Name: Krista Deluca
Age: 23
Location: Santa Cruz, California
DOD: Sep 29, 2015
Krista DeLuca was taken from us all too soon. She passed away to due severe heroin withdrawal, and the lack of care she received whilst incarcerated at the Santa Cruz County Jail. We’re attempting to have the Jail investigated, and bring justice to our dear friend Krista.
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Name: Matthew P. Hill
Age: 45
Location: Saratoga Springs, New York
DOD: October 13th, 2016
City police are investigating the death of an Oneonta man as likely caused by an overdose of illegal drugs.
Matthew P. Hill, 45, of 1A Orchard St., was found dead at about 11:30 a.m. Tuesday but had died several days before, according to Oneonta Police Department Lt. Douglas Brenner.
A family member who hadn’t heard from Hill went to check on him, then called Emergency 911 for help, according to Brenner, who said authorities responded to find a person down and not breathing.
Brenner said a coroner was at the scene and Hill’s body has been sent to a hospital for an autopsy.
Hill had a needle in his hand and a tourniquet on, an indication of heroin use, Brenner said. An investigation is continuing and toxicology results are pending to determine the cause of death, the lieutenant said.
City police had arrested Hill on a felony drug possession charge Aug. 18 after an investigation into illegal narcotics trafficking. After a search warrant was served, police confiscated 78 bags of heroin and cash.
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Name: Jesse Rathmann
Age: 26
Location: Wellington, Florida
DOD: November 01, 2016
Jesse A. Rathmann, 26, of Wellington, Florida passed away November 1, 2016. Jesse was the beloved son Joanne Rathmann and William Dunn; loving father of Leonardo and Giavanni Rathmann; the dearest grandson of Donna Dunn and Dean & Arlene Poupis; and the dear brother of Rachael. Chapel services are 9AM on Sunday November 6, 2016 at Beth Israel Memorial Chapel, 11115 Jog Rd., Boynton Beach, Florida 33437 followed by entombment at Eternal Light Memorial Gardens in Boynton Beach. Contributions in his memory may be made to a charity of choice.
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Name: Allie Weidner
Age: 21
Location: Honesdale, Pennsylvania
DOD: May 13, 2017
Allison Elisabeth Weidner, 21, of Honesdale, died on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale.
Born on March 5, 1996 in Honesdale, she is the daughter of Larry and Luanne Westbrook Weidner of Honesdale. She attended Honesdale High School and was a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish in Honesdale. During her teenage years, she enjoyed volunteering at Wayne Memorial Hospital.
She was an avid cross country runner and enjoyed pottery and the arts. Most of all, Allie loved her daughter Anna.
She was employed at the Alpine Restaurant where she was a cook.
Also surviving is her daughter Anna Lee Rake; her brothers John and Mark Weidner; her sister Jennifer Weidner-Clark and husband Frank; nephews Dale Weidner, Mahlon Clark and Joshua Clark; her maternal grandmother Joan Westbrook; aunts, uncles and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather L. Sterling Westbrook and paternal grandfather John J. Weidner.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, May 18th at St. Mary Magdalen Church, Honesdale at 10 am. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. Arrangements by Hessling Funeral Home, Inc., 428 Main St. Honesdale, PA.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Wayne County Heroin Prevention Task Force, 252 Grandview Ave. Honesdale, PA 18431 or waynecountyheroinpreventiontaskforce.com
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Name: Elizabeth Loranzo
Age: 25
Location: Middletown, Ohio
DOD: Mar 19, 2017
Liz had battled addiction through a rehab program in the summer of 2015 and was in recovery for 19 months when she relapsed and died from heroin laced fentanyl during a bout with depression. She leaves behind her finance Kyle and her then 9-month-old son Carson. Liz was a loving, warm, beautiful and funny young woman who was a very talented beautician who loved making her clients feel special and beautiful on the inside and out.
In the wake of Liz’s untimely death, her family started the I Care Foundation for Elizabeth (Liz) Loranzo, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a voice for addicts and addiction; educating parents and loved ones; help for those battling depression, anxiety, domestic abuse and alcoholism; and is committed to saving lives. The Foundation promotes Compassion, Advocacy, Recovery and Education (CARE).
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Name: Hillary Roe
Age: 22
Location: Madison, Wisconsin
DOD: Mar 15, 2015
Hillary L. Roe, age 22, of Waunakee, went to Heaven to become an angel on Sunday, March 15, 2015, unexpectedly of natural causes. She was born on Nov. 22, 1992, the daughter of Grant and Sheri (Zembrycki) Roe.
Hillary graduated from La Follette High School in 2011 and currently worked as a CNA at Oak Park where she was loved by her co-workers and patients. She always made time for her little brother and sister and spent countless hours laughing and playing. One of the things she enjoyed most was spending time with the love of her life, T.J.
Hillary is survived by her parents; siblings, Lilly and Will; boyfriend, T.J. Klement; her dog, Ruby; grandparents, Linda and Peter Roe, and Sharon and Scott Zembrycki; great-grandpa, Papa Stan; aunts, Staci (Dave) Hannes, Sheila (Jaymz) Zembrycki, Kara (Ken) Seifert, and Michelle (Jamie) Wersland; uncle, Greg (Lynsey) Roe; cousins, Christian, Easton, Aspen, Annabelle, Hudson, Braden and Sophie; close friends, Jori, Garrett and Cassie; and many family and friends. She was preceded in death by her great-grandparents; great-uncle, Jeff; and cousin, Mia.
Funeral services will be held at GUNDERSON FITCHBURG FUNERAL HOME, 2950 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg, at 11 a.m., on Friday, March 20, 2015, with Pastor Lex Liberatore presiding. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m., on Thursday, March 19, 2015, and from 10 a.m. until the time of the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lilly and Will’s college fund.
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Name: Justin Stephen Crosson-Curran
Age: 29
Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan
DOD: November 25, 2017
Justin Stephen Crosson-Curran, 29, formerly of Iron Mountain-Kingsford, died unexpectedly on Saturday, November 25, 2017 in Ann Arbor, MI.
Justin was born February 25, 1988, at Dickinson County Memorial Hospital in Iron Mountain, MI. He attended schools in Kingsford and graduated from Iron Mountain High School, and was recently seeking to pursue a degree in law.
He was employed by Pipeliners Local Union 798 and had traveled while working to North Dakota, Florida, Ohio, Colorado, Montana, Wyoming, and Michigan. Along the road, he was home wherever he went, opening his arms to all he met, fishing, serenading friends with his guitar, feeding the hungry, and touching lives of others. He met Natasha Johnson, the love of his life, in Denver, CO, and they were inseparable from the start. The two planned to marry and raise a family. Justin loved animals of all kinds and had a soft heart for rescues. He had an eclectic taste in music and was a talented guitarist and singer. He was a foodie and an accomplished chef. Justin was an avid reader; he possessed an insatiable need to learn, as well as a photographic memory. He was active in yoga, meditation, and weight training.
He will be terribly missed by all whose life he touched. He is survived by his mother, Marcia Crosson (Randy Brault) of Iron Mountain, and father, Keith and Sarah (Seppi) Curran of Appleton, WI. Maternal grandparents are Michael and Charlene Hunt of Kingsford, and paternal grandfather, Nick Paoletti III, of Menominee, MI; and Vic and Joann Seppi of Iron Mountain. He leaves four brothers, Alex Crosson of San Francisco, CA, Andrew Crosson (Brittnee Milbrath) of Vulcan, MI, Andrew and Will Curran of Appleton, WI. He also is survived by his twin sisters, Kaitlyn and Amber Henderson, both of Milwaukee, WI. Justin had one niece, Adalynn Crosson of Vulcan, MI. Aunts and uncles include Kevan and Jessica Curran of Dayton, OH; Kandace Curran of Stephenson, MI; Caroline and Keith Graves of Brodhead, KY; Stefanie Hunt of Decatur, GA; and Kim and Hobie Stamper of West Bloomfield, MI. He will be especially missed by his significant other, Natasha Johnson of Ann Arbor, MI. He is survived by numerous great aunts and uncles, cousins, and friends who loved him dearly. Justin was an old soul, a dynamic force with a complex mind and loving heart.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Michael Curran, Rochelle (White) Paoletti; great grandparents, Leonard and Evelyn Thompson; great grandmother, Gladys Mullins; and his uncle, Dominick Cianfarani.
Erickson, Rochon, & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be observed on Saturday, December 2 from 2-4 pm, with services at 4 pm with Pastor Geri Hamlen officiating. A light supper will follow at Trinity United Methodist Church in Iron Mountain.
Condolences to the family of Justin Stephen Crosson-Curran may be expressed online at www.ernashfuneralhomes.com
The family has entrusted the Erickson-Rochon & Nash Funeral Home of Iron Mountain with the funeral arrangements.
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Name: Jason Starling
Age: 29
Location: Maple Heights, Ohio
DOD: November 1st, 2016
Jason Starling, 29 (April 13, 1987 – November 1, 2016). Beloved father to Dylan. Son of David Starling and Cynthia Starling. Brother to Matthew Starling, Noah Starling and Gia Starling. Uncle to Alexander Starling, Isabelle Starling and Oliver Starling.
Jason was born at St. Luke’s Hospital in Cleveland, OH. He graduated from Garfield Hts. High School in 2006. Jason was a loving father, brother and friend who always knew how to make you smile. He will always be remembered for his kindness and compassion.
Visitation will be on Friday, November 4, 2016 from 5:00 PM – 6:45 PM followed by closing prayers at Fortuna Funeral Home, 5316 Fleet Ave. Cleveland, OH 44105.
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Name: Chad Heaven
Age: 28
Location: Rochester, New York
DOD: Jan 05, 2016
Palmyra: Chad James Heaven died on January 5, 2016 at the age of 28. Predeceased by his grandparents, Edward and Ann Heaven and James and Evelyn Newman. Survived by his parents James and Janet Heaven, his children Alexis Marie and Holly Elizabeth, his sister, Elizabeth (Alvis) Sanders, many aunts and uncles, James (Kathy) Newman, Brenda Newman, Phillip (Diana) Newman, and cousins Denielle and Christina.
Chad served as a Sergeant in the US Army from 2008-2013. “Chadderbug” was a kind, generous, loving son, brother, father, nephew, cousin and friend.
Sadly, Chad’s journey through life included experimenting with drugs. He fought his heroin addiction for the last 10 years. Chad’s family would like to raise awareness of this devastating epidemic. For those who would like to make a donation in his memory, please consider Syracuse Behavioral Health, Rochester Evaluation Center, 1050 University Avenue, Rochester, NY 14607. (rochesterevaluationcenter@sbh.org)
At a future date, there will be a Celebration of Life to honor Chad’s memory.
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Name: Lacey Kupchinski
Age: 26
Location: Bear, Delaware
DOD: October 12, 2017
Lacey was a music lover; she’d listen to her radio ALL day long. She loved her friends and family and would give them the world. Lacey was very strong, outgoing and fearless. I pray she found the peace and comfort she has always deserved. Love you
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