Leila M. Cunningham

Leila Cunningham ObituaryObituary published on Legacy.com by Scillieri-Arnold Funeral Home - Paterson on Mar. 17, 2026.Leila M. Cunningham, 78, of Bridgeville, Delaware departed this life on March 7, 2026, at home.She was born in Bishopville, SC to the late Ella and Henry Young on September 18, 1947, before moving to Paterson, NJ. She attended Public School # 6 and Central High School.Leila went on to further her education in Psychology at Montclair University in Montclair, New Jersey. She was employed as a social worker at the Passaic County Board of Social Services for over 30 years before retiring in 2007.Leila leaves to cherish her memories her children Yvonne (Larry) Goar, Beverly Mack, Keith (Gina) Mack, Sabata Marroquin, Julian J. Cunningham and grandchildren.Leila was predeceased by her parent's Ella and Henry Young, (sister) Waheeda (Bernice) Mohammed and (brother) Eric Young, (son) Robert Mack and (daughter) Evelyn Mack. Siblings, Ella (Ruby) Beatty, Henrietta Goodman, Betty Gross, Mamie Andrews, Pearl (Gene) Johnson, Neola (Charles) McNeal.Let the family know you care by leaving your condolences, favorite memories and thoughts and prayers on the Tribute Wall.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.