Current Obituaries

Sarah B. Mackenzie, 57, of Oxford, PA, Chester County, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday April 4, 2021. Born in Boston, Massachusetts, on September 7, 1963, she was daughter of the late Morris Phinney Jr., and the late Judith Piper Phinney. Sarah graduated from Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, where she studied at the Veterinarian School for Horses. From a young age Sarah loved all animals, especially horses. She showed at the Devon Horse Show and always...

Phyllis C. Burton, of Carlisle, PA, formerly of Coatesville, PA, passed away March 27, 2021 at the UPMC Pinnacle West Shore Hospital in Mechanicsburg, PA. She was 56 years old. Phyllis was born September 5, 1964 in Coatesville to the late Philip and Melvenia (Spencer) Burton Sr. Surviving are her loving daughters; Phylicia Burton of Carlisle, and Donneisha Burton of Mt. Holly Springs; grandchildren, Amya Murphy, Josiah Brown, Mason Murphy, and Legend Shannon;...

Catherine "Kittye" DeChavis, of Philadelphia, PA, went on to glory on March 22, 2021, at her residence at Kearsley Center in Philadelphia.  Catherine was 101 years old. Catherine “Kittye" DeChavis was born November 6, 1919 in Kinstown, North Carolina, to the late Ferdinand Harris and Eula Belle Harris.  She arrived in Philadelphia at the age of three years old.  She spent her early years in South Philadelphia.  Ms. DeChavis started her...

Mohammad Suraqua Hashmi, of Collegeville, PA, passed away, early Friday, March 19, 2021, at Seasons Hospice of Phoenixville Tower Hospital in Phoenixville.  Mohammad was 38 years old. Born in the District of Sheikhupura, Pakistan, he was the son of Qasim Munir Shah and Naila Qasim Hashmi.  He was the husband of Rahab Qureshi Hashmi, and the brother of Mohammad Anas Hashmi. The Salat al Janazah prayer was held 3:00 PM on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Valley Forge Memorial...

Antoinette Lorraine Johnson, 48, of Modena, passed away, March 18, 2021, at the Penn Presbyterian Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. Antoinette was born and raised in West Philadelphia. She was the daughter of Lorraine Johnson and Michael Parks. Antoinette was affectionately known as “Toni” by her family friends. She attended the Community College of Philadelphia where she earned an Associate’s degree in 1992 then furthered her education at Grand Canyon University in...