Obituaries

Recent Obituaries

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...

Donna Lee

Donna Lee

Jan 9, 2017

Donna Lee passed away on Monday January 9, 2017 at the age of 63. Burial will be held on Friday January 13, 2017 in Marshville, North Carolina.

Rose E. Hayes

Rose E. Hayes

Jan 8, 2017

Mother Rose E. Hayes passed away on Sunday January 8, 2017. She was 89 years old. During her life time she worked at The Philadelphia Nursing Home. She was a member of Second Baptist Church of Nicetown for over 50 years. A funeral will be held on Tuesday January 17, 2017 at Second Baptist of Nicetown. The viewing will...

Helen E. Curry-Bey

Helen E. Curry-Bey

Jan 8, 2017

Ms. Helen Elizabeth Curry-Bey passed away on Sunday January 8, 2017. She was 80 years old. During her life she was a homemaker. She loved her family dearly. Funeral services will be held on Thursday January 19, 2017 at East Bethel Baptist Church located at 1333 W. Erie Avenue. The viewing begins at 9:00 am and the service at ...

Gywynne Bryan Allen

Gywynne Bryan Allen

Jan 7, 2017

Gywynne Bryan Allen passed away suddenly on January 7, 2017. He was 53 years old. He worked as an electrician during his lifetime. A memorial service will be held on Saturday January 14, 2017 11:00 am at the funeral home.

Joann Fleming

Joann Fleming

Jan 6, 2017

Joann Fleming passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She was 67 years old. She worked as a keypunch operator during her life. The family will hold private services.

Earlena A. Noble

Earlena A. Noble

Dec 28, 2016

Earlena Alyce Noble passed away on Wednesday December 28, 2016 at Lankenau Hospital in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. She was 54 years old. During her lifetime she worked for the School District of Philadelphia. A funeral will be held on Monday January 9, 2017 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service PC 2134 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. 19138. The viewing will begin...

Louise Williams

Louise Williams

Dec 14, 2016

Ms. Louise Williams went home to be with the Lord on December 14, 2016 at the age of 83 years old. Please keep her family in your prayers. A funeral service will be held on Thursday December 22, 2016 at Thankful Baptist Church 1608 W. Allegheny Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. The viewing will begin at 9:00 am with services...

Kenneth L. Pringle

Kenneth L. Pringle

Dec 12, 2016

Mr. Kenneth L. Pringle passed away on Monday December 12, 2016 at Methodist Hospital in South Philadelphia. He was 45 years old. He will be missed by his mother and other  relatives. The family will hold a private memorial service at the residence on Saturday December 17, 2016. Please keep the family in your prayers.

Doris Helen Talley

Doris Helen Talley

Dec 12, 2016

Ms. Doris H. Talley went home to be with the Lord on Monday December 12, 2016. She was 76 years of age. Born in Spring Hope, North Carolina on May 10, 1940, she worked in housekeeping during her life time. She will be missed dearly by her loving family and friends. A funeral service will be held on Monday,...

Johnny H. Baker

Johnny H. Baker

Dec 11, 2016

Mr. Johnny H. Baker passed away suddenly on Sunday December 11, 2016 at his residence in the Mount Airy section of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was 44 years old.  During his lifetime he worked in the computer sales industry. He will be missed by his loving mother, brother and other relatives. Funeral services are Monday December 19, 2016 at the...

Theartha Thomas

Theartha Thomas

Dec 9, 2016

Ms. Theartha Thomas passed away on Friday December 9, 2016 at Abington Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania. She was 68 years old. Born in Trenton, North Carolina on July 10, 1948, Theartha worked as a social worker during her lifetime. She will be missed by her loving family and friends who will celebrate her life with a funeral service on...

John Kennedy, Jr.

John Kennedy, Jr.

Dec 7, 2016

John Kennedy, Jr. passed away on December 7, 2016 at Mercy Suburban Hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania. He was 44 years old. John was a resident of Norristown, Pennsylvania and worked as a handyman during his lifetime. He was the only child of his parents who will miss him dearly. Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 15, 2015...

Frances Faith Miller

Frances Faith Miller

Dec 2, 2016

Ms. Frances Faith Miller passed away on Friday December 2, 2016 at the Manatawny Manor Nursing Home in Pottstown, PA. at the age of 74 years old. She was born in Kutztown Pennsylvania on March 4, 1942. She was a homemaker during her lifetime. Please keep her children and granddaughter Samantha Vega of Pottstown, Pa. and all other relatives...