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Lynn, MA
Obituaries
College Student Calls On Lynn Community After His Father, 'Best Friend' Dies Suddenly
An Essex County man and devoted father with the "most loving, gentle soul on earth" is being memorialized by his son, with help from their community. Philip Randazzo, age 50, of Lynn, died on Wednesday, July 19 after a sudden illness, according to his obituary. Randazzo was a talented carpenter known for his humor and dedication to his family. He enjoyed fishing, listening to music, and going on bike rides with his son. His 20-year-old son, also named Philip Randazzo, made a request for help paying for the costs associated with his father's death via a GoFundMe fundraiser.…
Marlton-Evesham, NJ
Obituaries
Burlington County Nurse, Dad Of 4 Gary Koncewicz Dies Suddenly, Prompting Outpour Of Support
Support is on the rise for the family of Gary Koncewicz, a longtime Burlington County nurse and devoted dad of four who died unexpectedly from a heart attack on Friday, June 30 at the age of 53. Described as the “definition of a good person,” Gary worked tirelessly as a nurse throughout Cooper and Virtua hospitals for more than 25 years, his obituary says. He was known for his love of sports, especially the Phillies, and his absolute mastery of the art of “dad jokes.” “53 years is too short but Gary managed to fill it with so many laughs, caring smiles and about one million dad jokes,” re…
Elkton, MD
Breaking News
Milk Hauler Killed In Cecil County Crash Leaves Behind Pregnant Fiancé, Son
Shock and sadness spread following the death of a 26-year-old milk hauler last week in Cecil County. Dylan Edwards died in a crash while pulling a 2003 tanker trailer on Route 276 in Colora, downing power lines and closing the roadway in both direction on Thursday, June 22. "A tremendous loss was suffered early this morning. As milk haulers we know that the loss of one, ripples through many," reads a GoFundMe page launched for Edwards' family. "This entire community felt that loss today. Almost every one of us put ourselves in the shoes of his whole family. We all stopped, held…
Lusby, MD
Obituaries
Teen Twins With Plans To Serve Their Country Suffer Devastating Injuries In Fatal MD Crash
A Maryland family is still reeling after two 18-year-old twin boys suffered catastrophic injuries in a Calvert County crash. The community is rallying behind the family of Ethan Alexander Cox and his twin Christian Cox, who were involved in a fatal crash earlier this month in Prince Frederick. At approximately 10 p.m. on Sunday, June 11, Alexander Cox was killed and his twin sustained critical injuries when they were involved in a head-on crash with a 26-year-old driver on Route 231. Both were rushed to area hospitals. Ethan Cox was pronounced dead on his way there by first responders, w…
Lynn, MA
Obituaries
'Angel On Earth': Unexpected Death Of Saugus Mom Leaves 'Void In This World'
A community on the North Shore is dealing with the difficult task of trying to fill a whole left by a mother who had "the biggest heart and the sweetest soul," according to an online fundraiser. Michele Mersicano said Dawn DiLoreto was "an angel on earth with a smile on her face and ready to help attitude" on a GoFundMe campaign. "With a contagious smile she’d light up your day and check in to make sure you were ok," Mersicano said. "She will definitely leave a void in this world especially for her daughter Mia." DiLoreto died unexpectedly on Tuesday May 30, according to her obituary. S…
Fairfax, VA
Obituaries
'Life Of The Party' Killed In Bailey's Crossroads Shooting
Loved ones are remembering the Washington DC man killed in a Bailey's Crossroads shooting earlier this month as the life of the party who was "company to keep." Maurice Anderson, 24, was gunned down by a man later identified as Javon Antonio Reid, 32, at a restaurant in the Build America Plaza early Sunday, May 7, Fairfax County Police said. A second victim was also struck by gunfire, but survived. Meanwhile, as authorities search for Reid, a fund has been created to help cover unexpected funeral costs for Anderson, who is survived by six siblings. "Maurice was always the life of the …
Hamilton Township, NJ
Obituaries
‘We Are All Devastated:’ Mercer County Middle Schooler Jordan Jefferson Dies Suddenly At 13
Tributes and donations are pouring in as the unexpected death of a Mercer County middle school student devastates the community. Jordan Jefferson died at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick on Friday, April 21, his obituary says. He was 13. Born in Trenton, Jordan was raised in Hamilton and had been attending Crockett Middle School. Jordan was described as a “simple, loving, and caring soul that impacted everyone he came across,” reads his memorial. He liked listening to music, playing video games, and dancing — an activity that helped both manifest and demonstrate hi…
Allentown, PA
Obituaries
Lehigh Valley Mom Passes Away Unexpectedly At 30
Alyssa K. Harka, a beloved Lehigh County wife and mom of two, died suddenly on Tuesday, May 2, loved ones wrote in her obituary. She was 30. Born in Bethlehem to Joaquim Bernardo and Paula (Bernardo) Nguyen, Alyssa was a graduate of Saucon Valley High School's class of 2010 and later attended Northampton Community College and Lehigh Carbon Community College, her family wrote. More recently, Alyssa earned a spot on the Dean's List studying medical billing and coding through DeVry University, loved ones noted. Those close to the Fountain Hill resident describ…
Towson, MD
Obituaries
Retired Maryland Port Authority Employee Terry Allen Cappelli Sr. Dies
A family and community are mourning the loss of a beloved member of the Maryland Port Authority, who tragically passed away late last month. Terry Allen Cappelli, Sr. passed away on Thursday, March 23, at a hospital in Baltimore at the age of 65. The beloved grandfather was a 1977 graduate of Dundalk Senior High School where he ran track and cross country, according to a GoFundMe created in his honor. The family of the devoted family man created the GoFundMe to help raise funds to support funeral costs and other unexpected expenses related to Cappelli's passing. Cappelli spent a large port…
Mechanicsville, MD
Obituaries
Thousands Raised For Transgender Teen Shot, Killed In St. Mary's County
A St. Mary’s County community is rallying around the family of a transgender teenager who was killed over the weekend in Lexington Park. Isiaih Alexander Woodland, 18, more commonly known to her friends and family as “Ta'siya” and “Siyah” was shot and killed on Friday, March 24, outside of Big Dogs Paradise in Mechanicsville. 235 South in the area of Big Dogs Paradise in Mechanicsville is currently closed due to an active investigation. Expect delays — St. Mary's County Sheriff's Office (@firstsheriff) March 24, 2023 The fatal shooting was reported at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Friday…
Elizabeth, NJ
Breaking News
9-Year-Old Newark Girl's Death Prompts Wave Of Support
Syhriah Julien was just nine years old when she died earlier this month due to complications from asthma, those who knew her said. Now, residents of Union and Essex counties are coming together to help her Newark family. A GoFundMe has been organized to assist Syhriah's mother, Niyah as she deals with the sudden loss. More than $26,300 had been raised as of Tuesday, March 28 on the campaign launched by Catherine Crowe. "Syhriah was a strong, heroic, spirited angel," Crowe said "She was such a fighter." The money will go to helping the family pay with funeral costs and al…
Glen Burnie, MD
Obituaries
Mother Killed On I-695 Remembered For 'Touching The Lives Of Those Who Came Around Her'
The community is rallying around the family of a 26-year-old mother who was unexpectedly killed earlier this month when she was struck by a car on I-695 in Anne Arundel County. Thousands of dollars were raised within a few hours on behalf of Deja Sharon May, who was the victim of a fatal crash shortly before 9:20 p.m. on Saturday, March 18 in Linthicum Heights. According to the family, they were not fully prepared for the cost of a funeral service, and a GoFundMe fundraiser was set up on their behalf that was already nearing its goal 12 hours after its creation. The family said that they …
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