August 2017 18
James Kennedy, 22, a proud father who planned a career in HVAC
James Javar “JJay” Kennedy was always running late. He would say he’d be somewhere in five minutes, and show up hours later. The birth of his daughter Myla in May 2016 changed that. “It made him more mature. He had to grow up,” his sister Marquita Kennedy said. “He became more effective, he became more […]
Dyshon Garner, 25, quiet presence known for his signature gap tooth
If you were in the same room as Dyshon Garner, you might not have even noticed. He had a quiet presence in crowds, but blossomed with a different persona when he was making music or around his closest friends. “He was quiet and he would be observing everybody,” Sharon Smith, Dyshon’s mother, said. “When he […]
Caitlin Jaje, 23, overcame obstacles to help others
Life is a challenge, meet it. Caitlin Jaje’s path in life was never an easy one. In her 23 years, she struggled with addiction, battled with a rare illness and went through other ups and downs. She was now clean for two years, healthy and getting ready to enroll in community college. “She was in […]
Carl Rice, 57
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-30 Location: 3000 Diamond St, Philadelphia, PA FB Tribute: My dear brother. As the day turn to night and moments pass it doesn’t get any easyer with out you around My heart is still heavy I must call on my higher […]
Hakim Jahkaya Zamore, 17
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-29 Location: 7400 Peregrine Pl, Philadelphia, PA Funeral Information: Funeral Home
Joseph Hastings, 21
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-26 Location: 3000 22nd St, Philadelphia, PA Funeral Home: Joseph was born on December 9, 1995 and passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017. Joseph was a resident of Pennsylvania at the time of passing. Relatives and friends are invited to […]
Michael Leadum, 38
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-24 Location: 180 W. Lippincott St, Philadelphia, PA
Edward Dolison, 28
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-23 Location: 1600 Latona St, Philadelphia, PA News Coverage: philadelphia.cbslocal.com
Abdel Gilliard, 38
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-16 Location: 2000 W Toronto St, Philadelphia, PA News Coverage: fox29.com
Candido Gonzalez, 50
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-15 Location: 1300 Federal St, Philadelphia, PA Go Fund Me for his Son Funeral Home: Candido Gonzalez III, 50 passed Sunday, August 13, 2017. He was born to Candido Jr., and Nancy H. Gonzalez, August 22, 1966. Candido is survived by […]
Hassan Sibert, 23
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-14 Location: 5800 Christian St, Philadelphia, PA News Coverage: 6abc.com Philly.com
Shamika Johnson, 26
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-13 Location: 1300 W Chew Av, Philadelphia, PA
Mason Patterson, 23
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-09 Location: 5100 N 8th St, Philadelphia, PA
Gary Jr Schemeltzer, 28
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-09 Location: 1800 E. Clementine St, Philadelphia, PA Funeral Home: Garry Schmeltzer Jr. , age 28 of Bensalem passed away tragically on August 7, 2017. Beloved son of Garry and Jennifer (nee Tereskun) Schmeltzer, dear brother of Brian Schmeltzer and loving […]
Roderick Jones, 50
If you have any information about this victim, please contact us at [email protected] Date: 2017-08-09 Location: 3000 Fontaine St, Philadelphia, PA Funeral Home: News Coverage: Philly.com Philadelphia.cbslocal.com
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