Obituary For Westfield Local Edward Joseph Condon

A memorial sevice is planned pending the return of his ashes from somewhere in the Philippines to the Allentown, PA area.

Former Westfield Rescue Squad Captain Robert Barrett Passes Away

He was a Scotch Plains resident and volunteer and a longtime Westfield resident before that.

COVID-19 touches Westfield Memorial Library staff family member

Son-in-law of Wesfield Library staff member passes away from COVID-19

Obituary: Teresa O'Keefe

The Westfield resident was 95.

Westfield Mourns 'Rock Star' Uncle

Matt Toriello died at home after a struggle with opioid addiction.

Tears For Olivia, Who Graduated From Westfield High Last Month

Friends and family reemember Olivia Booth, whose passion was everything equestrian.

Westfield Mourns Former Dispatcher

Services for Geraldine 'Gerry' O’Keefe were Sunday.

Westfield Principal Derrick Nelson Lived A Life Of Service

Derrick Nelson's obituary shares details of a man who thought of others before himself, and was to be married in June.

Memorial Services Set For Westfield's 'Hero' Principal

Dr. Derrick Nelson will be laid to rest Tuesday.

Westfield Principal Died After Bone Marrow Donation, Coma: Report

Derrick Nelson's family told NJ.com that his death followed his selfless act.

Westfield Teen Passes At 18, Services Wednesday, Thursday

Maddie Sanford's 'last fight is over' her family said.

Westfield Mourns Teen 'Angel'

Ailish Campanile died Dec. 15 after facing 'countless medical issues.'

Help Bring Home Westfield Cancer Survivor Who Died Snorkeling

Rodney Jinkins will be laid to rest to rest this weekend and his family is looking to help offset the costs of bringing him home.

Westfield Rallies After Cancer Survivor Dies While Snorkeling

Rodney lived his life, even as his family has dealt with insurance issues since he was a cancer survivor. A GoFundMe was set up to help.

Westfield Man Dies Snorkeling Off Florida Keys

Rodney Jinkins became unresponsive while snorkeling with his family. He was pronounced dead a short time later.

Ex-Westfield Sports Star To Be Laid To Rest Saturday

Maurice Boatwright was killed in a traffic accident on Oct. 6. A fund to take care of his young daughter has topped $8,000.

'Terrific Guy:' Ex-Westfield Sports Star Mourned After Crash

Former coaches said Maurice Boatwright had a positive attitude, a fierce competitive streak and a smile that lit up the room.

Minister, Roselle Woman Dies After Tree Fell On Car In Morristown

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday for Tanya Blaine, 57, a minister at St. James A.M.E. Church in Newark and Roselle resident.

Longtime Westfield Man Had Vibrant Personality

Sal S. Vella, 64, would strike up a conversation with just about anyone he would meet and loved cooking Sunday dinners for his family.

Westfield Police Detective Eric Lieberman Was Father Of 2

Funeral services have been set for Westfield Police Detective Eric Lieberman, lovingly called 'Dude,' who unexpectedly died on Tuesday.

NJ Assemblyman, Former Union County Chairman Dies At 79

New Jersey Assemblyman Jerry Green (D-22) of Plainfield died Wednesday at 79 years old.

Union County, Kearny Teens Killed In Delaware Crash

Alfahtee Huey, 19, of Hillside​ and Adrian Velazquez, 19, of Kearny were killed. 2 other teens from Howell and Newark were hospitalized.

Services Set For Union Father Of 4 Found In Burning Car

Walter Foster Jr., 54, of Union was the main provider for his family. He had worked at Arch Sunoco in Summit for 38 years. ​

Beloved Westfield Jazz And Campbell Soup Jingle Singer Dies At 84

Marlene VerPlanck was well known for singing jingles including Campbell's Soup "M'm M'm Good" song and many more.

John T. Birmingham, 71, Formerly Of Westfield Died Saturday

Birmingham​ was a U.S. Navy Vietnam War Veteran and a lifelong member of the NRA and the VFW Post 2290 in Manville.

NJ Man, World's Oldest Skydiver, Dies At 102

Kenny Meyer, who held the world record for oldest skydiver, died this week. He worked in Westfield for 47 years.

Beloved Westfield Santa Claus Dies At 70

Thomas Adrian Pearson​, who was known for portraying Santa Claus in Westfield and at Lord & Taylor for more than 17 years​, has died.

'Hero', 'Amazing Brother': Westfield Teen's Life To Be Celebrated Thursday

Funeral arrangements have been set to celebrate the life of Jake Tooley, 19, of Westfield who was tragically killed in a house fire Monday.

Service To Remember Union County Flood Victims

The GBFCC will hold their Memorial Service on Aug. 5 to remember the eight residents who died in the 1973 flood and Hurricane Floyd.

Authorities Mourn K-9 Who Helped Take Thousands Of Pounds Of Drugs Off The Streets

K-9 Jaeger located suspects in burglaries, tracked and apprehended armed robbery suspects, located suspects from home invasions and more.

Funeral Arrangements For Linden Officer Killed By Train Announced

Linden Police Officer Daniel "DK" Kuczynski was fatally hit by a NJ Transit train Monday.

Vigil Tonight For Linden Cop Killed By Train

Linden Police are inviting anyone who knew Officer Daniel Kuczynski to join them for a candlelight vigil in his memory at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Former Westfield Mayor Allen Chin Dies

Visitation will from 3 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at Memorial Funeral Home and funeral at 10 a.m. on Thursday at First Baptist Church.

N.J. Mother Pens Her Grief After Local Teen Is Killed By State Trooper Vehicle

One mother said she went to her daughter's room, only to "find her sobbing" about Terry DiFalco. Then she held her in her arms.

Services Set For Westfield Teen Killed By Off-Duty N.J. State Trooper

Breaking: Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. at Higgins and Bonner Echo Lake Funeral Home in Westfield.

Prayer Service Tonight For Westfield Teen Who Was Struck, Killed By Off-Duty N.J. State Trooper

Breaking: A prayer service will be held Monday night for the family and friends of Westfield High School ​freshman Terry DiFalco.

Memorial Fund Set Up For Family Of Westfield's Fallen Firefighter Michael Lanza

The fund was created to help his family pay for the final expenses and as a way to help establish a trust fund for his two young children.

Young Westfield Firefighter, Father, Husband Will Be 'Deeply Missed'

Visitation will be held at the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Avenue in Westfield on Sunday for Michael Lanza, 35, of Scotch Plains.

Westfield Firefighter Michael Lanza Dies

Michael Lanza was an active member assigned to "D" platoon.

Linden Police Officer Dies At 41 Following Short Illness

"He was a kind person, doing for others without expecting anything in return, a task that brought him great joy."