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Lisa Paxia, Owner Of Lillo's Tomato Pies, Saved 3 Lives With Her Organs In South Jersey, 51
Lisa R. Paxia, of Eastampton, died on April 15 surrounded by her loving family, according to an obituary published by Knotts Colonial Funeral Home. She was 51 years old.
She owned Lillo's Tomato Pies in Hainesport, which she and her husband, John, founded in 2021, her obit said.
Upon her death, she donated at least three organs saving others' lives, one of her three sons said in a Facebook post.
Born and raised in Trenton, Lisa was a resident of Eastampton for the past 20 years. She was a retired registered nurse and an entrepreneur.
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Pedricktown's BettiJo Williams Fought Long Cancer Battle, Competed In Beauty Pageants, 41
BettiJo Leslie (Burns) Williams, of Pedricktown, died peacefully on Monday, April 22, surrounded by her family, after a long battle with cancer, according to an obituary published by Adams Funeral Home. She was 41 years old.
BettiJo, a native of Bridgeton, grew up in Millville and was a 2001 graduate of Millville High School.
In 2012, she moved to Pedricktown and, over the years, she worked for the Pennsville National Bank, starting out as a teller in Pennsville and working her way up to branch manager in Woodstown, her obituary said.
In her youth, BettiJo was a dancer, starting her …
Kevin McGrath, Ridgefield Park Resident, Dies At 62
Kevin McGrath, a Ridgefield Park resident died on Thursday, April 11, surrounded by his family, according to his obituary.
Born in The Bronx, McGrath worked for Cardella Trucking in North Bergen, his obituary reads. In his free time, McGrath enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and listening to the Grateful Dead and bluegrass music while making repairs around the house, according to his obituary.
The greatest guy," said one mourner on his tribute wall. "Kevin was always eager to help anyone. I remember him working so many hours to provide for his family. He always had a joke t…
Thousands Raised For Family Of Late Delco Fitness Trainer
Ruth (nee Kent) Vellucci, a beloved wife, mother, and instructor at Fight Shape gym in Broomall, died on Wednesday, April 17, according to her obituary. She was 42.
"Ruthie was a beacon of light in our lives, radiating warmth, love, and compassion to all who knew her," wrote Lauren McGilligan on GoFundMe.
"She was the rock that held her family AND the Fight Shape family together."
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According to her obituary, Vellucci is survived by her husband Vincent a…
Stephen Gallagher, Former Hanover Police Chief, Dies At 66
Stephen Gallagher, who served as police chief in Hanover Township, died recently at the age of 66, according to his obituary.
Born in Montclair, Gallagher spent most of his life in Morris Plains and had recently moved to Waretown, his obituary reads. After earning his degree from the College of St. Elizabeth, Gallagher became Chief of Police for the Township of Hanover, retiring in 2016 after 34 years serving the township, according to his obituary.
Gallagher also served as President of the Morris County Police Chief Association, was a member of the Morris Plains Rotary and volunteered f…
Manassas Boy, 10, Dies After Cancer Battle
Support is on the rise for the family of a 10-year-old Northern Virginia boy who died after a cancer battle.
Alejandro Jose Abarca Pena died on Tuesday, April 9, after a battle with cancer, according to a campaign launched for his family. More than $9,400 had been raised on a GoFundMe for Alejandro's family as of Tuesday, April 23.
According to his obituary, Alejandro grew up in Manassas and Front Royal and was a third grader at E. Wilson Morrison Elementary School.
"Alejandro was a wonderful child, as many children, he had a fascination for monster trucks early in life. He…
Stafford High School Grad Devon Davati Dies Unexpectedly, 29
Devon Davati, a Virginia native, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 18, his obituary says. He was 29 years old.
A King George native, Devon graduated from Stafford High School in 2012 before going on to earn his bachelors of science from the Southern New Hampshire University, his obituary says.
Devon worked for CGI Federal in Falls Church, in the legal area for the Department of Justice supporting the Bureau of Immigration Appeals, according to his obit.
Services are scheduled for Sunday, April 28 at the Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service. Click here for service information and …
Monroe County Native And NFL Hopeful Amitral 'AJ ' Simon Dies Week Before Draft
Amitral "AJ" Simon, a Tobyhanna native and NFL prospect, died Tuesday, April 16, just one week before the 2024 draft, according to loved ones on GoFundMe. He was 25.
"Our family lost a piece of our heart that will forever be missed," wrote campaign organizers.
"AJ was an amazing son, brother, uncle, teammate, friend, and inspiration to many. He was a star on and off the field with an immense impact on the youth and community."
Loved ones said he was "at the pinnacle of his football career" and had hopes of playing professionally.
Simon was a defensive lineman for the Universit…
Delaware County Woman, 21, Dies From Fall
Melissa E. O'Malley, a Delaware County native and University of Tampa student, died "following a tragic fall" on Sunday, April 14, loved ones wrote in her obituary. She was 21.
Born in Philadelphia, O'Malley attended Marple Newtown High School and was a junior studying marketing and public relations at UT, her obituary says.
She held a part-time job at Dairy Joy, an ice cream shop in Tampa, and worked at the Surfing Pig in North Wildwood, NJ, according to the restaurant.
Friends, coworkers, and loved ones posted tributes on social media.
It is with great sadness…
Death Of Former Maryland Point Guard, Silver Spring Native Kevin McLinton Stuns Community
Shock and sadness spread following the death of Kevin McLinton, a former standout basketball player for the University of Maryland and loving Arlington dad.
McLinton, 52, had asked for prayers on Facebook on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from a hospital bed. That very day, the team announced his passing.
Looking for some prayers!!! Could definitely use them. Posted by Kevin McLinton on Wednesday, April 10, 2024
The Maryland Men's Basketball family mourns the passing of former guard Kevin McLinton, who played 91 games as a Terp and was a co-captain his senior seasonWe send our thought…
Douglas Yorke Jr., Passionate Author From Red Bank, Dies After Easter Sunday Crash
A Monmouth County author died from his injuries after an SUV struck him while he rode his bike on Easter Sunday, authorities said.
Douglas Yorke Jr., 72, of Red Bank, was hit by a black 2017 Honda HR-V at around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 31, a Shrewsbury police spokesperson said. The crash happened on Samara Drive, just south of Obre Place.
Yorke was brought to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune to be treated for his injuries. He died at the hospital on Thursday, Apr. 11, according to his obituary.
The driver stayed at the scene of the crash. No charges or summonsed have bee…
