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Lorraine Isabel Payton

Lorraine Isabel Payton

Apr 4, 2011

Born in Jersey City, on March 10, 1930, Lorraine Isabel Payton, departed life on April 4, 2011. Lorraine, educated in the Jersey City School system, was the mother of four children. She was a Nurse's Aide at Pollack Hospital, an LPN at JC Medical Center and a Clerk at the JC Housing Authority. Lorraine lived in Montgomery Gardens for fifty...

Mary King

Mary King

Apr 4, 2011

Mary King passedaway on Monday April 4, 2011 at the Jersey City Medical Center. She had been employed at B.S. Pollack Hospital as a Nurses Aide. She was the devoted mother of Louis J. (Ativea) and Rodney King. Loving grandmother of Rashawn, Paris, DeAndre, Anthony, Ja'Nasha, Iesha, Da'jon, Ry'yana, and Jada. Great Grandmother of Jayla and Lauren. Daughter of the...

Joseph Butler

Joseph Butler

Apr 2, 2011

Our beloved father, Joseph Butler, was returned to God's loving care on April 2. Born in Pineville, SC, after his service in WWII and discharge from the Army as a PFC, Joseph moved to Newark, then settled in Jersey City. He worked for Pathmark as a Receiving Manager for 29 years until his retirement. He most enjoyed holding court with...

Grace Virginia Smith

Grace Virginia Smith

Mar 28, 2011

Grace Virginia Smith passed away on Monday March 28, 2011 at the Jersey City Medical Center. She had been employed at the Urban League as a receptionist. Wife of the late Ashby Smith Jr. Devoted mother of Anthony T. (Marcia), Terrance J., Tracy L. and Tommie D. Smith. Loving grandmother of 14. Gr. Grandmother of 1. Dear sister of Tony,...

Donald G. Scott

Donald G. Scott

Mar 22, 2011

Donald G. Scott of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at Christ Hospital. He was employed with Wiener Laces as a Manager. He leaves to cherish in his memories Loving Wife Deloris D. Scott; Adored Father to Darlaine Scott McCoy, Neilsa Brooks and Denise Edwards; Loving Brother to Kenuth Wilson, Margorie Hepburn, and Norma Spaulding; Grandfather...

Annie Grace Forester

Annie Grace Forester

Mar 20, 2011

Annie Grace Forester of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011. She was the Loving Wife to the late Nathaniel Forester; Adored Mother to Patricia Green; Loving Sister to Linwood Dixon and Mary Coleman; Grandmother to 4 and Great-grandmother to 13; Also survived by Nieces, Nephews and a host of many other loving relatives and friends. This...

Eloise Madora Jackson

Eloise Madora Jackson

Mar 16, 2011

Eloise Madora Jackson of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Home. She was employed with the Board of Education as a Teacher's Aide. She was the Wife to the Late Charles C. Jackson; Loving and Adored Mother to Kyle Jackson, Kris Jackson, Kim Eatman and Karen Dunham; Cherished Sister to Nathaniel Sims, Richard Sims, Warren...

James Heller

James Heller

Mar 15, 2011

James Heller of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Tuesday March 15, 2011 at Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He was a Truck Driver for Interstate Inter Modal in Secaucus, N.J. James was the loving Father to James T. Heller, Albert Cannon , Jessica Heller, and Pastor Betty (Kevin) Grant; Loving Brother to Hattie Warner, Rose Williams and Mattie Heller; Grandfather...

Mary Richardson

Mary Richardson

Mar 13, 2011

Mary Richardson of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Sunday March 13, 2011. Mary was a member of Bethesda Baptist Church. She was the loving Mother to Cheryle Richardson- Evans and Linda Richardson; Grandmother to 6 and Great-grandmother to 2; Also survived by a host of Nieces, Nephews and many other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been...

Jamie B. Melvin

Jamie B. Melvin

Mar 12, 2011

Jamie B. Melvin, 34, of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at 6:20 a.m. in Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Jamie was a lifetime resident of Jersey City and attended Public Schools #22, #34 and Kenmore High School. She worked at New Jersey Turnpike, Day Care 100 and more. She is survived by one beloved daughter...

Virginia Johnson-Hicks

Virginia Johnson-Hicks

Mar 12, 2011

Virginia Johnson-Hicks passed away on Friday March 12, 2011 at Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, N.J. She had been a cook at Day Care 100. Beloved wife of the late Richard T. Hicks Sr. Devoted mother of Rodrigo, Russell, Robert, Dolores and Melvinia Hicks. Loving grandmother of 9. Gr. Grandmother of 4. Dear sister of Wesley Johnson Sr. Also survived...

Authurlyn M. Galloway

Authurlyn M. Galloway

Mar 12, 2011

Authurlyn M. Galloway passed away on March 12, 2011 at home. He had been employed as a bricklayer/mason for Local #4. He was the devoted father of Cheyenne, Serenia and Glenda-Avril Galloway. Beloved son of Jane Galloway and the late Joseph Blake. Dear brother of Carlton and Cherolyn Galloway, Althea Richards and Cordella Kieby. Loving nephew of Diana Galloway. Extended...

Dennis Robert White

Dennis Robert White

Mar 12, 2011

Dennis Robert White of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2011 at Jersey City Medical Center. Dennis was employed with Tri County as a Security Guard. He was the Loving Husband to Gwendolyn White; Adored Father to Devell, Jamine, Dane, Dennis, Donnie, Darnell, Devon, Dorian, Damon and Dermitra; He was the loving son to the late Beverly...

Idella Carson

Idella Carson

Mar 8, 2011

Idella Carson of South Orange, N.J formerly of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at East Orange General Hospital. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Idella was the loving mother to Joseph, Raymond, Bernice, Loreen, Lula Mae, Elouise, Adele, Georgia, Georgianne, Christine, Josephine and the late Eugene, Marion, Alfred, and Roger; She was the...

Cynthia Elaine Amiker-Dara

Cynthia Elaine Amiker-Dara

Mar 7, 2011

Cynthia Elaine Amiker-Dara of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Monday, March 7, 2011 at Beth Israel Hospital. She was the loving Wife to Frank Obi; Adored Mother to Joshua Dara; Loving sister to Gerald, Shirley, Golie, Miriam, Judith and the late Harry; Also survived by a host of Nieces, Nephews and many other loving relatives and friends. This Online...

Ruth Jackson

Ruth Jackson

Mar 6, 2011

Ruth Jackson, lovingly known as Ruthie, was born on January 17, 1941 in Jersey City, NJ to the proud parents of Mildred Hampton-Jackson-Washington and Roy Jackson. She departed her life on March 6, 2011. Ruthie was a life-long resident of the Woodbridge Development Center for special education and was autistic/musically inclined. She enjoyed watching television and one of her favorite...

Winnie Henry

Winnie Henry

Mar 6, 2011

Winnie Henry, lovingly known as Wendy, was born in Jersey City, N.J. to Manual and Jessie Matthews Sr. on August 7, 1950. She departed this life on March 6, 2011. Winnie attended Jersey City Public Schools, graduating from P.S. 14 and Lincoln High School. She worked over 38 years as a Merchandising Clerk for Unimark, Century 21 and Macys. Winnie...

Bessie Joyce Jackson

Bessie Joyce Jackson

Mar 2, 2011

Bessie Joyce Jackson of Jersey City, N.J. passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the Jersey City Medical Center. She was the loving Mother to Gerald; Adored Sister to Louis, George, Bobby, Mary and Betty; Also survived by a host of many other loving relatives and friends. This Online Memorial has been created to commemorate the life of Bessie...

Samuel Jerome Rose

Samuel Jerome Rose

Mar 2, 2011

'A YOUNG MAN WHO ONCE HAD A DREAM OF BEING AN INDEPENDENT BUSINESSMAN FINALLY GOT A CHANCE TO SEE THAT DREAM COME TRUE�. S. JEROME ROSE JULY 3, 1937 � MARCH 2, 2011 Samuel Jerome Rose was born July 3, 1937 in Sumter, S.C. to Earline Spann-Rose and Eddie Rose. Upon graduating high school in 1955, Jerome, as he was...

Ruth Alma Williams

Ruth Alma Williams

Mar 1, 2011

Ruth Alma Williams entered into eternal rest on Tuesday March 1, 2011 of Jersey City, N.J. A resident of Jersey City for over 61 Years. She was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Jersey City for 60 years where Ruth belonged to the Temple Choir, Mass Choir, Sunday School and a Teacher's aide at the Nursery School. The wife...

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