Obituaries
Clarice Laverne Norman
Feb 4, 2025
Clarice Laverne Norman was born on September 4, 1935 in Chester, South Carolina, daughter of the late Henry Simpson and Annie Mae Simpson. Raised in South Carolina, Clarice attended Emmett Scott High School of Rock Hill, SC. Clarice then graduated and went on to attend private historically black college, Friendship College in Rock Hill, SC.
Clarice moved to Roselle, NJ where...
William Jasper Foster
Jan 31, 2025
Life Reflections
William Jasper Foster, affectionately known as “Billy and Dollar Bill,” was born on September 14, 1943, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Woodrow Collis Foster and Mattie Mae Givens-Foster. He was the third of four children and was predeceased by his youngest brother, Richard D. Foster his son, Trell W. Foster and his lifelong best friend/brother James “Butch”...
Kathleen Munir
Jan 28, 2025
Kathleen Munir, born on January 11, 1951, in Patterson, New Jersey, passed away on January 28, 2025, at Autumn Lake Health Care Facility in Berkeley Heights, NJ. Her life, brimming with love, laughter, and creativity, touched all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Kathleen dedicated a significant of her career as an Administrative Assistant, contributing her talent to ABC in...
Helen Hopkins
Jan 25, 2025
In Loving Memory of Helen Hopkins, 79, of Union, N.J. Helen Hopkins (Holmes), beloved mother and grandmother passed away at the age of 79 at Cornell Care & Rehabilitation Center in Union, NJ. Born on August 29, 1945, in Newark, NJ to the late Arlene Holmes, Helen was a long-time Newark resident before moving to Union to be closer to...
Esther Eggleston
Jan 9, 2025
Esther E. Eggleston (nee Harriet) was born on June 25, 1937 to the late Mabel Carter Harriet and William (Coota) Harriet. Born in Elizabeth, NJ Esther lived a short while in Newark before moving to Linden. Eventually, Esther would move to Cranford where she was educated in the Cranford School system from elementary through high school. On December 18, 1954,...
Marion Wyche
Jan 1, 2025
“Simply Marion Wyche"
Marion Wyche, born to Julius and Lenora Bogar, the youngest of two children. Preceded in death by her brother Richard Earl Bogar. She was born and raised in the city of Newark, NJ. Marion was married and preceded in death to Charles Wyche wedded in the year 1963, they raised two children (Derrick and Tawana). Marion was a simple...
Mildred Hawkins - Ragland
Dec 31, 2024
Mildred Fay Hawkins-Ragland passed on December 31, 2024, after a wonderful 84 years of life. Mildred (affectionately known as Babydoll or Bada) was born on September 16, 1940 in Kinston, NC to Ishmael Daughety and Mamie Taylor. Mildred’s parents and two siblings, Benjamin and Milton Daughety, predeceased her. Many loving years were spent at her grandparents’ home in Kinston with...
Cassandra Jennifer West
Nov 22, 2024
Cassandra Jennifer Taylor West was born on June 21, 1957 to the late Mary Taylor Session and the late Perry Session in Tucson, Arizona. Cassandra was known as ‘Sissy’ to her family and close friends. Cassandra made her transition into eternity on November 22, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and close friends. At an early age Cassandra and her...
Cikill Pollard Fish
Nov 19, 2024
Cikill Pollard Fish was born on January 2, 1967, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Elizabeth, NJ, to Elizabeth "Betty Ann" Fish and Andrew Thompson. He passed away on November 19, 2024, in Springfield, NJ. Cikill graduated from Abraham Clark High School in 1986. Following high school, he worked for Romeo Bros. Disposal Co. and Revlon Co. Cikill had a heart...
Rev. Dr. Laura Ann Patterson Washington
Nov 17, 2024
Born, Laura Ann Patterson, affectionately called "Diane" to the late Elijah Patterson Sr. and Ophelia English-Patterson on March 1, 1947, in Rahway, NJ. She is the fourth of five children. Laura was predeceased by two brothers Edward "Dube" Patterson & George R. Patterson. Laura grew up in Linden, NJ and was reared at St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Kenilworth &...
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