Obituaries

Dec 28, 2019

Loretta Ann Howard affectionately known as "Chicken" went home to be with the Lord while at Jefferson Hospital on December 28, 2019. Chicken was born in Bridgeton, New Jersey, to the late William Vanderbilt Staples and Winnie R. (Staples) Echoles and maternal granddaughter of the late Emanuel Sr. and Berth Selina (Tilly) Pleasant. Chicken attended Philadelphia Public School as a...

Dec 26, 2019

Eugene "Boobie" Waddington was born in Philadelphia, PA to a loving mother Thelma Goven on April 20, 1948 shortly after she married James B. Waddington, Sr. The Family was a military family, so this afforded him the opportunity to travel and see many parts of the world. But no matter where they traveled Philadelphia was home. Eugene was very athletic....

Dec 23, 2019

Life Story Lawrence O’Day also known as Larry and to the rest of us as Uncle Pat was born and introduced into the world on February 20, 1936 by Arnvilla O’Day and Lawrence O’Day in Delaware County PA. Lawrence O’Day was always a smart and ambitious man from childhood throughout his life until he retired. Lawrence went to Upper Darby...

Dec 23, 2019

Yvonne’s Life Story Yvonne Beverly Vinson (Morgan) was born on November 9, 1945 to the late Vivian Beverly and Howard B. Morgan. Yvonne aka Bright Eyes known by family and friends was the youngest of six siblings. Yvonne departed this life on Monday, December 23, 2019, peacefully at home. Yvonne attended the Philadelphia school system where she worked as lunchroom...

Dec 22, 2019

Dec 21, 2019

Madeline Blackwell/Hill was born on January 9, 1942 in South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was the second oldest daughter of the Late Bertha Blackwell and Henry Blackwell. On December 21, 2019 she was called home to be with the lord. Madeline was preceded in death by three of her children Warren 1st born, Kimberly 2nd born and Timothy her baby boy....

Dec 21, 2019

Denise Patricia Catlett McQueen was born to the late Louania A Catlett and Thomas A. Catlett on August 17, 1953. She was affectionately known as "Niecy." She was educated in the Philadelphia School District. Denise is Survived by her husband, Samuel McQueen; her mother-in-law, Katie; her two sons, William and Thomas; five step-daughters, Samantha,Delania,Rasheedah,Sami, and Shellyne; two sisters, Miriam and...

Dec 14, 2019

Laura May Chandler was the eldest of six children, of the late Courtland Brooks Sr. and the late Lauratta Brooks, was born November 23,1927 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She departed this life after a very long illness, on Saturday, December 14, 2019. She was raised in South Philly and was known as "Mom Laura". Laura was predeceased in life by her...

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Paula Genie Johnson also known as "PJ" was born on October 28, 1958 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to the the late Fredrick Webb and Betty Webb. She was also raised by the late Emma Johnson who she Called mom. Paula proceeded in her Death her Father Fredrick Webb, her son Rasul Johnson, and a brother Paul Harris. 2 sister Shelia &...

Dec 4, 2019

Flossie Hicks made her royal debut into this world on September 1st 1937. She received her heavenly wings on December 4th, 2019. Flossie was proceeded in death by her grandson John P. Wilson. She leaves behind her loving husband and devoted husband Matthew Hicks Jr. Their children Darrell (Cherrie), Eric and Sonia(Terrance) Gladney. Grandchildren: Cherelle 1, Darrell Jr. Darius, Brennan...

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Dr. John Kwabena Kwakye Bennin, aka Jon Tosh/Chairman 1, was born on September 18th 1979 in Accra at Korle-Bu teaching Hospital in Ghana, to the late Dr.John Kwaku Bennin and Lucy Agyei-Bennin. He was 40 years old. John lived in New Jersey but worked in Philadelphia. John was the middle child of three (3) older siblings: Vida Bennin Sarpong, Victor...

Nov 28, 2019