West Orange Parents Mourn Son, 10 Years After Tragic Death

Nikhil Badlani was killed in a crash with a distracted driver. It led to a traffic safety law called “Nikhil’s Law.”

West Orange Mourns Beloved Military Veteran, Ralph Panciello

Ralph Panciello, a longtime West Orange resident and one of the town’s most well-known veterans, died last week. He was 93.

West Orange Elementary School Grieving For Beloved Teacher

“Mr. K was well-loved and will be greatly missed. It is surreal for us to understand that he is no longer with us.”

East Orange Mourns For Cicely Tyson: 'Forever In Our Hearts'

The pioneering actor was no stranger to East Orange, visiting “quite frequently” and teaching classes whenever she could, officials said.

Gov. Mourns West Orange ‘Legend’ Who Died Of Coronavirus In April

In the words of one of his colleagues, beloved teacher and coach Joe Suriano was “a rich man in every way it matters.”

West Orange Police Remember Beloved Officer, Timothy Groves

It’s been seven years since the loss of officer Timothy Groves. But the West Orange Police Department still remembers him fondly.

Jazz Legends From West, South Orange Pass Away: Juris, Roditi

The memory of guitarist Vic Juris of West Orange and trumpeter Claudio Roditi of South Orange continues to be honored in Essex County.

West Orange Mourns West Point Cadet Killed In Crash (VIDEOS)

Christopher Morgan Jr., a cadet at West Point, was killed in a training-related crash. See scenes from a touching tribute in his honor.

West Orange Holds Memorial For West Point Cadet Killed In Crash

A memorial service in memory of Christopher Morgan will take place in West Orange. A fundraiser has been started for his family.

Ex-West Orange Math Teacher Passes Away: Cindy Di Giovanna

She was hysterically funny… creative… witty… and you counted yourself blessed if you were on her Christmas card list.

West Orange Mourns Teachers' Child After Valiant Cancer Battle

Honorary firefighter Henry Chang, 7, once thrilled classmates by attending school from his hospital bed with a robot avatar. (PHOTO)

West Orange Teacher Dies; Gifted Students With ‘Love For Science’

Susan Zaccaro, a Nutley resident and Edison native, taught at Liberty Middle School and Edison Middle School.

Funeral, Visitation Set For West Orange Teacher Killed By Car

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.

West Orange Man Passes Away; Was Teacher, Ex-Marine

Peter Porter is remembered as "an inspiration" and "the nicest and coolest teacher" by students following his death.

West Orange's David Cassidy Dies; ‘Partridge Family’ Star Was 67

Cassidy, best-known for his role as “Keith” on Partridge Family, grew up in Essex County, New Jersey.

Essex County Bids Farewell To Joe Falcone: Postal Worker, School Volunteer

The Essex County community has bid a sad farewell to Joseph M. Falcone, 69, who passed away on Monday.

West Orange Business Owner Passes Away: Ed O'Hara

Edward H. O'Hara, co-founder of E&M O'Hara Electric in West Orange, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, Aug. 10.

Ex-West Orange BOE Member Passes Away

Former West Orange Board of Education member Warren Fuller has passed away, according to district administrators.

Seton Hall Prep Community Mourns Father Kilcarr’s Passing

Seton Hall Prep: Stephen Kilcarr was a beloved counselor, athletic director, baseball coach and all-around school supporter.

Father, Filmmaker From Orange, N.J., Among Ghost Ship Fire Victims In California

New Jersey sadly has a connection to the tragic warehouse fire in Oakland, California: former Orange resident and filmmaker Alex Ghassan.

West Orange Obituary: David Johnston, Abstract Artist

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

West Orange Obituary: Margery Ferguson, Community Volunteer, 'The Ultimate Hostess'

She grew up in West Orange and was active in many community organizations.

West Orange Obituary: W. Donald Horn, Mayfair Farms and Pals Cabin Proprietor, Rotary Member

The former West Orange resident was a New Jersey Restaurant Association honoree and a local General Custer expert.

West Orange Obituary: Louis Manganiello, Essex County Teacher

The former West Orange resident was a teacher at John H. Walker Middle School in Nutley.

West Orange Obituary: Gary Andrasko, Teacher and NJSIAA track official

Gary Andrasko was a social studies teacher in the West Orange school district and adjunct professor at Seton Hall.

West Orange Obituary: Pierre Guariglia

The former West Orange resident was the founder of Fidelity Paper and Supply Corporation and a golfer at the Essex County Country Club.

West Orange Obituary: Frank Brady, Sr.

The West Orange resident practiced medicine in Essex County for more than 50 years and was “Irishman of the Year” in 1985.

West Orange Obitutary: Stephen 'Steve' Mace

The West Orange resident was the owner of R. Mace Appliance in Kearny and an active Rotarian for 42 years.

West Orange Obitutary: Mary Ann Graessle

The Essex County resident was a teacher for the West Orange Middle School for 27 years.

West Orange Obitutary: Jane Wilson

The lifelong Verona resident taught in Orange, Livingston, Caldwell and Montclair, as well as Our Lady of the Lake Church.

Essex County Journalist And Educator Passes Away

Marcia Worth-Baker wrote for Patch, The New York Times, NJ Monthly And The Village Green.

West Orange Obitutary: Joseph Pirrello

The former Teacher of the Year grew up in East Orange and was ex-chair of the West Essex Board of Realtors Education Committee.

Oranges Obitutary: Frederick Walter Federici Jr.

The East Orange native and “Affordable Housing Pioneer” served as the Essex County Tax Commissioner for 20 years.

West Orange Obituary: Beverly McCambley - Patrick

The West Orange resident was the owner of McGarry's Tavern in Orange.

Turtle Back Zoo's 'Arbuckle The Pig' Passes Away

The Essex County zoo bids a sad farewell to its beloved pig.

The Passing of Dr. Clement Alexander Price

Price, 69, was a nationally recognized figure who served as the official historian of the City of Newark.

JCC Teacher Lynn Allison Lewis Dies at 57

Recent obituaries in West Orange

Longtime West Orange Pastor Dies

Msgr. Joseph Petrillo, pastor at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, passed away on Dec. 20.

Scholar and Professor at Rutgers University Passes Away

Leo Troy of West Orange passed away last month at his home surrounded by friends and family

Essex Dem Chair Philip Thigpen Dead at 87