Obituaries

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Charles Watts

Charles Watts

Feb 7, 2017

Mr. Charles Louis Watts passed away on Tuesday February 7, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 87 years old. During his life time, he worked as the Seafood Manager for A&P Markets. He will be missed by his wife, children, family and friends. A funeral will be held on Friday February 17, 2017 at Ivy Hill Cemetery Chapel, 1201...

Winnie Harris

Winnie Harris

Feb 3, 2017

Winnie Harris passed away on February 3, 2017. She was 65 years old. She was the Executive Director of UC Green. She could grow anything, herbs, fruits, veggies, flowers...anything!   She loved trees. She led community tree planting with students from area high schools. She will aways be remembered by the City of Philadelphia for improving the canopy of our...

Eva Christina Riley

Eva Christina Riley

Jan 29, 2017

Baby Eva Christina Riley went to live with the Angels on the same day she entered the world on Sunday January 29, 2017. Please keep the family in yours prayers.

Tony "Tb" Brown

Tony "Tb" Brown

Jan 29, 2017

Tony Durand Brown, known as "TB" passed away suddenly on Sunday January 29, 2017 at his residence. He was 46 years old. He was currently working for Boeing International. He will be missed by his family and friends who will celebrate his life on Monday February 6, 2017 which would have been his 47th birthday. The funeral will be...

Baby Skylar Dakota Spearman

Baby Skylar Dakota Spearman

Jan 28, 2017

Baby Skylar Dakota Spearman was called to be an angel shortly after she was born on January 28, 2017 at Pottstown Memorial Hospital in Pottstown, PA. Please keep her parents and family in your prayers during this difficult time.

Dawn Ziegler

Dawn Ziegler

Jan 27, 2017

Mrs. Dawn Lorraine Ziegler passed away on Friday January 27, 2017 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania. She was 83 years. Dawn was born in Pottstown on February 18, 1933.  During her life time she worked as a nursing assistant. She will be truly missed by family and friends who will celebrate her life with a memorial service to be held on...

William Rowe

William Rowe

Jan 27, 2017

Mr. William Rowe passed away on Friday January 27, 2017 in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was 92 years old. He served in the US Military and was honorably discharged. During his life time, he worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service. He will be missed by his family and friends who will...

Linda Jones

Linda Jones

Jan 27, 2017

Our beloved Sis. Linda Jones passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 after a brief illness. She was 60 years old. A true songbird and life long member of Second Baptist Church of Nicetown, Linda ministered in song to many of us and she could be found in the kitchen at the church, serving and just being a true...

Joseph Allen

Joseph Allen

Jan 25, 2017

Mr. Joseph Allen passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at his residence in Philadelphia, PA. He was 82 years old. He was born on April 2, 1934 in Jamaica. He worked in the food service industry during his life. He was a faithful member of Remnant Church of God 7th Day. He will be missed by his wife...

Samuel A. Staten, Sr.

Samuel A. Staten, Sr.

Jan 22, 2017

Mr. Samuel A. Staten, Sr. passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday January 22, 2017. He was 68 years old. He served in the US military and worked as a draftsmen during his life time. His brother Willie D. Smaw passed away the day before on January 21, 2017. A dual funeral will be held Monday February 6,...

Lewis A. Lamb, Jr.

Lewis A. Lamb, Jr.

Jan 22, 2017

Mr. Lewis Alvin Lamb, Jr. passed away on Sunday January 22, 2017 in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. He was 77 years old. During his life time he worked as a computer programmer. He was honorably discharged from the US Army. Family and friends will honor his memory with a funeral service on Monday January 30, 2017 Bibleway Baptist Church of Mount...

Willie D. Smaw

Willie D. Smaw

Jan 21, 2017

Mr. Willie D. Smaw passed away on Saturday January 21, 2017 at the Bala Nursing Home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He  served in the United States Army and worked in the food service industry during his life time. His brother Samuel A. Staten, Sr. passed away the next day on January 22, 2017. A dual funeral service will be held...

Frances Taylor

Frances Taylor

Jan 17, 2017

Ms. Frances Taylor passed away on Tuesday January 17, 2017 in  Philadelphia, PA. She was 70 years old. She was born in Philadelphia on October 26, 1946. She was a homemaker during her life time. She will truly be missed by her family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Saturday January 28, 2017 at Golden Star...

Jose A. Torres

Jose A. Torres

Jan 17, 2017

Mr. Jose Antonio Torres passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at his residence in Philadelphia at the age of 46 years old. He was disabled for a number of years. He was born on April 29, 1970 in Comerios, Puerto. The interment will be private at the request of the family. Please keep them in prayer.

Williams W. Jefferies, Jr.

Williams W. Jefferies, Jr.

Jan 16, 2017

Mr. William Woodson Jefferies, Jr. passed away suddenly on Monday January 16, 2017 at his residence. He was 68 years old.  Born in Gaffney, South Carolina, he retired from  SEPTA. William also was honorably discharged from the United States Marine Corps. He loved his family and faithfully visited his father William, Sr. to check up on him after the...

James "Chuck" Washington, Jr.

James "Chuck" Washington, Jr.

Jan 14, 2017

James "Chuck" Washington, Jr. passed away suddenly on Saturday January 14, 2017 at his residence. He was 62 years old. During his life time he worked in the sheet metal industry. He loved his guitar and he blessed many people with his musical talent. Family and friends will celebrate his life on Tuesday January 24, 2017 at Mount Airy...

Florence "Flossie" Tanghe

Florence "Flossie" Tanghe

Jan 14, 2017

Florence "Flossie" Tanghe passed away at her home in Philadelphia on Saturday January 14, 2017. She was 84 years old. A viewing will be held on Monday January 23, 2017 at Cornerstone Community Church 3167 Frankford Avenue, Phila., PA. 19134. The viewing will begin at 10:00 am with the funeral to follow at 11:00 am. Burial will take place...

Hubert Boursiquot

Hubert Boursiquot

Jan 14, 2017

Mr. Hubert Boursiquot passed away on Saturday January 14, 2017 at his residence in Philadelphia, PA. He was 70 years old. He was born in Jacmel, Haiti on December 3, 1946.During his life time , he worked in the maintenance industry. He will be missed by his family and friends. A funeral will be held on Saturday January 21,...

Clarence E. Williams

Clarence E. Williams

Jan 13, 2017

Mr. Clarence E. Williams passed away on Friday January 13, 2017 in Flourtown, PA. He was 85 years old. Born in Lowndes, Georgia, he moved to Philadelphia and found work in the box factory industry.  He retired as a supervisor from the factory. He will be missed by his family. A funeral will be held on Saturday, January 21,...

Deacon Harvey Stratton, Sr.

Deacon Harvey Stratton, Sr.

Jan 10, 2017

Deacon Harvey Stratton, Sr. passed away at home on Tuesday January 10, 2017. He was 84. He was faithful to his family and to the Lord. During his lifetime he worked as a custodian for the School District of Philadelphia. Funeral service will be held on Friday January 20, 2017 at Pentecostal Bridegroom Temple 65th and Wyncote Street. The...