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Alve Maria Carrasquillo

Alve Maria Carrasquillo

Apr 15, 2021

The morning of Thursday April 15, 2021 our beloved Alve Maria Carrasquillo was called home to the Lord. She was born to the late Mildred Lunon and Luis Carrasquillo Sr. She went home to join her late brother Jerry Chestine. She was survived by her brothers Luis, Rico, and Manuel. She was well-loved by her nephews Jey, Jonathan, Curtis,...

Moise Casimir

Moise Casimir

Apr 9, 2021

Moise Casimir was born on June 12, 1987 in Brooklyn, NY, to his mother Irma Dieudonne Casimir and father Louis Philocles Casimir.

The Woodhull Medical and Mental Health Hospital got a big surprise a few weeks early when God decided to shed his light on the world with the birth of Moise. He was born with Sickle...

Karen M. Henderson

Karen M. Henderson

Apr 2, 2021

On February 10th of 1966, Karen Michelle Henderson was the last of 5 children born to the late Dorothy and Allen Henderson.  Early on she was regarded as an intelligent little girl, leading to her acceptance at the Merion Mercy Academy for girls in Montgomery County.  She continued on to attend the Girls High School of Philadelphia and graduated...

Juanita Jackson

Juanita Jackson

Mar 31, 2021

Juanita Jackson,born Juanita Alston to the late Bernice Alston and Edmond Brown on March 3,1947. Juanita was the middle child of 3,she looked up to her big sister Earlean Lowe and dotted on her baby brother Bernard Alston who proceeded her in death. Juanita was born.raised in Philadelphia,PA. Juanita met her late husband Vernon Keno Sr at the age...

Gregory Nicholas Pittman

Gregory Nicholas Pittman

Mar 29, 2021

Gregory Pittman Life story Gregory Nicholas Pittman was born on 11/1/1959 in Brooklyn, NY, to Nicholas Edward Pittman and Dorothy Pittman. He was the eldest of 3 born into that union. Greg attended public schools in Brookyln, NY where he graduated from Canarsie High in 1978. As a teenager, Greg enjoyed raising and training pigeons. He also loved Lionel...

Steven Richard Foy Jr.

Steven Richard Foy Jr.

Mar 7, 2021

Steven Richard Foy Jr. passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Steven will be greatly missed, and was Loved by many.

Please keep the family in Prayer.

Dorothy Wiechert

Dorothy Wiechert

Mar 2, 2021

Dorthy Thersa Wiechert Valles was a caring and loving person that combined herself as a marine, wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, aunt, and friend who left this world suddenly on March 2nd, 20201.

She was born to Mary Anne Hanley and James Wiechert on July 11th in 1956 in the Port Richmond section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dottie, as...

Reggie Nicholson

Reggie Nicholson

Feb 11, 2021

On February 11, 2021 God dispatched his angel to the bedside of Reggie Nicholson and whispered, "To be absent from the body, is to be present with  the Lord." At that moment Reggie smiled and took flight.

Reggie was born to Joanne Nicholson and late Paul Nicholson on August 22, 1956, in Philadelphia, PA. During his early...

Lisa Johnson

Lisa Johnson

Feb 6, 2021

There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:

Ecclesiastes 3:1

A Time to Be Born Lisa Johnson, affectionately known as "Spicey", was born a twin on February 15, 1963 to the late Elner Dawkins and Hayes Lonnie Dawkins Jr. in Philadelphia, PA.

A Time to Be...

William Henry Albany

William Henry Albany

Jan 30, 2021

William Henry Albany passed away on January 30, 2021. William will be truly missed by his family and friends.

William Henry Albany's Obituary will be updated at a later date.

Please keep the family in prayer.William Henry Albany was born in Allendale, S.C. He was the youngest and was the last living of the five...

Emma A. Owens

Emma A. Owens

Jan 27, 2021

Emma Amilia Owens was born to the late Robert & Everlina White on December 11, 1944 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Emma received her education in the North Carolina public school system. Emma live with her beloved Uncle Arthur Weeks & Aunt Emma (her name sake), after her parents and siblings moved to Philadelphia. She later joined her family in...

Willis Harrison Jr.

Willis Harrison Jr.

Jan 14, 2021

Willis Harrison Jr. was born on August 4, 1948 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Willis was raised by the late Willis Sr. and Eula Harrison. Willis was the fifth child of thirteen children. Willis departed this life on Thursday January 14, 2021.

Willis received his education in the Philadelphia School District. Willis graduated from Thomas Edison High in June...

Tammeria Andrews

Tammeria Andrews

Dec 26, 2020

Tammeria Andrews passed away December 26, 2020. She would have been 51 years old on December 27, 2020. Tammeria leaves her children to mourn her legacy. She will be missed by family & friends.

Please keep the family in prayer.

Dannette Deanna Burry

Dannette Deanna Burry

Dec 17, 2020

Dannette DeAnna Burry, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. Dannette was loved by many and will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Dannette DeAnna Burry's Full Obituary will be updated at a later date.

Please keep the family in Prayer.

Ora E Crawford

Ora E Crawford

Dec 15, 2020

Ora E. Crawford passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020. She was the Matriarch of her family. Ora will be greatly missed by family & friends.

Ora E. Crawford's Obituary will be updated at a later date.

Please keep the family in prayer.

Deborah Wilkerson

Deborah Wilkerson

Dec 8, 2020

Deborah Wilkerson passed away on December 8, 2020. Deborah was 70 years old. She will be greatly missed by Family & Friends.

Deborah Wilkerson Obituary will be updated at a later date.

Please keep the Family in Prayer.

Raymond E. Purifory

Raymond E. Purifory

Dec 7, 2020

Raymond E. Purifory was born in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Raymond Louis Purifory and Flora Mae Hopson Purifory on January 7, 1953.

He attended Thomad A. Edison High School in Philadelphia. After high school, he worked for Smith Edwards Dunlap Printing Company, and then for Watermark Logan Square East until he retired in 2016.

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James M. Washington-Thomas

James M. Washington-Thomas

Nov 25, 2020

James M. Washington -Thomas passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Please keep his family in prayer.

Jacqueline (Satterwhite)  Richardson Lee

Jacqueline (Satterwhite) Richardson Lee

Nov 22, 2020

Dear family, friend and guest,

Jacqueline Satterwhite Richardson Lee, daughter of Getter Mitchell and Emma Daisy Satterwhite Departed this life November 22, 2020 peacefully in her home.

She was the only child born on April 3, 1949 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Jacqueline attended Benedict College from 1966-1969. She earned her Bachelor's Degree during June...

Terrell Woodrow Coley

Terrell Woodrow Coley

Oct 28, 2020

Terrell Woodrow Coley passed October 28, 2020. He was 36 years old. Terrell will be greatly missed by his Daughter, Shaina McCullough, Grandson, and a host of Family & Friends.

Please keep the family in Prayer.

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