PA Man 'Big Uncle Logan' Killed In NJ Crash PA Man 'Big Uncle Logan' Killed In NJ Crash
PA Man 'Big Uncle Logan' Killed In NJ Crash Logan Young, a 27-year-old Pennsylvania man was killed in a crash on Route 47 in Cape May County Sunday, Nov. 16, authorities said. At 5:23 a.m., troopers responded to Route 47 south in Dennis Township after Young's Ford pickup truck crossed over the centerline, ran off the roadway to the left and struck a CAT TL642 construction vehicle, Christopher Postorino, a spokesman for the New Jersey State Police said. Young, a Sellersville resident, was pronounced dead at the scene, Postorino said. Born in Cape May Court House, Young graduated Cape Regional High School in 2015, according to hi…
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern
Cause Of Death Released For Hollywood Star Diane Ladd, Mother Of Actress Laura Dern A cause of death has now been released for Diane Ladd, the Oscar-nominated actress and mother of Laura Dern, who died earlier this month at age 89. According to a death certificate obtained by People, Ladd died of acute on chronic hypoxic respiratory failure on Mon., Nov. 3. She was cremated a week later, on Mon., Nov. 10, the outlet reported. Ladd’s career spanned more than seven decades, earning her acclaim for roles in both film and television.  Earlier report: Acclaimed Hollywood Star Diane Ladd Dies She received three Oscar nominations, including for her performance as Fl…
Remains Of Man Missing Since 2004 Pulled From CT Lake Remains Of Man Missing Since 2004 Pulled From CT Lake
Remains Of Man Missing Since 2004 Pulled From CT Lake Connecticut detectives, working with a state anthropologist, have identified the remains of a man found in a lake last month as a man who went missing in 2004, authorities said.  Connecticut State Police were called to Mansfield Hollow Lake on Oct. 5 after someone spotted human remains floating on the surface.  After a month of investigation and DNA testing, police have identified those remains as Robert Cavanaugh, who had been missing since Christmas Eve 2004. Police said they believe he left a suicide note at his home before leaving.  He was 51 when he disappeared.&nb…
Trailblazing Actress Sally Kirkland Dies Trailblazing Actress Sally Kirkland Dies
Trailblazing Actress Sally Kirkland Dies Sally Kirkland, an Oscar-nominated and Golden Globe-winning actress, has died. The 84-year-old's death came early Tuesday, Nov. 11, at a hospice in Palm Springs, California, days after entering the facility, her agent said, according to NBC News. She had been battling dementia and other health complications, including infections in her final years. Born on Oct. 31, 1941, in New York City, Kirkland was raised in a creative household. Her mother, Sally Kirkland Sr., was a prominent fashion editor for Vogue and LIFE magazines.  Kirkland began her career Off-Broadway before transitioning…
Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59 Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59
Jimmy Kimmel's Beloved Bandleader, Childhood Friend Cleto Escobedo III, Dies At 59 Cleto Escobedo III, Jimmy Kimmel's longtime bandleader and childhood friend, has died at the age of 59.  Kimmel announced the news Tuesday, Nov. 11, in an emotional Instagram post, sharing his heartbreak over the loss of someone he had been inseparable from since they were children. Click here for a new, updated story: After Bandleader's Death, 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' Halts Production For Rest Of Week "Early this morning, we lost a great friend, father, son, musician and man, my longtime bandleader Cleto Escobedo III," Kimmel wrote. "To say that we are heartbroken is an understateme…
Christina Ruff, Jefferson Hospital Associate Director, Devoted Wife And Mom Of Two, Dies At 45 Christina Ruff, Jefferson Hospital Associate Director, Devoted Wife And Mom Of Two, Dies At 45
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…
‘Super Mom’ Killed When Tree Crashes Onto Car In Philadelphia: Ella Hannecart Remembered ‘Super Mom’ Killed When Tree Crashes Onto Car In Philadelphia: Ella Hannecart Remembered
‘Super Mom’ Killed When Tree Crashes Onto Car In Philadelphia: Ella Hannecart Remembered A 44-year-old mother of three who dedicated her life to helping others was killed when a tree fell on her moving car in Philadelphia, authorities and loved ones said. Maria Camela Lazo Hannecart, known to friends and family as Ella, died Thursday morning, Oct. 30, when a large tree crashed onto her silver Mustang on West School House Lane in the East Falls section of the city, according to 6ABC. The crash occurred around 11:53 a.m., and Lazo Hannecart was pronounced dead less than one hour later. Born in Manila, Philippines, Ella was the fourth of five children of proud parents Mena and Cec…
Daycare Worker, 28, Died Alongside Her Dog In NJ Apartment Fire, Charity Says Daycare Worker, 28, Died Alongside Her Dog In NJ Apartment Fire, Charity Says
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…
Philadelphia Police Officer Tony Barbera Remembered For Living To 'Serve And Protect' Philadelphia Police Officer Tony Barbera Remembered For Living To 'Serve And Protect'
Philadelphia Police Officer Tony Barbera Remembered For Living To 'Serve And Protect' The Hampstead community is mourning one of its own after the passing of Officer Anthony “Tony” Barbera, a Maryland native remembered for his dedication to others, his deep love for family, and the way he lived his life — all heart, all in. Known to everyone as Tony, Barbera graduated from North Carroll High School, where he earned letters in football, lacrosse, and wrestling.  His obituary says he went on to become “a highly decorated Philadelphia Police Officer, dedicating over fifteen years to the 22nd and 1st Districts.”  Officer Tony Barbera GoFundMe It notes that…
23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash Was Selfless, Charming, Loved Ones Say 23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash Was Selfless, Charming, Loved Ones Say
23-Year-Old Motorcyclist Killed In PA Crash Was Selfless, Charming, Loved Ones Say Charismatic. Selfless. Charming. This is how 23-year-old Jarret Eisenhower is being remembered.  The motorcyclist was killed in a crash at Joel Drive and North 15th Avenue in North Lebanon Township, after he had swerved and hit a telephone pole on Monday, Nov. 1, PennLive reports citing authorities. His death was ruled an accident and the motorcycle was the only vehicle involved, the outlet said. A GoFundMe launched by Samantha MacMillan and Ethan Boger raised more than $14,000 as of press time. “To know Jarret Eisenhower was to love him and laugh with him,” MacMillan wrote. “Whethe…
Support Swells After Woman Killed In Gloucester Twp Fire Support Swells After Woman Killed In Gloucester Twp Fire
Support Swells After Woman Killed In Gloucester Twp Fire Emily Prather was killed following a fire at an apartment complex in Gloucester Township on Saturday, Nov. 1, according to a fundraiser set up to support her family. At 2:14 a.m., officers responded to Autumn Ridge Apartment Complex at 1501 Little Gloucester Road and observed heavy smoke coming from a building and began evacuating residents as firefighters arrived on scene, Gloucester Township Police said. Multiple fire departments responded and the fire was eventually declared under control at 6:19 a.m., police said. Prather was pronounced dead days later from injuries sustained in the fi…
Dick Cheney Dies: Redefined Role Of Vice President Dick Cheney Dies: Redefined Role Of Vice President
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…