Obituaries

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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,...

Reatha Butler

Reatha Butler

Mar 29, 2018

Ms. Reatha Butler passed away peacefully on March 29, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 93 years old. During her life time she worked as a Chef. A viewing will be held on Friday April 6, 2018 at EWB Funeral Service 2134 Stenton Avenue 19134. The viewing will begin at 11:00am with the service to follow at 12:00 pm....

William Lee Campbell

William Lee Campbell

Mar 26, 2018

Mr. William Lee Campbell went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 26, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 71 years old. Mr. Campbell worked in management during his life time. He will truly be missed by his daughter, his church family, other relatives and friends. A service of remembrance will be held on Friday April 6,...

Pearline Sumpter

Pearline Sumpter

Mar 25, 2018

Ms. Pearline Sumpter passed away suddenly  on Sunday March 25, 2018. She was 79 years of age. Pearline was born in Sumpter, South Carolina on November 1, 1938. During her life time she worked in environmental services. She will be missed by her children, other family and friends. A service of remembrance will be held on Monday April 2,...

Teodoro Rodriquez Rivera

Teodoro Rodriquez Rivera

Mar 23, 2018

Teodoro Rodriquez Rivera passed away on Friday March 23, 2018 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 39 years old. During his life time he worked as a carpenter. Services will be held on Tuesday April 2, 2018 at Mount Airy GOGIC, 6401 Ogonz Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19126. The viewing will begin at 9:00 am with the service to start at...

Hub Clifton Glenn

Hub Clifton Glenn

Mar 20, 2018

Mr. Hub Clifton Glenn passed away on Tuesday March 20, 2018 at his residence in Pottstown, PA. Hub was born in Pottstown on November 11, 1941 to  Reverend Isaiah E. Glenn and Edith Clifton Glenn. He was 76 years old. During his life time he worked as a machinist for B.F. Goodrich. Hub will truly be missed by his...

Jimmie Hubert

Jimmie Hubert

Mar 17, 2018

Mr. Jimmie Hubert "Pops", went home to be with the Lord on Saturday March 17, 2018 2 days after his 85th birthday. A resident of Norristown, PA, he was born on March 15, 1933 in Clinton, South Carolina. During his life time he worked as a custodian for the Norristown School District. He was a faithful member of Siloam...

Vicente Hutchinson

Vicente Hutchinson

Mar 15, 2018

Mr. Vicente Hutchinson passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at his residence in Pottstown PA. He was 50 years old. A memorial service will be on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 12 noon at Victory Christian Life Center 28 North Washington Street, Pottstown, PA 19464.  Please keep the family in your prayers.