Obituaries

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John Marks

John Marks

Feb 24, 2017

Mr. John Marks passed away peacefully on Friday February 24, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 68 years old. Family and friends will celebrate his life with a private memorial celebration as was the request of the deceased.

William L. Smith, Jr.

William L. Smith, Jr.

Feb 24, 2017

Mr. William L. Smith, Jr. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 24, 2017 at his residence in Pottstown, PA.  He was 65 years old. William was honorably discharged from the United States Army and worked as a welder during his life time. He will be missed by his loving wife, family and friends. A funeral...

Michael D. Warren

Michael D. Warren

Feb 23, 2017

Mr. Michael David Warren passed away on February 23, 2017 in Allentown, PA.  He was 55 years old. Michael was born on October 12, 1961 in Phoenixville PA. During his life time he worked in the janitorial industry. A memorial celebration of his life will be held on Saturday March 4, 2017 at 10:00 am at Pottstown New Life...

Karen J. Bottoms

Karen J. Bottoms

Feb 17, 2017

Ms. Karen J. Bottoms passed away on Friday February 17, 2017 at the age of 60 years old. She was born on December 10, 1956 in Philadelphia, PA. During her life time she worked for NHS Human Services. Family and friends will celebrate her life on Sunday February 26, 2017 at Mount Zion Baptist Church of Germantown, 41 west...

Alberta Ashby

Alberta Ashby

Feb 16, 2017

Ms. Alberta Ashby passed away on Thursday February 16, 2017 at her residence. She was 78 years old. Born in Philadelphia on November 27, 1938, she was a homemaker in her own home during her life time. She will be missed by her loving family, friends and neighbors. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017...

Carol Ann Harris

Carol Ann Harris

Feb 14, 2017

Carol Ann Harris passed away on Tuesday February 14, 2017 at Jefferson Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She was 65 years old. She worked at Jefferson Hospital for many years as an Inventory Control Manager. She was a long time member of Sharon Baptist Church. Family and friends will honor her memory at a funeral service to be held at...

Eddie B. Mendez

Eddie B. Mendez

Feb 10, 2017

Mr. Eddie B. Mendez passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 in Philadelphia, PA. He was 59 years old. Family and friends will gather for a funeral service to be held on Saturday, February 18, 2017 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, P.C. 2134 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19138. The viewing will begin at 2:00 pm with the service...

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...