Obituaries

Mar 10, 2026

Mar 5, 2026

Lawrence J. Chigi Sr.

November 28, 1945 – March 5, 2026

Lawrence J. Chigi Sr., 80, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 5, 2026, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease and dementia.

Born on November 28, 1945, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Lawrence grew up in the area and spent much of his life in Bound Brook, Somerset, and Bridgewater,...

Mar 5, 2026

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Feb 27, 2026

Omar Ryan McClish, age 52, of Rahway, New Jersey, departed this life on Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born on April 14, 1973, in East Orange, New Jersey, to the late Jeronia and Richard McClish.

Omar was raised in Rahway, New Jersey, where he attended Rahway High School and proudly earned his high school diploma. He was also nurtured in...

Feb 19, 2026

Feb 15, 2026

Dion Lamar Smith Sr., affectionately known as Easy, Easy-D, and Malik-was born in New Brunswick, New Jersey on December 13, 1969 to the late Reverend Chester Smith, Jr. and Alma Smith. On February 15, 2026, Dion peacefully received his wings as the Lord called him home.

Dion attended Piscataway High School, but later received his GED in lieu of a diploma....

Feb 13, 2026

Charles “Uncle George” Gordon was born on November 25, 1938, in Brown’s Town, St. Ann, Jamaica, West Indies. He entered into eternal rest on February 13, 2026, at Parker Nursing Home in Somerset, New Jersey.

Affectionately known as “Charles,” “George,” or “Uncle George” by family and friends, he resided in East Orange, New Jersey for over 30 years. George worked as...

Feb 11, 2026

On the 11th of February, 2026, the world dimmed a little as we mourn the passing of Anthony Vondell Brown, affectionately known as Malik. Born on the 27th of December, 1959, in the vibrant city of Boston, Massachusetts, Malik's spirit radiated warmth and joy throughout his life. He departed from this world in Hudson County, he leaves behind a legacy...

Feb 11, 2026

Marilyn Denise Barlow, lovingly known as “Moppy,” was born on November 15, 1953, in Plainfield to the late William Sr. and Elnora Taylor Franklin. As the second of seven children, she grew up surrounded by family — a value she would carry in her heart for the rest of her life.

Marilyn began her education in the Plainfield Public School system...

Feb 5, 2026

Christian Kwadjo Larbi, born in Ghana on February 2, 1970. He was the first of four children born to Rev. Vincent Asare Larbi, a Presbyterian Minister and Mrs. Comfort Eugenia Larbi, an educationist (both deceased). Christian was baptized and raised in the Presbyterian church. His love for God was nurtured in the church and through the strict Christian upbringing of...

Feb 5, 2026

Barbara (Betty) Elizabeth Reed passed away peacefully on February 5, 2026 at the age of 86.

Born on May 15, 1939, at Muhlenberg Hospital in Plainfield, New Jersey, Betty was the fifth of nine children born to the late Gertrude and Lester Hurling. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose life was guided by love, faith, and family.

Betty...

Jan 31, 2026

Reflecting on the Life of Joanne M. Covington

Joanne Marcia Covington was a beacon of strength, beauty, and faith. Born on September 26, 1956, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to the late Jerry and Shirley Covington, she began her journey as a spirited and talented young woman. She departed this life to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Joanne...

Jan 25, 2026

Gary Cherry Tillman was born on May 28, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio. He was raised in Steubenville, Ohio before moving to New Jersey in the late 80's. Gary was educated in the Steubenville Public School System.

Gary found employment at UMDNJ and as a Construction Craft Laborer where he began working in September 2011 until he retired.

Those that knew him, may...

Jan 23, 2026

I HAVE FOUGHT THE GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE FINISHED THE RACE, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH  2 TIMOTHY 4:7

Kelly was the beloved wife of Gary Howell and cherished daughter of Maureen Corrao & Charles Corrao. She was a woman who endured many challenges yet never allowed those challenges to dim her light. Kelly's life was a blessing. Her memory a...

Jan 17, 2026

Paul Scherbina, world traveler and perpetual jokester, passed away on January 17th, 2026. Paul was born in Kharkiv, Ukraine to Alexandra and Vasili Scherbina in 1942. When Paul was still an infant, his family was forced to flee Ukraine. Despite numerous narrow escapes, they were eventually captured by Germans and separated. Young Paul was sent to a forced labor camp...

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