Obituaries

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...

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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...

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Mar 17, 2026

Shyrel Uranie Primo - beloved mom, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend - passed away peacefully on March 17, 2026 at the age of 75. Shyrel was born on November 20, 1950, in Plaisance Village, Guyana, to Lucille Primo, and was the cherished granddaughter of Charlotte Schulters-Primo. Her childhood was filled with the warmth and simplicity of village life. She...

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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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Mar 4, 2026

Randy was born in North Carolina on March 14, 1963 and welcomed into the loving home of William and Magnolia Vaughan soon after. Later that year, the Vaughan’s moved from North Carolina to New Brunswick, New Jersey. He went through the New Brunswick public school system and in his high school years enjoyed being on the Track Team and Football...

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...