Obituaries

Apr 9, 2025

Apr 8, 2025

Joan Catherine McDaniel (née Joshua), age 93, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on April 8, 2025, in Somerset, New Jersey. Born on May 31,1931, in New York City, she lived a life marked by dedication to God, education, service to others, and a deep love for family.

A beloved daughter of Wilma Joshua (née Murphy) and Edward Joshua,...

Apr 5, 2025

Inez Blair, of East Orange, NJ, who departed this life at the age of 87 on April 5, 2025. Inez was born on October 13, 1937, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, to the late John F. Ross and Alice Ross. She was predeceased by her loving husband, Walter Blair Sr., with whom she shared many cherished years of life and...

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Mar 26, 2025

Mark Anthony Brandon, born on December 24, 1962, in Kingston, Jamaica, passed away on March 26, 2025, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Mark also known to his family as Noel was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many.

For over 40 years, Mark dedicated himself to his craft as an auto body...

Mar 26, 2025

Mar 25, 2025

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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Mar 3, 2025

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

Feb 5, 2025