Obituaries

Dec 5, 2021

David E. Reilly was born on April 28, 1969 in Philadelphia, Pa to William Reilly and the late Susanna Bellocchio Reilly Heller, David began his education at Nativity BVM School and later, the Philadelphia School system. David did not have an easy life- losing his mother when he was 12 , his brother John in 1999, his daughter Nicole in...

Dec 3, 2021

Dec 1, 2021

Loretta Welch, affectionately known to her friends as "Retta" was peacefully called home to join her parents Corona and Archie West along with her dearest sisters, Bernice, Viola and Arlene on December 1, 2021. Born on July 14, 1933, Loretta was the third of four children and she and her sisters were raised by their young widowed mother corona on...

Dec 1, 2021

Arnette T. Lee was born on April 3, 1965 in Miami Florida to Herbert Robert Lee and Elizabeth Gile. Arnette spent her youth in Augusta Georgia, later moving to Philadelphia which became her Home. Arnette graduated from West Philadelphia High School. She continued her education, receiving certifications in CPR and Microsoft functions. Arnette was a gentle giant who loved seafood,...

Nov 29, 2021

Our hearts were deeply saddened with the loss of our beloved Gertrude Priscilla Thornton November 29,2021. Gertrude, affectionately known as "Priscilla" or "Cil" was born on May 1, 1944 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to Eleanor Thornton. She was the middle of 3 children. She was educated by the Philadelphia Public School System. She pursued a career in nursing in 1966, graduating...

Nov 28, 2021

JoAnne Burton, daughter of the late John and Annie Bernice Burton, was born June 26, 1938 in Mecklenburg County, Charlotte, North Carolina. She was the second eldest of eleven children, three of which preceded in death, Jerry Wayne Burton, Shirley Andrews and Barbara Jean James. JoAnne received her formal early education in Charlotte, North Carolina and completed her education in...

Nov 27, 2021

Nov 26, 2021

Mother Blanchie Lucille Inman was born on May 17, 1932 to the late Maurice Archie and Hettie Frink in Chadbourn, North Carolina and entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 26, 2021. She was the fifth of eleven children. Lucille was raised in a Christian home and gave her life to Christ at an early age and was a member...

Nov 24, 2021

Eloise Harmon gained her angel wings on November 24th, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Eloise was 55 years old. Eloise was born on December 4, 1965 in Dayton, Ohio to Willie Lee Harmon and James Alexander Harmon. Once she graduated with her high school diploma, she enrolled at McCarries School Health Science and Technology as a Medical Secretary. When she completed...

Nov 18, 2021

Angelique Nichelle Elliott was daughter to Ethel Ann Campbell and Leroy Elliott. Her mother preceded her in death on June 1st, 2010. Angelique Nichelle Elliott attended school in a catholic system at St. Charles Borromeo and from there she moved from Philadelphia to Florida in the year of 1979 to attend Robinswood Junior High, then she attended Orlando Jones High...

Nov 18, 2021

Frederick James Harvey was born to TJ (late) and Jeanette Harvey on August 6, 1968, he was one of six children out of that union with two step-brothers. Frederick was educated in the Philadelphia School System, Chester A. Arthur, and graduating from South Philadelphia High School, June 1986. He held numerous Jobs; his longest employment was with the Quartermasters (Government)before...

Nov 18, 2021

Mary Patricia McQueen was born in Richmond Virginia on May 13, 1941 to the late Martha and Johnny Clark. She was the oldest of 5 children born from this union. All four of her siblings preceded her in death: Derrick Watson, Jane McGriff, Bernice Ferbee and Joan Temple. Mary affectionately called "Patsy" by all that knew and loved her moved...

Nov 14, 2021

Branden Tahleem was born May 31, 1991 to Kimyetta Aisha Wackens (Late). He was one of six siblings. In 2004, after Kimyetta Aisha was called by God, Branden, affectionately known as "Pop-Pop," was adopted into the loving family of his great-aunt and uncle, Larry and Lenore Ellison. Branden was educated in the catholic school system. Pop-Pop graduated from Glen Mills...

Nov 14, 2021

Anthony George was born in Philadelphia PA to the late Willamae George and John Henry George Sr, on February 20th, 1956. Anthony's parents were serious about all their children loving Jesus, being saved and going to church. He did it all. Anthony's love for singing started in church. Anthony served on the choir and usher board as a young boy...

Nov 12, 2021

Teardrops Teardrops are falling. We embrace this sad day. A sweet little baby has just passed away. So perfect his spirit, so perfect his love, So perfect a gift from a Father above. Our child, your family is grieving this day, In our hearts God has told us why you couldn’t stay. A spirit so special, so perfect, and pure,...

Nov 11, 2021

Nov 9, 2021

Nov 9, 2021

Michelle Delean Gay was born January 13, 1960 in Sumpter, South Carolina to Lillie Mae Gay and Edward Marion Gay. She had three brothers who preceded her in death, one uncle Author Thomas Gay, one aunt Mary Wilder and cousin Shawn Wilder. Michelle attended the public school system , George Washington Elementary School and South Philadelphia High School. She also...

Nov 9, 2021

Brother William Orr (Amir) was born on August 13, 1964, in Philadelphia General Hospital to the parent who he preceded in death, Karen Jones Orr. He is survived by his father William Orr Sr. William aspired to be a cartoonist and attended Edward Bok Technical High School. After graduating high school he worked with his father at the Rag shop...

Nov 7, 2021