Stanley E. Billy-El Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
A person who reflected true, pure love has departed from our lives.
Lovingly called “Stan the man” transitioned at the tender age of 46
on Thursday 6/11/26. He was born in Philadelphia on 11/26/1979.
He attended Gratz High School and graduated in 2001.
Stanley was known for singing gospel with his mom Leona when she
was alive and since then, on occasions, sang with his...
Deborah Azore
Jun 9, 2026
Deborah Azore was a woman of boundless faith, love, and charisma. She was born on October 4, 1962, to Edgar and Gloria Wingfield in Newark, New Jersey. As the second-youngest child among 10 siblings, she was affectionately referred to as “Boo Boo.”
During her early childhood years, Deborah and her family relocated from Newark, New Jersey, to Southwest Philadelphia, eventually settling...
Dorothy Pittman
Jun 4, 2026
Dorothy Mae Pittman was born on October 30,1930 in Enfield, NC to the late Spencer and Pattie Lou Epps. She was the oldest of seven brothers and one sister. Dorothy attended school in Halifax County and eventually graduated from Eastman High School in 1950. She later moved to Brooklyn, NY where she met and married the late Nicholas Edward Pittman....
Tryan E. Gardner
May 13, 2026
Tryan E. Gardner was born on November 20, 1974 in Philadelphia,P.A. He was raised and spent his childhood years in the WYNNEFIELD section of west Philadelphia . He attended the Philadelphia school system, such as Ghompers elementary school, Beeber middle school, and Overbrook high school. Tryan was well known and loved by many. He had tons of friends and family...
Kayla K. Arties
May 9, 2026
Joy of Life
Kayla Arties was born on June 7, 2001, in Conshohocken,
Pennsylvania, to Imaette Udoh and Eugene Arties. She was the
oldest of four children and attended the Upper Merion School
District in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Kayla was a bright and determined young woman who excelled
academically and developed a deep love for writing. She was
actively involved in many activities throughout her childhood...
Ayanna Jonell King Coulibaly
May 6, 2026
The Legacy and Life of Ayanna King
Mrs. Ayanna Jonell King Coulibaly was born on February 12, 1983 to Ms. Rosa L. King
and Mr. Joseph Ashford. She was educated through the Philadelphia School District and
graduated from Crooked Places Made Straight Private Christian Academy. She was a
wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, cousin, and friend. More importanlty, she
was an adamant prayer warrior...
Rudolph Lloyd Sherrod
Mar 31, 2026
Rudolph Lloyd Sherrod was born on November 22, 1949, in Hobgood, North Carolina, to the late McDonald Sherrod and Marion Sherrod. Affectionately known as “Rudy,” he was the youngest son of ten siblings.Rudolph received his early education at Thomas Shields Elementary School and later graduated from Mount Vernon High School in Mount Vernon, New York. During his teenage years, he...
