Montclair Remembers Jordan Tassy With Tree Planting (VIDEO)

Montclair paid its respects to a beloved resident who died after catching the coronavirus.

Montclair Man Dies At 22 After His Battle With COVID Rallies Town

Jordan Tassy stepped up for his community when Montclair needed him. And it’s just one of many reasons he’ll be missed, mourners say.

Stirring Tributes To COVID Victims Take Place Across Essex County

A national day of mourning asked people to remember those who have died from the virus. Essex County rose to the occasion.

Montclair Will Light Town Hall Amber To Remember COVID Victims

Montclair residents who want to show their solidarity can light a candle in their window or ring a bell on Tuesday evening.

Montclair Mourns Beloved Philanthropist, Judy Weston

Montclair is mourning a beloved local philanthropist and fixture in the education community: Judy Weston.

Ex-Montclair Mayor Candidate, Musician Dies: Deborah Friedman

The Montclair community lost a prolific musician and former mayoral candidate: Deborah “Diz” Friedman.

Family Pens Obituary Of 'Hope' For Montclair Woman Amid Pandemic

A Montclair woman struggled with Parkinson’s disease for years. But she never stopped being a mother, her family says.

'Fountains Of Wayne' NJ Songwriter Dies Of Coronavirus: Reports

The musician, who wrote the hit "Stacy's Mom" and grew up in NJ, died at 52 after suffering from coronavirus complications, reports said.

Famed Verona Chef Dies; Hospitalized For Coronavirus In Montclair

Renowned chef Floyd Cardoz, a former Verona resident, was being treated for COVID-19 at a hospital in Montclair, reports say.

‘True Hero’ To Montclair Animals Passes Away: Carolyn Burdge

Neither rain, snow, sleet nor hail could keep one of Montclair’s most stalwart animal activists from her appointed rounds.

Sister-To-Sister Montclair To Honor Late Founder, Adele Katz

A celebration of the life of Adele Clark Katz will take place in Montclair on Saturday, May 11.

Late Essex County Man Served With First Aid Squad For 60 Years

William Groth lived in Montclair and served with the West Essex First Aid Squad for more than six decades.

Montclair Food Pantry Mourns ‘Relentlessly Positive’ Volunteer

Montclair Food Pantry: “Patty Strain was known for her positive spirit, her generous heart and a desire to see people at their best.”

Montclair Man Identified As 9/11 Victim; Family Gets ‘Finality’

Report: Nearly 17 years after the Sept. 11 attacks, NY authorities have identified another of the victims: a 26-year-old NJ resident.

Montclair Child Passes Away; Community Rallies Behind Family

Montclair’s Terry Demming, 7, loved sports, children and his community. He passed away on Independence Day. See funeral details here.

Ex-Montclair Resident, Journalist Killed In Annapolis Shooting

A former Montclair resident was ID'd as one of the victims killed in a "targeted attack" on the Capital Gazette in Annapolis, Maryland.

Ex-Montclair Fire Chief Dies: Bomber Pilot Had 15 Grandchildren

John Gardner, a retired Montclair Fire Department chief and its “longest-serving member,” passed away. He was 97.

Montclair Stabbing Victim Was ‘Hard-Working Student,’ Family Says

Akirah Townes of Orange will be remembered as a “great girl,” a “hard-working college student” and a person “full of life.”

Montclair Obituary: Jeanne Walker, Jazz House Kids Booster

A familiar face to Montclair’s arts community, Jeanne Walker, passed away on Easter Sunday. A funeral/viewing will take place on April 7.

Family Of Retired Glen Ridge Cop: ‘Tell A Good Joke’ In His Name

Joseph Telesco, a retired Glen Ridge police officer who served the township for decades, has passed away.

Mills Reservation Fatal Fall: Fundraiser Started For Firefighter’s Family

A N.J. firefighter died after falling off a cliff while bicycling at Mills Reservation, located in Cedar Grove and Montclair.

Beloved New Jersey Doctor, Mother of 12, Was ‘Angel On Earth’

The Essex County community continues to mourn and pay homage to the life of a prominent breast cancer physician killed by a car.

Jonathan Demme Dies, Montclair Film Festival Mourns (VIDEO)

Watch the late director Jonathan Demme speak about how he entered the film biz at his 2015 Montclair Film Festival appearance.

Montclair Teacher, Coach Has Fatal Heart Attack At Track Meet: Officials

New Jersey lost one of its most beloved running icons, Tom Fleming, when he suffered a heart attack while coaching at a meet, officials say.

Essex County Memorial Planned For Beloved Doctor Killed In Crash: Obituary

Services in memory of mother, wife and physician Jan Huston-Pryor’s life will be held this weekend.

Beloved N.J. Breast Cancer Doctor, Mother Of 12, Dies In Hospital Where She Worked

Dr. Jan Huston-Pryor, a mother and wife, worked at HackensackUMC Mountainside and St. Michael's Medical Center.

Montclair Obituary: Food Pantry Founder 'Robert New'

Longtime Montclair resident Robert New served in the Korean War and was an ardent community activist and volunteer.

Montclair Obituary: Bruce Stransky, Track Star, Church Leader

The St. Luke's Episcopal church member served as president of the COPE Center in Montclair and was a Presby Iris Gardens supporter.

Montclair Obituary: David Johnston, Abstract Artist

The former Montclair resident has exhibited at the Montclair Art Museum and St. Peter’s Church in New York.

Montclair Obituary: Mary Burnett, St. Cassian Volunteer, School Tutor

The Upper Montclair resident was an active volunteer with local schools and St. Cassian Church.

Montclair Obituary: Margery Ferguson, Community Volunteer, Union Congregational Church Member

The former Montclair resident was active in the local Junior League, PTA, bridge club and scouting, and was the “ultimate hostess.”

Montclair Obituary: Robert Chamberlin, Central Presbyterian, Historic Society Member

The Glen Ridge resident was also a member of the Montclair Society of Engineers.

Montclair Obituary: Alice McCarney, Wall Street Worker, US Woman's Army Corp

The West Caldwell resident was a volunteer in the Montclair school system and attended St. Cassian's RC Church.

Montclair Obituary: Linda Cronin, Award-Winning Poet

The Montclair native, author of “Dream Bones,” received the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Award and was a Poetry Center of Paterson member.

Montclair Obituary: Nancy Minor, Mountainside Hospital Volunteer

The Bloomfield native and Montclair resident was a BHS graduate, PAWS supporter and an active member of the Junior League of Montclair.

Montclair Obituary: Peter Perretti Jr., Civil Attorney, Local Volunteer

The longtime Montclairite was active in First Congregational Church, The Montclair Art Museum, Bloomfield College and the Salvation Army.

Montclair Obituary: Helen Nelson, MHS Grad, Longtime Community Volunteer

The Montclair resident was active in groups such as the Boy Scouts, Union Congregational Church and the Montclair Historical Society.

Montclair Obituary: Barbara Lee Dec, Dancer and Montclair Business Owner

The Little Falls native owned Barbara's Antiques in the Mews in Montclair and the Pearl Harbor Milk Bar.

Montclair Obituary: Robert Lennon, Football Coach and Local Business Owner

The Immaculate Conception High School graduate was owner of Murph’s Sports Shop in Upper Montclair, as well as a local athlete and coach.

Montclair Obituary: Elizabeth McGilvray, Singer and Community Volunteer

The Essex County resident was an accomplished singer and active in the Montclair Music Club and Bloomfield Civic Chorus.