Former Manchester Student, 15, Remembered For Talent, Kindness Dies After Battle With Pneumonia
A former Manchester 15-year-old student remembered for her talent, leadership, and kindness has died, leaving classmates and teachers grieving.
Camilla Lagos died last week after battling pneumonia and later succumbing to sepsis in the hospital, according to Manchester Public Schools Superintendent Matt Geary.
Her mother, Karina Flores Vizcardo, shared updates about Camilla’s illness with her former teachers, Geary said.
Her family said she was an honor-roll student with a promising future.
"Camilla was a sweet, smart, and remarkably gifted young woman, known for her gentle heart and her …
After Mom's Sudden Death, Manasquan Daughter Raises $93K For Her And Her Sister
More than $90,000 has been raised for two New Jersey girls following the sudden death of their mother.
Melissa Conca of Manasquan, died on Tuesday, Feb. 17, according to her obituary on the O'Brien Funeral Home website. She was 51 years old.
Conca's daughter, Ava Lamonica, started a GoFundMe campaign for her and her sister, Sophie, that had raised $93,000 as of Saturday, Feb. 21.
"Our lives changed forever when our mom passed away suddenly from an undiagnosed heart issue at just 51 years old. She was our beautiful best friend, and an amazing role model with a courageous soul who loved…