Obituaries

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Deacon Antonio Goggans, Sr.

Deacon Antonio Goggans, Sr.

Jul 23, 2025

Deacon Antonio "Tony" Goggans, Sr. transitioned on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 57. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A home going celebration will be held on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Mount Airy Church of God in Christ, 6401 Ogontz Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19126. The public viewing will be...

Judy Christine Emerson

Judy Christine Emerson

Jul 21, 2025

 Judy Christine Emery 69, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, left this world on July 21, 2025, in her hometown of Philadelphia.

Born on June 16,1956, Judy was the cherished daughter of Junius Marcus Emerson and Martha Jane Lee Emerson. From her earliest days she was a beacon of love and kindness, traits that would define her character throughout her life.

Judy...

Claire S. Wiley

Claire S. Wiley

Jul 15, 2025

Mrs. Claire S. Wiley transitioned on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 81. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Friday, August 1, 2025, at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, P. C. 2134 Stenton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19138. The public viewing will be held from...

Mary Williams Savage

Mary Williams Savage

Jul 8, 2025

Ms. Mary Williams Savage transitioned on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in East Norriton, PA. at the age of 64. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Zion Baptist Church of Philadelphia 3600 North Broad Street Philadelphia, PA.19140. The public viewing will be held from 9:00...

Charles E. Duncan

Charles E. Duncan

Jul 7, 2025

Mr. Charles E. Duncan transitioned on Monday, July 7, 2025, in Norristown, PA. at the age of 93. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025, at The Chapel at Ivy Hill Cemetery 1201 Easton Road Philadelphia, PA.19150. The public viewing will be held from 10:00 am...

Matthew Nelson, Jr.

Matthew Nelson, Jr.

Jul 2, 2025

Mr. Matthew Nelson, Jr. transitioned on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. at the age of 35. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at The House of Faith Baptist Church, UCC 4500 North 10th Street Philadelphia, PA.  19140. The viewing will be...

Maxciel Roy Brown

Maxciel Roy Brown

Jul 2, 2025

Mr. Maxciel Roy Brown transitioned on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, in Abington PA. at the age of 66. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Grace of God Christian Center 9039 Eastview Road Philadelphia, PA 19152.The public viewing will be held from 9:00 am to...

Hilda M. Barnes

Hilda M. Barnes

Jun 30, 2025

Ms. Hilda M. Barnes transitioned on Monday, June 30, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 85. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Oxford Presbyterian Church, 8501 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19150. The viewing will be held from 8:30 am to 10:30 am with...

Courtney Lynne Ondercin

Courtney Lynne Ondercin

Jun 29, 2025

Ms. Courtney Lynne Ondercin transitioned on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in Reading, PA at the age of 51. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, P.C. 1133 East High Street Pottstown, PA. 19464. The service to begin at 3:00 pm....

Carol Ann Lover

Carol Ann Lover

Jun 28, 2025

Ms. Carol Ann Lover transitioned on Saturday, June 28,2025 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 77. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, P.C. 2134 Stenton Avenue Philadelphia, PA. 19138. The public viewing will be held from 8:00 am...

Deacon Ronn Patton

Deacon Ronn Patton

Jun 27, 2025

Deacon Ronn Patton transitioned on Friday, June 27, 2025, in Wyndmoor, PA at the age of 78. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A home going celebration will be held on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Mount Airy Church of God in Christ 6401 Ogontz Avenue Philadelphia, PA. 19126. The public viewing will be held from...

Mildred Yeary

Mildred Yeary

Jun 23, 2025

Ms. Mildred Yeary transitioned on Monday, June 23, 2025, in Gilbertsville, PA at the age of 89. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A Homegoing Service will be held on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Second Baptist Church of Pottstown, 507 N. Adams Street, Pottstown PA 19464. The public viewing will be held from 10:00 am...

Albert Lee Barnes Jr

Albert Lee Barnes Jr

Jun 18, 2025

Mr. Albert Lee Barnes Jr. transitioned on Wednesday, June 18,2025 in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 64. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, P.C. 2134 Stenton Avenue Philadelphia, PA. 19138. The public viewing will be held from 9:00...

Joyce V. Harris

Joyce V. Harris

Jun 17, 2025

Ms. Joyce V. Harris transitioned on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 69. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 19, 2025, to begin at 2:00 pm at Exclusive Events 5628 N 5th Street Philadelphia, PA. 19120. Interment is private.   Please remember...

Marvin Owens Jr.

Marvin Owens Jr.

Jun 17, 2025

Mr. Marvin Owens Jr. transitioned on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, in Baltimore, MD at the age of 48. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Second Mount Zion Baptist Church 3814 Parrish Street Philadelphia, PA 19104. The viewing will held from 8:00 am to 10:00...

Occide Fontalus

Occide Fontalus

Jun 16, 2025

Mr. Occide Fontalus transitioned on Monday, June 16, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. at the age of 68. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A Home Going Service will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at First Haitian Church of Prophecy 199 E. Tabor Road, Philadelphia, PA 19120.   Burial following the service will be held at...

Gale E. Bennett

Gale E. Bennett

Jun 7, 2025

Ms. Gale E. Bennett transitioned on Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Norristown, PA. at the age of 63. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 2633 Hillcrest Avenue, Norristown, Pa 19401. The public viewing will be held from 8:30 am to 10:30...

Wilmer H Mills, Sr

Wilmer H Mills, Sr

Jun 5, 2025

Mr. Wilmer H. Mills, Sr. "Bill" transitioned on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA. at the age of 71. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Ivy Hill Cemetery Chapel 1201 Easton Road Philadelphia, PA 19150. The public viewing will be held from 10:00...

Betty Holiday

Betty Holiday

Jun 4, 2025

Ms. Betty Holiday transitioned on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Delaware at the age of 91. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A Home Going Service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025, at Mount Airy COGIC 6401 Ogontz Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19126. The viewing will held from 9:00 am to 11:00 am with the...

George Washington Terry

George Washington Terry

May 31, 2025

Mr. George Washington Terry transitioned on Saturday, May 31,2025, in Philadelphia, PA at the age of 77. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Monday, June 23,2025 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, P.C. 2134 Stenton Avenue Philadelphia, PA. 19138. The public viewing will be held from 10:00 am to...