Tragedy hits Siegel family again

Two days after David Siegel’s death, Jacqueline Siegel announced her sister, Jessica Mallery, died from an accidental drug overdose.

Mallery died Monday, April 7. She was 43.

“Jessica died after using cocaine laced with fentanyl,” Jacqueline Siegel wrote in a Facebook post. “Her death is another stark reminder of the drug epidemic and fentanyl crisis plaguing our country — and the urgent need to address substance abuse in order to save lives. Our work at Victoria’s Voice remains more critical than ever, and in her memory, we will continue to raise awareness and advocate every single day until this form of grief is a distant memory in this country.

“Our family appreciates everyone’s love, support and prayers, and we ask for privacy during this extremely difficult time,” she wrote. “As per the family’s request, Jessica’s organs are being donated to help others within our community.

“In lieu of flowers, our family requests that those who wish to honor Jessica’s memory do so by donating to the Victoria’s Voice Foundation,” she wrote. 

Donations can be made online here.