Anyone else find this strangely insulting?

Bridge victims: 'Homer,' mom, 'chatterbox'

Victims who died in the Minnesota bridge collapse Wednesday included a father nicknamed "Homer," a successful businesswoman, a "chatterbox" who "loved to smile and laugh," and a mother who dreamed of a cosmetics career.

I understand we're trying to sympathize with the families of these people, but seriously - "chatterbox"? The entire lede is a bit strange and disjointed.