Obituaries

Jun 2, 2021

Jun 2, 2021

Tiffanie Monet Shapiro, Born to Kenneth Shapiro and Stephanie Presbery on September 8th, 1982. On December 31, 1982 her parents were united in Holy Matrimony. Tiffanie Shapiro was raised in South Philly and attended Pierce, Author and Alcorn Schools. She attended Grace Temple Christian Academy under the tutelage of sister McClaren and brother Foster, who was her pastor. Tiff graduated...

Jun 1, 2021

May 28, 2021

William Shannon was born to the late William Shannon and Willie Mae Bogan Shannon. Bill as he was so affectionately called was a loving Husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather, brother, brother in law uncle, cousin and friend. After the death of his true love Marie and Fighting illness Bill felt his work here was completed. Bill wanted to be...

May 28, 2021

May 27, 2021

Darlene "Donna" Everett was born on October 8th, 1957 to the late Leroy Everett and Doris Everett. She was the second oldest child of Leroy and Doris, but had a total of 8 siblings. Donna was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and educated in the Philadelphia, Public School System. Donna's younger years were spent in North Philly, where she met some...

May 22, 2021

Born February 15th, 1951 to the late Cliffton and Elizabeth Satchell. Kitty was the youngest of 5 children. Kitty was educated in the Philadelphia School System and graduated from Southern High in 1968. Kitty was a loving mother of 3 children, one preceded her in death, "JJ". Kitty spent sometime in the Bahamas when her two boys were younger, but...

May 20, 2021

Marzetta was the second eldest of her siblings. In 1962, her mother moved the family to Welch, WV to Philadelphia, PA. Marzetta began her early education at Andrew Jackson Elementary School, Nathaniel Hawthorne Elementary School, Charles E. Bartlett Jr. High School , and Graduated from South Philadelphia High School in 1978. In March of 2000, she received her Prestigious nursing...

May 18, 2021

Henry H. Jones was born September 25,1942 to the late Willie Mae Jones and the late Deacon Henry Herbert Jones, Sr. in Halifax Virginia. He was educated by the Halifax Virgina school school system, graduating from Mary M. Bethune Public High School. Henry leaves to mourn two daughters Angela and Tanya Jones, One son Henry Ruffin Jones A longtime companion...

May 17, 2021

On Monday, May 17, 2021 God in his infinite Wisdom Call his daughter, Nikeisha Cherelle Artis-Simmons, From earth to Heavenly rest. "Keisha" as she was affectionately known, was born March 8, 1971 to Shirley Artis-Toler and the late Ernest Gregg. Jr. she was proceeded in death by her husband James Simmons Jr. And her grandmothers Bessie Mae Artis and Dorothy...

May 16, 2021

Cheray Louise Guions affectionately known as "Ray" was born on October 19, 1958 in Philadelphia, PA to the late William and Louise Guions. she was the youngest of 9 children. Cheray was educated in the Catholic School System until her high school years and graduated from Olney High School. She was self -employed as one of the best "Babysitters" you...

May 15, 2021

Jeanette "Nette" Smith, 66 of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Passed away on May 15, 2021 in her south Philadelphia family home. Jeanette was born in Philadelphia to Ida Elizabeth Smith and Willie Wiley on September 24, 1954. She went to south Philadelphia High School and remained a lifelong avid reader. She worked as a Lead Airline Chef for Lufthansa Airline at LSG...

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Mary Smith was born September 13th, 1935, to the late Robert Brown and Sadie-Hamilton in Berkeley County S.C. Mary was called home to the lord on Tuesday, May 4th, 2021. Mary known as Bootsie came to Philadelphia PA in 1948, under the care of her Late Father and grandmother. Mary (Bootsie) was educated in the Philadelphia school system. Bootsie love...

May 2, 2021

Eric Roosevelt Mckinney Jr aka Poppa at a younger age and Smilez as he got older. Eric Mckinney 34 was raised in South Philadelphia and died May 2,2021 On July 12,1986 Eric Roosevelt Mckinney Jr was born to Rosetta & Eric Roosevelt Mckinney Sr. At the age of 10yrs old Eric went on to be raised by Rosetta & John...