Haddon Township Mom Of 2 Dies At 37: Remembering Cattie Fleming
Catherine "Cattie" Fleming, a Haddon Township resident, died after a lengthy battle with cancer on Thursday, Oct. 29, according to her obituary from the Schetter Funeral Home website. She was 37 years old.
Born and raised in Cherry Hill, Fleming graduated Camden Catholic High School and later graduated with a degree in psychology from Rutgers University, her obituary reads. She worked in human resources for Holman, her obituary reads.
She later met her husband Dan, and they had two children, Graham and Shannon, according to her obituary.
Fleming first went to the emergency room in 2024 wit…
Family Seeks Help Returning DC Metrobus Crash Victim To Guatemala: 'Bring Him Home'
Adolfo Fernando Ruiz Morales was on his way to work when he was struck by a Metrobus in DC. Now, his family is hoping strangers can help bring him home one final time.
Ruiz Morales, 53, a construction worker, was struck near the intersection of Georgia Avenue and New Hampshire Avenue NW on Monday, Oct. 5, suffering critical injuries that ultimately claimed his life.
He was rushed to a hospital following the collision, but later died from his injuries, according to a GoFundMe organized in his memory.
Now, nearly a month later, his family is trying to make one final journey possible for the …
Phillipsburg Mom Of Two Dies At 36: Remembering Ashlee Modica
A 36-year-old New Jersey mother of two who battled cancer and was known for her fierce loyalty to loved ones died Tuesday, Oct. 13, at home, according to her obituary on the Devlin Funeral Home website.
Ashlee A. Modica (Monk), of Phillipsburg, was born in Easton, PA, and graduated from Liberty High School in Bethlehem in 2008. Known affectionately as the family's "chaos coordinator," she loved bringing people together, as well as thrifting, decorating, watching movies, and cheering for the Philadelphia Eagles.
Even while battling cancer, Ashlee remained protective of those closest to…
Maryland Father's Pride Turns To Heartbreak As First-Generation College Student Dies At JMU
A Maryland father watched proudly as his son became the first in his family to attend college, chasing a future filled with possibilities. Now, he's struggling to find the words to say goodbye.
Anthony Lemus-Argueta, a sophomore finance major at James Madison University, died on Monday, Oct. 26, after suffering a medical emergency on campus, leaving his father, Ricardo Lemus, mourning a son whose dreams were only beginning to take shape.
His father described the 20-year-old as "a wonderful person with the kindest soul."
"As a father, I am speechless. I don't even know how to put this…
Mom, 22, Killed In Fiery Gibbstown I-295 Crash Mourned
A 22-year-old New Jersey mother who was killed when her car crashed into a tree and burst into flames on Route 295 leaves behind a 5-year-old daughter, according to a fundraiser launched by her grieving family.
Aigner Johnson, of Oaklyn, died in the crash on Route 295 southbound in East Greenwich Township on Wednesday, Oct. 21, New Jersey State Police said. Now, loved ones are raising money to give her a proper farewell.
"Aigner was a loving girl with an amazing spirit, and everyone gravitated to her," her aunt, Camilla Dowd, wrote on GoFundMe. "Her loss is heartbreaking for our family…
Secret Service Veteran Who Protected Presidents Saves Four Lives After His Death
He protected presidents, stood guard at the White House during 9/11, and spent four decades serving his country. For Sgt. Jeffrey Edgar Kleinsmith, protecting others wasn't just a career. It was a way of life.
The longtime US Secret Service veteran, who had deep ties to the DC area and South Riding in Virginia, died on Thursday, Oct. 22, following a medical emergency at a Secret Service firing range in Maryland.
Kleinsmith was walking off the range on a Friday afternoon when he suddenly collapsed, according to his brother, Erik Kleinsmith, who said fellow Secret Service Uniformed Division s…
Pitman Motorcyclist Killed In Crash Days Before 27th Birthday
A 26-year-old South Jersey man was killed in a crash while riding to work, leaving his family grieving and facing unexpected financial burdens.
Wesley Robert Tschopp, who grew up in Franklinville and had lived in Pitman since 2024, died Thursday, Oct. 8, according to his obituary on the Kelley Funeral Home website.
Known as Wes, Tschopp worked as a pipefitter and laborer for Local 172 Pipefitters Union out of Bordentown, his obituary reads.
"Wes Tschopp was a fun-loving, outgoing young man who loved life, riding motorcycles, and spending time with his friends and family," Susan Teti wrote …
Yonkers Firefighter, Navy Veteran Dies At 35: 'Crushing Loss'
A Westchester County firefighter and US Navy veteran who dedicated nearly a decade to protecting his community is being remembered following his death at age 35.
Roberto Rivera Jr., a firefighter assigned to Station 13 in Yonkers, died on Saturday, Oct. 24, according to his obituary. His cause of death was not made public.
Rivera, born April 12, 1991, served in the US Navy before joining the Yonkers Fire Department, where he spent nearly nine years protecting residents.
His death has prompted an outpouring of grief from fellow firefighters, city officials, and love…
Baltimore Dad Dies Months Before 13th Wedding Anniversary, Leaving Behind Three Children
Three children have been left without their father, and a Maryland mother is facing the unimaginable task of raising them without her husband following the sudden death of 36-year-old Erick Isai Juarez Aviles.
Juarez Aviles, a Baltimore resident who would have celebrated his 13th wedding anniversary with his wife, Ailin Piñon Peña, in December, died on Thursday, Oct. 15, leaving behind a grieving family and a community coming together to help them through their loss.
His death has shaken those closest to him, including teacher Jessica Lemmo, a member of his children's school community, who …
Ridgewood Dad, 48, Dies Suddenly; Retired NYC Sanitation Worker Served At Ground Zero
A retired New York City sanitation worker who helped at Ground Zero after the 9/11 terrorist attacks has died following a weeks-long hospitalization, leaving behind his wife and two daughters in Bergen County.
James Brennan, 48, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, after suffering sudden cardiac arrest on Sept. 29, according to a GoFundMe organized by Erin McGrath. He and his wife, Toula, had reportedly moved to Ridgewood only recently with their two daughters, Olivia and Sophia.
Brennan spent 20 years working for the New York City Department of Sanitation, including at Ground Zero following the 9…
Charles County Loses Longtime Fire Service Leader, Local Business Owner Bernard Winkler Jr.
A longtime Maryland volunteer firefighter and former department president who spent more than six decades serving his community is being remembered for his leadership, generosity, and dedication to fellow first responders.
Bernard R. Winkler Jr., a former president of the La Plata Volunteer Fire Department in Charles County, died on Monday, Oct. 19, the department announced.
Known as "BR," Winkler joined the department in 1959 and remained a fixture in the local fire service for more than six decades.
During his tenure, he held numerous leadership positions, including president, vice presi…
Patients Remember Milford Doctor Who Delivered Babies Anywhere, Anytime
Jeremy Clarke Hewens, MD, a family physician who cared for patients in Milford and the surrounding Delaware Valley for more than 35 years, died at his home in Holland Township, New Jersey, on Sunday, Oct. 4, at the age of 76. He was surrounded by family (scroll down for tributes).
Jeremy was born on November 12, 1949, in Dover, New Jersey, to Blanche and Francis Hewens. He grew up in Mendham, New Jersey, the youngest of four children and the only boy. His three older sisters all became educators. He graduated from West Morris Regional High School in 1968. At 16, Jeremy met Jean, and they we…
