All Obituaries

Our mother, Estrella Hernandez Ortega, , age 91, of Trenton, New Jersey, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2023, at Medford Care Center in Medford, New Jersey. Estrella was born on July 1, 1931, to Gregorio Hernadez and Josefa Ortega in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. Estrella met the love of her life Nestor Rivera Torres, and they were blessed with three children, Jesus Manuel. Nydia and Edilberto. They were happily married for 56 years before dad went to the Lord alongside our predeceased...

Orlando Gregory Hare, 54, of Trenton NJ, passed away suddenly on January 13th, 2023. Orlando was born on January 28, 1968, to Mary (Cottman) and Barry Hare Sr. in Neptune, NJ. He graduated from Neptune High School in 1986 and went on to study Quality Control at a trade school in Tulsa, OK. Shortly after graduating he relocated and became a lifelong resident of Trenton, NJ. Orlando was employed at Rumsey Electric for many years. Orlando was predeceased by his parents Mary and Barry Hare...

We are sad to announce the passing of Helen Marie Gilbert of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ms. Gilbert transitioned at age 69 on November 19, 2022. Services to be announced.

Bruce E. Davis Sr. September 28, 1948 – November 7, 2022 In loving memory of A Husband, A Father, A Grandfather, and A Friend. Bruce E. Davis Sr. was more than just these simple things he was a believer in Christ who lived his life in service of others. He loved his Family and Friends dearly. You could always find him asking someone “Is there anything I can do to help you?” He was born in Elizabeth, NJ, and grew up in Colonia NJ. Bruce graduated from Woodbridge High. He...

We are sad to announce the passing of Mary Chmielewski of Trenton, NJ. She transitioned at age 63 in October.24, 2022 at St. Francis Hospital located in Trenton, NJ.  Daughter of Frank and Vleria Chmielewski, she is predeceased by both parents. There will be a private interment at Greenwood Cemetery in Hamilton, NJ.

Daisy L. Stephens transitioned on August 6, 2022, at home in Philadelphia, PA. She was born on November 15, 1932, in Beaufort, South Carolina. She was the daughter of Major Stephens and Kate Stephens. She was predeceased by her parents, brother Major Stephens, and her sisters, Evelyn Johnson, Elnora Williams, and Edith Copeland. She is survived by a host of nieces and nephews and many friends. Ms. Stephens's viewing and funeral services will be held at New Temple Baptist Church located...

June Linda Cole was born on March 23, 1948, to Gwendolyn Jones and Joseph Cole in Brooklyn, NY.  She was the oldest of five children; three brothers and one sister. June grew up in a Christian home and regularly attended church and Sunday school at Gospel Hall in Harlem, NY. June graduated from Edward W. Stitt Junior High School (I.S. 164) located around the corner from her grandparents Joseph and Pricilla Jones's home where she and her siblings grew up in Washington Heights, NY....

Dr. Fred Baker Rogers, age 95, of Trenton, died Sunday, January 16, 2022, at his residence in Trenton, New Jersey. Fred Baker Rogers was born August 25, 1926, in Hamilton, New Jersey, to Dr. Lawrence H. Rogers and Eliza C. (Thropp) Rogers. He and his sister, Elizabeth Rogers was raised in Hamilton, where he graduated from high school and went on to earn an Associate of Arts degree from Princeton University, 1947, Doctor of Medicine, Temple University, 1948; Master of Science in Medicine,...

Lamar James Hazell was born September 28, 1975, in Trenton, NJ. He departed this life on January 14, 2022, in Columbus, GA. He joined the US ARMY after graduating from high school and eventually retired after serving 30 years in the ARMY. Lamar was predeceased by his father, Marcus C. Hazell Sr., his mother, Gloria Archer, his sisters Deborah Nicole Hazell and Dorothy N. Hazell, and his brother Darell Hazell. He leaves to cherish his loving memories, his loving children, Zanii Bulter,...