Obituaries

Mar 26, 2025

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Veronica Skeete, known to many as Yvonne Jeffery, was born on September 8, 1935, in Guyana, South America. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones. Veronica’s life was one of resilience, determination, and deep love for her family.

Her early years were marked by hardship and loss. Veronica’s mother tragically passed away during childbirth, and her father went away...

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Arleatha B. Holmes was born Tuesday, March 31, 1942 in Rocky Mount, North Carolina. She met and married her college sweetheart Daniel N. Holmes in 1964 and that union lasted for over 60 years and produced three children Kevin, Brian and Danielle.  Mrs. Holmes retired from the Port Authority of NY & NJ after 25 years of dedicated service and...

Mar 3, 2025

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Feb 27, 2025

Joan Lorraine White was born January 1, 1941 to the late Herbert and Mattile White. On February 27, 2025 she gained her wings and went to the Lord.

Joan was raised and attended public school in Scotch Plains NJ. In her teens, she relocated to Newark, NJ in 1960 with her parents and siblings. She was the second oldest child of...

Feb 19, 2025

Evelyn Virginia Bruington, the second child of the late Ben and Gertrude Bruington, was born in Jones County, NC on August 14, 1938. She graduated from Woodington High School in Lenior County.

Evelyn Bruington relocated from Jones County, NC to Newark, NJ in 1960, where she met Leroy Hudson. There she would further her education by enrolling in Essex County College....

Feb 11, 2025

Calvin Smith, 69, of Union, NJ passed away peacefully on February 11, 2025, at Alaris Health in West Orange, NJ. He is survived by his wife, Marian Smith; children Passion Smith, Gabrielle Smith, and Rohan Smith; and siblings Marietta Cherry (Ronald), Jacqueline Faye Stephens (Terry), Valerie Brown (Rodney), and Darryl Smith, along with many extended family members and friends

Feb 9, 2025

Robert Bruce Adams, son of the late Ernest Howard Adams and Ethel Elizabeth Gover Adams, was born October 7, 1937, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. He affectionately was known as Bobby or Bob. He was the sixth of seven children, three daughters and four sons, and the last of them to pass on. Three of the sons, Ernest, Jr., Donald,...

Feb 5, 2025

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Feb 4, 2025

Robin Michelle Sanders earned her wings on February 4, 2025, at the Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, PA. Robin was born in Newark, NJ on February 22, 1963, to the late Robert Norman Sanders, Sr. and Veronica Harris-Sanders. 

Robin was educated in the Newark Public School system and grew up in the Hayes Homes, where she formed lasting friendships that...

Feb 2, 2025

David Michael Dorsey Sr.

February 7, 1962 – February 2, 2025

David Michael Dorsey Sr. departed this life on February 2nd, 2025, at the age of 62, in New Brunswick, NJ. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

David was born on February 7, 1962, in Baltimore, MD, to Helene (Hall) Dorsey and Everett Carlton Dorsey Jr....

Jan 30, 2025

Mrs. Lois A. Mitchell, of South Amboy, transitioned peacefully into the arms of almighty God early Thursday morning, January 30, 2025. Originally from Augusta, Georgia, she relocated to New Brunswick with her family in 1976.

Jan 29, 2025

Andre A. Chattoo passed away peacefully on January 29, 2025. Born on June 5, 1959, in Avocat Village, Fyzabad, Trinidad, he was the beloved son of the late Simon and Lettie Chattoo. At the age of five, Andre moved with his parents and siblings to Brooklyn, New York, where he was educated in the New York public school system. He...

Jan 26, 2025