By Editor on WEST ORANGE
WEST ORANGE, NJ — The West Orange Scholarship Foundation Principal’s Scholarship “Harvest Moon” fundraiser, held at the Loft at the Wilshire Grand Hotel on Nov. 20, provided an enjoyable evening for attendees and a record $5,600 for the fund. More than 100 guests enjoyed an evening of dancing provided by Liberty Middle School music teacher […]
By Editor on OBITUARIES
Ann L. Clementi (nee Pizzanelli), 90, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2015 at the Job Haines Home in Bloomfield. Relatives and friends were invited to attend the funeral service at the O’Boyle Funeral Home 309 Broad St. Bloomfield on Friday. Entombment Glendale Cemetery. Please express condolences at www.oboylefuneralhome.com Born in Reynoldsville, […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — The Evening Membership Department of the Maplewood Woman’s Club presented Emma Justice, executive director of Interfaith Hospitality Network of Essex County, with a check for $500 to aid in the network’s purchase of a new van. The IHN provides 20 to 25 homeless families each year with shelter and meals through a […]
By Editor on GLEN RIDGE
GLEN RIDGE, NJ — Friday night recreation will be held by Glen Ridge Parks and Recreation. The program will be at Ridgewood Avenue School upper gym, with drop-off in the parking lot behind the school. The night features 90 minutes of gym games for kids, supervised by a qualified staff. All registrations for the free […]
By Editor on WEST ORANGE
WEST ORANGE, NJ — Anthony D. Gonnella and Peyton R. Smith, both of West Orange, have earned the highest advancement award the Boy Scouts of America offers to Scouts: the Eagle Scout Award. Eagle Scout is the highest rank in Scouting and is earned by less than 2.5 percent of all boys involved in Scouting. […]
By Editor on OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES: • BELL – Betty Ann Williams, formerly of West Orange; Nov. 21. Mother. • BRANCH – B. Lawrence, of West Orange, formerly of South Orange; Nov. 21. • CASSIDY – James Anthony Jr., of West Orange; Nov. 22. Truck driver. • GIORDANO – Gene J., of West Orange; Nov. 22. Night foreman, grandfather. • […]
By Editor on OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES: • BRANCH – B. Lawrence, of West Orange, formerly of South Orange; Nov. 21. • GIORDANO – Robert, of Maplewood; Sept. 22. Special ed teacher in Irvington. • LAWSON – Eloise G., formerly of Maplewood; Nov. 11. Librarian, mother. • PICCIUTO – Jean, of Maplewood, formerly of Bloomfield; Nov. 19. • ROTHSCHILD – William […]
MAPLEWOOD, NJ — Because of the hard work of a Boy Scout with Troop 5 in Maplewood, 75 families were able to have a Thanksgiving meal with turkey and all the trimmings. As part of his Eagle Scout community service project, 17-year-old Tajeer Robinson conducted a food drive and an online fundraising campaign to purchase […]
By Editor on EAST ORANGE
EAST ORANGE, NJ — The New Jersey State Policemen’s Benevolent Association Inc. awarded the bravery and service of two members of East Orange Police Department during their annual Valor Award Banquet in Atlantic City on Saturday, Nov. 21. East Orange Police Department Detective Damon Johnson and Sgt. Michael Williams Jr. were celebrated for their dedication […]
By Editor on OBITUARIES
OBITUARIES: • BLUME – Joseph H. Jr., of Bloomfield, formerly of Irvington; Nov. 18. Father. • D’AGOSTINO – Gloria M., formerly of Irvington; Nov. 24. Owned Gloria’s Salon.