Plainfield High School New Jersey Alumni Obituaries

John Harry Brangenberg Jr. of Marionville, Missouri, entered heaven with the love of Jesus in his eyes and great joy in his heart on February 4, 2026. John was born in Somers Point, New Jersey along with his twin sister Janet, to John Sr. and Viola Green Brangenberg on April 9, 1933. John and Janet ...

We celebrate the life of a woman who was not only a mother grandmother sister cousin aunt and friend but also a gentle spirit whose heart overflowed with love for all creatures. Her deep connection with animals particularly horses reflected the kindness and compassion that defined her life. On Augus...

Barry Joseph Michalak 74 of Readington Township New Jersey passed away on Wednesday January 21 2026 in Flemington New Jersey. Barry was born on December 5 1951 in Perth Amboy New Jersey to the late Anthony and Agnes Michalak. He was raised in New Jersey and graduated from St. Joseph High School in M...

Edmund Patrick McCarthy Jr. age 65 of Madison Indiana and Warwick New York entered this life on April 13 1960 in Plainfield New Jersey. He was raised in Cranford New Jersey and narrowly graduated from Cranford High School with the help of his siblings Old Crow and his fellow Mud Puppies. Following h...

Verneva May Ferguson Brooks the daughter of the late James Ferguson and Mamie Hutchinson Ferguson was born on July 1 1939 and departed this life on February 4 2026. Born in Danville Virginia she was the third of four children. Her mother passed when she was two and she was raised by her maternal gra...

Shirley A. Furino, age 80, of Flemington, New Jersey, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at RWJ University Hospital Somerset. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania and moved to Plainfield, New Jersey at a young age.A 1963 graduate of Plainfield High School, Shirley went on to earn her ...

Elaine Carol Randall the eighth child of Walter Randall Sr. and Claudia Randall was born on August 15 1943 at the Randall family home on Cornhill Street in Annapolis Maryland. Growing up in downtown Annapolis with six sisters and three brothers Elaine was a happy child. She drew enrichment from regu...

Marvin Delvin St. Clair Holmes Jr., affectionately known as Mickey, was born on July 13, 1958, in Plainfield, New Jersey, the son of Lucille Alice Woody Holmes and Marvin Delvin St. Clair Holmes Sr. Mickey passed away on June 25, 2025, at the age of 66 in Newark, New Jersey. He was a cherished prese...

Omar Rahjohn Chandler was born on December 3, 1983, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Dawn Denise Chandler and the late Clifford Raheem Davis Jr. He spent several of his early years growing up in North Plainfield before becoming a longtime resident of Plainfield, New Jersey. Omar was known and loved by ...

Ronnie Armstrong, born in Plainfield, New Jersey on September 10, 1961. He was a longtime resident of Piscataway, NJ. He passed away quietly at home  on January 4, 2026, at the age of 64.He  was born and raised in Plainfield, NJ and was a proud graduate of Plainfield High School....

Renee Arnita Smith Esannason was born on June 2, 1969, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to Brenda and Arthur “Foots” Smith Jr. In 1987 she graduated from Plainfield High School. Renee’s life was defined by resilience, unwavering positivity, and a steadfast faith in the power of prayer, which uplifted ever...

Doris Jeanette Cameron Jones was born on January 19, 1934, in Southern Pines, North Carolina, the beloved first child of Lindsay and Ruth Cameron (nee Bowman). A year later, the family welcomed a second daughter, Gloria Joyce, and in 1940, a third daughter, Eleanor Madge, completing the trio of Came...

Kenneth R. Ahles age 83 passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 14 2026 at JFK Hospital in Edison New Jersey. Ken was born on October 26 1942 in Englewood New Jersey to the late Walter and Seline Ahles. He was raised in Weehawken through the sixth grade after which his family relocated to Bergen...

Born on October 16 1951 in Plainfield New Jersey Susan was the beloved daughter of the late Frank Sheer and Eleanor Sheer ne Schildbach. She grew up in Jersey City where she attended Snyder High School later moved to Cliffside Park and eventually made her way back to Jersey City where she remained f...

Cheryl Armentia Glaspy-Myers was born November 1, 1961 in Newark, New Jersey, to loving parents Jay Allen Glaspy and Doris Armenta Glaspy. The second daughter of five children, she was a bright strong-willed child, who never hesitated to stand up for her brothers and sisters. In August 1977, she met...

Ruby Mae Greene was born on April 28, 1939, in Landover, West Virginia. She was the oldest daughter of Forrest and Mattie Powell. She had 3 siblings, the late Leola Jones and the twins Terry and Jerry Powell. Ms. Ruby attended and graduated from Gary District High School in West Virginia. A few year...

Born on November 14 1940 in Plainfield New Jersey to Harold James and Margaret nee Raleigh Henry Bob was a fun and feisty youngest son to his folks and a loving doting little brother to Sally and Samuel Jerry. Bob spent his childhood in Plainfield enjoying the company of his siblings and friends alo...

Angelina C. Perez 95 years of age a lifetime resident of San Diego went to be with the Lord on Wednesday September 10 2025 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in San Diego Texas on January 21 1930 to her parents Juan Manuel and Angelina Benito. She was a graduate of San Di...

Thomas Tibaldi age 96 passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 6 2026 at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital Somerset. A man whose life was defined by faith hard work and devotion to family Thomas lived with quiet strength purpose and integrity. Born and raised in Plainfield New Jersey Thomas w...

Thomas Alan Bircher lived a life defined by service, quiet strength, and a heart that opened itself to anyone who needed a place to belong. Thomas was born on October 13, 1951, in Plainfield, New Jersey to Vernon Bircher and Edith Mott Bircher. He graduated from Balboa High School in 1969.Born with ...