Obituaries in Plainfield, NJ

Today, we gather to honor the life of Harold Townsend Sr., known to family and friends as Pete. He was born on August 7, 1957, to the late Harold Smith and Frances Townsend Green. Pete grew up in Plainfield, where he attended local public schools and discovered his passion for basketball. He found j...

Mildred Braxton, 75, departed this life on January 4, 2026 in Bethlehem, PA.  Mildred was born to the late Hilliard and Eva Gee on February 6, 1950, in Brunswick County, VA.  During her early years, she met the love of her life, Ernie Braxton Sr., and they eventually married in 1...

Alex A. Vicente Ixcuna was born on January 4, 2008 to Joel Vicente Lucas and Maria Ixcuna Sam in Plainfield, NJ.  Alex departed this life on September 19, 2025. Alex was 17 years old.Alex was in his Senior year at Plainfield High School, Plainfield, NJ.Alex is survived by his parents Joel ...

Douglas Moore was born on December 16, 1961 to the late Clifton and Mary Moore in Lawrenceville, Virginia. Douglas was the fifth of six children. On August 24,1968 Douglas and his family relocated to Westfield, New Jersey.Douglas was never married and left behind no children. He was p...

Jose Pedro MenjivarLet the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall. 

Sis. Olive Franklin was born on August 5, 1927, in Goldsboro, North Carolina to Simon Joyner and Ida Dawson. She received her education through the Goldsboro public schools, graduating from Dillard High School. At an early age, she became a member of Antioch Baptist Church.In the late 1940s, Sis. F...

Gregory “Gregory-O” Eure 65, peacefully departed this life on January 5, 2026, in Macungie, Pennsylvania, surrounded by his loving family.Gregory was born on September 10, 1960, in Plainfield, New Jersey, to the late Henry Eure Sr. and Minnie Eure. Gregory was raised in Plainfield, New Jersey where ...

Maria Felix Cuaya Perez died suddenly on November 30, 2025 at her home in Plainfield, NJ.She was 41 years of age. Services and Interment will be held in Blanca Espuma Vera Cruz, Mexico.Let the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tr...

Watch Live – Celebrate a LifeFuneral Service will be Live-Streamed on Friday, October 24, 2025 - 11:00 AM EST. Visit the Tribute Wall above to view the Live/Recorded Webcast.

Leonel Garcia Cortez died suddenly on November 30, 2025 at his home in Plainfield, NJ.He was 40 years of age. Services and Interment will be held in Blanca Espuma Vera Cruz, Mexico.Let the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribut...

Farry Yvonne DavisEchoes of Life“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes: and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things have passed away (Revelation. 21:4). A time to be born and a time to dieOn Monday, Decemb...

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...