Obituaries

Oct 29, 2026

A Life Remembered

Betty Jean McFarlane

Betty Jean McFarlane, 85, of Sayreville, New Jersey, peacefully departed this life on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at home, surrounded by her family.

Born on February 11, 1941, Betty was the daughter of the late Heyward Williams Sr. and Irene Holliday. She was united in marriage to the late Hazel Thompson Sr. From this union, five children...

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Muhsin Rasuul (John W. Richards, Jr, “Johnny”) was born in Bermuda on October 22, 1945, to John William and Bernice (Simons) Richards. The eldest of three wonderful sons, Muhsin studied business skills in school. John Sr. was a master builder with his own company and Muhsin, diligently taught those skills by his father, went to work with him after completing...

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Deborah “Debbie” Isler was born on October 1, 1954, to Naomi and Charlie Isler in Norfolk, Virginia. One of eleven children, she cherished the close bonds of her large family and drew lifelong joy and strength from them.

Debbie called Somerville home for over 50 years. A graduate of Somerville High School, she formed many lasting friendships there. She also built...

Sep 8, 2026

Sadie L. Adams was born on January 1, 1933, in Edgefield, South Carolina. The youngest of nine children, she lived a long and meaningful life rooted in family, kindness, and service to others.

Throughout her life, Sadie worked in roles that allowed her to care for and support others, including serving individuals with disabilities and working within the school system. She...

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Patricia V. Lassiter (Armstrong) of Union, New Jersey, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on August 25, 2026, at the Mountainside Nursing Home, Mountainside, NJ.

Born on September 7, 1930, in Brooklyn, New York, Patricia lived a life defined by devotion to family and kindness. As a dedicated homemaker, she created a loving home and was the heart of...

Aug 24, 2026

Barry Walter Taylor of Basking Ridge, NJ passed away unexpectedly on August 24th 2026. If you knew him, you know that all sides of his family are devastated.

A Marine, a Vietnam veteran, a black belt martial artist, a PATH employee of 40+ years, and a proud Newark NJ native, he left a mark everywhere he went. The quiet patriarch of...

Aug 23, 2026

MUJEER Na-gee Salem Za’hed Smith-Wilson (Man Man) transitioned from this life on Sunday, August 23, 2026. Mujeer was born in Plainfield, New Jersey, on Monday, July 7, 1997, at 7:07 pm to Celena Smith and Ariq Heru Amuur Bey.

Mujeer attended the Plainfield and North Plainfield Public Schools district. He graduated from North Plainfield High and went on to attend Lincoln...

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Mia Alani Lewis was born on May 8, 2026, at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Though her time on earth was far too short, her life was filled with extraordinary love and touched the hearts of everyone who knew her.

From before she was born, Mia showed us her incredible strength. Even in the womb, she made her presence known, kicking with...