In Memoriam Archives - New Jersey Globe

Freedom Rider Byron Baer spent 34 years in the NJ legislature — and 45 days in a Mississippi prison

July 29, 2026 12:01 amJuly 29, 2026 3:40 pm

Today is the 65th anniversary of the arrest of Freedom Rider Byron Baer, a longtime New Jersey legislator charged with attempting to desegregate a blacks-only waiting room at the Greyhound bus terminal in Jackson, Mississippi. He spent 45 days in...

Edward Turnbach, ex-Superior Court Judge and Ocean County Prosecutor, dies at 90

July 26, 2026 6:10 pm

Edward J. Turnbach, a former Superior Court Judge and Ocean County prosecutor, died on July 19. He was 90. Turnbach was an Assistant U.S. Attorney from New Jersey during the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, where he was involved in labor...

Marie Scrivo, proud matriarch, dies at 94

July 22, 2026 11:48 pmJuly 23, 2026 1:42 am

Carolyn “Marie” Scrivo, the mother of New Jersey power lawyer Thomas Scrivo, died on July 21. She was 94. In a tribute provided by the Leonardis Memorial Home, “Marie’s central mission in life was to support and take care of...

Rajoppi family announces funeral arrangements

July 19, 2026 2:37 pmJuly 19, 2026 2:40 pm

A funeral mass and burial for Joanne Rajoppi, the longtime Union County Clerk who died on July 16, will be held on Saturday, July 25, at 10 AM at St. Rose of Lima in Short Hills, her sons, Andrew and...

Statements on the death of Joanne Rajoppi

July 16, 2026 4:21 pmJuly 17, 2026 6:28 pm

UNION COUNTY MANAGER ED OATMAN “Joanne was not only an accomplished constitutional officer, but also an important part of our County family. She remained deeply involved in the work of her office and brought decades of experience and an extraordinary...

Joanne Rajoppi, legendary Union County Clerk, dies at 78

July 16, 2026 4:02 pmJuly 17, 2026 10:20 am

Joanne H. Rajoppi, the highly-regarded Union County Clerk for 30 years, a pioneer for women running for office in New Jersey, an expert on election law and county government, a noted historian, and one of the most popular vote-getters in...

Cy Wekilsky, Boonton councilman and ex-mayor, dies at 89

July 14, 2026 10:15 amJuly 14, 2026 2:54 pm

Cy Wekilsky, a likable veteran of Boonton politics, where he was a longtime town councilman and former mayor, died last night after an illness. He was 89. He won his last election in 2024 by one vote after defeating Democrat...