Late PA Dad Leaves Behind Infant, Pregnant Wife Late PA Dad Leaves Behind Infant, Pregnant Wife
Late PA Dad Leaves Behind Infant, Pregnant Wife Ryan P. McKnight of Springfield, a devoted husband and father, died suddenly on Sunday, Oct. 29, loved ones said in his obituary. He was 30.  A Delaware County native, McKnight attended both St. Francis of Assisi School and Springfield High School before continuing his studies at Pennsylvania State University, relatives said in his obit. It was during his time as a Nittany Lion that Ryan met his future wife, Colleen "Bean" Lake, according to loved ones.  "Ryan found his perfect match and his greatest love when he met 'Bean,'" said Molly Stefanski on GoFundMe. "Ryan’s devotion to Bean was…
Husband Dies Days After Wife In PA Crash: Coroner Husband Dies Days After Wife In PA Crash: Coroner
Husband Dies Days After Wife In PA Crash: Coroner Another person has died following the two-car wreck in Lower Macungie last week, according to the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.  Bruce C. Schuessler, 73, died from blunt-force head trauma on Sunday, Nov. 5, officials said. His manner of death was ruled accidental.  Schuessler and his wife Kathy Ann Schuessler were in a Honda CRV that pulled into oncoming traffic on Mill Creek Road on Monday afternoon, Oct. 30, Daily Voice reported.  Both Schuesslers were rushed to Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest where 67-year-old Kathy Ann died hours later, authorities said pr…
Year After Brother Dies, Whitehall Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Coroner Year After Brother Dies, Whitehall Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Coroner
Year After Brother Dies, Whitehall Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Coroner A Lehigh Valley motorcyclist has died from his wounds nearly two weeks after striking a guardrail in Allen Township, according to officials.  Brandon L. Schneck lost control of his bike on Kreidersville Road and hit a guardrail on Oct. 21, the Lehigh County Coroner's Office said.  He passed from multiple blunt force injuries sustained in the accident on Wednesday night, Nov. 1, authorities said. His manner of death was ruled accidental.  Schneck, 47, was a resident of Whitehall according to his social media profiles.  Friends and neighbors penned tributes in his memory on Facebook after …
Penn Student, Aspiring Veterinarian Dies From Cancer At 23 Penn Student, Aspiring Veterinarian Dies From Cancer At 23
Penn Student, Aspiring Veterinarian Dies From Cancer At 23 Natalie Kim, a University of Pennsylvania student who dreamed of becoming a veterinarian, died after a period of illness on Tuesday, Oct. 24, loved ones said in her obituary. She was 23.  Born in Wynnewood to David and Jane Kim, Natalie began displaying a lifelong passion for animals early on, family members wrote in her obit.  She interned at Radnor Veterinary Hospital before graduating from Delaware County Christian School as salutatorian, loved ones said.  Natalie went on to earn her bachelor's degree in chemistry from Swarthmore College and achieved her lo…
PA Firefighter Killed In Crash Was 'Ring-Hunting' For His Girlfriend, Loved Ones Say PA Firefighter Killed In Crash Was 'Ring-Hunting' For His Girlfriend, Loved Ones Say
PA Firefighter Killed In Crash Was 'Ring-Hunting' For His Girlfriend, Loved Ones Say Colin Reedy, the Chester County firefighter who was killed in a car crash late Friday, Oct. 20, planned to spend the rest of his life with his girlfriend, loved ones said in his obituary.  The 25-year-old Reedy and his partner Emily Gindele, were both volunteers with the West Whiteland Fire Company, who were on their way to a call during heavy downpours when their vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree around 9 p.m., authorities have said. Reedy, of Exton, was pronounced dead at the scene while Gindele, a 24-year-old probationary firefighter, was hospitalized in critical but stable con…
Longtime Lehigh Valley Corrections Officer Dies Suddenly, 49 Longtime Lehigh Valley Corrections Officer Dies Suddenly, 49
Longtime Lehigh Valley Corrections Officer Dies Suddenly, 49 Leon Hill, a Lower Saucon husband and father, died suddenly on Wednesday, Oct. 11 while fishing in upstate New York, loved ones said in his obituary. He was 49.  Born in Fountain Hill, Hill was a corrections officer with Northampton County for 16 years at the time of his death, family members said.  Friends and colleagues took to Facebook to memorialize him.  It's a shame it takes a tragedy to come together outside of that shithole, but here we are. R.I.P. Officer Leon Hill. You will be missed Posted by Allen Jr Pinkowski on Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Life is way too short. Res…
House Fire Kills 28-Year-Old Allentown Woman: Coroner House Fire Kills 28-Year-Old Allentown Woman: Coroner
House Fire Kills 28-Year-Old Allentown Woman: Coroner (Note: This article has been updated on Tuesday, Oct. 24 to include new information from the Lehigh County Coroner's Office.)  One woman is dead after fire broke out at an Allentown home early on Sunday morning, Oct. 22, according to authorities.  Fire crews responded to a three-alarm blaze on the 900 block of North Penn Street just before 6:30 a.m., officials said.  AFD Crews are in the 900 Block of Penn Street at a 3rd alarm dwelling fire. pic.twitter.com/PPOcg4C0zU — Allentown Fire Department (@AllentownFD) October 22, 2023 Currently operating Posted by Allentown Fire Department…
Teenager Found Dead By Homicide Along I-80 In PA Teenager Found Dead By Homicide Along I-80 In PA
Teenager Found Dead By Homicide Along I-80 In PA A 19-year-old was found dead along Interstate 80 in an apparent murder, according to officials.  Kevin Marcus Cagle's remains were located near Mexico and Creek roads in Liberty Township, the Pennsylvania State Police said.  Authorities made the discovery late on Friday, Oct. 13.  The Montour County Coroner's Office said the Williamsport teen died by homicide but did not describe the cause of death.  "No further information will be released at this time to protect the integrity of the case," they announced.  Two of Cagle's siblings have launched GoFundMe campaigns to assist the family in…
PA Mom Who Passed After Cancer Battle Had 'Courageous Spirit,' Loved Ones Say PA Mom Who Passed After Cancer Battle Had 'Courageous Spirit,' Loved Ones Say
PA Mom Who Passed After Cancer Battle Had 'Courageous Spirit,' Loved Ones Say Norine Marguerite (Eisler) Cross of Holland, a beloved wife and mother of three, passed away after a period of illness on Wednesday, Oct. 4, loved ones said in her obituary. She was 43.  Born in Elkins Park, Cross attended St. Basil Academy in Jenkintown where she made lifelong friends, family members wrote. She continued her studies at Holy Family University and went on to earn a bachelor's degree in communications, they added.  She worked at Tony's Place in Mayfair during her college years, where a coworker would introduce her to her future husband Stephen, loved ones …
Pennsylvania EMT, Firefighter Dies At 27 Pennsylvania EMT, Firefighter Dies At 27
Pennsylvania EMT, Firefighter Dies At 27 Glen D. Golembeski II, an emergency medical technician in Bensalem, died after a period of illness on Sunday, Oct. 1, according to loved ones and former colleagues. He was 27.  A Doylestown native, Golembeski was a 2014 graduate of Central Bucks East High School, his obituary says. He went on to study forensic science at West Virginia University, according to his Facebook.  Golembeski spent the last five years as an EMT with Bensalem Rescue Squad, loved ones wrote in his obit. He previously served with the Bryn Athyn Fire Company and Ambulance Service, the Warrington Community Ambulance C…
Murder Of Philadelphia Activist Josh Kruger Leaves Trail Of Devastation Murder Of Philadelphia Activist Josh Kruger Leaves Trail Of Devastation
Murder Of Philadelphia Activist Josh Kruger Leaves Trail Of Devastation Shock and sadness spread following the murder of Philadelphia activist and journalist Josh Kruger. Josh Kruger, 39, was shot seven times in his home on the 2300 block of Watkins Street around 1:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, in the Grays Ferry section of the city, police said. He was pronounced dead at Penn Presbyterian Hospital at approximately 2:15 a.m. No arrests had been made as of press time. On Sept. 30, Kruger tweeted out that he was being pressured into selling his home. These people are total creeps. I left them a voicemail explaining that my only plan for selling the house is after…
Philadelphia Firefighter Brian Conklin Dies After Decade Of Service Philadelphia Firefighter Brian Conklin Dies After Decade Of Service
Philadelphia Firefighter Brian Conklin Dies After Decade Of Service Brian Conklin, a 10-year veteran of the Philadelphia Fire Department, died unexpectedly while off-duty on Tuesday, Sept. 26, said colleagues and loved ones.  Conklin most recently served at Ladder 4in the Southwest, PFD said in a statement.  We are deeply saddened at the loss of Firefighter Brian Conklin, who passed away while off-duty on Tuesday. He had served with the PFD for nearly 10 years, most recently at Ladder 4 in SW Philly. May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/uPLighyfTQ — Philadelphia Fire (@PhillyFireDept) September 28, 2023 Friends and loved ones memorialized the late fir…