West Side High School New Jersey Alumni Obituaries

Carol Lynn Waldon was born in Newark, New Jersey, on November 3, 1951 to the late Carl and Inez Jackson. She was the youngest of three children and enjoyed the luxuries of such.Carol, lovingly known as Kim, attended and graduated from Newark Public Schools. She attended Madison Elementary School and...

Carmen Louise Anderson was born on April 25, 1958 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania to Loretta and Herbert Lindsey. She was the fourth of seven children, growing up surrounded by family, love and strong bonds that would shape her caring heart.At just four years old, Carmen moved to Newark, New Jersey, th...

Homegoing celebration for Mr. Charles Robert Riley Jr. who passed on January 15 2026 will be held on Saturday January 31 2026 at First Baptist Church of College Hill 3838 N. 29th Street Tampa Florida at 1200 noon Dr. S. Evan Burrows Senior Pastor with Pastor Dr. Percy Washington Sr. Officiating. The...

Jackson Frank Arden age 94 of Franklin Lakes New Jersey passed away Monday January 5 2026 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 1 1931 in Columbus Ohio to the late Glendor and Gladys Southwick Jackson. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Darlene Cox Jackson ...

Jackson Frank Arden age 94 of Franklin Lakes New Jersey passed away Monday January 5 2026 peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 1 1931 in Columbus Ohio to the late Glendor and Gladys Southwick Jackson. Frank is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Darlene Cox Jackson ...

Dr. Allen John Duricko, 80, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of January 31, 2026, with the love of his life at his side holding his hand. A man of deep warmth, intellectual curiosity, and professional dedication, Allen lived a life he often described as blessed, defined by his commitmen...

David Baker 83 passed peacefully on October 7 2025 at his home in Delray Beach FL with his loving wife Virginia Nichols by his side. Born in 1942 in Steubenville OH he was preceded in death by his parents Eugene E. Baker and Virginia T. Colegrove Baker of Weirton WV. David will be lovingly remembere...

Vincent Crawdad Pogorzelski of Denville New Jersey passed away peacefully at home on January 15 2026 with his wife by his side. He had shared 99 years of wisdom quick wit quips and unforgettable memories with family and friends. He was born on December 13 1926 in Harrison New Jersey to Peter and Kat...

Edythe Miriam Munson 84 wife motherand cherished friend passed away on October 28 2025 returning to her Lord after a long battle with the rigors of age compounded by recent illness. Her son Christopher by her side. Edythes love of learning was evident throughout her life. She embarked on her academi...

Stephen P. Dunleavy 66 of West Chester Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on January 20 2026 after a long battle with cancer. Born September 13 1959 to Joan Shay and John Dunleavy he was a 1977 graduate of West Chester Henderson High School where he played baseball all four years and some f...

Kimberly Ann Szwech, affectionately known as “Kimmy” by family and close friends, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, after an 18-month battle with ovarian cancer. Devoted to her family and their shared life together, she lived with a generous heart and an ever-encouraging presence. Kim met ...

Emily was born on the family farm in Washington, NC (now known as 1838 Carolina Ave/Rt.17) to William Johnston Francis & Ethel Lee Witherington Francis in November of 1935. She attended John Small School & Washington High School, graduating in 1954. She excelled at reading, bowling, tennis, ...

On December 24th 2025 the world lost Gregg John Riker. He passed away suddenly in Salt Lake City Utah leaving behind a life of adventure great friends and a loving family. He is survived by his soulmate and wife of 24 years Kristin his two kids Sean and Ronnee Krystal as well as countless other fami...

Michael “Big Mike” Merola, 86, passed away peacefully on December 30th at his home, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Newark, New Jersey, to Alfonso and Rose (Federico) Merola, Mike’s childhood was a classic American story. He grew up speaking Italian before he learned English, worked as a sho...

Chevelle Cheri Mack, known to most as Chevy, beloved daughter, sister, mother, granddaughter, aunt, niece, and grandma-to-be, was diagnosed with stage four cancer on October 12, 2025. Following a brief but unrelenting battle, she passed away on the morning of January 18, 2026. She was strong to the ...

Coitsville Felix Michael George Ciszewski III also known as Spike 73 of Coitsville went to be with our Lord and Savior with his family by his side on May 122025 following a lengthy illness. Felix Michael was born May 141951 in Youngstown the son of the late Felix John Ciszewski Jr. and Mildred Malv...

Michael Andrew Rhoads of West Chester Pennsylvania passed away peacefully at home on January 14 2026 at the age of 85 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease. Michael was born on March 10 1940 at Muncy Valley Hospital in Muncy Pennsylvania to Leona Maud Hill and Philip Andrew Rhoads. Michael wen...

Robert Joseph Reilly Sr. 63 passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 15th 2025 at his home in Spring Lake Heights. Robert was born in Red Bank grew up in Union Beach and raised his family in Wall Township. He attended Keyport High School and Brookdale Community College. Professionally Robert ...