Hector Moya “always had a kind word on his lips.” He passed away from complications related to the coronavirus, his family says.
Read messages of condolence for Samuel Okparaeke, Raul Lopez, Carmen Vega and Jesus Casiano Jr.
Adubato, a veteran educator, was particularly influential in the North Ward of the city. He’ll be missed, mourners say.
Marcus Thomas is the sixth member of the Newark Police Department to die from COVID-19 complications since the pandemic began.
“I wish we had more time,” the Newark native said of his “Black Panther” co-star, who died of cancer at the age of 43.
Irving Callender loved his community, loved his family, and gave his life for both. “The entire city is shaken,” Newark’s mayor said.
Tolbert Furr served the City of Newark for 25 years. He passed away from COVID-19 complications at Clara Maass hospital, his family said.
An ER doctor who beat cancer twice and a “hero” EKG technician on the night shift are two of the latest casualties of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Calvin West was many things to his hometown of Newark and the state of New Jersey. On Monday, flags were at half-staff in his honor.
Calvin West, the first African American to win a citywide office in Newark, has died, officials said.
Héctor Figueroa of 32BJ SEIU fought for a historic pay boost for workers at Newark Airport. A memorial service is planned for July 24.
Rutgers University: Stanley Silvers Bergen Jr. believed in health care as a basic human right and advocated for health access and equity.
Ken Gibson "set the stage for every African American elected official in this state."
Bob Slade, a NYC-area broadcast journalist, will be dearly missed, a Newark community activist says.
Newark Arts: “The city has lost an iconic, prolific and inimitable artist.”
A “pioneer in America’s community development movement” has passed away: William J. Linder.
Newark bids farewell to Philip Roth, “one of the greatest writers of his generation.”
An Essex County man who inspired many with his civil rights activism after his son died has passed away.
Newark has lost a beloved member of its arts community, Rodney Gilbert, founder and CEO of Yendor Productions.
Jerome Ramsey, 55, a 30-year veteran of the Newark Police Department, passed away suddenly of natural causes, authorities say.
Robert “Bob” Blake, 84, passed away at home on Friday, May 26.
Essex County has lost a lifelong firefighter and EMT, Claude Sherman, officials say.
Robert "Balozi" Alexander Harvey was a staunch supporter of African-American relations in the New Jersey area.
A fatal shooting victim in Newark has been identified as community icon Eric “Uggie” Bowen, authorities say.
A familiar face will be missing from the corner of Oliver Street and McCarter Highway in Newark: Erika Whitfield.
The 104-year-old Peter “Leo” Gerety passed peacefully on Sept. 20, church sources say.
Newark has lost one of its most beloved local poets and arts leaders. See some examples of how she touched people’s lives here.
The lifelong Newark resident was also a member of the Independence Club Monday and Friday Clubs.
She was a supervisor and secretary for the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office in Newark for 33 years.
The Newark resident was a firefighter with Engine #13 for the City of Newark for 35 years.
The Newark resident also lived in Verona, South Orange, Maplewood, New Providence and West Orange.
The former Newark resident and union member did the gardening at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church during his retirement.
The Ireland native was heavily involved in the Newark labor movement.
The Union resident was president of Casa de Tras-Os-Montes in Newark.
Egionor Cunha was a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Newark.
The Newark native and retired police lieutenant was 62-years-old.
Newark resident Saul Simoes was a member of the Heavy and General Construction Laborers Local 472.
The Newark resident’s refurbished studio, once an old church, was commended by the Newark Preservation and Landmarks Committee.
The former Newark resident was well-known on Green Street.
The Essex County resident was a worked as a Secret Service Agent for 26 years, local minister and Knights of Columbus member.