Memorial Thread - COVID-19 Coronavirus

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NJ-Montclair’s Thomas Leonard was remembered by Gov. Phil Murphy Tuesday, during his daily briefing. Leonard, a long-time resident of Montclair, was 60; he died on April 8, of complications from COVID-19.

“Thomas Leonard was a longtime Montclairian. He was an attorney and a diehard New York Giants-New York Mets-New York Rangers fan who stuck with his teams through good times and bad. He loved to play along with Jeopardy!. He loved life. May God bless him and his family,” Murphy said.

Gov. Phil Murphy Remembers Montclair's Thomas Leonard | Baristanet

 

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LANCASTER, Texas - A Lancaster 17-year-old is the city's first COVID-19-related death.
Jameela Dirrean-Emoni Barber, a rising senior. Health officials say she died in the ER on Saturday before she could be admitted to a hospital. She did not have any known underlying health conditions. Lancaster High School Principal Eleanor Webb says Jameela had a smile as big as the state of Texas.



Lancaster 17-year-old with no underlying health conditions dies from COVID-19

 

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LAKEWOOD - Dr. Harvey Hirsch, a beloved township pediatrician, died of COVID-19 complications Tuesday night, his employer confirmed. He was 68.
"This is so sad. He was a great man," said Mark Berkowitz, chief operating officer of the Center for Health Education, Medicine and Dentistry (CHEMED) in Lakewood.
Hirsch was in charge of pediatrics at CHEMED. On the organization's website, his profile says that he had more than "30 years of pediatric practice experience, including 12 years of private practice in Lakewood and 17 years in Manalapan."

Coronavirus in Lakewood: Beloved pediatrician dies of COVID-19 complications

 

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Burlington - Ellen Elizabeth Fabry (70) passed away from COVID-19 on Sunday April 26, 2020 at the Masonic Village in Burlington, NJ. Ellen was raised in Fair Haven. Ellen attended special classes at Rumson/Fair Haven high school and worked at various jobs until moving to the Home. She bused tables at her parents Corner Room luncheonette in Fair Haven, stocked shelves at Rickle's, bused tables at Hook, Line and Sinker and assembled items at the Waterford Glass Co.

View Ellen Fabry's Obituary on APP.com and share memories

 

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Galloway - Ronald Jacobus, 81, of Galloway, NJ passed away at home on April 27, 2020, after a courageous fight against COVID 19 and underlying conditions.

Ronald enjoyed his retirement years spending time with family and friends, traveling, playing golf. Uncle Ronnie, a master story teller, with a quick wit, who had a flare for the dramatic. He was also a bit of a bionic man, overcoming many health issues over the years. His final passing was wrapped in a cultural story with the whole world grieving the loss of too many lives.

View Ronald Jacobus's Obituary on APP.com and share memories

 

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Middlesex - It is with sadness that the family of Terrence (Terry) David Naldi, announces his passing from the coronavirus on April 22, 2020, at 74 years old.

He had a keen eye for all things in nature; flowers, fish, trees, plants and birds. He loved animals, especially dogs, and was rarely without one in his home. Terry had a big personality, was articulate, and had a strong opinion about everything. He was an avid tennis player and fan, a creative cook (who left many pots and pans for others to clean), and he enjoyed crabbing with family and friends at the Jersey Shore

View Terrence Naldi's Obituary on mycentraljersey.com and share memories

 

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Sherman - Katherine M. O'Connell (Kate) passed away on April 18, 2020 from complications of COVID-19. Kate was born on May 24, 1940

On 9/11, the Manhattan VA Hospital was on the front line for both triage and treatment for the many casualties resulting from the attack on the World Trade Center. She played a pivotal role, working tirelessly in her critical leadership position during this tragic crisis. It was Kate at her best.

View Katherine O'Connell's Obituary on APP.com and share memories

 

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Elaine Cupka (nee Pecht), aged 86, passed away suddenly from COVID-19 on 4/16/2020. Family was at Elaine's core and nothing made her prouder than their growth and accomplishments. She took great pride in raising her family and being a fun Grandma. She was a wonderful cook, gardener, crafter, and sports fan who took pleasure in teaching her family and cheering them on.

Elaine Cupka Obituary - NJ | Asbury Park Press

 

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It is with great sadness that the family of Rona Iris Gertz announces her death, age 74, on Friday, April 24, 2020, from complications of COVID-19. Rona was born Aug. 9, 1945 in Newark, N.J. Rona loved her family and her two Shih Tzus, who gave her great joy. She also loved to travel, visiting many parts of the world for work and leisure.

Rona Gertz Obituary - NJ | Asbury Park Press

 

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Matawan - Leon J. Warnock, of Matawan, NJ, passed away due to complications with COVID-19. He spent his youth in Keyport. Graduated from Red Bank Catholic High School and then joined the Navy. After the Navy, he married and raised his family in Keyport.

Leon Warnock Obituary - Matawan, NJ | Asbury Park Press

 

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Raymond A. "Ray" Bullus, of Freehold, passed away on April 15, 2020 at Capital Health Regional Medical Center in Trenton, following a weeklong battle with Covid-19. As this pandemic claims far too many of our state's senior citizens, Ray's family extends their sincere appreciation for the brave EMTs, doctors and nurses fighting on the front line against this dreadful disease.

Raymond Bullus Mourned In Freehold; Loved Karate, Computers

 

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Edward Konciak died from complications of COVID-19 in a New Jersey hospital on April 5. For months, Cathy had been waiting for Konciak to return home, after a major fall last year left him with a traumatic brain injury. After months of hospital visits and rehab facilities, she thought after a temporary stay at the Family of Caring facility in Montclair, he might be strong enough to come home.

He Spent Months Recovering From A Traumatic Brain Injury. Then He Died From The Coronavirus.

 

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Deloris Dockrey, a champion and mentor for women living with HIV, died April 27, 2020, due to complications of COVID-19,

R.I.P. Deloris Dockrey, HIV Activist and Leader Lost to COVID-19

 

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Harvey Feldman, 91, whose wife Margit Feldman, 90, a Holocaust survivor, died earlier this month also from COVID-19 complications.

Harvey Feldman was born and raised in Brooklyn and while in a New York hospital recovering from tuberculosis he met his wife. The couple married in December 1953 and spent the next 66 years together. The couple had two children, Tina and Joseph, who is a medical doctor.

Coronavirus: 630 new COVID-19 cases, 52 deaths in Central Jersey

 

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After a Lifetime Together, Coronavirus Takes Them Both

Across the country, reports are surfacing of long-term couples dying from Covid-19 in quick succession, redoubling the pain for those they leave behind.

For most of her life, Maranda Lender, 32, has lived with her parents in Lewisberry, Pa.

An only child, she grew up doted on by a mother and father who took her to golf lessons, soccer games and orchestra rehearsals (Maranda played the viola). After she graduated from design school, she moved back home in 2014 to save money.

But the family-of-three configuration imploded last month.

Maranda’s mother, Becky Lender, 61, died on April 4. Her father, Brad Lender, 60, died three days later. Both had tested positive for the coronavirus.

“I’m alone,” Maranda said...

 

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60 lives, 60 days: Stories of coronavirus victims from across the U.S.

They were politicians and pastors, nurses and students, teachers and firefighters. They came from every level of society, every state, every race, every age.

Often, their loved ones had no idea how they had contracted COVID-19. But the sickness that followed hewed to a grim, familiar trajectory, one that felled grandmothers and granddaughters alike.

In the United States, public health officials initially declared Feb. 29 as the day the nightmare began, with a Washington state man in his 50s becoming the first person in the country to die of the coronavirus. (Officials later said the first U.S. deaths occurred earlier and were unreported.) Confirmed U.S. coronavirus cases surpassed 1 million the last week of April.

In just two months, the number of dead has swelled by tens of thousands, with families grieving in ways that would have seemed unthinkable just weeks ago.

Here are their stories...

 

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NJ-Cherie La Pelusa, wife of 3rd Ward City Councilman and Manager of Hudson County Parks and Grounds Gary La Pelusa, has passed away due to complications from COVID-19. Cherie became a co-owner of Gary La Pelusa Landscaping alongside her husband Gary in 1989. She also ran the Gary La Pelusa Association, a political organization created “to inform the public, help create a better quality of life, and help others in need while recognizing those deserving individuals for their dedication and hard work in our community.”

Cherie La Pelusa, wife of Bayonne councilman passes away from COVID-19 - Hudson Reporter

 

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NJ-Morris County officials have announced the first death of a county employee attributed to the coronavirus — Matthew Stehr, who at 38 was a veteran staff member in the office of the County Clerk. Stehr was an exemplary employee, willing to take on the toughest of tasks. He took on the reorganization of the clerk’s map room and did the labor-intensive work of cataloging real estate and historic documents.

Morris County employee, 38, dies from complications of coronavirus, officials say

 

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A 33-year-old woman who worked with the New Jersey State Police is the fourth person to die in her family from the coronavirus, Latasha Andrews was a Civilian Security Staff Member Guard with @NJSP, a post she held for the past 14 years. She was a daughter, granddaughter, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend. Tasha was only 33 years old. Thank you for your service, Tasha. May God bless you and your family.

33-year-old State Police worker is 4th person to die in her family from coronavirus

 

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Charles and Elizabeth Mylod were married for 55 years, and passed within 48 hours of each other. Charlie, 87, died on April 2, and Betty, 81, died on April 4. They raised three sons and had seven grandchildren. Charlie was an Army veteran and programmer for IBM. Betty was a nurse for 50 years. A tremendous love story. May God bless them.
They thrived on watching and playing sports and were fixtures at the local Charlie Brown's. It wasn't just the food that brought them there three to four times a week, but the ability to see all their friends and neighbors in the tight-knit community that they loved, said Charlie Mylod Jr.

Longtime Oradell couple die within 48 hours of each other of coronavirus complications