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Pecolia Doretha Billops (Small) affectionately known as “Pete” was born in Wilmington, Delaware on March 23, 1945, to Andrew Fletcher Small, Sr. and Sarah Pearl Small, who both preceded her in death. Pecolia attended the Chester County School District, majoring in art, where she received many honors. Pecolia started her career at Harlee Manor Rehabilitation Facility in Springfield, Pennsylvania, and later chose to devote her life to raising her six children. In 1961 she married...

John Lawrence McCleary Jr. was born on June 4, 1959 in Philadelphia, PA to the late John Lawrence McCleary Sr. and Roberta Tindle McCleary. He was the second of four children.  He had one sister, Marilyn and two brothers, Andre and Renald.  John was educated in the Philadelphia public school system. He was a good student. He graduated from South Philadelphia High School in June 1977.  John loved his 5th Street neighborhood. Even though he moved away from it, he still worked...