James Spencer Corbin passed away March 3, 2024 in McKinney, Texas at the age of 80. He was born to Ralph and Alma (Bradby) Corbin on October 17, 1943 in Jersey City, New Jersey. James graduated from Lincoln High School in Jersey City in 1963, known as Jimmy Corbin. He married Sandra Marie Sawyer on […]
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Christopher Englese, Filmmaker and Activist, Dies at 44
Christopher Englese, an Award winning Director, Writer, Producer, Editor and Filmmaker passed away suddenly on November 13, 2023. He was 44. A lifelong Jersey City resident, Christopher was a Hudson Catholic graduate and received his Bachelor’s Degree from Jersey City State University. He attended University of Glasgow in Scotland where he received his Master of […]
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Frank Motichka Jr., Former Jersey City Police Officer, Dies at 72
Frank Motichka Jr., 72, passed away peacefully Nov 15, 2023 in Rahway, NJ, surrounded by loved ones. Frank was born and raised in Jersey City. After graduating from what is now known as New Jersey City University in 1973, he served on the Jersey City Police Force for 28 years. He retired after faithful service […]
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Anthony “Tony” Hicks Dies at 74
Anthony “Tony” Hicks, 74, of Jersey City; formerly of Tasmania, Australia; entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. Tony was a musician since the age of 9 playing with the Latrobe Federal Band of Tasmania (a family tradition), he became the Australian Jr. Champion of Champions at the age of 16. He specialized […]
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Ronald R. Barkley, NJCU Alumnus, Dies at 68
Provided by Charlton and Groome Funeral Home, Fishersville, Virginia Ronald R. Barkley, 68, of Staunton, VA, formerly of Jersey City, NJ, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Augusta Health in Fishersville, VA. He was born in Texas on March 26, 1955, a son of the late Tina Barkley. Ronald […]
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Eugene McKnight, Troubled Jersey City Political Operative Dead at 74
A former longtime mid-level Jersey City administrator with a troubled past passed away July 26 at the Guilford Health Care & Rehabilitation Center in Greensboro, N.C. Funeral arrangements for Eugene McKnight, 74, were being handled by the Callands Funeral Home in Greensboro. The family is planning a memorial service to be held in Jersey City […]
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Natasha Arbelo, 1987-2023
Natasha Arbelo, 36, of Jersey City passed away from cancer on July 6. Natasha was born January 17, 1987, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Hoboken. She spent her childhood between Puerto Rico and Union City. Natasha attended County Prep High School and studied journalism at New Jersey City University. Natasha worked as a professional […]
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Jeffery Paul Schwind, Van Vorst Park “Green Thumb,” Dies at 65
Jeffery Paul Schwind (Jeff) passed away unexpectedly on June 15, 2023 in Jersey City. He was 65. Jeff was a daily presence at Van Vorst Park where he spent time maintaining the gardens, setting up for events and decorating for the holidays. Halloween was his favorite. Jeff was part of a small group of green-thumbs […]
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John Patrick Amato Jr. 1963–2023
John Patrick Amato Jr., of Jersey City, New Jersey, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, after an 18-month fight with two different cancers: a rare nasopharynx cancer and a glioblastoma brain tumor. He was 59 years old. Born December 2, 1963, John grew up in Seaside Heights, but Jersey City was the place he called home. He […]
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Anthony Armagno dies at 87
Anthony J. Armagno, 87, of Palmer Township, passed away at home peacefully on Monday, April 17, 2023 with his loving family by his side. Anthony was born in Sant’ Arsenio in the province of Salerno, Italy to the late Giuseppe and Angelina (Mele) Armagno. After arriving from Italy, Anthony spent a large portion of his […]