Stubbed Toe Turns Tetanus For Asbury Woman In ICU
A stubbed toe has led to a Warren County woman being hospitalized for tetanus.
On Wednesday, April 15, Peyton Hartfelder-Denney, an Asbury resident, was gardening when she stubbed her toe, resulting in a small cut her big toe. She quickly cleaned the wound.
But 10 days later, she began experiencing severe jaw pain, muscle stiffness, and back pain, but multiple doctors dismissed her concerns as anxiety, according to a fundraiser established by her sister, Nicquelle Denney.
Peyton's condition worsened, and she was rushed to Morristown Medical Center where she was diagnosed with tetanus, desp…
Driver Accused In Webster Girl’s Death Had Drug Arrest Days Before Crash, Records Show
A driver charged in a crash that killed a 10-year-old girl had been arrested just days before the incident, according to newly released court records.
Sherrie Mae Plitouke, 35, of Southbridge, is accused of crashing into and killing 10-year-old Marleigh Guevara on April 11 in Webster. She was arraigned on charges of motor vehicle homicide, negligent operation, and speeding on Tuesday, April 21.
Police said Guevara, a fourth-grade student at Park Avenue Elementary School, was struck while near the roadway on School Street. She was rushed to a Worcester hospital, where she lat…
Scholastic Executive, Devoted New Rochelle Father Who Led Youth Soccer Dies Suddenly At 60
A Westchester County father and former Scholastic executive remembered for his kindness, faith, and devotion to family has died suddenly, leaving behind a grieving community now determined to support his loved ones.
New Rochelle resident Nelson Alfonso Gómez Wharff, 60, died on Monday, March 30, according to his obituary.
Born in Medellín, Colombia, Gómez built a life centered on family, service, and community after settling in the Hudson Valley. He was a longtime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Mamaroneck, where he was known for his strong faith and commitment to …
Bridgewater Motorcyclist Dies Days After Crash, 3 Weeks After Welcoming Baby Boy
Ryan Amaral, a 32-year-old Bridgewater resident, died days after a motorcycle crash in Montgomery, according to his obituary from the Gosselin Funeral Home website.
At 2:22 p.m., on Friday, March 20, officers responded to East Mountain Road after a 2017 Toyota Tacoma collided with a 1998 Harley Davidson 1200 motorcycle, Montgomery Township police said at the time. Amaral was airlifted to a nearby hospital with serious injuries and was pronounced dead Tuesday, March 24, while the driver of the Tacoma was not injured, police said.
Born in Red Bank and raised in Edison, Amaral graduated J…
Former Manchester Student, 15, Remembered For Talent, Kindness Dies After Battle With Pneumonia
A former Manchester 15-year-old student remembered for her talent, leadership, and kindness has died, leaving classmates and teachers grieving.
Camilla Lagos died last week after battling pneumonia and later succumbing to sepsis in the hospital, according to Manchester Public Schools Superintendent Matt Geary.
Her mother, Karina Flores Vizcardo, shared updates about Camilla’s illness with her former teachers, Geary said.
Her family said she was an honor-roll student with a promising future.
"Camilla was a sweet, smart, and remarkably gifted young woman, known for her gentle heart and her …
After Mom's Sudden Death, Manasquan Daughter Raises $93K For Her And Her Sister
More than $90,000 has been raised for two New Jersey girls following the sudden death of their mother.
Melissa Conca of Manasquan, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, according to her obituary on the O'Brien Funeral Home website. She was 51 years old.
Conca's daughter, Ava Lamonica, started a GoFundMe campaign for her and her sister, Sophie, that had raised $93,000 as of Saturday, Feb. 21.
"Our lives changed forever when our mom passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart issue at just 51 years old. She was our beautiful best friend, and an amazing role model with a courageous soul who loved…
Firefighter, Army Vet Seriously Injured By Wrong-Way Driver On NJ Turnpike In Ridgefield Park
A Hudson Valley firefighter, US Army veteran, and young father is facing a long road to recovery after being struck by a wrong-way driver on the NJ Turnpike last weekend, loved ones say.
Guillermo Mollins, 39, of Poughkeepsie, was in a Honda sedan when he was struck by a Ford pickup truck driven by 44-year-old Bruce Canfield, of Pottstown, PA, who was traveling south in the northbound lanes of the Turnpike early Saturday, Jan. 3, NJSP Sgt. Jeffrey Lebron said.
Canfield died as a result of the head-on crash near milepost 117.8, which sent the pickup into a concrete …
Beloved East Lyme Teacher, Mom Dies After Cancer Battle As Community Rallies To Help Her Family
A longtime and well-loved Connecticut high school teacher and mother has died after a long battle with cancer, and the community she served is now rallying to support her family.
Cecilia Vicente Prytko taught computer science at East Lyme High School. She was described in her obituary as a source of strength, kindness, and positivity for her students, co-workers, friends, and family.
Outside the classroom, Cecilia was a devoted wife and mother. She is survived by her husband, Chris, and their two children, Karolina and Julian. Friends said her family always came first.
“Cecilia’s greatest …
