Obituaries

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John F. Hill

John F. Hill

May 17, 2019

Mr. John F. Hill  transitioned on Friday May 17, 2019 at the age of 93 years. John was born on September 20, 1925 in Warrenton Georgia. He received an honorable discharge from the United States Army. He retired from the City of Philadelphia as a supervisor for the Police Tow Squad. He will be missed by his beloved family....

Amanda Elaine Burton

Amanda Elaine Burton

May 11, 2019

Amanda Elaine Burton passed in a house fire in the early morning of Saturday May 11, 2019 the day before Mother's Day. Sadly she leaves 2 young children. Amanda was born on October 19, 1993 in Philadelphia, PA to Harry Burton and Sharon Carney. She was currently a student. She will be missed by her family and friends. A...

Tracey Lawson

Tracey Lawson

May 9, 2019

Tracey Lawson went home to be with the Lord on Thursday May 9, 2019 at Pottstown Hospital. Tracey was 57 years of age. Tracey was born in Philadelphia PA on April 8, 1962. During her life time she was a teacher. Tracey will be missed by her children, grandchildren, other relatives and friends and especially her BCCP family. A...

Ethel Rochelle Johnson Avinger

Ethel Rochelle Johnson Avinger

May 8, 2019

Ethel Rochelle Johnson Avinger transitioned at her residence unexpectedly on May 8, 2019. She was 56 years of age. Affectionately known to some as"Chell", she was born on December 27, 1962 in Philadelphia PA. During her life time she worked in the medical field. She will truly be missed by her family and friends. A funeral service will be...

Evelyn Bond

Evelyn Bond

May 7, 2019

Ms. Evelyn Bond transitioned on Tuesday May 7, 2019 in Glenside,Pa. She was 74 years of age.   During her life time Evelyn was a teacher for the School District of Philadelphia. A funeral service will be held on Monday May 20, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2167 74th Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19138. Burial will...

Duane Thompson

Duane Thompson

May 1, 2019

Mr. Duane Thompson transitioned on May 1, 2019 at his residence in Pottstown Pa. He was 53 years of age. Duane was born on February 16, 1966 in Phoenixville, PA. He was currently disabled. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A private viewing will be held on Saturday May 11, 2019 at Ervina White Beauford...

Emma L. Gilliam

Emma L. Gilliam

May 1, 2019

Ms. Emma L Gilliam transitioned on Wednesday May 1, 2019 at the age of 87 years old. During her life time she worked in housekeeping for Temple University Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Thursday May 9, 2019 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service PC 2134 Stenton Avenue, Philadelpia, PA 19138. The viewing will begin at 11:00...

Shirley Mae Small Rodriguez

Shirley Mae Small Rodriguez

Apr 25, 2019

Shirley Mae Small Rodriguez transitioned on Thursday April 25, 2019 at her residence in Philadelphia, PA. She was 69 years of age. Shirley was born on July 21, 1949 in Bishopville, South Carolina to George Small Sr and Minnie Mae Philips Small. During her life time she was a homemaker. A funeral will be held on Saturday May 4,...

Joe L. Stewart, Sr.

Joe L. Stewart, Sr.

Apr 22, 2019

Mr. Joe L. Stewart , Sr. passed on Monday April 22, 2019 in Chestnut Hospital. He was 81 years of age. During his life time he worked and retired from Lehigh Dairy Company. A viewing will be held on Friday April 26, 2019 at 10:00 am to 11:00 am  at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service PC, 2134 Stenton Avenue...

Lisa Ann Renninger

Lisa Ann Renninger

Apr 21, 2019

Ms. Lisa Ann Renninger transitioned on Sunday April 21, 2019 at her residence in Telford, PA. She was 55 years of age. Lisa was born in Pottstown, PA on March 9, 1964. She was currently working as a home health care giver. She will truly be missed by her family and friends. A memorial service will be held on...

Stanley H. Sims

Stanley H. Sims

Apr 18, 2019

Mr. Stanley Howard Sims passed away on Thursday April 18, 2019 at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was 57 years old. Stanley was born in Philadelphia on February 9, 1962. During his life time he worked as a barber. A funeral will be held on Monday April 29, 2019 at Mount Airy COGIC 6401 Ogontz Avenue 19126....

Jeffrey Glen Smith

Jeffrey Glen Smith

Apr 16, 2019

Jeffrey Glen Smith transitioned on Tuesday April 16, 2019 in Maryland. He was 59 years of age. Jeffrey  was born on June 23, 1959 to the late William Lee and Ora Lee Smith Sr. Philadelphia, PA. Jeffrey was a loving husband to Carmella Smith who he enjoyed 17 happy years of marriage. Jeffrey attended Christian parochial school and public...

Elouise Mc Clain

Elouise Mc Clain

Apr 12, 2019

Elouise McClain passed on Friday April 12, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. Known to family and friends as "Peanut" she will truly be missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 27, 2019 at 11:00 am at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, PC 2134 Stenton Avenue 19134. Please remember the family in your prayers.

Frances Pergee

Frances Pergee

Apr 8, 2019

Ms. Frances Pergee passed on Monday April 8, 2019 in Darby, PA. She was 76 years of age. She was born on March 25, 1943 in Fort Valley, Georgia. During her life time she worked in retail sales. A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm on Monday April 15, 2019 at Merion Memorial Park 59 Rock Hill Rd,...

Allan Thomas Jones

Allan Thomas Jones

Apr 7, 2019

Mr. Allan Thomas Jones transitioned suddenly on Sunday April 7, 2019 at his residence in Philadelphia, PA. He was 42 years of age. Allan was currently working as a Laborer for Stockwell Elastomerics. He will be missed by his wife, children and other relatives and friends. A service will be held on Saturday April 13, 2019 at Ervina White...

Geneva Katherine Watson

Geneva Katherine Watson

Apr 5, 2019

Mrs. Geneva Katherine Watson transitioned on Friday April 5, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 83 years of age. A service will be held on Thursday April 25, 2019 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1835 W. Ruscomb Street Phila, PA 19141. The viewing will begin at 10:00 am with the service to follow at 11:00 am. Burial with...

William Foster

William Foster

Apr 3, 2019

Mr. William Foster passed on Wednesday April 3, 2019 in Pottstown, PA. He was 79 years of age. William was born on September 3, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was honorably discharged from the US Army. He retired as a Supervisor in the Mental Health Field. He will be missed by his loving family other relatives and friends. A...

Pearl N. Hill

Pearl N. Hill

Mar 31, 2019

Pearl Norman Hill transitioned on Sunday March 31, 2019 in Coudersport, PA. She was 97 years of age. Mother Pearl was born to Sim Norm and Lina Mae Goosbey on February 10, 1922 in Alberton, Georgia. During her life time she retired from Quartermasters. She leaves to mourn her passing , a daughter, Ernestine Avery (Joe); granddaughter, Tammaryn Goodwill...

Shawn D. Coffer

Shawn D. Coffer

Mar 28, 2019

Mr. Shawn D. Coffer transitioned on Thursday March 28, 2019 at his residence in Collingdale, Pa. He was 48 years of age. During his life time he worked as a truck driver in the transportation industry. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A life celebration service will be held on Thursday April 4, 2019 at...

Locreaig D. Ruffin, Sr.

Locreaig D. Ruffin, Sr.

Mar 27, 2019

Mr. Locreaig D. Ruffin, Sr. transitioned on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at his residence in Pottstown PA. He was 67 years of age. Locreaig was born March 19, 1952 in Williamston, North Carolina. He was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1973. Locreaig lived in Stamford, CT for many years with his family prior to his relocation to...