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Christina Ruff, Jefferson Hospital Associate Director, Devoted Wife And Mom Of Two, Dies At 45
The Blackwood community is mourning the loss of Christina "Chrissy" M. Ruff (née Lubowsky), who passed away peacefully at home on Nov. 4, according to her obituary from Earle Funeral Home. She was 45 years old.
Born Aug. 6, 1980, in the Bronx, NY, to Judith and Cary Lubowsky, and Ruff grew up in Washington Township, alongside her sister Samantha, her obituary says. She was married to Michael James Ruff, sharing 14 years of marriage, and mom to Gavin and Vincent, who were the lights of her life, her obituary continues.
A 1998 graduate of Washington Township High School, Ruff earned…
Daycare Worker, 28, Died Alongside Her Dog In NJ Apartment Fire, Charity Says
Arrangements have been finalized for Emily Prather, a 28-year-old daycare worker remembered for her warmth and compassion, who died following a fire at an apartment complex in South Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Prather, who was initially hospitalized following the Autumn Ridge blaze in Gloucester Township, was later pronounced dead from injuries sustained in the fire. Six firefighters were also injured and remain in stable condition, police said.
The Unforgotten Haven, a nonprofit assisting Emily's husband, Kyle, in Blackwood, said Emily died alongside her dog.
Born in Philadelphia, Emily g…
Popular DJ James 'Jay Kountree' McGuire Dies: 'Heartbeat Of Trenton'
James “Jay Kountree” McGuire III, 38, of Trenton, died on Thursday, Oct. 30, at Capital Health Regional Medical Center, according to his obituary from Campbell Funeral Chapel.
A GoFundMe organized by Jennifer Scheman had raised more than $11,000 as of Thursday, Nov. 6, to assist McGuire’s family with funeral expenses.
According to the obituary, McGuire was born April 30, 1987, in Trenton. He graduated from Ewing High School after having attended Notre Dame High School for grades nine and ten, later studying at Mercer County Community College.
McGuire was affectionately known as “Jay Kou…
Dick Cheney Dies: Redefined Role Of Vice President
Dick Cheney, the forceful vice president who reshaped the office into a center of power and drove the post‑September 11 war on terror, has died at 84, his family announced.
His family announced his death Tuesday, Nov. 4, citing complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease. “His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed,” the family said, adding that he died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.
He served as the 46th vice president from 2001 to 2009 under President Georg…
NJ Native, St. John's Student Dies Suddenly In Queens
Family and friends are mourning the loss of Giovani Amores, an 18-year-old New Jersey native remembered for his kindness, confidence, and joy.
Amores passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Oct. 16, in Queens, NY, according to his obituary posted on the Fanwood Memorial Funeral Home website. A cause of death was not immediately clear.
Born in Hoboken, Giovani grew up in Jersey City and graduated from St. Joseph’s High School earlier this year. In August, he began his freshman year at St. John’s University, where he was “filled with excitement and ambition for the future,” his obituary said.
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Al Pacino Calls Diane Keaton 'Love Of His Life' As New Details Released On Her Death
Al Pacino is mourning Diane Keaton with the kind of love letter only a co‑star and onetime partner could deliver, calling her his partner, friend, and the love of his life.
Keaton, 79, died Saturday, Oct. 11, of primary bacterial pneumonia, and she has been cremated, according to a death certificate obtained by CNN.
In an interview published by Deadline on Thursday, Oct. 16, Pacino reflected that news of her passing brought memories “with a force that is both painful and moving,” praising her “unmistakable energy” and the way she “opened doors for others” and inspired generations.
“I …
