Find Your Daily Voice
Douglas Yorke Jr., Passionate Author From Red Bank, Dies After Easter Sunday Crash
A Monmouth County author died from his injuries after an SUV struck him while he rode his bike on Easter Sunday, authorities said.
Douglas Yorke Jr., 72, of Red Bank, was hit by a black 2017 Honda HR-V at around 5:45 p.m. on Sunday, Mar. 31, a Shrewsbury police spokesperson said. The crash happened on Samara Drive, just south of Obre Place.
Yorke was brought to Jersey Shore University Medical Center in Neptune to be treated for his injuries. He died at the hospital on Thursday, Apr. 11, according to his obituary.
The driver stayed at the scene of the crash. No charges or summonsed have bee…
Camden's Chau Tran, 50, 'Beacon Of Love, Wisdom'
Chau Tran, of Camden, died peacefully on April 12, according to an obituary published by Bradley Funeral Home. She was 50 years old.
She was "a beacon of love and wisdom," according to her obituary.
"She shared an unbreakable bond with her devoted husband, Quyen Tang, and together they raised a daughter, Vy Vu, who embodies Chau's thoughtful nature and kindness," her obituary said.
Click here to read Chau Tran's complete obituary.
Wrightstown's William Lloyd III, Died Unexpectedly, 51
William “Bill” J. Lloyd III, of Wrightstown, died unexpectedly on April 12 while surrounded by his loving family, according to an obituary published by Mount Laurel Home For Funerals. He was 51 years old.
Bill worked in the produce industry, and then as an exterminator for many years, his obituary said.
In his free time, he enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with his family. "Bill loved doing outdoor activities with his sons, and taught them everything he knew," his obit said.
Click here to read William J. Lloyd III's complete obituary.
Lauren Brecher, Longtime Teacher, Morris County Resident, Dies At 50
Lauren Brecher died on Friday, April 12 at Morristown Medical Center at the age of 50 after battling cancer, according to her obituary.
Born in Massachusetts, she grew up in Oakland in Bergen County before moving to Lake Hiawatha in 1996, her obituary reads. Brecher was a longtime teacher at Suburban Hills School in Chester and later taught OLPH Early Childhood Center in Oakland, her obituary reads.
I met Lauren in 10th grade gym class; she was a junior. We had exercise aerobics and we hid in the back both lazy and I... Posted by Deborah Butturini on Monday, April 15, 2024
"Those w…
Longtime Bucks Firefighter Frank Wilson Dies, 67
Francis J. Wilson, a 50-year member of the Union Fire Company in Bensalem, died on Monday, April 8, his obituary says. He was 67.
Wilson's Station 37 colleagues said the Fire Company was his "second home." He had served as trustee, fire police sergeant, and assistant chief during his tenure as a firefighter, the Company said.
With sadness, we announce the passing of another Life Member Frank Wilson, Trustee, Fire Police Sergeant and past... Posted by Union Fire Company - Station 37 on Monday, April 8, 2024
"He was a dedicated member that will be deeply missed by his fel…
