Mother: Standout MKA Fencer Died After Night Of Drinking

Everett Glenn, hailed as a natural leader and loyal friend, died after celebrating his birthday.

Editor's note: Because underage drinking has been a topic of much discussion in Millburn lately, we thought this story of the death of a college freshman who last year was a standout fencer at MKA might be of interest to both teens and their parents in Millburn-Short Hills. updated: 4:30 p.m. A popular Lafayette College freshman—and standout fencer and student from Montclair—died of cardiac arrest after drinking heavily on Saturday to celebrate his 19th birthday, Cinco de Mayo and All College Day, his mother, Joanne Glenn, told Montclair Patch on Monday. Everett Glenn, who graduated from Montclair Kimberley Academy last year, was found unresponsive in his dorm room at 2:01 p.m. on Saturday by his fellow students and was pronounced dead at …

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Reita Greenstone, Former Essex County Freeholder

Lived in Livingston, two-time board member who lobbied for women's and senior's rights, mental health issues.

Obituary: Allan "Rich" McAllister

A blogger for Patch and local volunteer passed away on Sunday.

[UPDATED: April 10 at 9:05 a.m. to include viewing, funeral arrangements] Allan "Rich" McAllister, 51, passed away on Sunday, April 8.  Rich wrote an inspirational blog for the Verona/Cedar Grove Patch, in which he described his life and the struggles he has faced. He was a quadriplegic, who lost his legs below his knees, the use of his hands, wrists and lower arms, as well as 60 percent of this throat but persevered. In one post, "Four Years Later, Here I Am", he details "496 straight days in three hospitals, two rehabilitation facilities, 22 operations and approximately $15 million dollars." But being a disabled person was far from all of who he was. McAllister was also a well-known local volunteer, including his work with the Cedar …

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Fran Hopkins

4:58 pm on Monday, April 9, 2012

I am shocked and so sad to hear of Rich's death. His blog on the Verona-Cedar Grove Patch lifted my spirits many times when I felt down. In fact, I was ashamed of myself when I'd get discouraged by relatively trivial things (I'm unemployed and write a blog about it on Patch) because of Rich's courage and determination in the face of far greater difficulties. He generously shared these gifts with …   more ›

Former AFL/ABA Star Lonnie Wright Passes Away at 67

The South Orange resident and Newark native was the only man to play in both the ABA and the AFL in the same season.

How many men could say they intercepted a pass from Joe Namath or scored over Julius Erving?  And then how many can say they helped 2,000 minority youths in New Jersey from underprivileged backgrounds become medical doctors?  Well Lonnie Wright could say he did all of that and more in his illustrious life. Wright passed away in his South Orange home on Friday due to congestive heart failure.  He was 67. Growing up in Newark, Wright was a natural athlete from an early age.  He attended South Side High School, where he earned All-City, All-County, All-State and All-American honors in both football and basketball. He also starred for the track and baseball teams and was inducted into the Newark Hall of Fame in 1988. He then went to Colorado …

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Whitney Houston Laid to Rest in Westfield

Procession arrived at noon Sunday for burial ceremony at Fairview Cemetery. Nearly 100 fans shouted 'We love you, Whitney' as hearse turned into the cemetery.

The vigil at Fairview Cemetery began at first light Sunday morning. There were no mourners, just reporters and photographers mingling congenially as they staked out a good spot for their reports back to the network morning shows or a position for the perfect photo of the funeral procession bringing Whitney Houston to the cemetery for her burial. Police officers arrived before daylight, at 6 a.m., to secure every possible corner of the Fairview property, from the Cranford border along Union County College to the south and E. Broad Street to the north. At the western end of the cemetery, Gallows Hill Road was closed to prevent any neighborhood street from messing up any potential route in which the procession of hearses and limos that would …

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Locally, Nationally, Steve Jobs Made an Impact

Apple founder was visionary behind legacy of innovative consumer gadgets.

When Steve Jobs, the founder and visionary behind one of the most important technological companies in the modern world died on Wednesday at the age of 56, he left behind a legacy of innovative consumer gadgets for computing, phone and music markets.  Jobs, who started Apple from a California garage 35 years ago, is being remembered today as a visionary by people ranging from President Barack Obama to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, who said, "Thanks for showing that what you build can change the world."  Obama called Jobs "among the greatest of American innovators—brave enough to think differently, bold enough to believe he could change the world, and talented enough to do it."  "The world has lost a visionary,” he continued, “And there may…

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Don

6:52 pm on Saturday, October 8, 2011

In 2005, Steve Jobs gave the commencement address at Stanford University. Check it out, its really good. http://news.stanford.edu/news/2005/june15/jobs-061505.html   more ›

Obituary: Funeral Service for Frank J. Dasti, Sr.

Services will be held today or Frank J. Dasti, Sr., honored last year with the township's Community Service Award.

Funeral services for lifelong Millburn resident Frank J. Dasti, Sr., a father of eight who received the Millburn Township Humanitarian and Community Service Award last year, will be this morning. He was 55. According to obituary information from Paul Ippolito Summit Memorial funeral home, Dasti was the owner and operator of Dasti’s Ristorante in Maplewood and Linden for more than 20 years. Born in Summit, he was a lifelong resident of Millburn, an avid golf player and a devoted Little League coach and mentor in the league. After receiving The Millburn Township’s Community Service in February of 2010, Dasti told The New York Times local blog,  “I dedicated this award to all the young kids I’ve coached during the years and to the people of …

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Obit: Barbara Ann Sweeney

Mass for Short Hills woman will be on Monday at St. Rose of Lima Church

Editor's note: The following obituary about Barbara Ann Sweeney, who was killed by a train earlier this week at the Short Hills Station, is reprinted from the Bradley and Son Funeral Home website. Barbara Ann Sweeney, 62 of Short Hills, NJ, died on June 14, 2011. Born in Sayre, Pa, Barbara was raised in Wheaton, Ill., and Short Hills, NJ, where she has lived since 1960. She received her Bachelor's of Arts Degree from the College of St. Elizabeth in Convent Station, NJ. Barbara was an Archivist for AT&T in Murray Hill for fourteen years. Most recently she was a records administrator for AIG in New York City. A Parishoner of St. Rose of Lima Church, Barbara loved to cook and travel. She was fluent in three languages. Barbara is pre-deceased …

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MHS Musings: Remembering Fritz Jonach

MHS students, faculty and alumni share their memories of the beloved social studies teacher.

News that beloved teacher Frederick “Fritz” Jonach had died early Thursday  came as shock to Millburn High School students and faculty when it was announced  at school that morning. The 43-year-old was the father of two young children, and, according to MHS principal William Miron, Jonach had intended to take a personal day on Thursday so he could spend time with his family. A teacher at MHS since 1992, Jonach was a 1986 graduate of Millburn High School. He taught United States history, global issues, economics and film & society at MHS. He was also the advisor of many clubs (among them the Asian Cultural Club and the Interact Club), and coached the varsity bowling team.  Hundreds of students signed a memorial poster set up in the main …

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my3sons

10:53 am on Thursday, June 2, 2011

Very sorry to hear about Mr. Jonach. My sons had him and he was very well liked! A true loss for MHS community.   more ›

Obit: Arthur Winter, MD

Famed brain surgeon dies at home in Short Hills after a brief illness.

World-renowned neurosurgeon Arthur Winter, MD, 88, died Wednesday (May 11) at his home in Short Hills after a brief illness. Dr. Winter dedicated his life to his family and patients and was an innovator in the field of Neurosurgery.  He was one of the first six specialists in Neurosurgery in the state of New Jersey.  He was also a pioneer in the field of microwave hyperthermia and the use of Transcutaneous Nerve Stimulation (TNS) for the treatment of pain.  Winter was a renowned surgeon and practitioner.  His medical practice spanned nearly 54 years.   Additionally, the native of Newark was instrumental in passing the New Jersey Anatomical Gift Act which facilitates organ donation, saving countless lives and improving the quality of life …

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