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Saturday, January 19, 2013

Westfielders to Honor Mark Hollaway With Vigil Sunday

The Westfield High School freshman died Wednesday.

This story was updated at 10:56 a.m. Saturday to include additional comments made by Lanre Badmus. Friends will honor the life of Westfield teen Mark Hollaway with a candlelight vigil at 6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 20 at Westfield High School. The WHS freshman died Wednesday, Jan. 16 from a flu-related illness. Friends set up a Facebook page, RIP Mark Hollaway, to pay tribute to the 14 year old. Lanre Badmus, friend of Hollaway's and co-administrator of the page, said the vigil is being organized with the blessing of Hollaway's family and added, "Please, keep the Hollaway family in your prayers."  As a tribute to Hollaway, who loved basketball, players at Friday night's Westfield vs. Scotch Plains Fanwood game wore Mark's name on their sneakers. …

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Everett McCauley

11:01 pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2013

My condolence goes out to the family . Everett McCauley   more ›

Friday, November 30, 2012

WHS Students Plan Candlelight Vigil to Honor Classmate

Allison Harth, 17, passed away on Monday, Nov. 26 following a long illness.

It has been a very sad week at Westfield High School acknowledged Principal Peter Renwick, as friends and classmates learned of the passing of senior Allison Harth. Harth, 17, passed away on Monday, Nov. 26 following a long illness.   "She was a wonderful young lady and beloved by many of her peers and staff," Renwick said. "Allie will be missed, but certainly not forgotten." Friends of Harth have planned a candlelight vigil for 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 to honor her memory. Renwick, who assisted the students in organizing the tribute, said the vigil will take place in front of WHS.  "Throughout the week, counselors have been available to any student needing to grieve," he added. "We have had many students come down to the Counseling Office …

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mitch walker

8:26 pm on Sunday, March 31, 2013

It seems so unfair that death should have the power to take away someone you love.And when it happens, the thought of never again being able to talk to, laugh with, or hold your love one can be most difficult to bear! That pain is not necessary erased by being told that your love one is up in heaven. The Bible however, holds out a much different hope. It indicate that it is possible to be …   more ›

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