Orange High School Alumni Obituaries

Lolamae Walden Curry entered this world on Thursday February 22 1934 in East Orange New Jersey born to Henry and Susie Walden. She was the third of four children. From an early age Lolamae demonstrated a caring spirit and a strong sense of purpose that would guide her throughout life. At a young age...

Alvina Jones, a longtime resident of Orange, New Jersey, peacefully departed this earth on January 11, 2026, at the age of 100. Born on June 13, 1925, in East Orange, Alvina lived a life defined by dedication to her family, professional integrity, and a spirited love for life.Alvina was a proud grad...

April E. Simms-Stephenson was born to Leon P. Simms Sr., and Yvonne Simms on April 7, 1965, in East Orange, New Jersey. Our dear April departed this life on December 29, 2025, in Newark, New Jersey.April was raised in East Orange, NJ, and attended the East Orange Public School System. Education was ...

Thomas Tom Taylor Marshall age 83 passed away peacefully at home in Aurora Ohio on Tuesday December 9 2025. Tom was a husband of 40 years to Merilee beloved father of Philippa MacMillan Cara Meagrow Jeff Taylor Angel and Bryce Elizabeth and loving grandfather of Jessica Daniel Calvin C.J. Cammy Jere...

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday August 16 2025 at 1030 am at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in Lafayette LA for George William Hite Jr. 94 who passed away on Monday August 4 2025 at The Vincent Senior Living in Lafayette LA. Visitation will be observed at Fountain Memorial Funeral Home in...

Sadly Sheila Venard has lost her 20year battle with Breast Cancer. She passed away at her home in Harpswell on April 25 2023 in the presence of her husband Bob Venard and two daughters Erin Venard of Waltham MA and Emma Venard of Phoenix AZ. She died peacefully and with no pain. Sheila was born in O...

Funeral Service for Mr. Elijah Bailey Roberts29 of Charlotte NC will be noon Friday at St. Peter M.B. Church with the Reverend Jerry Baker officiating and Minister Therlow Roberts Eulogist. Inhumation will follow in Decatur City Cemetery. Mr. Roberts will lie in repose one hour prior to service. It ...

In Loving Memory of Susan Ramey Green RobertsonSusan Ramey Green Robertson, of Suffolk, VA, passed away on December 31, 2025. Born in East Orange, NJ, on February 13, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Henry Austin Ramey and Lucile Blackmore Ramey.After graduating from West Orange High School in...

Valerie Lynn Ott 70 passed away on Monday December 22 2025 at Oak Park Estates of Cedar Falls. She was born August 21 1955 in Vernon Wisconsin daughter of Dale and Marilyn Wedwick Hickok. Val attended Orange High School but was in the first graduating class at Central High School in 1973. She marrie...

Carol Ann Middleton was born on February 29 1944 in Jackson Mississippi to the late W.A. Puckett and Effie Puckett. On October 23 2025 she peacefully went home to be with the Lord. Carol grew up in Jackson Mississippi where she attended Forest Hill High School graduating in 1962. She continued her e...

Ann Marie Burgess passed away peacefully at Sunrise of Lincroft NJ on September 23 2025 just days after her 93rd birthday. Formerly of The Oaks at Denville and Mt Arlington Ann moved to Lincroft after the passing of her husband Bill on March 30 2025. Born on September 18 1932 to Harry Lawler and Dor...

Bonita M. Bonnie Bongo a beloved mother grandmother teacher and friend passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Dementia on November 11 2025 at Harmony CareOne at Hanover in Whippany NJ. She had shared 82 years of unconditional love infectious laughter and unforgettable memories with fa...

We say farewell to Claudia Jean Hughes 70 of Lanexa VA who suddenly passed on October 7 2025. Claudia was born in Orange County Virginia and graduated from Orange County High School. She visited Virginia Beach after high school and fell in love with the area. She moved to Newport News and applied to...

Music was in Charles Paul Dickinson Jr.s soul. Affectionately known to his family as "Paul" and to his friends as "DJ Paul" he was always ready to get the party started. His love for music gave him purpose. Paul was also an advocate bowler in his days gaining bragging rights with his 300 perfect s...