7-Year-Old Sicklerville Girl Dies: 'Brought Joy, Strength, Love Into Loves Of Everyone'
Jannah Watkins, a 7-year-old Sicklerville resident, died recently after falling ill from an infection according to a GoFundMe set up to support her family.
Jannah, who lived with biliary atresia, never let her illness get her down, and lived a full joyful life surrounded by her family, Kelly Dillard, Kara McNulty, and Lindsay Lloyd, who organized the fundraiser wrote. Jannah recently fell ill, "tragically and without warning," and her body could no longer keep fighting, the organizers wrote.
"Her passing has left her family, friends, and community heartbroken beyond words," the organiz…
Mount Olive Mayor’s Son-In-Law, Troy Livesey, Dies Suddenly At 37
Troy Livesey, a well-liked bagel shop employee and son-in-law of Mount Olive mayor Joe Nicastro, died on Monday, July 7, due to unknown medical reasons, Nicastro said. He was 37 years old.
Livesey grew up in Ringwood and graduated from Lakeland Regional High School, his obituary on the William Leber Funeral Home website says.
He is being remembered for his kind heart, caring spirit, and sense of humor, Nicastro wrote on a GoFundMe page he organized for his family. This is the second tragedy for the mayor and his family this year: His granddaughter Wrenna died of cancer in January.
At Hacke…
Millville DPW Worker Dies, 44: 'Most Infectious Laugh'
Raymond Stout, a Millville resident, died on Wednesday, July 2, according to his obituary from the Evoy Funeral Home website.
Stout worked for Lower Township Public Works for nine years, his obituary reads. He was a diehard Phillies and Eagles fan, and also enjoyed fishing, camping and hanging out with his friends, according to his obituary.
"He had the most infectious laugh that you could hear a mile away," his obituary reads. "You always knew when Ray was nearby. He gave the best advice and would always help a friend with whatever they needed."
Stout is survived by his wife, Nicole…
Michael Quartarone, Jackson Dad To 4 Daughters, Dies Weeks After 49th Birthday
Michael Quartarone, a 49-year-old Jackson resident, died on Saturday, July 5, according to a fundraiser set up to support his four daughters.
Quartarone had recently celebrated his birthday on Sunday, June 22.
"Mike was a devoted man who would do anything for his family," Bella Quartarone, who organized the fundraiser, wrote. "The kind of person who would give the shirt off his back without a second thought. He was deeply loved by everyone who knew him."
My dear friend, #D190 Michael Quartarone he was a winner throughout all the ups & downs of life, and I will always admire hi…
‘Fiercely Independent’ Vincentown Mom Critically Injured In Crash That Killed Partner
Jay Kozuch was the kind of person who filled every room he walked into— an animal lover, a devoted father, and the partner of a woman who shared his passion for building a life filled with care and compassion, those who knew him said.
But the life they built was shattered in a fatal crash in Pemberton on Saturday, June 28, authorities said. Kozuch, a 41-year-old Vincentown resident, was killed while his partner, Kristin Gangemi, was critically injured.
“Jay Kozuch was a man of many roles, many hats, many titles, but one unique larger-than-life personality as he will always be remembere…
Drunk Driver Barrels Into Montauk Art Show, Narrowly Missing Security Guards, Police Say
An alleged drunk driver tore through the heart of Long Island's art community, destroying tents and artwork, and narrowly avoiding tragedy.
The harrowing incident happened at the Montauk Art Show, located at Carl Fisher Plaza, at around 3 a.m. Sunday, June 29.
A “heavily intoxicated woman” in an SUV sped through a barricade and crashed into several tents set up for the show, witness Evan Reinheimer recounted on a GoFundMe campaign.
“Some artists lost EVERYTHING,” Reinheimer wrote, adding that two security guards narrowly escaped injury.
The crash destroyed more than half a dozen artist t…