Obituaries
Evelyn Rich
Jun 6, 2026
Evelyn Juliet Rich was born on December 24, 1940 to the late McLaurin Sanders and the late Vorise Cave. At the age of fifteen , she came to New York City, where she attended Jamaica High School and graduated, beginning a life marked by determination, hard work, and perseverance.Evelyn married William Regis Rich , and together there were children Darrell...
Kelly McNeil
May 26, 2026
To know Kelly McNeil was to know a man shaped by love — love from his family, love for his community, and love that he poured into every life he touched. Born on August 23, 1960, in Newark, NJ, Kelly came into the world through the love of his parents, Allie McNeil and Elizabeth Smith, and grew up surrounded by...
Maurice A. Mosley Cummins
May 15, 2026
Maurice Anna Mosley Cummins was born on October 11, 1930, in Jersey City to Elijah Louis Mosley and Rosemond Elizabeth Badger Mosley. She was the only daughter in a family of nine children. Affectionately known as “Sister” by family and friends, Maurice moved with her family to Roselle at the age of three, where they became devoted members of Heard...
Shirley Paulette Nichol
May 11, 2026
Shirley P. Ford-Nichol was called home to glory on Monday, May 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering faith, fierce love, and joyful generosity. Born on July 11, 1971, in Jersey City, New Jersey, Shirley was a woman whose life was a testament to the grace of God and the beauty of a life lived in full purpose. Rooted...
Zachurie Edmond
Mar 23, 2026
Zachurie Edmond was born on January 25,1968 in Elizabeth NJ to Oscar Ward and Mabel Edmond. Affectionately known as “Khalif” “Kool K” or “Kory”. He attended public schools and graduated from Elizabeth High School in 1986.
After graduating high school, he worked for Waste Management for the City of Elizabeth and ended his maintenance career at Ocean State Job Lot in...
Madihah Amirah Brown
Mar 1, 2026
Madihah Amirah Brown was born in Newark, NJ on January 29, 1983 to Anthony Kearney and Lisa Brown. On March 1, 2026, Madihah peacefully transitioned at her home surrounded by her beloved parents.
She was educated in the East Orange school system where she ran track for VLD. Later transferring to the Essex County School District, Madihah graduated from Newark Tech...
Deborah Renee Neal
Feb 11, 2026
Deborah Renee Neal, 53, of Roselle, New Jersey, departed this life peacefully in the early morning hours of February 11, 2026, following a brief but courageous battle with Triple Negative Breast Cancer. Though her fight was short, she faced it with the strength, grace, and quiet determination that defined her life. Deborah was born on August 9th to Mary Williams...

