Obituaries

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Stanley H. Sims

Stanley H. Sims

Apr 18, 2019

Mr. Stanley Howard Sims passed away on Thursday April 18, 2019 at Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was 57 years old. Stanley was born in Philadelphia on February 9, 1962. During his life time he worked as a barber. A funeral will be held on Monday April 29, 2019 at Mount Airy COGIC 6401 Ogontz Avenue 19126....

Jeffrey Glen Smith

Jeffrey Glen Smith

Apr 16, 2019

Jeffrey Glen Smith transitioned on Tuesday April 16, 2019 in Maryland. He was 59 years of age. Jeffrey  was born on June 23, 1959 to the late William Lee and Ora Lee Smith Sr. Philadelphia, PA. Jeffrey was a loving husband to Carmella Smith who he enjoyed 17 happy years of marriage. Jeffrey attended Christian parochial school and public...

Elouise Mc Clain

Elouise Mc Clain

Apr 12, 2019

Elouise McClain passed on Friday April 12, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. Known to family and friends as "Peanut" she will truly be missed. A memorial service will be held on Saturday April 27, 2019 at 11:00 am at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, PC 2134 Stenton Avenue 19134. Please remember the family in your prayers.

Frances Pergee

Frances Pergee

Apr 8, 2019

Ms. Frances Pergee passed on Monday April 8, 2019 in Darby, PA. She was 76 years of age. She was born on March 25, 1943 in Fort Valley, Georgia. During her life time she worked in retail sales. A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm on Monday April 15, 2019 at Merion Memorial Park 59 Rock Hill Rd,...

Allan Thomas Jones

Allan Thomas Jones

Apr 7, 2019

Mr. Allan Thomas Jones transitioned suddenly on Sunday April 7, 2019 at his residence in Philadelphia, PA. He was 42 years of age. Allan was currently working as a Laborer for Stockwell Elastomerics. He will be missed by his wife, children and other relatives and friends. A service will be held on Saturday April 13, 2019 at Ervina White...

Geneva Katherine Watson

Geneva Katherine Watson

Apr 5, 2019

Mrs. Geneva Katherine Watson transitioned on Friday April 5, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 83 years of age. A service will be held on Thursday April 25, 2019 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 1835 W. Ruscomb Street Phila, PA 19141. The viewing will begin at 10:00 am with the service to follow at 11:00 am. Burial with...

William Foster

William Foster

Apr 3, 2019

Mr. William Foster passed on Wednesday April 3, 2019 in Pottstown, PA. He was 79 years of age. William was born on September 3, 1939 in Youngstown, Ohio. He was honorably discharged from the US Army. He retired as a Supervisor in the Mental Health Field. He will be missed by his loving family other relatives and friends. A...

Pearl N. Hill

Pearl N. Hill

Mar 31, 2019

Pearl Norman Hill transitioned on Sunday March 31, 2019 in Coudersport, PA. She was 97 years of age. Mother Pearl was born to Sim Norm and Lina Mae Goosbey on February 10, 1922 in Alberton, Georgia. During her life time she retired from Quartermasters. She leaves to mourn her passing , a daughter, Ernestine Avery (Joe); granddaughter, Tammaryn Goodwill...

Shawn D. Coffer

Shawn D. Coffer

Mar 28, 2019

Mr. Shawn D. Coffer transitioned on Thursday March 28, 2019 at his residence in Collingdale, Pa. He was 48 years of age. During his life time he worked as a truck driver in the transportation industry. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. A life celebration service will be held on Thursday April 4, 2019 at...

Locreaig D. Ruffin, Sr.

Locreaig D. Ruffin, Sr.

Mar 27, 2019

Mr. Locreaig D. Ruffin, Sr. transitioned on Wednesday March 27, 2019 at his residence in Pottstown PA. He was 67 years of age. Locreaig was born March 19, 1952 in Williamston, North Carolina. He was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1973. Locreaig lived in Stamford, CT for many years with his family prior to his relocation to...

Lorna "Bev" Watson

Lorna "Bev" Watson

Mar 26, 2019

Lorna L. Watson transitioned on Tuesday March 26, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA. She was 78 years of age. Lorna affectionately known as "Bev" was born in Kingston, Jamaica on May 14, 1940. During her lifetime she worked as a childcare specialist. Bev will be remembered as a true fashionista and will be missed by her children, other relatives and...

Letitia Gheorghe

Letitia Gheorghe

Mar 20, 2019

Ms. Letitia Gheorghe transitioned on Wednesday March 20, 2019 at Pottstown Hospital. She was 77 years of age. Letitia was born on July 22, 1941 in Ileni, Brasov (Romania). She was a homemaker following retirement. A service will be held on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at Ervina White Beauford Funeral Service, PC 1133 E. High Street Pottstown 19464. The...

Eleanor Holmes

Eleanor Holmes

Mar 20, 2019

Ms. Eleanor Holmes transitioned on Wednesday March 20, 2019 at her residence in Philadelphia, PA. Eleanor was 77 years of age. During her life time she worked in retail sales. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday March 26, 2019 at Mount Airy COGIC 6401 Ogontz Avenue 19126. The viewing will begin at 9:00 am with the service...

Brandon W. Stokes, Sr.

Brandon W. Stokes, Sr.

Mar 19, 2019

Mr. Brandon William Stokes, Sr. transitioned on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at his residence in Philadelphia, PA. He was 49 years of age. Brandon was currently working as a manager in the food service industry. He was a great provider to his wife and children and will truly be missed. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday March...

Peggy M. Cedeno

Peggy M. Cedeno

Mar 13, 2019

Mrs. Peggy M. Cedeno transitioned on Wednesday March 13, 2019 in Pottstown, PA. She was 70 years of age. Peggy a resident of Gilbertsville PA,  was born on March 6, 1949 in Lumber City, Georgia. She earned a Master's Degree and worked as an educator and administrator in the education field during her life time. Peggy also worked faithfully...

Kenneth Armstead

Kenneth Armstead

Mar 12, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Armstead transitioned on Tuesday March 12, 2019 in Reading Hospital. He was 53 years old. Kenneth was born on January 15, 1966 and grew up in Pottstown PA. He had recently moved to Reading PA. He will be missed by his family and friends. A memorial service will be held on Saturday 11:00 am, March 23, 2019...

Nelson Lee Powell

Nelson Lee Powell

Mar 9, 2019

Mr. Nelson Lee Powell transitioned on Saturday March 9, 2019 in Wyncote, PA. He was 88 years of age. Nelson was born on May 20, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA. He retired as a security officer in the banking industry. He will be missed by his wife, children other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held on Monday...

Robert Brown

Robert Brown

Mar 6, 2019

Mr. Robert Brown transitioned on Wednesday March 6, 2019 at Methodist Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. He was 72 years old. Robert was a resident of South Philadelphia and was retired from the Philadelphia Naval Base. He was honorably discharged from the US Army. He will be missed dearly by his mother and daughter, other relatives and friends. A service...

Twin Girls Adelina And Liani Mobley

Twin Girls Adelina And Liani Mobley

Mar 5, 2019

Our twin babies were ushered into the arms of Jesus on Monday night, March 4, 2019. Both babies were delivered on Tuesday morning, March 5, 2019. Adelina Elizabeth Mobley (who would have been affectionately know as “Lina”) was delivered at 7:19 a.m. and Liani Jolie Mobley (whom would have been affectionately known as “Nani) one minute later at 7:20...

Thomas Bookert "Buddy" Ballance

Thomas Bookert "Buddy" Ballance

Mar 4, 2019

Mr. Thomas Bookert Ballance transitioned on Monday March 4, 2019 at Pottstown Hospital in Pottstown, PA. He was 68 years old. Thomas affectionately known as "Buddy" was born December 30, 1950 in North Carolina. Buddy's family migrated to Pottstown years ago where he worked and raised a family and took care of his beloved wife Valerie. He will be...