Obituaries

Jun 22, 2026

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Katherine "Kyle" Holbeck. Born January 13, 2010, but unexpectedly left us on June 22, 2026 at the tender age of 16. While we feel tremendous loss we also acknowledge our gratitude for having experienced her loving and thoughtful nature. 

In her short life she shared her tremendous creative...

Jun 18, 2026

Jun 14, 2026

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, friend, and hero, Shawn Gary “SolidG” Griffith, who left this life on June 14, 2026. Shawn was born on September 12, 1973, In Barbados West Indies, the first son of Agnes Yvonne, eldest brother to Greg, Jeremy, Richard and Kimberly, uncle to Lali who he loved...

Jun 14, 2026

Jun 14, 2026

Jun 7, 2026

Rufus Thomas, 58, of Plainfield, New Jersey, passed away on June 7, 2026. Born in Carteret, New Jersey, on December 29, 1967, he was the beloved son of Reba Thomas and the late Jerry L Thomas Sr. And the owner of Rufus Demolition & Clean Up and All Action Demolition

Rufus was raised in Plainfield, he became known for his warm...

Jun 5, 2026

On the 27th of May 1954, the first chapter of the Forbes family legacy was written when the beloved firstborn daughter of Headley and Carmen Forbes took her maiden breath at the Victoria Jubilee Hospital in Kingston Jamaica. Janet Elizabeth arrived eleven (11) months to the date following her parent’s nuptials on June 27, 1953, bringing with her the promise...

May 28, 2026

May 27, 2026

We lost our dearly beloved Rita. Please join us for a celebration of life in loving memory of dear Sister Rita Ridley. Her generous compassionate spirit touched so many, and we will be gathering to share our memories at the service, followed by a repast in her honor. 

May 26, 2026

May 20, 2026

Ondre Almeida, age 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 20th, 2026, at Penn's Medical Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania after a brave battle with lung disease.

Ondre was born on May 19th, 1969, to Martin and Polly Almeida at St Peters hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. After graduating from J.P. Stevens High School, he built a rich and rewarding...

May 18, 2026

May 18, 2026

In loving memory of William K Daly

It’s with great sorrows that we announce the passing of William K Daly, also known as Putso. William was a beloved father, grandfather, and brother. He was a cherished die hard representative of Uptown UTC. He is survived by his sons Kareem and Kevin Daly. Grandson Karmine and Kam’Ron Daly, granddaughter Miyilah Daly. Brothers...

May 17, 2026

Con profundo dolor y amor, anunciamos el fallecimiento de nuestra querida Beatriz Rivera Cholula, quien partió de este mundo rodeada del cariño de su familia.



Beatriz fue una madre amorosa, fuerte y bondadosa, cuya sonrisa y corazón dejaron una huella imborrable en todos los que tuvieron la dicha de conocerla. Siempre será recordada por su amor incondicional, su dedicación a su...

May 10, 2026

May 9, 2026

Apr 21, 2026

Ruby Starks-Billig was born on August 16, 1947 at Martland Medical Center Hospital in Newark N.J. Ruby was conceived by the late Agnes Starks and Manuel Starks Jr. In Ruby’s younger years, she went to school via Newark Board of Education where she ultimately received her high school degree from West Side High School. After high school, Ruby joined the...

Apr 19, 2026

Delores Jackson Burford, affectionately known as Granny, Dee, or Mama Dee, departed this life on Sunday, April 19, 2026, at the age of 89.

Delores was born on June 10, 1936, in Newark, New Jersey, to the late Ola Lee and Fred Jackson. She was the eldest of five children. She was raised in Baxter Terrace and later moved to Baldwin...

Apr 17, 2026

Verline Boyd-Johnson was born on January 25, 1952 as the eighth child of William and Mary Boyd in Syracuse, New York. She grew up in Syracuse steeped in the community and surrounded by her 10 brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, and cousins. In her youth, Verline was an athlete - playing basketball, volleyball, running track and cheering. She was...

Apr 14, 2026

It is with profound sadness and deep respect that we announce the passing of Jahad Justus Carter, a beloved son, grandson, brother, and visionary, who left us far too soon on April 14, 2026, at the age of 33. Jahad's journey began on January 28, 1993, in Plainfield, New Jersey, where he was born to the loving parents Kevin Lamont...