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PA Boy Battling Brain Cancer Dies Day After 6th Birthday, Family Says
A Pennsylvania community is mourning the death of a boy who tragically lost his battle with brain cancer on Thursday, Sept. 22 — just one day after his sixth birthday.
On the morning of Ryder Knechtle's birthday celebration, he was fine. Like any other child, he loved to play games, read his favorite book, and even watch "Peppa Pig" with his family.
But as the hours passed, he began to feel different.
"Around 1:00 he started to crash," the boy's mom, Jenna Knechtle, wrote on GoFundMe and Facebook.
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East Hanover Girl, 5, Dies After Courageous Cancer Battle
Gabriella Grace Irene was destined for greatness.
Born on lucky St. Patrick's Day in 2014, Gabby of East Hanover grew to become a vivacious and sassy girl.
She loved playing with her dolls, dress-up and especially her big brother, Vito.
Fate had other plans of Gabby, though, who was diagnosed with Stage 4 Rhabdomysarcoma -- an aggressive form of sarcoma -- nearly one year ago.
Gabby, 5, died after a courageous battle on Friday, Sept. 13.
More than $75,000 had been raised for her family on a GoFundMe as of Monday.
"Gabby made sure everyday was filled with fun and excitement," …
Zachary Schwartz Of Brewster, Passionate Baseball Player, Dies At 14
Zachary Harrison Schwartz, of Brewster, who loved the game of baseball as well as other sports, died Sunday, Sept. 1 at age 14.
Zachary who was known as "Z" to his family and friends, fought a "courageous battle against leukemia," according to his obituary.
He was born May 28, 2005, in Danbury, the son of Marc and Joelle (West) Schwartz. He attended Brewster Schools.
Zach was athletic and loved school, the obituary noted, adding that "he was a great teammate to have, playing basketball, football and baseball on the local teams. He truly loved the game of baseball and his Brewster Bombers t…
