Former Jersey Shore Town Mayor Michael Brantley Dies At 79: 'Remarkable Public Servant' Former Jersey Shore Town Mayor Michael Brantley Dies At 79: 'Remarkable Public Servant'
Former Jersey Shore Town Mayor Michael Brantley Dies At 79: 'Remarkable Public Servant' Michael Brantley, who was a former mayor of Neptune Township, has died. An obituary posting said Brantley died on Saturday, Jan. 6. He was 79 years old. Brantley also had served on the township committee. Gov. Phil Murphy tweeted his condolences after the former mayor's death was announced. "Michael was a remarkable public servant and will be deeply missed by the Neptune community," said Gov. Murphy. Saddened by the news of former Neptune Mayor Dr. Michael Brantley’s passing.Michael was a remarkable public servant and will be deeply missed by the Neptune community.https://t.co/gEcCze3b…
Sudden Death Of Jersey Shore Middle Schooler Spreads Shock, Sadness Sudden Death Of Jersey Shore Middle Schooler Spreads Shock, Sadness
Sudden Death Of Jersey Shore Middle Schooler Spreads Shock, Sadness A Monmouth County family is rallying for support after a 12-year-old boy's sudden death. A GoFundMe page said 12-year-old David Pakula died of unknown causes on Friday, Jan. 5. More than $32,000 was raised from at least 421 donations as of Monday, Jan. 8. The memorial fundraiser called Pakula's death shocking. "Our hearts and prayers are with Monika and Darek, David's younger brothers Patrick and Alex, and the rest of the family," the GoFundMe page said. "This unexpected event shocked all of us and left a huge hole in our hearts." An obituary for Pakula said the Morganville boy went to Ma…
Alex Moy Of Toms River Dies Suddenly, 55 Alex Moy Of Toms River Dies Suddenly, 55
Alex Moy Obituary A family is rallying for support after the sudden death of Toms River resident Alexander Moy. According to a GoFundMe page, 55-year-old Alexander "Alex" Moy died suddenly on Saturday, Dec. 30. As of Wednesday, Jan. 3, Moy's GoFundMe had raised at least $3,800 from 18 donations. The memorial fundraiser called Moy a great partner, brother, son, friend, and uncle. "He was always happy and lit the room with his contagious laugh," the GoFundMe page said. "He leaves a huge loss in our family and because of this sudden loss, we ask if you can find it in your heart to donate, so we can r…
'She's My Ride' Owner Michele Posthumus Of Asbury Park Dies 'She's My Ride' Owner Michele Posthumus Of Asbury Park Dies
'She's My Ride' Owner Michele Posthumus Of Asbury Park Dies Michele Posthumus, a Wayne native who lived in Asbury Park, died on Tuesday, Dec. 26 at the age of 57, according to her obituary. Born on Feb. 17, 1966, she graduated from Wayne Valley High School and ran two businesses, "Absentee Property Management" and "She's My Ride, her obituary reads.  She enjoyed skiing, golf, swimming and spending time with her dog, Arthur, according to her obituary. Michele will be missed more than many can understand 💜 Posted by Jane Reynolds on Thursday, December 28, 2023 Michele is survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins, her obituary reads…
'Champion For Women's Empowerment:' NJ Mom Theresa Hester Dies At 55 'Champion For Women's Empowerment:' NJ Mom Theresa Hester Dies At 55
'Champion For Women's Empowerment:' NJ Mom Theresa Hester Dies At 55 Support is pouring in for the family of Morris County native Margaret ‘Theresa’ (Nunn) Hester, a devoted public servant and beloved mother who died on Monday, Dec. 11 following a brief battle with cancer at the age of 55. Born in Morristown, Theresa graduated from Dover High School in 1986 before attending Centenary University, her obituary says. Theresa dedicated her career to uplifting women and families in many different capacities. She worked for the NJ state Division on Women since 1998, both with the Department of Community Affairs and the Department of Children and Families. Her wor…
Mom IDs Daughter, 21, As Victim Of NJ Car Crash Mom IDs Daughter, 21, As Victim Of NJ Car Crash
Mom IDs Daughter, 21, As Victim Of NJ Car Crash Support is on the rise for the family of a 21-year-old woman killed in a car accident days before Christmas. Diana Nicole Marrero Santiago, of South Amboy, died in the Sayreville accident on Friday, Dec. 22, according to her obituary and a GoFundMe campaign. Diana's mom, Aisha, is a chaplain with the Port Authority Police Department, the department said on Instagram. She is raising funds to have Diana buried in her homeland, Puerto Rico. "Diana was a bubbly and beautiful young woman who had unfortunate fatal accident," Aisha writes on the GoFundMe that she launched. "She was my only child …
South Jersey School Counselor, Mom Alanna Smallwood Dies Suddenly, 47: 'Ray Of Sunshine' South Jersey School Counselor, Mom Alanna Smallwood Dies Suddenly, 47: 'Ray Of Sunshine'
South Jersey School Counselor, Mom Alanna Smallwood Dies Suddenly, 47: 'Ray Of Sunshine' Support is surging for the family of a 47-year-old school counselor and mom Alanna Smallwood, who died unexpectedly on Tuesday, Dec. 12, according to a campaign launched for her family. Alanna is survived by her husband, Greg; children, Gianna 13, Aspen 12, Eva 7; parents Albert and Annette Mussachio; brother Chuck Mussachio; father and mother-in-law Carl and Gerri Smallwood; and countless more friends, relatives, students, and loved ones, her obituary on the George H. Wimberg Funeral home website says. Alanna has been working as a math teacher and school counselor for the&nb…
NJ's Jillian Schlueter Shared Heartbreaking Facebook Post Months Before Dying Of Cancer NJ's Jillian Schlueter Shared Heartbreaking Facebook Post Months Before Dying Of Cancer
NJ's Jillian Schlueter Shared Heartbreaking Facebook Post Months Before Dying Of Cancer Jillian Schlueter, a nurse from Marlton, has died just four months after discovering the cancer she had been diagnosed with in 2021 had never left her body — 10 days shy of her 29th birthday. Jillian was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in May 2021, just two days before she was set to graduate from nursing school, her obituary says. The cancer had spread to her lymph nodes, but in August 2022, she was cancer-free. Or so she thought. In May 2023, Jillian began coughing up blood and was found to have bilateral pneumonia, she said in a Facebook post, explaining the meaning behind the…
Cause Of Death Revealed For NJ '8 Mile' Actor Who Rap-Battled Eminem: Report Cause Of Death Revealed For NJ '8 Mile' Actor Who Rap-Battled Eminem: Report
Cause Of Death Revealed For NJ '8 Mile' Actor Who Rap-Battled Eminem: Report The cause of death for Nashawn Breedlove, the New Jersey actor who famously rapped with Eminem in "8 Mile." Family of 46-year-old Breedlove said the Newark resident died in his sleep at home on Sunday, Sept. 24, the outlet said.  The official cause of death — revealed Friday, Dec. 22 — was found to have been "acute intoxication by the combined effects of fentanyl, acetyl fentanyl, cocaine and ethanol," PEOPLE said citing the New Jersey's Office of the Chief State Medical Examiner. Breedlove's death was ruled accidental, PEOPLE noted.  Daily Voice has reached out to the…
Sudden Death Of Lacey Twp. High Schooler Prompts Outpouring Of Support Sudden Death Of Lacey Twp. High Schooler Prompts Outpouring Of Support
Sudden Death Of Lacey Twp. High Schooler Prompts Outpouring Of Support The community is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old boy whose "life was just beginning" when he was killed in a car accident. Jayson Lee Cugliari of Forked River had just been accepted to the college of his choice, Stockton University. He was working and getting ready for Christmas, according to a GoFundMe page. The senior at Lacey Township High School was killed in a car accident on Dec. 9.  Jayson worked at the Goddard School in Forked River where he was adored by students and staff. "He loved being around children," his obituary said. "Working with children was his passion." He wa…
NJ Mom Allegedly Decapitated By Son Was Financially Supporting Grandkids, Campaign Says NJ Mom Allegedly Decapitated By Son Was Financially Supporting Grandkids, Campaign Says
NJ Mom Allegedly Decapitated By Son Was Financially Supporting Grandkids, Campaign Says A campaign has been launched by the grandchildren of a 74-year-old woman who police say was decapitated by her son in New Jersey. More than $2,000 had been raised on a GoFundMe launched for the funeral of Alexandria Surgent, by her grandchildren, as of Wednesday, Dec. 13. "Our grandmother was murdered by our uncle, Jeffery Surgent," Alexandria's grandson, Chase, writes. "She lived with us and helped us with our day-to-day lives. Without her, we can't afford rent or food and we cannot pay for her burial or cremation." Jeffrey Surgent, 46, called 9-1-1 on Friday, Dec. 8, after police say he …
Princeton Ballerina Sophia Jones Dies On Campus At 18 Years Old: 'Devastated' Princeton Ballerina Sophia Jones Dies On Campus At 18 Years Old: 'Devastated'
Princeton Ballerina Sophia Jones Dies On Campus At 18 Years Old: 'Devastated' The Princeton University campus is mourning the passing of one of its treasured ballerinas, Sophia Jones. The Chicago, IL native died on campus on Wednesday, Nov. 29, the university said. She attended high school at Red Cross Nordic United World College in Flekke, Norway, and was student of Princeton's Yeh College (Class of 2027). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Princeton University Ballet (@puballet) View this post on Instagram A post shared by Princeton University (@prin…