Obituaries in Newark, NJ

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This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Erma Chavis. Leave a message on the Tribute Wall to share your favorite memories and offer words of sympathy and comfort.

Steven Johnson, age 72, of Newark, New Jersey, was called home on January 29, 2026, at St. Michael’s Hospital. He was born on September 8, 1953, to Mattie and William Johnson, the youngest of nine children.Steve was preceded in death by his parents, seven siblings, and his beloved wife, Annie (Cooki...

Cornelius Marcus Young, affectionately known as Conrad or "Rad," was born on June 24, 1965, in Newark, New Jersey. On January 28, 2026 he transitioned from this life at the age of 60. Leaving behind a family and community forever changed by his absence and forever blessed by his presence.Conrad was ...

Sarah Mae Randolph, 85, of Iselin, New Jersey, entered eternal rest on February 4, 2026, at Robert Wood Johnson Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Born on October 11, 1940, in Kingstree, South Carolina, Sarah later made Avenel and Iselin her lifelong home, where she built a life rooted in servic...

Laura Elinor Taylor (née Stewart) was born on August 19, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey to Walter and Lucy Stewart. She peacefully transitioned on February 10, 2026.Laura was the youngest sibling of Jimmy, Annabelle, and Daisy. Daisy was married to Alan McNeil. Laura attended Roosevelt Grade School and...

This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of George Steve Jones III. Leave a message on the Tribute Wall to share your favorite memories and offer words of sympathy and comfort.

Shirley Delina Drake was born on December 31, 1930, at Newark City Hospital in Newark, New Jersey. On January 24, 2026, she peacefully transitioned from this life, leaving behind a legacy of strength, style, conviction, and love.Shirley was vibrant to her core—a true fashionista, an outspoken diva, ...

Abdel Rahman Ibn Ford was born on March 27, 1977, in New Brunswick, NJ to the late Frederick McIntyre Ford, Jr. and Aminah M. Ford.Son. Brother. Uncle. Trusted Friend. Scholar. Activist. Truth teller. A fighter. Rahman Ford was kind and generous, giving time and attention to those who he loved. He w...

Thomas C. Reissner, 83, passed away peacefully, at his home in Kearny, NJ, on Monday, February 9, 2026, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Newark and was a lifelong resident of Kearny.Thomas was an Architect for many years He later worked as a purchaser for River Terminal in South K...

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