Police are continuing to investigate the death of a 76-year-old woman in Newark as a homicide.

Adele Padilla was found in her Summer Avenue home around 7 a.m. Saturday, according to the prosecutor's office.

The cause of death is pending an autopsy, but it is being investigated as a homicide.

Neighbors told News 12 that Padilla shared the home with her daughter and granddaughter.

Friends of the victim say the grandmother didn't deserve to lose her life this way.

"She was very kind hearted and she would do anything for you," said Elizabeth Ramirez, a friend of the victim.

No arrests have been made. Anyone with information is asked to call the county prosecutor's office or Newark police.