMe campaign. The fundraiser had raised more than $20,000 as of Sunday, April 19.
Diagnosed with profound autism at a young age, Justin found happiness in simple moments, including time with family, meeting new people, and playing with his favorite musical toys, according to his obituary by the D'Elia Funeral Home webiste. He was known for his affe…
NJ Youth Sports Coach Paul Stahl Dies
Paul Stahl, a.k.a. "Coach Paul", a longtime Burlington Township resident died on Tuesday, April 14, according to his obituary from the Givnish Funeral Home website.
A graduate of Mount St. Mary's University, Stahl played semi-pro baseball and was a devoted fan of the Eagles, Phillies and Flyers, his obituary reads.
Stahl dedicated countless hours to mentoring, encouraging, and uplifting young athletes, according to a GoFundMe set up to support his family.
"He made a lasting impact on so many lives, both on and off the field, and his presence will be deeply missed throughout the commu…
'Game Of Thrones' Actor, 35, Dies After Battling Rare Illness: 'An Inspiration To Everyone'
An Irish actor known in the US for his role in "Game of Thrones" has died from a rare neurological condition.
Michael Patrick, whose real name was Michael Campbell, died on Tuesday, April 7, at Northern Ireland Hospice. The 35-year-old was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in February 2023.
Patrick's wife, Naomi Sheehan, confirmed his death in an Instagram post on Wednesday, April 8.
"He was admitted 10 days ago and was cared for by the incredible team there," Sheehan wrote. "He passed peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Words can't describe how br…
Ex-President Of NJ College Killed In Motorcycle Crash (Update)
Grey Dimenna, the former president of Monmouth University, was killed in a motorcycle crash on Thursday, March 26, the university confirmed.
At 3:44 p.m., Grey Dimenna was operating a Harley-Davidson motorcycle south on County Road 519 in Hunterdon County when he collided with a Dodge pickup truck, Jeffrey Lebron, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said.
Dimenna was ejected from the motorcycle and pronounced dead at the scene, Lebron said. The driver of the Dodge sustained minor injuries, Lebron said.
The university's 9th president, Dimenna devoted much of his professional career …
Actress Mary Beth Hurt Dies In NJ: Known For 'The World According To Garp,' Broadway Shows
Actress Mary Beth Hurt, known for her distinguished work on stage and screen, has died.
Hurt passed away on Saturday, March 28, at an assisted living facility in Jersey City, New Jersey, following a decade-long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 79.
Her death was confirmed by her husband, writer-director Paul Schrader, and their daughter, Molly Schrader, on social media, where they expressed comfort that she is "no longer suffering and reunited with her sisters in peace."
Born Mary Beth Supinger in Marshalltown, Iowa, Hurt rose to prominence…
NJ Bride-To-Be, 27, Killed In Crash, Family Raises Funds For Fiancé
A 27-year-old New Jersey woman who was planning her wedding later this year died in a car crash, leaving her family devastated, according to a GoFundMe campaign.
Arleen Amanda Marmol de Ortiz died on Saturday, March 14, with her family by her side, according to her obituary published by Carmen F. Spezzi Funeral Home.
Marmol de Ortiz had recently purchased a home with her fiancé, Luis Ortiz, and the couple had been together since she was 14 years old, according to the campaign by Vanessa Bratic.
“They were planning to be married in July of 2026,” her family said. “They were a family of thre…
