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Geraldine Thornton

Geraldine Thornton

Sep 14, 2019

Ms.Geraldine Thornton transitioned on Saturday September 14, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. She was 77 years of age. During her life time she was a homemaker in her own home. She will be missed by her children and other relatives and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday September 27, 2019 at Paragon Banquet Hall 6628 Limekiln Pike,...

Daniel Leroy Irvin

Daniel Leroy Irvin

Sep 12, 2019

Daniel Leroy Irvin transitioned on Thursday September 12, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. Daniel was 56 years of age. He will be missed by his family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday September 19, 2019 at Truth Baptist Church 4666 North 15th Street Philadelphia, Pa 19140 The Service will begin at 7:00 pm. Interment will be...

Joseph Gary Dorce

Joseph Gary Dorce

Sep 8, 2019

Mr. Joseph Serge Gary Dorce transitioned on Sunday September 8, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 70 years of age. Gary was born on March 1, 1949 in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. During his life time he worked in the Accounting industry. He will be missed by his wife, children and other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held...

Janet Sophia Henry

Janet Sophia Henry

Sep 7, 2019

Sister Janet Sophia Henry departed this life suddenly on Saturday September 7, 2019 in her sleep. She was a few weeks shy of her 52nd birthday.  Janet was born on September 30, 1967 in Phillips Field, Jamaica to Kent Henry and Olga Minott Henry. She was working as a caregiver for Right at Home Agency. She was a faithful...

Dorothea Simpson

Dorothea Simpson

Sep 6, 2019

Ms. Dorothea Simpson transitioned on Friday September 6, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. She was 72 years of age. Dorothea was born on August 6, 1947 in Philadelphia. She was educated in the Philadelphia school system. During her life time she worked as a Certified Nursing Assistance. Dorothea will be missed by her children and other relatives and friends. A...

James E. Solomon

James E. Solomon

Sep 3, 2019

Mr. James Edison Solomon went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, September 3, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. He was 82 years of age.  He will truly be missed by his loving children, grandchildren and other relatives and friends. A homegoing service will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2019, Greater St. Matthews Independent Church 5544 Race...

Anna B. Samuels

Anna B. Samuels

Sep 3, 2019

Ms. Anna B. Samuels transitioned on Tuesday September 3, 2019 in Langhorne, PA. She was 73 years of age. During her life time she worked in Nursing at Thomas Jefferson Hospital for more than 40 years. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday September 10, 2019 at Second...

Mother Ora Mclaurin

Mother Ora Mclaurin

Aug 30, 2019

Mother Ora McLaurin was called home to be with the Lord on Friday August 30, 2019 at her residence in Philadelphia, PA. She was blessed to live to be 101 years of age. To God be the glory! A service to celebrate her long life will be held on Thursday September 5, 2019 at Beloved St. John Evangelistic Church...

Pastor Reggie Brooks

Pastor Reggie Brooks

Aug 28, 2019

Pastor Reginald N. Brooks went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday August 28, 2019 at Pottstown Hospital. He was 76 years of  age. Pastor Reggie was born in Cumberland County, Virginia on July 21, 1943. During his life time he owned and operated a successful auto repair business in Pottstown, PA. God called Pastor Reggie to preach...

Cynthia Ann Conway

Cynthia Ann Conway

Aug 27, 2019

Cynthia Ann Conway transitioned peacefully on Tuesday August 27, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. She was 59 years of age. Cynthia had worked in the nursing industry. She will be missed by her children, other relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held on Thursday September 5, 2019 at 12:00 Noon at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service PC 2134...

Rev. Dr. Joseph Jeter, Sr.

Rev. Dr. Joseph Jeter, Sr.

Aug 25, 2019

Rev. Dr. Joseph Coleman Jeter, Sr. was called from labor to reward on Sunday August 25, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 88 years of age. Rev. Jeter was born on July 5, 1931 in Philadelphia. He was honorably discharged from the United States Airforce. God  anointed him to become a Missionary Evangelist along with his wife Catherine E....

Wyniqua Ridgley-Reeves

Wyniqua Ridgley-Reeves

Aug 23, 2019

Our beloved Wyniqua Tonya Ridgley-Reeves transitioned  on Friday August 23, 2019 in Abington, PA. She celebrated her 43rd birthday on August 19, 2019. During her life time Wyniqua worked as a Radiology Instructor. A beloved wife, mother of young children, loving daughter and beloved by other relatives and friends will truly be missed by her sudden passing. A celebration...

Jose Burgos

Jose Burgos

Aug 20, 2019

Mr. Jose Burgos transitioned on Tuesday August 20, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. He was 73 years of age.  He will be missed by his wife, children and other family and friends. Janazah Services will be  held on Thursday August 22, 2019 at Masjid Omar Al-Farook, 2034 Orthodox Street Philadelphia PA 19124. Burial was held at Magnolia Cemetery 4500 Levick...

Elliott G. Swinton

Elliott G. Swinton

Aug 19, 2019

Mr. Elliott Gregory Swinton transitioned on Monday August 19, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. He was 60 years of age. He was currently working in the insurance industry. He will be missed by his dad and other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held on Monday August 26, 2019 at Mount Airy COGIC 6401 Ogontz Avenue 19126. The...

Arthur Charles Rowland, Sr.

Arthur Charles Rowland, Sr.

Aug 19, 2019

Mr. Arthur Charles Rowland, Sr. transitioned at his residence in Elkins Park, PA on Monday August 19, 2019. He was 84 years of age. He was born in Coats, North Carolina ( Harnett County) on October 21, 1934. He retired as the Business Manager for Laborer's District Council. Arthur will be missed by his children, grandchildren and other relatives...

Florence G. Willis

Florence G. Willis

Aug 15, 2019

Florence Geneva Willis transitioned on Thursday August 15, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. She was 79 years of age. Florence was born on December 29, 1939 in Philadelphia PA. During her life time she worked as an Aide for the School District of Philadelphia. She will be missed by her loving husband of 60 years plus, children, grandchildren other relatives...

Robin Skinner

Robin Skinner

Aug 14, 2019

Ms. Robin Skinner transitioned on Wednesday August 14, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. She was 54 years of age. During her life time she worked as a cashier. She will be missed by her children and other relatives and friends who will plan a private memorial service. Please remember the family in your prayers.

Mary Frails

Mary Frails

Aug 13, 2019

Mary Frails transitioned on Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in Wyncote, PA. She was 95 years of age. During her lifetime she worked as a laundry  factory worker. She will be missed by her daughter, grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held on Monday, August 19, 2019 at Mount Airy COGIC 6401 Ogontz Avenue Philadelphia...

Baby Girl Ehana Earline Marks

Baby Girl Ehana Earline Marks

Aug 12, 2019

Baby Girl Ehana Earline Marks went to be with the Angels on August 12, 2019. She will be missed by Mommy and Daddy and other relatives that were eagerly awaiting his arrival in a few weeks. Please keep the family in your prayers during this difficult time.

A sweet little baby has just passed away. So perfect...

Robert O. Curry-Bey

Robert O. Curry-Bey

Aug 11, 2019

Mr. Robert O. Curry-Bey transitioned on Sunday, August 11, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 59 years of age. He will be missed by his siblings who will celebrate his life with a memorial service. Please remember the family in your prayers.