All Obituaries

Charles Orlanda Johnson Jr. was born to Shea R. Crews and Charles O. Johnson Sr. on June 28, 1986 at Sacred Heart Hospital in Chester, PA. He was called to eternal rest Tuesday morning March 30, 2021 at Christiana Care Hospital in Newark, Delaware. Chuckie, as he was affectionately known by his family and close friends was a very unpretentious and pleasant child. At a very young age, Chuckie’s sense of humor and cognitive abilities were perceived by his mother Shea and late...

Brian Lamar “BC” Collins was born to Alisa Nadine Collins-Anderson and Brian Lloyd Wells on August 13,1978 in Chester, Pennsylvania.    He was athletically gifted and excelled in football, basketball, and baseball. From the age of 5 he played in the Biddy League and on various sports teams throughout his youth. As a young child Brian would show up at the basketball court on 8th and Lloyd Streets and force the older players to allow him in the game. As a result, he...

Joseph Lee Burton was born on August 8, 1962 in Chester PA to the late Rudolph Alphonso Burton Sr. and Joyce Ann Burton. Joseph was educated in the Chester Upland School District. He graduated from Chester High School in 1981. Joseph was a dedicated member of the Chester High Football and Baseball team. Joe worked for Aramark for 14 years, ABM for 2 years and Dr. Saltz Dental Office for 18 years. Some of Joseph many pleasures was riding his bicycle and watching football games,...

Catherine Cruz-Brazdzionis left this world on March 22nd in her beloved state of Pennsylvania at Lankenau Hospital. She was born on June 26, 1980 in Manhattan, NY to Carlos and Mary Cruz. She attended the College of St. Elizabeth and went on to be a health aide, phlebotomist and Patient Care Tech for Davita. She was a true care giver from  cooking fabulous meals for loved ones to watching her two beloved nieces. She had a passion for history which lead her to pursue historical...

OCTAVIA passed away on March 19th, 2021 at the age of 78. She was Born on Jan 17th, 1943 to the late  Sandalia Marrero. In Toa Alta, Puerto Rico.   Family and friends were Octavia’s passion and delight. She would go to the park with her late Husband (Luis)  to watch him fish, they would go for rides just to spend time and listen to music. Octavia loved spending time with her grandchildren. Octavia would show her love with hugs and kisses. She was so loving and...

Lula Mae Pettiford-Couch went home to be with the Lord on March 18th 2021 at age 82. She was surrounded by her family and passed away peacefully. Lula Mae was born on January 7th 1939 to the late Jimmie and Lizzie Chisolm in Luray, South Carolina. She was the oldest daughter of 8 children. Lula moved to Jersey City as a young adult and married in 1956. In addition to being a dedicated and loving mother, Lula also followed her passion and became a full-time seamstress, eventually retiring...

Ari'onna Nevaeh Taylor passed away unexpectedly on March 17, 2021 in Akro, Ohio. She was born on May 24, 2004 at Crozer-Chester Hospital. The daughter of Kimberly Taylor and Raymond Johnson. Ari'onna Taylor attended Chester High School and Upper Darby High. She loved fashion and took pride in her appearance, she planned to go to Cosmetology School. Ari'onna was affectionate, she always had an infectious smile and never held back a chance to tell her friends...

William (Sonny) Alexander Tilghman, Jr. 87 years old, also known as Doc Tilghman to his close friends was born in December 27, 1933 in Chester, Pennsylvania. William departed this life on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. He was born to the late William Tilghman Sr. and Edythe Tilghman. In addition to his parents William is predeceased by his sisters Loretta Tilghman and Margaret Tilghman. William was educated in the Chester Public Schools, while...

James Cornelius Williams Jr., 18, was born April 25, 2002 in Chester, Pennsylvania and departed this earth on March 6, 2021. He is the beloved son of Catrina Jacobs and James Williams Sr. James, a 2020 graduate of Upper Darby High School, was loved and cherished by his family and close friends. In his almost 19 years of life, James had the pleasure of actively participating in school and extracurricular activities such as wrestling, honors choir, and acting with People’s Light and...