Ira H. Ormsby began the business in 1882.

From: Industries of NJ 1882

Ira H. Ormsby

Furnishing Undertaker, No 524 Broad Street. Among the undertakers in Newark, Mr. Ira H. Ormsby is well known and is a gentleman eminently fitted for superintending and managing the affairs of a funeral to the entire satisfaction of the bereaved friends and relatives. he is careful and considerate in the duties of his calling, in which he has had a long experience. Although he has been in business in Newark only since the beginning of 1882, he has made many friends, who appreciate his kindness and the very able manner his duties are performed. Mr. Ormsby has a neat and tastefully fitted up office at No. 524 Broad Street and furnishes every description of coffins and caskets in all the various kinds of wood and styles and also everything that is required for a burial, including hearse and carriages. he attends personally to the details of funerals placed under his care, and in the execution of these duties he exercises a care and consideration that at once place him in the front rank as the proper person to perform them Mr. Ormsby is from the State of New York and has been a resident of Newark for upward of twenty-five years. he is prompt and reliable, and conducts his business in a manner that is always satisfactory to those who engage his services.