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Mercer County Sheriff's Detective Jessica Cardona Dies, 46 Mercer County Sheriff's Detective Jessica Cardona Dies, 46
Mercer County Sheriff's Detective Jessica Cardona Dies, 46 Jessica Cardona, a mother and internal affairs detective with the Mercer County Sheriff's Department, died on Dec. 9, 2023.  She was 46 years old. The Burlington mother leaves behind her husband Kenneth Cardona; sons Dazani DeLeon, Jerel DeLeon and wife Angela, and Devian DeLeon. She was born to Santos and Carmen Hernandez in Puerto Rico, her obituary says. A GoFundMe for Cardona's family says she worked as a detective in the MCPO's internal affairs unit for 21 years and cherished her role as a mother. Click here for Jessica's complete obituary.
'Beautiful Soul Inside, Out': Springfield Mom ID'd As Women Thrown From Car In Western Mass 'Beautiful Soul Inside, Out': Springfield Mom ID'd As Women Thrown From Car In Western Mass
'Beautiful Soul Inside, Out': Springfield Mom ID'd As Women Thrown From Car In Western Mass The Springfield woman killed earlier this month when she was thrown from her car on I-91 in Hampden County before being hit by an oncoming vehicle has been identified as a mother of three young children.  Jemyliana Vargas, 21, was a passenger in a 2007 Volkswagen Rabbit that crashed into the back of a 2019 Dodge Ram truck just before 3 a.m. on May 7 in Longmeadow just past the Enfield, Connecticut, border, Massachusetts State Police said.  The impact ejected Vargas onto the northbound lane, where she was struck by at least one oncoming vehicle, officials said.  The Volkswagen driver — a 29…
Carmel Woman, Age 36,  Killed In Crash While Pulling Into Son's Youth Baseball Game Carmel Woman, Age 36,  Killed In Crash While Pulling Into Son's Youth Baseball Game
Carmel Woman, Age 36, Killed In Crash While Pulling Into Son's Youth Baseball Game A woman died after a crash that happened while she was pulling into a parking lot at her son's youth baseball game in the Hudson Valley. Putnam County resident Kaylyn Anna Touhey, of Carmel, was killed on Tuesday, May 16 at the age of 36 when she was rear-ended and pushed into oncoming traffic while pulling into her son Benjamin's baseball game in the hamlet of Milton in Ulster County just before 5:40 p.m.  According to Marlborough Police, a black Nissan driven by a 42-year-old Dutchess County woman from Hopewell Junction had been traveling north on Route 9W when she collided with a wh…
Devoted South Jersey Mom Of 2 Jennifer Jones Dies At 39 Devoted South Jersey Mom Of 2 Jennifer Jones Dies At 39
Devoted South Jersey Mom Of 2 Jennifer Jones Dies At 39 Beloved South Jersey native and mother of two Jennifer Lynn (Gandy) Jones died at Inspira Hospital on Wednesday, May 3 aged 39. Born in Atlantic City, Jennifer grew up in Sea Isle City, settling in Vineland in 2005, her obituary says. Jennifer graduated from Sea Isle Elementary school in 1997 before earning her GED in 2000. She was then trained as both a home health aide and phlebotomist and had received several computer certifications, according to her memorial. Jennifer held various positions throughout the healthcare industry, most recently in the customer service department at My Cellp…
Morris County Native, Devoted Mom ‘Found And Created Beauty Everywhere She Went,’ 39 Morris County Native, Devoted Mom ‘Found And Created Beauty Everywhere She Went,’ 39
Morris County Native, Devoted Mom ‘Found And Created Beauty Everywhere She Went,’ 39 Beloved Morris County native and devoted mother of two Kristen Anna Strong White died on Saturday, Dec. 24 aged 39. Kristen lived in Rochester, NY, at the time of her passing, but “always carried a torch for Mendham, NJ, her childhood home,” her obituary says. Kristen was an artist and teacher with degrees from both Syracuse and St. John Fisher. She was known for her adventurous spirit and creative soul that was always seeking new friendships and connections. Kristen also loved traveling and seeing the outdoors — her favorite place to visit was the Elm Lodge on Canandaigua Lake, “the site…
Lafayette University Graduate, Dedicated Morris County Mom Of 2 Dies At Age 38 Lafayette University Graduate, Dedicated Morris County Mom Of 2 Dies At Age 38
Lafayette University Graduate, Dedicated Morris County Mom Of 2 Dies At Age 38 Lafayette University graduate and dedicated Morris County mother of two Kathryn E. Fenstermaker died on Thursday, Aug. 25 after battling a long illness. She was 38. Born in Summit, Kathryn grew up in Morristown and graduated from both the Peck and Morristown Beard Schools, her obituary says. Kathryn went on to attend Lafayette University, where she earned her business degree before moving back to Mendham, according to her memorial. Kathryn loved the New Jersey Devils and her devoted dogs, Bubba and Baylor. Above all, she embraced her role as a dedicated mother to her children, Colby and …
Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36 Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36
Warren County Landscaper, Devoted Mom Dies Suddenly, 36 Warren County landscaper and devoted mom Rachel Ann Glester died unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, August 13. She was 36. Born in Phillipsburg, Rachel worked as a landscaper at ACF Landscape in Washington, her obituary says. Rachel was passionate about spending time in nature and loved outdoor activities like hiking, camping, fishing, and walking her dogs, her memorial says. Above all, Rachel embraced her role as a devoted mother to her son, Brandon, and daughter, Grace Brobst. She is also predeceased by a daughter, Connie Rose. In addition to Brandon and Grace, Rachel leaves behind …
Dean’s List Nursing Student, Devoted NJ Mom And Business Owner Dies One Day After 25th Birthday Dean’s List Nursing Student, Devoted NJ Mom And Business Owner Dies One Day After 25th Birthday
Dean’s List Nursing Student, Devoted NJ Mom And Business Owner Dies One Day After 25th Birthday Dean’s List nursing student, devoted New Jersey mother and business owner Ashley Marie Holloway died unexpectedly on Monday, July 25 — just one day after her 25th birthday. Born in Trenton, Ashley graduated from Lawrence High School, her obituary says. Ashley went on to attend the Culinary Art Institute of Philadelphia, and had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for several years, her memorial says. Ashley had also made the Dean’s List at the Lincoln Technical Institute, where she was continuing her nursing studies. Meanwhile, she was the co-owner of Twin Tasties, LLC catering busine…
Morris County Native, Devoted Mom Of 2 Dies Suddenly At Age 29 Morris County Native, Devoted Mom Of 2 Dies Suddenly At Age 29
Morris County Native, Devoted Mom Of 2 Dies Suddenly At Age 29 Morris County native and devoted mother of two young children Ashley Benway died unexpectedly on Friday, April 22. She was 29. Born in Morristown, Ashley grew up in Madison, where she graduated from high school in 2012, her obituary says. Ashley had worked as a cashier at ShopRite in Chatham for four years, according to her memorial. Ashley was known for embracing her role as a caring and devoted mother to her two young children, Damon Grosse and Davina Grosse. In addition to her children, Ashley leaves behind her loving mother, Sharon Benway; her brothers, Justin Benway and his wife Ama…
Toms River Nurse, Beloved Mom Shaina Ashley Dies At Age 41 Toms River Nurse, Beloved Mom Shaina Ashley Dies At Age 41
Toms River Nurse, Beloved Mom Shaina Ashley Dies At Age 41 Toms River nurse and beloved mom Shaina M. Ashley died at home on Tuesday, Jan. 18. She was 41. Born in Lakewood, Ashley grew up and lived in Toms River at the time of her death, her obituary says. Ashley graduated from Toms River North High School before attending Ocean County Vocational Technical School and Ocean County College, where she studied to become a Licensed Practical Nurse, her obituary and social media pages say. Ashley was passionate about motherhood and the arts, and she was an active member of her sons’ soccer team and Boy Scout troop. “She loved arts and crafts, there wa…
Twin Boys Saw Mom's Murder Day Before Philly Baby Shower Shooting Twin Boys Saw Mom's Murder Day Before Philly Baby Shower Shooting
Twin Boys Saw Mom's Murder Day Before Philly Baby Shower Shooting One was expecting a child, another was walking with two of her own. Both were robbed of futures in motherhood when they were shot and killed over the weekend in Philadelphia. State officials are calling for action following the shooting deaths of Sykea Patton, 24, and Jessica Covington, 32. Folks - while our City is sadly set to exceed 500 homicides this November, WE MUST BE OUTRAGED AND COME TOGETHER TO... Posted by Rep. Joanna McClinton on Monday, November 22, 2021 Patton was walking with her 5-year-old twin boys on the 800 block of North Preston Street Friday afternoon, when she wa…
Ocean County Mom Of 4 Aida Sterling, 37, Loses Cancer Battle Days After Emergency C-Section Ocean County Mom Of 4 Aida Sterling, 37, Loses Cancer Battle Days After Emergency C-Section
Ocean County Mom Of 4 Aida Sterling, 37, Loses Cancer Battle Days After Emergency C-Section Ocean County mom of three Aida “Liz” Sterling, 37, lost her battle with cancer less than a week after giving birth to her fourth child via emergency c-section at Jersey Shore University Medical Center. Born in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, Sterling was known as a “beautiful, devoted and caring” mother, according to a GiveSendGo campaign created for the family’s expenses. After being diagnosed with cancer, Sterling refused treatment in order to “preserve her pregnancy” and gave birth to baby Elizabeth via emergency c-section just six days before dying in her husband, Matthew’s arms, on May 4, the f…
Camden County Hospital Worker, Mother-To-Be Flower Lee Battle Dies, 21 Camden County Hospital Worker, Mother-To-Be Flower Lee Battle Dies, 21
Camden County Hospital Worker, Mother-To-Be Flower Lee Battle Dies, 21 Camden County hospital worker and mother-to-be Flower Lee Battle died May 12 at the age of 21. Born in Voorhees, Battle attended Living Faith Christian Center in Pennsauken, her obituary says. Battle later enrolled at Camden County Vocational and Technical School and had worked at Cooper University Hospital, her Facebook page says. Battle was also preparing for motherhood, her obituary says. “Flower embraced becoming a mother to her unborn son, Elliot…she easily connected with those surrounding her and had the ability to have them confide in her no matter the situation,” reads the service…
Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41 Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41
Beloved Mother, Teacher In Westchester Dies At 41 A beloved mother and teacher who was a lifelong Westchester resident has died at age 41. Valerie Cirillo Bunch, who lived in Tarrytown, was raised in Irvington. She worked as a preschool teacher, nanny for many families, and as a postpartum doula.  She died on Tuesday, March 30. She is survived by her husband for 11 years, Sean David Bunch; her children Cole, Donte, and Giselle; sisters Melissa Cirillo and Samantha (Randoln) Hidalgo; nieces and nephews Ashley, Mia, Dorian, Milo, and Ryder; and her father-in-law Donald R Bunch. "Her children were her purpose and making them…
Kearny Mom, Paramus PBA Member Elizabet Rodrigues Dies, 42 Kearny Mom, Paramus PBA Member Elizabet Rodrigues Dies, 42
Kearny Mom, Paramus PBA Member Elizabet Rodrigues Dies, 42 Those who knew Elizabet Rodrigues say every day she spent fighting cancer was done fearlessly with grace and equanimity. Rodrigues fought valiantly for six years right up until Jan. 21, when the 42-year-old Kearny resident lost her battle. Rodrigues -- affectionately known as simply, Liz -- is being remembered for her for her bravery, unbounded love and kindness. Born in Waterbury, CT, and a former resident of Prospect Park, Rodrigues was a manager for Best Buy in Woodland Park, and later the store in Paramus, her obituary says. She was a member of the Paramus PBA and took great prid…
Sussex County Native, Mother Of 2 Rachael Lynch Dies, 34 Sussex County Native, Mother Of 2 Rachael Lynch Dies, 34
Sussex County Native, Mother Of 2 Rachael Lynch Dies, 34 Sussex County native and mother of two Rachael Lauren Lynch died Dec. 11 at her home. She was 34. Born in Livingston, Lynch grew up in Byram Township, her obituary says. She attended Lenape Valley Regional High School, according to her Facebook page. Lynch was known for her fierce passion for motherhood and her two daughters, Annabelle and Madison, her obit says. She loved arts and crafts, shopping, reading, baking and spending time with her family. Lynch is predeceased by her mother, Marci. In addition to her daughters, she is survived by her father, Patrick Lynch; her s…