All Obituaries

Betty Irene Williams-Raysor was born on August 21,1951 in Clairton Pennsylvania to the late Henry and Luvenia Williams.     She graduated from Clairton High school in 1970 and soon after she began her journey to Jersey City, NJ.     Betty was employed at Chemical Bank in New York for 15 years. She then worked at Prudential  until retirement in 2003.     Betty was a faithful member of Corinthian Baptist church in Jersey City, NJ until 2013 and...

Mark D. Bright Was born 1955 the fifth of seven children born to Joan and James Bright. Mark spent most of his life in Montclair, NJ and graduated from Montclair High School in 1974 where he was on the wrestling team and in a band for several years. He attended Pratt Institute, in Brooklyn and graduated in 1978 with a Bachelor’s in Fine Art. Mark was a comic book and storyboard artist best known for penciling the Marvel Comics Iron man Story Armor Wars, and two Green Lantern: Emerald...

Fernande Chery was born on March 25,1940 in Anse d’ Hainault, Haiti to Adulcia Jean-Baptiste and Fernand Chery but she was raised in Limbe, Haiti where she attended Catholic school and received her 1st Holy Communion. Fernande was the 4th of eight children, and later in life became known as “Grandma Nande”. She was peacefully called to her heavenly home on Monday, March 11, 2024. Fernande returned to Anse d’Hainault after her aunt/guardian passed on, and met Jean...

Hazel Lilly Hassen Bey (nee Boone) passed away on March 7, 2024, in Montclair, New Jersey, at the age of 100. She was born on September 7, 1923, in Chatham, South Carolina. Hazel was a beloved figure known for her caring and nurturing nature. As the oldest female among nine siblings, she took on a maternal role, caring for her younger brothers and sisters with love and dedication. Her compassionate spirit extended beyond her family, as she also played a motherly role to countless children,...

Ronald Murphy was born, raised, educated In, and a proud native of New Jersey. Proud brother of Bruce, (Barbara), Harlon, and, sister Dale.  He was pre-deceased by his mother, Alice Murphy, father Elek Miles, and siblings Andy, Candy, Connie, and Allison. Ronald had diverse interests from a very young age and tried a myriad of careers before discovering librarianship was his true calling. He worked in such varied fields as baking, insurance, and the U.S. Postal Service before becoming...

Mr. Willie Mitchell was born on May 26, 1941 to the late Johnny and Iola Mitchell in Opelika, AL. He attended the Opelika school system. As an adult he met and married Ms. Christine Maddox, on May 6, 1964, the love of his life. Together, Willie and Christine created their own church, which was very successful.  Willie worked for many years at Mountainside Hospital, in Glen Ridge,. NJ until his retirement. We thank God for allowing Willie to pass this way. Willie was called to be...

Penelope J Auletta"Penny" was born May 2, 1967  and entered her eternal rest on February 20, 2024. She was a lifelong resident of Montclair New Jersey and attended Montclair public school systems , until her untimely passing, she was employed by Family of Caring Montclair .  Penelope was an amazing and beautiful person inside and out. She had the ability to light up any room she walked into no matter what mood you were in.  Penny had the ability to make it...

On February 20, 2024, Theodore Alfonso Russell was called to his heavenly home. Theodore was born October 8, 1963, to the late Luretha Daniels and Cornelius McGhee in Montgomery, Al. Theodore was the first born to Luretha.  Theodore moved to New Jersey with his mom and younger sister Jackie at the age of three. He lived in NJ until 1979 when he returned to Alabama to continue his studies, where he graduated from Sidney Lanier High School. After high school, he decided to move back to...

  Dorothy “Dot” Davis Wilson, passed away, peacefully, at home in Montclair, New Jersey on February 7, 2024.   Born in Pennsylvania and raised in Newark, New Jersey, Dot, the sixth and last child of Sallie and Joseph Davis, attended Barringer High school, after which she entered Howard University, majored in English and met the man she would later marry, Dr. Clarence N. “Red” Wilson.    Dot settled with Red in East Orange, New Jersey where...