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Ella Louise Singletary
Sep 25, 2016
Ella Louise Singletary of Jersey City passed away on September 25, 2016. She was the loving mother of Gerald Riley and Geraldine Moore; dear sister of James, Wiley, Levi, Joseph, Dorothy, and Rose; mother of two children she raised from birth Richard and Yvonne; grandmother of (19) grandchildren (28) great grandchildren (2) great- great grandchildren. Also survived by a host...
Elder Evelyn Green Burroughs
Sep 24, 2016
Elder Evelyn Green Burroughs of Jersey City passed away on September 24, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Namon Burroughs; loving mother of Anthony (Shirley), Marvin (Renee), Troy, and Alicia (Henry); sister of Pastor Robert Green, Allen Green, Lillie Porter and Sharon Jackson; grandmother of (15) grandchildren and (14) great-grandchildren. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other...
Gwendlyin Bell
Sep 23, 2016
Gwendlyin Bell of Jersey city passed away on September 23, 2016. She was the loving mother of Carlton Bell, Tawana Gibbs, and April Bell; beloved sister of Emily Cureton and Joanne Bell; caring grandmother of (6) grandchildren and (1) great-grandchildren. Also survived by host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the...
Walter Lenox Groomes Jr.
Sep 21, 2016
Walter Lenox Groomes Jr. of Hoboken passed on September 21, 2016. He was the beloved son of Walter Groomes Sr. and Linda Groomes-Steed; loving brother of Warren, Tamara and Shamina Groomes; step- son of Tyrone Steed; special friend of Arelis Figueror and Deborah Sharperson. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has...
Karen Lynn Council
Sep 18, 2016
Karen Lynn Council of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on September 18, 2016. Beloved Wife of Christopher D. Council Sr.. Loving Mother of Christopher D. Council Jr., Karon L. Dextra and Krystal L.Council . Cherished Daughter of Kathy and Ted E. Searvance. Devoted Sister of Michael Searvance, Michele Y. O'Neil , Angela J. Bethea and Twin Sister Kathy L. Franklin....
Tawana Faye Perry
Sep 14, 2016
Tawana Faye Perry of Irvington, N.J. (Formerly of Jersey City ) passed away on September 14, 2016. Loving Mother of Angeli'c Perry. Cherished Grandmother of Malachi and Ma'lae Perry, Tiana Boatwright. Long time companion Mark LaCue. Dear Daughter of the late Jack Beckham and Veneedia Perry. Beloved sister of Donnell Brooks. Special niece of Patricia Perry, Rosemary Clark, Allison Williams...
Julius Murray Sr.
Sep 14, 2016
Julius Murray Sr. 77, of Jersey City, NJ entered into eternal rest on September 14, 2016 at 4:30 PM at Delaire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Linden, NJ. While Julius has "GONE FISHING", he has left behind to cherish his memory the love of his life; Rudean (Smith) of Jersey City and 4 children: Brenda Louise Avant (Carlton) of Phoenix...
Ronald Dean Cousar
Sep 9, 2016
Ronald Dean Cousar of Jersey City passed away on September 9, 2016. He was the loving husband of Margeretia Davis; beloved father of Javis Dortch, Rakeida Cousar, and Tamara Moore; cherished son of Ola Cousar and (the late) Henry Cousar Jr.; dear brother of Henry, Willie, Charles, Johnny, Gloria, and Kathy; grandfather of (5) grandchildren. Also survived by a host...
Howard Bailey
Sep 9, 2016
Mr. Howard Bailey a longtime resident of Rahway, NJ since 1957 passed away on September 9, 2016. Mr. Bailey retired from General Motors where he held the position of supervisor. He was a veteran who received a honorable discharge from the U.S. Army . Mr. Bailey was the devoted husband of (the late) Barbara A. Bailey; loving father of Michael...
Rachel Mae Speaks
Sep 5, 2016
Rachel Mae Speaks of Jersey City passed away on September 5, 2016. She was the beloved wife of (the late) William Speaks; loving mother of Roy, Coley, Jermaine, Syliva, and Rachel L. Speaks; caring grandmother of (12) grandchildren and (8) great- grandchildren. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created...
David Nettles Jr.
Aug 30, 2016
David Nettles Jr. of Jersey City, New Jersey passed away on August 30, 2016. Beloved Brother of John and James Nettles. Also survived by a Host of Loving Nephews, Nieces, Cousins and many other Relatives and Friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of David Nettles Jr. You are invited to add a Tribute in his...
Ronnie James Meadows
Aug 29, 2016
Ronnie James Meadows of Jersey City, N.J passed away on August 29, 2016. Loving Father of Mark A. Middleton, Fred Brown, Lisa Shipley, Barbara Butler and Charlissa Gordon. Beloved Son of Norma Meadows and the Late George Meadows. Life-Long Companion Ana McKeever. 2 Daughter-in-laws Arnel and Kia. His Godchildren Crystal, Nakeena and Sharman. Also survived by 20 Grandcildren, 7 Great-grands,...
Ethan Kemp , Esq
Aug 26, 2016
Ethan Kemp , Esq, of Newark, N.J. passed away on August 26, 2016. Founder and Owner of Kemp Law Group, LLC in Jersey City, N.J. Beloved Son of Maxine Camp and late John H. Miller. Loving Brother of Roderick Kemp, Jerome Watkins, John Miller, Marvin Williams, Mike Haygood, Erica Kemp, Wanda Berry and Kimanie Camp. Also survived by a host...
Frederick R. Russell
Aug 23, 2016
Frederick R. Russell of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on August 23, 2016. Beloved Son of the late Frederick Russell and Evelyn Poindexter . Loving Brother of Bruce (Linda) Poindexter, Diane (Donald) McCray, Gloria (Brian) Walcott, Darlene Robinson and the late Gregory Poindexter. Also survived by a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and many other Relatives and friends. This Online...
Edna M. Reaves
Aug 22, 2016
This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Edna M. Reaves. You are invited to add a Tribute in her memory. Please sign "Guestbook" below to add your own memories, reflections, thoughts or condolences.
Cecelia Ricketts Burgess
Aug 17, 2016
Cecelia Ricketts Burgess of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on August 17, 2016. Beloved Wife of Late William Burgess. Loving Mother of Gregory Pierce, Stanley T. Robinson, Tenya Pierce, Azizah Abdelaziz , Alice Ricketts- Vaughn and the late Jewel L. Hill. Cherished Sister of Delores Butler and Rose Marie Farrah. Also survived by 14 Grandchildren, 18 Great-grands, 2 Great-greatgrands and...
Leander "Nunie" Williams
Aug 9, 2016
Leander "Nunie" Williams of Jersey City passed away on August 9, 2016 in Jersey City, NJ. Loving son of Hessie Williams and Leander Stevens; and beloved brother of Sean, Jahleel , and Sarah Williams. He is also survived by a host of other loving relatives, and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Leander "Nunie"...
Beatrice Pecola Greer
Aug 5, 2016
Beatrice Pecola Greer of Jersey City, New Jersey passed away on August 5, 2016 in New Brunswick, N.J. Beloved wife of the late Dewey Greer. Loving Mother of Sharon Elaine Ramsey-Benjamin. Dear Mother in- law of Tyrone Benjamin. Cherished Grandmother of Shalonda Santos , Micheal, Eric , Wesley , Tirone and the late Jarvis Bradford. Great-Grandmother of 18, Great-great grandmother...
Mckinley Winston Sr
Aug 4, 2016
McKinley Winston Sr., 88, passed away in his sleep on August 4, 2016 in Scranton, Pa. He was born July 2, 1928 to Alberta Winston Jones and Roosevelt Jackson in Selma, Alabama. McKinley enjoyed painting, sketching, gardening and studying the bible. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of McKinley Winston Sr. You are invited to add...
Jimmie Bronner Jr.
Aug 3, 2016
Jimmie Bronner Jr. of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on August 3, 2016 in Jersey City. Beloved Husband of Mary M. Bronner. Loving Father of Darrell A. (Ebony) Heins, Glenda Hill and Kiyana Heins. Dear Grandfather of Danasia, Miasia, Larry, Jennifer, Forver, Daniyah, Darrell, Daziyah, DeMarcus and Desmond. Cherished Son of Ruby Bronner and the late Jimmie Bronner. Devoted Brother...
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