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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.

William Washington Sr.

William Washington Sr.

Oct 27, 2020

William Edward Washington Sr. was also affectionally known as "Smokey" to many. William was born on August 21, 1944 in Onancock, VA to Norman Chandler, and Dorothy Washington Bassett. William departed this life on October 27, 2020.

In October 2019 William Sr. was diagnosed with Lung Cancer in which he fought to the end. He gave a...

Deborah Benson James

Deborah Benson James

Oct 25, 2020

Deborah Benson James affectionately known as "Debbie" was born on September 29, 1955 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to the late Louis W. Benson and Delores Benson Poplar. Debbie received a formal education in the Philadelphia Catholic school system. After receiving her education she worked in Health Care. Debbie later left the health care industry working for a company name Bakers....

Robert Tomlin

Robert Tomlin

Oct 20, 2020

Robert Tomlin Jr. was born to Robert Tomlin Sr. and Rosalee Carmichael in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  He received his education from Germantown High School. After graduation he spent a brief time in the United States Army.

Robert's early years produced two son's from a previous marriage Lamont "Monty" Tomlin and Robert "Little Junior" Tomlin III.  Throughout most of...

Ronald Duncan Sr.

Ronald Duncan Sr.

Oct 5, 2020

Ronald Vernon Duncan Sr. was born October 16th, 1969, in Alexandria, Virginia, and raised in Philadelphia. Ronald attended Simon Gratz School. He was a Big Pittsburgh Steelers Fan.

Ronald has four sons, Johnathon Simmons, Ronald Vernon Duncan Jr. Tyrone Duncan, and Justin Simmons.

Ronald did a lot of odd jobs throughout his life. He was...

Nanuel Moyano

Nanuel Moyano

Oct 4, 2020

Nanuel Moyano, passed away October 4, 2020. Nanuel was 76 years old. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.

Nanuel Moyano's full Obituary will be updated at a later date.

Please keep his family and friends in Prayer.

Brishaun Hall

Brishaun Hall

Sep 28, 2020

We come together to celebrate the life of Brishaun Lamar Hall, affectionately known to his friends as "BL".  Brishaun was born to on February 16, 1999 in Philadelphia, P.A. to Angel Williams and Brian Hall.

Briashaun was a very loving and affectionate child.  He graduated from Overbook High School in West Philadelphia with one of his best...

Larry Ealey

Larry Ealey

Sep 11, 2020

Larry Ealey was born on April 5, 1953 in Philadelphia, PA. Larry was the fourth of seven children born to the union of the late Robert H. Ealey and Isabelle Harrison.

Larry was educated in the Philadelphia School District. Larry served a brief stint in the United States Navy.

Larry held various jobs throughout his...

Dorothy Thompson

Dorothy Thompson

Sep 9, 2020

Dorothy Carolyn Mercedes Sample was born to Reverend William A. and Mamie Wylie Sample on January 4, 1931, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the youngest of four children. Her siblings June, Wylie, and Willette all preceded Dorothy in death.

Dorothy grew up all over the South, living wherever her father pastored. Dorothy was educated in various schools,...

Anthony C. Caine

Anthony C. Caine

Aug 27, 2020

Anthony Clinton Caine the first-born child of Dorothy Caine, was born in Philadelphia, PA on November 9, 1954. He was educated in the Philadelphia Public School System. Anthony graduated from West Philadelphia High School in the year of 1973. Anthony was married to Patricia Jackson in the year of 1974. Together they had one daughter; Thais Caine.

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