All Obituaries

Barbara Jean Thompson's journey began with her birth on October 20,1944, to the late Walter and Nora Dean Scott. She was the youngest of 3 girls from this union, with Jacqueline and Wilhemina being her older siblings. Her mother would later give birth to her younger siblings Calvin, Allen and Phillip, all of whom preceded her in death. Barbara was educated in the Philadelphia School System and she graduated from Dobbins Technical High School in 1962 where she met and later married the...

Valdosta (DJ, Val) Lundy Sr was born on June 20, 1952 to the late Sylvester L. Lundy and Ella Rivers -Lundy in Chester Pa. A lifelong resident of Chester Pa, he graduated from Chester High School in 1970 and enlisted in the U.S Army and was honorable discharged then continuing his education by enrolling in brick masonry school and played the drums for a traveling band and enjoyed dancing and sliding across the floor to James Brown. Val had a multitude of talents but most remembered for his...

John Randall Howard was born on the 29th of April 1972 to Elder Freda Crews- Belgrave and the late John Howard Sr.  at Harlem Hospital in NewYork. At an early age his mother brought him to Chester, PA which became his permanent place of residency.  John attended the Chester upland school district and graduated from Chester High School in 1991.  At the age of 14 he started working for Just Pizza,  he also worked for Riddle Memorial Hospital in dietary for 8 years until his...

John T Cherry was born October 6, 1964, in Chester PA. He was the second oldest of three children born to Oliva L. Cherry and the late John T. Cherry. Johnny as he was affectionately known passed away September 23, 2021. Johnny was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Johnny graduated from Chester High School and CDL truck driving school of Philadelphia. He had many jobs over the years, he worked West Chester University, CCMC, School bus driver for Brandywine School District, however, his...

Lorraine Perez, daughter of Delores A. Countee and the late William H. Warren Sr., was born in Chester, PA on July 7, 1957. Lorraine was educated in the Philadelphia School System at an early age before relocating back to Chester, PA where she continued her education in the Chester Upland School District. She was employed in various positions before her health started to fail. Lorraine married the late Inocencio Perez II in the 1980s. She was loved by her family and was devoted to her...

Deborah Lee McCray 65, was born on May 7, 1956, to Costella Cole and Darnell Cole of Pittsburgh, Pa. She moved to Chester, Pa. at an early age where she attended the Chester Public School District. Deborah (Debbie) worked as a C N A and Physical Therapist Aid in various facilities until her illness forced her into retirement. Deborah loved her plants and flowers; she could grow anything into something beautiful, Debbie also loved her makeup and perfumes as well as getting dressed up. Debbie...

Barbara Hunter, the daughter of Lewis Smith and Mildred Smith was born on January 15, 1934, in Chester PA., and departed this life on September 6, 2021. She attended Chester Public School. Barbara met and married Edward (Poppy) Hunter. She was a devoted wife, mother, and friend. Barbara was also a member of St. Katherine Drexel Catholic Church for many years where she was truly committed until her death began to fail and she could no longer attend. She worked at Fiber Metals for many years...

Ernestine Boulware departed this life on Saturday Aug 28, 2021, at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Ernestine was born December 14, 1936, to the late Emma Mattox and John Spencer. We thank God for sharing Ernestine with us on this Earth for 84 years and she will be truly missed. Ernestine was raised in Asheboro, North Carolina until her mother relocated them to Chester, Pennsylvania. She attended Perry A Wright school, Frederick Douglass, and graduated from Chester High School, class of...

Taevon Jabree Garrett, affectionately known as , "Tay G'S" was born on May 14, 1996 to Tamu Garrett and Renee Macklin at Crozer Chester Medical Center. Taevon departed this life on August 23, 2021. He was educated in Chester-Upland and Chichester School Districts, graduating from Chichester High School in 2014. He earned the nickname "pizza man" by his grandmother Blondena, because he could knock off a whole pizza by the age of four.  Taevon just loved to eat,...

Brandon Paul Jeffries was born on August 25th 1997 in Chester Pa and transitioned on August 22nd 2021 peacefully at home. He was the son of Emmanuel and Marlene Holmes. Brandon attended Chester Upland School District graduated from Chester High School in 2015. He was active on the schools Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps as the only one in the 11th grade that earned to be a staff sergeant. He was a cadet in the National sojourner association. He was a perfect attendance...