Obituaries

Feb 8, 2019

Constance Delores Roache-Houston: was born to the late Lucy Mae Morris and Horace Richard Weaver on September 25th,1945 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. She was known as Connie, Big Sis, and Matriarch to all who knew and loved her, Connie was the oldest of thirteen children which 3 of them preceded her in death: Charles Stanley Weaver, Patricia Ann Bennett, Keith Jerome...

Feb 2, 2019

Feb 1, 2019

Joanne Douglas was born in Philadelphia on December 23,1947 to the late Leonard and Ada Pearl Lambert. She was the oldest of three daughters. Joanne was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Ada Lambert, and her sister Deborah Lambert. Joanne Leaves to mourn her legacy, Sons Matthew Douglas and Ramon Douglas, Sister: Barbara Burgess, Nephew: Jason Burgess. Best...

Jan 30, 2019

Costello was born to the late Dorthy Carey Evans and David Gordon on May 11, 1935, and departed this life on January 30, 2019. he leaves to mourn his wife of 30 years Wanda J. Carey, Daughters and Sons: Sonja Clark (Shelia Davenport), Sean Carey, Debra Morse, Alfred Jones, Charles Howell, Darnel Roberts. a host of Nieces and nephews and...

Jan 30, 2019

Robert Collins was born May 13,1955 to William and Lela Collins, who preceded him in death. Robert was the seventh of eight children. His oldest sister Mary Jackson also preceded him in death. Robert was also know as Bob and" Yock". He got the name Yock because he dressed sharp. After having two sons, Bob became a stay at home...

Jan 27, 2019

Lynden Arthur Cowell was bvorn on June 11,1955 in Clewiston Florida. He was the Second child born to Vincent Zedekiah and Margaret Louise Cowell. Vincent Z.Cowell immigrated from St. Thomas Jamaica to Clewiston,Florida,Eventually to met and marry Margaret. With their two children,Vincwent and Lynden the Cowell's relocated to Philadelphia, where younger sibiling Ivon and Alcynthia were born. Lynden us survived...

Jan 25, 2019

Darien was born on June 9,1963 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania to the late Donald Jones and Joanne Weems Jones. Darien was the eldest of the four boys Donald,Duaerien and Eugene and his eldest sister Pamela. He was educated in Philadelphia Public School system and graduated from Edison High School.He leaves behind his daughter Venus Baines,2 granddaughters,1 great grandson and a host...

Jan 21, 2019

Jan 19, 2019

Our beloved friend Malik Rayvanna Jettel was born on October 25, 1989 in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Malik also known as leek received his education in the Philadelphia Public School System. He graduated from Kensington High School in 2008. Leek Held Several employment position through out his life. He enjoyed playing pool, running, basketball, hanging out and partying with family and friends....

Jan 16, 2019

Carolyn was born on August 23,1950 to Lessie Headen Wall and Leroy Rolack,who preceded her death.She is survived by her daughter,Portia, and her granddaughter, Giana Wall-Wilkerson, and her only surviving brother Andrew Wall(Headen) and a host of nieces and nephews.

Jan 14, 2019

On Monday January 14th, 2019, Our Lord and Savior, lovingly wrapped His arms around our Mary Ellen French and took her home to be witgh Him for eternal peace, rest and heavenly joy. Mary Ellen French, was born December 14th, 1921 to Helen Glenford- Foster and James Foster, both preceding her in death; Mary married the love of her life,...

Jan 12, 2019

Jan 10, 2019

Elaine Freeman age 66 passed away on January 10, 2019. She was born October 4, 1952, to Earl and Elizabeth Freeman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania she was Educated in Philadelphia Public school system. Throughout her life, Elaine worked and excelled in several industries: Elaine worked as a baker's assistant, a bartender, a computer operator, an insurance sales and claims at colonial...

Jan 6, 2019

Jesse A. Swint Jr. was born to Jesse and Sallie Swint on October, 5th 1957 at the Philadelphia General Hospital (CHOP). Jesse Departed on January 6th, 2019. Jesse enlisted in the United States Navy and completed basic training in Chicago, was stationed in Japan and completed his services in California. Jesse reside in California for a few years and witness...

Jan 2, 2019

Carolyn B. Holloway was born and raised in South Philadelphia along with siblings James, Loretta and Amy, whom preceded her in death. This close- knit family and community provided her many enjoyable experiences, benefits and lasting memories, including the September 7th, 1956 marriage to her childhood friend, Henry "Mish" Holloway, who has been waiting 16 years in eternity for her....

Dec 31, 2018

Myrtle Arcelia Mcnear- Dennis was born March 23rd, 1921, in Philadelphia, Pa to the late Archie abd Arcelia McNear. Myrtle was the eldest of 7 siblings and predeceased by her brothers, Archie, Jacob, and Charles, and sisters, Mabel, Estella, and Rosalie. Myrtle leaves to mourn, her sons, Melvin, Anthony and Michael; 14 Grandchildren, 18 Great Grandchildren, a host of nieces,...

Dec 31, 2018

I, Ernest Eugene West, son of her late Ernest and Bernice West, entered this Universal plan and God's good grace on July 12th, 1947 in Philadelphia. On December 31, 2018, my Mama came to notify me that my name was being called. She came suddenly, in the middle of the day and just like that i entered into entered into...

Dec 30, 2018

Dec 29, 2018

Geraldine Mildred Copes entered into this world on November 12, 1960 to the late James Atwater and Ruth Atwater in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Geraldine Copes affectionately known as "Gerri" grew up in South Philadelphia and received her formal education in the Philadelphia public school system. Gerri was preceded in death by her two brothers Thomas Copes, Walter Copes a sister Barbra...

Dec 28, 2018

Frank E. Gordon was born on May 23rd, 1936 in Savannah, Georgia to the late Dr. Asa H. Gordon and Dr. Joan L. Gordon. He attended high school and college in Savannah, GA. Frank met his wife Clanthie in high school, and the dated in college. Frank was the oldest of two children and very proud of the research of...