Obituaries

Jul 22, 2023

 

Theme: Love of Mankind Love and Love of Family Ida L. Brown: A Life of Faith, Service, and Community Engagement Early Life and Education

 

Ida L. Brown, the eldest of fourteen children, was born to Leola King and Edward M. Brown, Sr. in Bridgeport, CT. At the age of four months, her parents moved to Philadelphia, where she...

Jul 13, 2023

Jul 11, 2023

Diane Chapman was born December 12, 1951 to James Henry and Mary E. Robinson, in Salters, South Carolina. She was one of six siblings and on August 16, 1997 married Thomas Brown and was a devoted mother to Benjamin, Diane and John.

She was educated in the Philadelphia Public Schools and a graduate of South Philadelphia High School and over...

Jul 8, 2023

Today we honor, celebrate and remember Gloria Allen-Carr. She was a women of grace and courage with a stubborn streak that showed up when she set her mind to something, Gloria Allen-Carr was born on April 25, 1950 to the late Juanita Marie Winslow and Elliott Allen in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Her family affectionately knew her as "Aunt Gee" the aunt...

Jul 1, 2023

 

Mariah Stephen Horner was born January 22, 1981, to Joseph Parris and Donna Horner, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania. Since she was a young child, she has always had a fierce soul; an energy so strong you could feel her in any room. She attended Academy Park High School and began her life as a young adult in the Philadelphia...

Jun 24, 2023

Edward Benjamin Taylor, 66, of South Philadelphia PA passed away on Saturday, Jue 24, 2023, after a heroic battle with cancer. Ed was born on February 18, 1957, to Edna Taylor and Frank Benjamin in Philadelphia, PA and educated in the Philadelphia Public School System.

After high school, Ed enlisted in the United States Army. Ed took great pride in...

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Bernadine was born on November 19, 1942, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Harold Burrell and Frances Henry. She was a proud 'South-Philadelphian', especially honoring her 13th Street roots. She received her formal education in the Philadelphia public school system. Bernadine held numerous positions for the City of Philadelphia.

Bernadine loved her family. Family was the center of her universe...

May 31, 2023

May 31, 2023

Ruth May Jackson was born in Hardeville, South Carolina on October 18, 1935, to the late George Hamilton Sr. And Essie Fireall Hamilton. On May 31, 2023, Ruth Mae Jackson passed away, peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by her loving family during the last days of her life.

Ruth’s parents shared common values of a better life when they...

May 30, 2023

Sebastian Barry Turner was born April 2, 1962 to Jacqueline Turner in the late Frank Turner Sr. Barry grew up in the south Philadelphia area of Philadelphia and was educated in the Philadelphia Public school system. He attended South Philadelphia high school, where he graduated and received his diploma. Barry worked for the city of Philadelphia and then went to...

May 30, 2023

May 29, 2023

after 18 years of endurance, God in His Infinite wisdom stopped his earthly clock and called him from his earthly home.

Lawrence was born November 25, 1947 to the late Parmalee and Ruth (Ford) Williams in Washington D. C. Lawrence was the 9th of 10 siblings all of whom preceded him in death: John, Carrie, Ruby, Ada Ruth (Bootsie), Helen...

May 28, 2023

May 28, 2023

Warenesha Armani Anderson life journey began on August 7, 1998, Warenesha was born to tyshinea Dykes and Warren Anderson in Philadelphia, PA, she was the third of ten children and loved her siblings very much. Warenesha was a bright student and attended Forrest Elementry school, Wakisha Middle school and Carson Valley Children Aid School, where she received numerous awards for...

May 25, 2023

Harrison (Harry) Boller Sr. was born Friday, August 29, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Alice Ernestine (Boyd) Boller and Charles William Boller, departed this life Thursday, May 25, 2023. His early education began in Philadelphia until 1959 when at the age of seven, his family moved to Virginia to care for his grandmother Ruth Pine Boyd.

In ninth...

May 24, 2023

May 22, 2023

Mrs. Delores Arneita Seaberry was born on October 24, 1924, to the late of Charles and Ameita Pye.

Delores Arneita Seaberry died peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 22, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

Affectionately known as "Bootise" Delores received Christ at an early age and served as an usher at Douglas memorial church in...