Obituaries

Rosalyn James

Rosalyn James

Mar 5, 2024

We thank God for the remarkable life of our beloved, Rosalyn James, who transitioned to her heavenly home at 71 years of age, on March 5, 2024.

Rosalyn James, affectionately known as “Roz” was born on December 15, 1951 in Newark, New Jersey to the late Rosia and Harrison L. James. She attended Lincoln Avenue Elementary School in East Orange, New...

Robert "Bob" George Dumas

Robert "Bob" George Dumas

Mar 1, 2024

Robert “Bob” George Dumas was born in Chicago, Illinois, on January 18, 1951 to the late Reverend Hosie Lee Dumas and Beatrice Woods. Preceding him in death are sisters Mary, Glenda, Hosie Mae and brother Wayne. Surviving him is sister Jeanette of Chicago, Illinios.

As a youth, Robert attended the Chicago, Illinois Public School System, where he graduated and became a...

Lorraine Lawson Madden

Lorraine Lawson Madden

Feb 28, 2024

Mrs. Lorraine Lawson Madden was born on August 29, 1949, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to Plemmie Lee Lawson Sr. and Carrie Mae Thomas. Lorraine received her early education in the Edison Public School System before moving to Rahway, NJ, in1960. She continued her education, culminating in her graduation from Rahway High School in 1967. Two years later, she married her sweetheart and...

Earl L. Adams, Jr.

Earl L. Adams, Jr.

Feb 22, 2024

Earl Leonard Adams Jr., of Maplewood NJ, died of natural causes on February 22, 2024. He was born on December 8, 1931, in Roselle, NJ to Earl Sr. and Esther Adams. Earl attended Abraham Clark High School in Roselle and played varsity football. He graduated in 1948. Earl worked at TELE TONE Radio Corporation before joining the United States Army...

Jose Luis Colon

Jose Luis Colon

Jan 28, 2024

On January 28, 2024, the world said goodbye to a remarkable individual, Jose Luis Colon. Born in Jersey City on January 10, 1954, Jose was a loving soul who touched the lives of many through his compassionate nature and zest for life. Jose received his education in the Newark Public Schools District, where he cultivated a deep love for learning...

Antonio Carlos Johnson

Antonio Carlos Johnson

Jan 27, 2024

Antonio Carlos Johnson, affectionately known as "Little Tony" was born on May 8, 1986, to Wanda Stockling and Antonio Johnson in Elizabeth, NJ. Six years later, his mother Wanda, met and married Anthony Carter who helped raise little Tony as his very own. Tony's first years of life were spent in Elizabeth until the family relocated to Roselle, New Jersey....

Joel Newcombe

Joel Newcombe

Jan 24, 2024

Joel Gregory Newcombe was born to the late Gregory Joel Newcombe Sr. and the late Rae Gail Newcombe on January 8, 1981 in Edison, NJ.God decided to call him home on January 24, 2024. Joel was a caring and loving father, husband, son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. The Bible tells us that we fall short, but Joel did all that...

Robert Prota

Robert Prota

Jan 22, 2024

In loving memory of Robert Prota, a devoted husband, hardworking individual, and beloved soul. Born on September 3, 1953, at Staten Island Hospital, Staten Island, NY, to Sabato Prota and Josephine Prota (both predeceased), Robert's journey began with love and family at its core. He graduated from McKee Technical High School in Staten Island, laying the foundation for a life...