Obituaries

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Leroy Richardson

Leroy Richardson

May 23, 2018

Our beloved Leroy Richard passed from this life on Wednesday May 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 75 years old. Leroy was retired from the United States Armed Forces and also from the United States Postal Service. He was a member of Shiloh Temple Community Church and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Leroy was a well loved...

Audrey Morrison

Audrey Morrison

May 23, 2018

Audrey Morrison passed away in Philadelphia on Wednesday May 23, 2018.During her life time she worked as an administrative asistant for Philadelphia Community College. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Ethel I. Melton

Ethel I. Melton

May 23, 2018

Ethel I. Melton passed away at her residence in Philadelphia, PA on Wednesday May 23, 2018. She was 99 years old. Ms. Melton was born on December 11, 1918 in Princess Anne, Maryland. During her life time she worked and retired from Philadelphia General Hospital.Funeral services will be held on Thursday May 31, 2018 at Morris Brown AME, 25th...

Zollie Mac Jones, Sr.

Zollie Mac Jones, Sr.

May 22, 2018

Mr. Zollie Mac Jones, Sr. passed away on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at his residence in New Jersey. He was 50 years old. Zollie was born on March 19, 1968 in Philadelphia to Samuel Veal, Sr. and Norreen Jones. He was working as an assistant manager for Shoprite Supermarket. A funeral service will be held on Friday June 1,...

Mary L. Hyman

Mary L. Hyman

May 20, 2018

Ms. Mary L. Hyman passed away on Sunday May 20, 2018 in Warminster, PA. She was 94 years old. She was born in Philadelphia, PA on July 28, 1923. During her life time she was a homemaker. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday May 29, 2018 at New Redeem Apostolic Church, 5001 Germantown Ave. The viewing will...

Nydia Ortiz

Nydia Ortiz

May 18, 2018

Ms. Nydia Ortiz passed on Friday May 18, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 47 years old. Nydia was born on February 16, 1971 in Boston MA. She will be missed by her loving family and friends. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at Calvary Church, 7910 Washington Lane Wyncote, PA 19095....

Mercedes E. Mckinney

Mercedes E. Mckinney

May 17, 2018

Ms. Mercedes Elizabeth McKinney passed away in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday May 17, 2018. She passed on her 66th birthday. She was born May 17, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA . During her life time she worked in the nursing industry. A funeral service will be held on Friday  May 25, 2018 at From the Heart Church Ministries of Philadelphia,...

Alvin Milner

Alvin Milner

May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, Alvin Milner peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord.  Alvin was born on June 11th, 1939 in Atlanta Georgia to Dock and Marie Milner.  He worked over 30 years for the United States Postal Service.  It was at the United States Post Office (30th & Market) where he met the love of his life Carole...

Derrick Howard Hinton, Sr.

Derrick Howard Hinton, Sr.

May 16, 2018

Mr. Derrick Howard Hinton, Sr. passed away on Wednesday May 16, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 61 years old. During his life time he worked for the City of Philadelphia. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am on Tuesday May 22, 2018 at Washington Crossing VA National Cemetery, 830 Highland Rd. Newton, PA 18940. Please keep the...

William E. Bostick

William E. Bostick

May 14, 2018

William Edward Bostick of Pottstown, PA was given rest from his labor on Monday, May 14, 2018. William was born on October 9, 1948. He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Bostick. He is survived by his devoted wife of 43 years, Diane Wilkerson Bostick; seven children, Laneisha, Meka, Karla, Keeta, Jule (Cheryl), Justin (Julie), and Jared;...

Thomas A. Lear

Thomas A. Lear

May 8, 2018

Mr. Thomas A. Lear of Douglassville, PA,  passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at Pottstown Hospital in  Pottstown, PA. He was 79 years old. Thomas was born on April 29, 1939 in Phoenixville, PA . During his lifetime he worked for Stanley G. Flagg Company. A viewing will be held 10:00 am on Wednesday May 16, 2018  at...

Theresa Wilson- Lammons

Theresa Wilson- Lammons

May 7, 2018

Theresa Wilson- Lammons passed away on May 7, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 63 years old. During her lifetime she worked as a residential counselor. A viewing will be held 9:00 AM  on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Mount Airy Church of God in Christ 6401 Ogontz  Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19126. The service will follow at 11:00 AM....

Tyrone Foster

Tyrone Foster

May 4, 2018

Tyrone Foster passed away on Friday, May 4, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 69 years old. During his lifetime he worked for the City of Philadelphia and served in the United States Army. A memorial service will be held with Military Honors on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 10 AM at First Baptist Baptist Church of Crestmont 1678...

Richard E. Grey, Jr.

Richard E. Grey, Jr.

Apr 27, 2018

Richard E. Grey Jr, 94, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 27,2018, at the Reading Hospital. Richard was the son of the late Richard E. Grey, Sr. and Lucy A. (Green) Grey. He was the husband of Mary J. (Stern) Grey. They would have celebrated 70 years of marriage in August. Richard was born in...

Bernice Draughn

Bernice Draughn

Apr 16, 2018

Bernice Draughn passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 in Glen Burnie, MD. She was 77 years old. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 27, 2018 at 10 AM at Ivy Hill Cemetery Chapel located at 1201 Easton Road, Philadelphia, PA 19150. The service will follow the viewing at 11 AM. Please keep the family in your...

Barbara J. Bennett

Barbara J. Bennett

Apr 11, 2018

Mrs. Barbara Jean Pitts Bennett passed away suddenly on Wednesday April 11, 2018 at her residence in Pottstown PA. She was 56 years old. Funeral services will take place on Friday April 20, 2018 in Baltimore, MD. with burial in Mount Zion Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Nancy M. Wallace Funeral Service, of Baltimore, MD. Please keep the family in...

Michael Gibson, Jr.

Michael Gibson, Jr.

Apr 9, 2018

Michael Gibson, Jr. passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at his residence in Philadelphia, PA. He was 35 years old. During his lifetime, he worked at Merck, Sharpe and Dome. A viewing will be held on Friday, April 20, 2018 at 8 AM at Upper Room Baptist Church 7236 Ogontz Avenue, Phila. PA 19138. The service will follow...

Taj Valorie Philidor

Taj Valorie Philidor

Apr 6, 2018

Taj Valorie Philidor passed away on Friday April 6, 2018 at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. She was 9 years old. A service will be held on Saturday April 21, 2018 at First Haitian Church of God by Prophecy, 2061 Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19138. The viewing will begin at 9:00 am with the service to follow at 10:00 am....

Barbara Jeanne Pough

Barbara Jeanne Pough

Apr 5, 2018

Ms. Barbara Jeanne Pough passed away on Thursday April 5, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA . She was 73 years old. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on March 6, 1945 to John Ringgold and Lilly Barnes. During her life time she worked in the security industry. A private interment was held on Monday April 16, 2018 at Ivy...

Siani Cheynne Overby

Siani Cheynne Overby

Apr 1, 2018

Siani Cheynne Overby passed away  early Easter Sunday morning April 1, 2018 in Pottstown, PA. She was 23 years old. Siani the mother of 2 children, was born October 21, 1994 in Philadelphia, PA. She was currently working as a customer service representative in the food service industry. A service of remembrance will be held on Saturday, April 7,...