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Ruth Wallace-Jones
Oct 12, 2019
Ruth (nee) Davis Wallace -Jones entered into eternal rest on October 12, 2019 at St. Barnabas Hospital in Livingston, NJ. She leaves to cherish her memories, Husband Henry Jones Sr., Daughters Marshell Wallace, Darlene Wallace Slade and Dorita Ly McCoard. Two son's Henry and Jermaine Wallace. Fifteen grandchildren and five great grand children. One brother Curtis Davis Jr., Sister Delores...
Jason Stone
Oct 2, 2019
Jason Stone of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on October 2, 2019. Beloved Brother of Francis M. Stone-Murphy. Special Loving Companion Annie L. Pridgen-Stone. Also survived by Nieces, Nephews and many other Relatives and Friends.
King Cecil Wright
Oct 1, 2019
King Cecil Wright of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Oct. 1, 2019. Beloved Husband of Judith Wright. Loving Father of Gail Wright and Angela Whitaker. Cherished Grandfather of 3 Grandchildren. Also survived by a host of many other relatives and friends.
Wilbert Jackson, Sr.
Sep 28, 2019
Wilbert Jackson, Sr. of Rahway, NJ passed away on Sept. 28, 2019. Husband of the late Janice and Patricia Jackson, loving father of Wilbert Jackson, Jr., grandfather of Jarisha I.,Ashley D. and Wil'Lisha A. Jackson, dear brother of Shirley Ann Swift, Sharon Maryland, Hester Sparkman, Sharmaine Reed, Calvin, Michele and Tonya Jackson. Brother-in-law of Cynthia D. Jackson, also survived by...
Susan Patricia Herring
Sep 26, 2019
Susan Patricia Herring (ne Henry), of Jersey City, NJ, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at the age of 73. Susan was born on February 25, 1946 in Jersey City, NJ. She grew up as the oldest girl of six children and attended Ferris High School. Susan is survived by her husband Johnnie, her son, Broderick; her daughters, Dana,...
Thomas Clifton Boyce, Jr.
Sep 20, 2019
Thomas Clifton Boyce, Jr. of Jersey City, NJ passed away on September 20, 2019. Beloved husband of Laura A Boyce; Loving father of Kermit, Johnny, Shonda, Tracey & Tonia. Dear brother of Terry, Timothy, Helen & Patricia. Grandfather of (2) grandchildren. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives & friends.
Earl Henderson Stokes
Sep 14, 2019
Earl Henderson Stokes, 81, of North Bergen, NJ, formerly of Jersey City, NJ, has passed away on Saturday morning September 14, 2019. Survived by his loving and devoted son Michael Stokes, (North Bergen, NJ), daughter-in-law Joanie Stokes,(nee, Briscoe); granddaughter Jaden Ashley Stokes, (North Bergen, NJ) Earl was the 4th oldest of 11 children; dear brother of the late Ulysses Stokes,(formally...
Leola And Louise Patterson/Flowers
Sep 7, 2019
Leola Patterson of Jersey City passed away on Oct. 2, 2019 and her sister Louise Flowers of Maryland (formerly of Jersey City) passed away on Sept. 27, 2019. Leola is the adored grandmother of Kevin Quattlebaum, Orlano and Gail Patterson and April Jones. She is also survived by 4 great grandchildren. Louise is the loving mother of Matthew Moore and...
Minnie Goodson
Aug 31, 2019
Minnie Goodson (nee Wright) aged 90, of Jersey City, New Jersey peacefully departed this life on Saturday, August 31, 2019. A life-long resident of Jersey City, Minnie was employed by Maidenform, Inc. located in Bayonne, New Jersey from which she subsequently retired. Minnie was a devoted member of Zion Baptist Church in Jersey City and a member of the Order...
Pearl Ann Benjamin
Aug 25, 2019
Pearl Ann Benjamin of Jersey City, NJ passed away on August 25,2019.
Robyn Lynn Holmes
Aug 5, 2019
Robyn Lynn Holmes of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on August 5, 2019. Beloved Mother of Phillip, Michael, Ericka (Efrain), Nadirah and Maleka. Loving Daughter of Bishop Willie Holmes and the Late Ruby Holmes. Cherished Sister of Pastor William D., Pastor Emanuel K., Daphnie, Claudia, Rhonda and Nya. Special Grandchildren Coryn and Nazye. Special friend Ronald Perry. Also survived by...
Chester Gertrude, Sr.
Jul 21, 2019
Chester Gertrude, Sr. of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on July 21, 2019. Beloved Husband of Sharon Gertrude. Loving Father of Chester Jr., Katrina , Sylvia and LaTonya. Devoted Brother of Tyrone, Sharon, Annette , Donna, Patricia and Renee. Also survived by 6 Grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.
Deacon Lee Kelly, Jr.
Jul 18, 2019
Deacon Lee Kelly, Jr. of Jersey City passed away on July 18, 2019. Beloved husband of Larfrazier Kelly, loving father of Kevin Smith (Regina) and Jacqueline Smith. Dear brother of Willie F. Croswell and Ruby Simmons. Grandfather of 11, great grandfather of 4 and also survived by a host of other loving relatives and friends.
Deacon Grant L. Crayton
Jul 10, 2019
Deacon Grant L. Crayton of Jersey City, NJ passed away on July 10, 2019. He was the beloved husband of Gloria Crayton; loving father of Jennifer and Joy Crayton; and dear brother of Delores Shaw. Also survived by a host nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Catherine V. Maxwell
Jul 10, 2019
Catherine V. Maxwell of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on July 10, 2019. Beloved Wife of Rev. Matthew Maxwell I. Loving Mother of Matthew H. (Tasha) Maxwell II and Amiri K. (Damion) Allen. Cherished Sister of Donna Thomas , Addison and Gerald Miller. Also survived by 7 Grandchildren, host of nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and friends.
Sharonda Arnetha Davis-Tisdale
Jul 8, 2019
Sharonda Arnetha Davis-Tisdale of Fairburn, Ga.. (Formerly of Jersey City, N.J.) passed away on July 8, 2019. She was the Beloved wife of Dorian Tisdale; Loving Mother of Samuel, Judah, Cherished daughter of Arnetha Davis; Devoted sister of Dorian, Sherry, & Monica. Stepdaughter of Hoover Morrison. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and many other loving relatives and...
Otto Mayer, Jr.
Jul 6, 2019
Otto Mayer, Jr. of Jersey City, NJ passed away July 6, 2019. Beloved Husband of Dianne Mayers. Loving Father of Anthony and Jheri Mayers. Devoted Stepfather of Jason and Jennifer Williams. Cherished Brother of Mary Williams. Also survived by 8 Grandchildren, host of Great-grands, nieces, nephews and many other loving Relatives and Friends.
Deacon Leroy Grant, Sr.
Jun 24, 2019
Deacon Leroy Grant, Sr. of Jersey City passed away on June 24, 2019. Cherished husband of Gussie Grant, loving father of Leroy Jr., Rodney, Kenneth and Bridget D. Grant, Rev. Priscilla M. Joyner and Tywanna T. Thomas. Dear brother of George Grant, Mary Wright, Rosabell Wyman, Jeanette Davis, Reanette Young, Allean Davis, Brenda King, Sarah Richardson and Ophelia Gillens. Adored...
Deacon George Smith, Jr.
Jun 23, 2019
Deacon George Smith, Jr. of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on June 23, 2019. Beloved Husband of the late Edith Smith. Loving Father of Rufus (Marilyn) Smith, Ronnie (LaVerne) Smith and George T. (Stephanie) Smith III. Devoted Brother of Benjamin and William T. Smith. Also survived by 10 Grandchildren, Host of Great-grands, great-great-grands and many other loving Relatives and Friends.
Sadie Williams
Jun 23, 2019
Sadie Williams of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on June 23, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Alonzo Williams. Loving mother of Earl, Harry, Kirkland, Patricia Williams, and Latricia Williams-Carter. Cherished sister of Hattie Mae Duncan and Frances Chisolm. Also survived by 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grands, 1 great-great grandchild, host of nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.
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