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Hannah Wallace

Hannah Wallace

Jun 18, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Hannah Wallace. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Denise Barbara Buchanan

Denise Barbara Buchanan

Jun 12, 2025

Denise Barbara Buchanan was born on February 19th, 1959 to Charles and Barbara Buchanan in Philadelphia, PA. She was called to eternal rest on June 12, 2025. Denise was the eldest of seven children.

Denise was educated in the Philadelphia public school system, where she attended Olney High School and received her diploma. Throughout her schooling career...

Doris Marie Jackson

Doris Marie Jackson

Jun 12, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Doris Marie Jackson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Elder Caleb James Satchell

Elder Caleb James Satchell

Jun 9, 2025

Caleb James Satchell

Caleb James Satchell was born August 12, 1932, in Exmore, Virginia. He was the son of the late George Henry and Elizabeth

Joynes Satchell, and

one of eight siblings: Emily, Margret, George, Florence, Thomas,

Herman (Elliot), and Ernest Satchell.

Caleb and his brother, Thomas, went to...

Lawrence Davis

Lawrence Davis

Jun 6, 2025

Obituary for Lawrence Reginald Davis

1952 – 2025

With great sadness, we announce the passing of Lawrence Reginald Davis, age 72, who peacefully departed this life in the early morning hours of Friday, June 6, 2025, around 12:25 AM, surrounded by his loving family.

Lawrence was a man of quiet strength, humility, and...

Deacon Herbert Leon Saddler Sr.

Deacon Herbert Leon Saddler Sr.

Jun 3, 2025

Obituary Herbert Leon Saddler Sr, was born on February 25, 1936 to the late William and Lillian Saddler in Darby Township, Pennsylvania. He was one of nine siblings; proceeding him in death were William, Lillian, Earl, Marvin, Henrietta, and George.  Herbert, affectionately called Deacon Saddler or Deac received his education in the Darby Township Pennsylvania School System. As Deacon...

Lydia Mae Mcnear

Lydia Mae Mcnear

May 29, 2025

Obituary for Lydia McNear July 25, 1958 – May 29,2025 Lydia McNear was born on July 25, 1958, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to the late Gertrude Edwards and Earl Eugene Edwards. She was educated in the Philadelphia school system. Lydia married to John Randy McNear, with whom she shared 53 beautiful years of marriage and together they raised three children....

Donald Royster

Donald Royster

May 15, 2025

Donald "El Royce" Royster born February 15, 1944, departed this earth May 15, 2025. Donald was born and raised in Nicetown. He attended Central High School, where he earned the name "El Royce." While attending Central he entered in Track and Field. He attended Howard University and earned a B.S. Degree Electrical Engineering. He was a member of Omega...

Carolyn L. Lane

Carolyn L. Lane

May 15, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Carolyn L. Lane. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Anna Lee Lottnia Covington

Anna Lee Lottnia Covington

May 15, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Anna Lee Lottnia Covington. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Herbert Linwood Coverdale

Herbert Linwood Coverdale

Apr 26, 2025

Dr. Herbert Linwood Coverdale, a distinguished scholar, Qigong master, and devoted father, passed away on April 26, 2025. Born on October 9, 1940, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Leola Buffalo and Herbert Linwood Coverdale, Sr., Herb lived a life defined by insatiable curiosity, creative brilliance, and an unwavering passion for learning.

A proud graduate of Central High School...

Taran T. Mclaughlin

Taran T. Mclaughlin

Apr 19, 2025

Fear thou not; for I am with thee; be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen  thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my  righteousness. Isaiah 41:10.

Taran T. (Kenton)McLaughlin was born Taran Teresa Donathan on March  22, 1954, in New York, New York to...

Johnnie A. Key

Johnnie A. Key

Apr 10, 2025

Johnnie A. Key a.k.a Mr. "quiet as kept", was born on May 13, 1952 in Philadelphia, Pa.  He born to the late Danford Key Sr. and Sarah Louise Key.  Johnnie graduate from Gratz high School, then went on the Air force where he served as a reservist at Chanute Air Force Base in Illinois.  He was an Automatic Flight...

Dwayne T. Erwin

Dwayne T. Erwin

Mar 31, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Dwayne T. Erwin. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Howard Vincent Hayes

Howard Vincent Hayes

Mar 18, 2025

Was born October 11, 1952, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Geraldine Hayes and the late James Darby.

At a young age Howard  and his siblings were introduced to the Lord by his Aunt Willa Mae. Participating in biblical activities such as devotion, bible studies and singing on the choir.

He graduated from B.O.K Vocational School in...

Victoria Jean Clark

Victoria Jean Clark

Mar 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Victoria Jean Clark

Victoria Jean Clark was born in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania, on June 12, 1943, to the late Joseph Edward Moore, Sr., and Dorothy Ella (Johnson) Moore.

Affectionately known as "Vicki," Victoria grew up in a large and loving family and was the fifth of fourteen children. Victoria was a loving...

Fernando Ray Perry

Fernando Ray Perry

Mar 16, 2025

Life story Fernando Ray Perry was born November 11 th , 1954 to the late Toby Perry and Liddie Bell Perry, in Jones County, North Carolina. Fernando departed this life on March 16 th , 2025. He was educated in the School District of Philadelphia, graduating from Edison High School for Boys. He was a star athlete in gymnastics,...

Melvin Bootman

Melvin Bootman

Mar 13, 2025

Melvin "Clyde" Bootman, born September 15, 1942, in St. John Parish, Barbados, passed away on March 10, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Melvin was a man of great resilience and determination. At the age of 29, he immigrated to the United States in pursuit of new opportunities. His journey began with humble work picking fruit in New Jersey, a testament...

Steven Michael Lee

Steven Michael Lee

Mar 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Steven Michael Lee August 18, 1984 – March 2, 2025

With profound sadness yet deep gratitude for his life, we announce the passing of Steven Michael Lee, who departed this world peacefully on March 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with an extended illness. Born on August 18, 1984, in Philadelphia, PA, Stevie...

Harry Henry Montgomery

Harry Henry Montgomery

Feb 8, 2025

LIFE & LEGACY OF Harry Henry Montgomery Harry Henry Montgomery was born August 25, 1946 to Frank Montgomery Sr. and Eleanor Henry. Harry was raised by a single father and as an only child until the age of 14 years old (13 ¾), when he became a big brother to Paul Montgomery Sr. and two years later his youngest...

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