October 7, 2025 at 23:33 EDTPA homepage
THROOP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Lackawanna County community is mourning after the loss of a young man facing a tough battle with cancer.
20-year-old Eddie Kaufman has died after his battle with a rare and aggressive form of leukemia.
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He was a Mid Valley High School alumnus.
Volunteers for Team Eddie K collaborated with local Reverend Scott Sterowski for a community prayer vigil in Throop back in September for him.
With tea-light candles, Eddie's community prayed for healing, peace, and strength for him and his family.
