An Essex County native with strong ties to West Orange passed away: John “Jack” Sayers.
Attendees included family members of victims who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
A well-liked “family man” who taught for more than half a century in West Orange and Newark died this week at the age of 75.
The community is pulling together to raise funds for the family amid their devastating loss. Here’s how you can help.
The Essex County resident died after a NJ Transit train hit him in South Orange. He was a “beloved friend and collaborator,” his peers say.
Theresa DeNova and Joe Pelose were fixtures in the health and public works departments. They will be dearly missed, the town’s mayor says.
The street sign now reads: “CJ Morgan Way” in honor of the late West Point cadet, who was killed in a training accident.
The memories of two West Orange residents who have passed away – both named “CJ” – shone brightly at a pair of separate fundraisers.
A fallen West Orange soldier’s story won’t be forgotten, the town’s historian says.
The West Orange community is mourning Brad Mitchell, a science teacher at the high school who died Sunday.
CJ Waldron was 30-years-old when he passed away in a car accident. A golf benefit raised funds in his name.
Mark & Julie's Homemade Ice Cream: “We are sad to share that Mark, the founder of our shop, has lost his battle with pancreatic cancer.”
A memorial service will celebrate the life and legacy of Robert Bowser, the former mayor of East Orange. It will also be livestreamed.
Bowser held the distinction of being the first African American in the history of the city to win election to a third term.
Nikhil Badlani was killed in a crash with a distracted driver. It led to a traffic safety law called “Nikhil’s Law.”
Ralph Panciello, a longtime West Orange resident and one of the town’s most well-known veterans, died last week. He was 93.
“Mr. K was well-loved and will be greatly missed. It is surreal for us to understand that he is no longer with us.”
The pioneering actor was no stranger to East Orange, visiting “quite frequently” and teaching classes whenever she could, officials said.
In the words of one of his colleagues, beloved teacher and coach Joe Suriano was “a rich man in every way it matters.”
It’s been seven years since the loss of officer Timothy Groves. But the West Orange Police Department still remembers him fondly.
The memory of guitarist Vic Juris of West Orange and trumpeter Claudio Roditi of South Orange continues to be honored in Essex County.
Christopher Morgan Jr., a cadet at West Point, was killed in a training-related crash. See scenes from a touching tribute in his honor.
A memorial service in memory of Christopher Morgan will take place in West Orange. A fundraiser has been started for his family.
She was hysterically funny… creative… witty… and you counted yourself blessed if you were on her Christmas card list.
Honorary firefighter Henry Chang, 7, once thrilled classmates by attending school from his hospital bed with a robot avatar. (PHOTO)
Susan Zaccaro, a Nutley resident and Edison native, taught at Liberty Middle School and Edison Middle School.
Patricia Villarosa, 64, a 1st-grade teacher at Washington Elementary, was hit by a car as she was walking to a Board of Education meeting.
Peter Porter is remembered as "an inspiration" and "the nicest and coolest teacher" by students following his death.
Cassidy, best-known for his role as “Keith” on Partridge Family, grew up in Essex County, New Jersey.
The Essex County community has bid a sad farewell to Joseph M. Falcone, 69, who passed away on Monday.
Edward H. O'Hara, co-founder of E&M O'Hara Electric in West Orange, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 10.
Former West Orange Board of Education member Warren Fuller has passed away, according to district administrators.
Seton Hall Prep: Stephen Kilcarr was a beloved counselor, athletic director, baseball coach and all-around school supporter.
New Jersey sadly has a connection to the tragic warehouse fire in Oakland, California: former Orange resident and filmmaker Alex Ghassan.
The West Orange resident exhibited at the Montclair Art Museum and St. Peter’s Church in New York.
She grew up in West Orange and was active in many community organizations.
The former West Orange resident was a New Jersey Restaurant Association honoree and a local General Custer expert.
The former West Orange resident was a teacher at John H. Walker Middle School in Nutley.
Gary Andrasko was a social studies teacher in the West Orange school district and adjunct professor at Seton Hall.
The former West Orange resident was the founder of Fidelity Paper and Supply Corporation and a golfer at the Essex County Country Club.