Obituaries
Doris Bacon
Jan 27, 2019
"Flowers are welcome; Contributions may be sent to The United Negro College Fund in memory of Doris J. Bacon" -Family of Doris J. Bacon On Sunday, January 27, 2019, Doris Jean (Berry) Bacon, beloved mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, friend, teacher, and mentor, departed this life and entered her eternal rest. She was born on September 2, 1942 to the...
Bernard Monteiro
Jan 24, 2019
After expressing to his family that he had grown weary of dialysis, doctors, tests, and hospitals, Bernard Monteiro began his transition on his own terms. It ended peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019 at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in Rahway, NJ. "Mr. Bernard", "Bernie”, “Gramps", "Papa", or “Daddy” as he was affectionately called by those who knew and loved...
Vera Brooks
Jan 18, 2019
On Friday morning January 18, 2019, the lord took the hand of Vera Mae Brooks and welcomed her into the kingdom of heaven. Vera Mae Brooks was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi on May 20, 1929 (observed May 27 th ) to the late Kate Willie Ashford and George Henry Ashford. Her education was in the public schools in Mississippi....
Jeannette Patricia Mcgibboney
Jan 9, 2019
Jeannette McGibboney was born of Charles Lewis and Estelle Youngblood in Newark, New Jersey in 1948. She graduated from Brandywine High in Coatesville, Pennsylvania and received a Nursing Degree from the Essex County College in Newark, New Jersey in 1983. She leaves as her legacy (4) children: Larnette, Stephanie, James, and Howard McGibboney. She also leaves to cherish her...
Daniel Johnson
Jan 9, 2019
On Wednesday January 9, 2019 God called home one of his children. Daniel Van Johnson, known to most as Danny and to some as Ramadan, was born in Newark, New Jersey on September 10,1957 to the late Samuel and Sallie Johnson. Raised in the Stella Wright Housing Community in Newark, Danny attended Morton Street Elementary and received his high...
Jamal Braswell
Jan 2, 2019
Jamal Braswell was born February 12, 1972 to Hattie Ann Braswell and McCoy Maxy Willis and Stepfather Robert Gilchrist (Pop Gill). He was the last of six children. Jamal departed this earthly life on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 and was preceded in death by his mother, father and stepfather. Jamal was born and raised in Newark, NJ where he...
Billy Williams
Dec 27, 2018
Billy Nelson Williams, son of the late Marie and Nelson Williams, was born on December 3, 1955 in Newark, New Jersey. He was called home on Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Billy also affectionately known as “Dollar Bill” grew up in Belleville, where his family lived for over fifty years. He was educated in the Belleville school system before enlisting...
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