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Lorna "Bev" Watson

Lorna "Bev" Watson

Mar 26, 2019

Lorna L. Watson transitioned on Tuesday March 26, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 78 years of age. Lorna affectionately known as "Bev" was born in Kingston, Jamaica on May 14, 1940. During her lifetime she worked as a childcare specialist. Bev will be remembered as a true fashionista and will be missed by her children, other relatives and...

Letitia Gheorghe

Letitia Gheorghe

Mar 20, 2019

Ms. Letitia Gheorghe transitioned on Wednesday March 20, 2019 at Pottstown Hospital. She was 77 years of age. Letitia was born on July 22, 1941 in Ileni, Brasov (Romania). She was a homemaker following retirement. A service will be held on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, PC 1133 E. High Street Pottstown 19464. The...

Eleanor Holmes

Eleanor Holmes

Mar 20, 2019

Ms. Eleanor Holmes transitioned on Wednesday March 20, 2019 at her residence in Philadelphia, PA. Eleanor was 77 years of age. During her life time she worked in retail sales. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at Mount Airy COGIC 6401 Ogontz Avenue 19126. The viewing will begin at 9:00 am with the service...

Brandon W. Stokes, Sr.

Brandon W. Stokes, Sr.

Mar 19, 2019

Mr. Brandon William Stokes, Sr. transitioned on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at his residence in Philadelphia, PA. He was 49 years of age. Brandon was currently working as a manager in the food service industry. He was a great provider to his wife and children and will truly be missed. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday March...

Peggy M. Cedeno

Peggy M. Cedeno

Mar 13, 2019

Mrs. Peggy M. Cedeno transitioned on Wednesday March 13, 2019 in Pottstown, PA. She was 70 years of age. Peggy a resident of Gilbertsville PA,  was born on March 6, 1949 in Lumber City, Georgia. She earned a Master's Degree and worked as an educator and administrator in the education field during her life time. Peggy also worked faithfully...

Kenneth Armstead

Kenneth Armstead

Mar 12, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Armstead transitioned on Tuesday March 12, 2019 in Reading Hospital. He was 53 years old. Kenneth was born on January 15, 1966 and grew up in Pottstown PA. He had recently moved to Reading PA. He will be missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday 11:00 am, March 23, 2019...

Nelson Lee Powell

Nelson Lee Powell

Mar 9, 2019

Mr. Nelson Lee Powell transitioned on Saturday March 9, 2019 in Wyncote, PA. He was 88 years of age. Nelson was born on May 20, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA. He retired as a security officer in the banking industry. He will be missed by his wife, children other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held on Monday...

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Mar 6, 2019

Mr. Robert Brown transitioned on Wednesday March 6, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was 72 years old. Robert was a resident of South Philadelphia and was retired from the Philadelphia Naval Base. He was honorably discharged from the US Army. He will be missed dearly by his mother and daughter, other relatives and friends. A service...

Twin Girls Adelina And Liani Mobley

Twin Girls Adelina And Liani Mobley

Mar 5, 2019

Our twin babies were ushered into the arms of Jesus on Monday night, March 4, 2019. Both babies were delivered on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2019. Adelina Elizabeth Mobley (who would have been affectionately know as “Lina”) was delivered at 7:19 a.m. and Liani Jolie Mobley (whom would have been affectionately known as “Nani) one minute later at 7:20...

Thomas Bookert "Buddy" Ballance

Thomas Bookert "Buddy" Ballance

Mar 4, 2019

Mr. Thomas Bookert Ballance transitioned on Monday March 4, 2019 at Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown, PA. He was 68 years old. Thomas affectionately known as "Buddy" was born December 30, 1950 in North Carolina. Buddy's family migrated to Pottstown years ago where he worked and raised a family and took care of his beloved wife Valerie. He will be...

Rosalean Jones

Rosalean Jones

Mar 1, 2019

Rosalean Jones transitioned on March 1, 2019. She was 79 years of age. She was born on September 29, 1939 in in Capron, Virginia. During her lifetime she worked for Hahnemann Hospital. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service Chapel located at 2134 Stenton Avenue. The viewing will be...

Ruth Jeanne Woodley

Ruth Jeanne Woodley

Mar 1, 2019

Ruth Jeanne Woodley passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. She was 72 years of age. During her life she worked in the nursing industry. She will be missed by her loving family. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Ivy Hill Cemetery Chapel located at 1201 Easton Road. The service will begin at...

Dionne Marie Murray

Dionne Marie Murray

Feb 25, 2019

Dionne Marie Murray transitioned on Monday, February 25, 2019. She was 49 years of age. Dionne was born in Philadelphia on May 7, 1969. During her life time she worked in the nursing industry. She will be missed by her loving family. A memorial of her life will be held on Monday, March 4, 2019 at Pentecostal Bride Temple...

Catherine Graves

Catherine Graves

Feb 19, 2019

Ms. Catherine Graves passed away on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at her residence in Philaadelphia PA. just five days before her 94th birthday. During her life time she worked for the United States Postal Service. She will be missed by her children and other relatives and friends. A funeral will be held on Friday March 1, 2019 at St....

John Richard Holmes, Sr.

John Richard Holmes, Sr.

Feb 19, 2019

Mr. John Richard Holmes, Sr.  transitioned on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at his residence in Cochranville,  Pennsylvania. He was 74 years old. A service to honor his life will be held on Sunday March 3, 2019 at Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church, 5620 Wyalusing Avenue, Philadelphia PA 19131. The viewing will begin at 2:00 pm with the service to...

Mary Magdalene Stewart

Mary Magdalene Stewart

Feb 19, 2019

Mary Magdalene Stewart transitioned on Tuesday February 19, 2019 at her residence in Philadelphia. She was 71 years of age. Mary was born in Philadelphia on January 18, 1948. During her life time she was a homemaker. She will be missed by her children, grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Please remember the family in your prayers.

Ernest Lawrence Hinton

Ernest Lawrence Hinton

Feb 14, 2019

Mr. Ernest Lawrence Hinton passed away on Thursday February 14, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 60 years old. During his life time he worked in the packing industry. He will truly be missed by his loving family. A funeral service will be held on February 23, 2019 at Christ Baptist Church, 1509 Church Lane Phila 19141. The viewing...

James Edward Baylor

James Edward Baylor

Feb 13, 2019

Mr. James Edward Baylor transitioned on Wednesday February 13, 2019 in Philadelphia PA. He was 73 years of age. James was born in Philadelphia on October 22, 1945. During his life time he was a supervisor for the City of Philadelphia. He was honorably discharged from the United States Airforce. He will be missed by his wife, children and...

Hattie M. Wilson

Hattie M. Wilson

Feb 8, 2019

Mrs. Hattie M. Wilson passed away on Friday February 8, 2019 in Philadelphia,PA. She was 74 years old. During her life time she worked in the business industry as an Adminstrative Assistant. A funeral service will be held on Friday February 15, 2019 at New Covenant Church of Philadelphia, 7500 Germantown Avenue 19119. The viewing will begin at 9:00...

Doretha L. Williams

Doretha L. Williams

Feb 7, 2019

Mrs. Doretha L. Williams passed away at her residence on Thursday February 7, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 70 years old. During her life time she worked in the medical security field. She will be missed by her husband, children and other relatives and friends. A funeral service ( no public viewing) will be held at 11:00 am...