This week, 35 death notices were published in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire, honoring the lives of those lost.
Stoke-on-Trent: This week, The Sentinel published 35 death notices. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of their loved ones.
You can find the latest listings in your area on the InYourArea section. For the full list of family announcements, visit StokeonTrentLive.
Barbara May BARKER (nee Keeling)
Barbara passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at Parkhall Care Home. She was 72 years old and lived in Sandfordhill. Barbara was a beloved mum, nan, sister, auntie, and friend. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
The funeral service will be at Carmountside Crematorium on February 17 at 11 am. Attendees are asked to wear a touch of purple, Barbara’s favorite color. Family flowers only, please. Donations can be made to the Midlands Air Ambulance.
Eunice Thelma BENTLEY
Eunice passed away peacefully at her home, Rose Cottage, on January 10, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a loving mother to many and a devoted grandmother. Eunice will be missed by all who knew her.
A funeral service will be held on January 31 at St Chad’s Church, Freehay, at 10:30 am. Family flowers only, but donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Society.
Rosa Glynn BROUGH
Rosa, of Bath Street, Leek, passed away on December 29, 2024, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. She was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother.
The funeral will be on February 4 at Lyndhurst House, Leek, at 2:30 pm. No flowers, please. Donations can be sent to the UHNM charity.
Horace ‘Bert’ BROWN
Bert passed away peacefully at Douglas Macmillan Hospice on January 6, 2025, at the age of 84. He was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather.
The funeral will take place on February 7 at St Lawrence Church, Biddulph, at 11:30 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations can be made to Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Muriel ‘Lulu’ Mary DAVIS
Muriel passed away on January 2, 2025, at her home, aged 90. She was a devoted wife and mother, and she will be fondly remembered.
A private funeral service has been held. Donations in her memory can be made to Kidney Research UK.
William ‘Billy’ John GILBERT
Billy passed away peacefully on January 6, 2025, at the age of 88. He was surrounded by his loving family.
The funeral service will be at Carmountside Crematorium on February 10 at 2:30 pm. No flowers, please. Donations for Douglas Macmillan Hospice are appreciated.
Gordon Charles RATCLIFFE
Gordon sadly passed away on January 10, 2025, at the Royal Stoke University Hospital. He was a beloved partner and father.
The service will be at St. Bartholomew’s Church, Blurton, on February 13 at 1:00 pm, followed by cremation at Carmountside. Floral tributes are welcome.
Pauline Sheila READER
Pauline passed away on January 17, 2025, at Douglas Macmillan Hospice, aged 74. She was a loving wife and mother.
The funeral service will be at Carmountside Crematorium on February 13 at 2:00 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations can be made to Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Frank SPROSTON
Frank, aged 83, passed away suddenly on January 19, 2025. He was a beloved partner and father.
A celebration of Frank’s life will be on February 18 at Macclesfield Crematorium at 10:45 am. Donations can be made to The British Heart Foundation.
Elaine Barbara TOOTH
Elaine passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home, aged 86. She was a dear wife and friend.
The funeral service will be at Audley Methodist Church on February 7 at 11:00 am, followed by burial in Bignall End Cemetery.
Albert ‘Graham’ WOOD
Graham passed away on December 27, 2024, at the age of 90. He was a devoted husband and father.
The funeral service will be on February 5 at St Werburgh’s Church, Kingsley, at 11:00 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations can be made to Approach Staffordshire.
Beth CARTLIDGE
Beth passed away on January 10, 2025, at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home, aged 87. She was a cherished mum and nana.
The funeral service will be at Carmountside Cemetery Chapel on February 10 at 11:00 am, followed by interment in the Lawn Cemetery.
Steve CLARKE
Steve passed away on January 17, 2025, at home, aged 62. He was a loving husband and father.
The funeral service will be at Carmountside Crematorium on February 12 at 2:15 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations can be made for Children With Cancer UK.
Eric CLEWES
Eric passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at Davlyn House Care Home, aged 95. He was a beloved husband and father.
The funeral service will be at the Village Church, Brindley Ford, on February 3 at 1:00 pm, followed by interment at Tunstall Cemetery.
Freda COOPER
Freda, aged 92, passed away on January 10, 2025. She was a cherished mum and grandmother.
A service to celebrate Freda’s life will be on February 3 at Carmountside Crematorium at 10:30 am. Family and friends are invited.
William ‘Bill’ HARDING
Bill passed away on December 21, 2024, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, aged 78. He was a devoted husband and father.
The funeral service will be on February 5 at Bradwell Crematorium at 10:40 am. Family flowers only, please. Donations can be made to British Heart Foundation and Macmillan Cancer Support.
Dorothy ‘Dot’ May HARRATT
Dot passed away on January 12, 2025, at Clement Court Nursing Home, aged 93. She was a loving mum and grandmother.
The funeral service will be on February 13 at Carmountside Crematorium at 1:30 pm. Family flowers only, please. Donations can be made to Dementia UK.
Hazel MILLWARD
Hazel passed away peacefully on January 14, 2025, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, aged 94. She was a beloved aunt and friend.
The funeral service will be on February 19 at Carmountside Crematorium at 11:30 am. Flowers are welcome.
John David PARFITT
John passed away suddenly on January 9, 2025, at home, aged 69. He was a cherished dad and grandad.
The funeral service will be on February 6 at Bradwell Crematorium at 1:20 pm. Flowers are welcome.
Brenda ‘Bear’ Alice PHILLIPS
Brenda passed away peacefully at home in Belper, Derbyshire. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Albert PRICE
Albert passed away on January 9, 2025, at Golden Park Nursing Home, aged 92. He was a beloved husband and father.
A private cremation will precede a Service of Thanksgiving at Tunstall Methodist Church on February 3 at 11:00 am.
Pauline Ann RHODES
Pauline passed away, leaving behind a loving family. A celebration of her life will be on February 12 at Carmountside Crematorium at 10:30 am.
Brian SKELTON
Brian passed away peacefully on January 22, 2025, at Royal Stoke University Hospital, aged 88. He was a loving husband and father.
The funeral service will be on February 4 at Bradwell Crematorium at 2:00 pm. Donations can be made to MNDA.
Albina STRAKA
Albina passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at Lawton Rise Care Home, aged 101. She was a beloved mum and nana.
The funeral service will be on February 28 at Bradwell Crematorium at 2:00 pm. Donations can be made to the Comfort Fund at Lawton Rise Care Home.
June BARLOW (nee Hyde)
June passed away on January 4, 2025, at RSUH, aged 81. She was a devoted wife and mother.
The funeral service will be on February 3 at Carmountside Crematorium at 12:00 pm. Bright clothes preferred.
Deborah Jane BOWLER
Deborah passed away peacefully at home on January 5, 2025, aged 60. She was a loving wife and mother.
The funeral service will be at Werrington Methodist Church on February 10 at 11:30 am, followed by interment at Carmountside Lawn Cemetery.
Serafina CIPOLLA
Serafina passed away peacefully on January 12, 2025, at the age of 90. She was a strong-minded woman who raised four children.
The funeral service will be on February 10 at St Mary’s RC Church, Norton, at 1:30 pm, followed by burial at Burslem Cemetery.
Clifford ‘Graham’ ELLIS
Graham passed away peacefully on January 13, 2025, at home, aged 92. He was a beloved husband and father.
The funeral service will be on February 3 at Holy Trinity Church, Hartshill, at 12:15 pm, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.
Sheila May LANCETT
Sheila passed away peacefully on January 18, 2025, at Douglas MacMillan Hospice, aged 82. She was a loving wife and mother.
The funeral service will be on February 7 at St. Mark’s Church, Basford, at 12:15 pm, followed by cremation at Bradwell Crematorium.
Patricia ‘Pat’ Mary POWELL
Pat passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025, at RSUH, aged 86. She was a beloved wife and mother.
The funeral service will be on February 11 at St Filumena’s RC Church, Caverswall, at 11:15 am, followed by cremation at Carmountside Crematorium.
Linda June SURTEES
Linda passed away at home on January 16, 2025, aged 74. She was a beloved wife and mother.
The funeral service will be at Carmountside chapel on February 20 at 12:30 pm, followed by interment in the lawn cemetery.
Vera WINWOOD (nee Chadwick)
Vera passed away on January 10, 2025, at RSUH, aged 89. She was a cherished mum and grandmother.
The funeral service will be on February 4 at Carmountside Cemetery Chapel at 10:00 am, followed by interment in the Lawn Cemetery.
Brenda BROOKES
Brenda passed away peacefully at home on January 3, 2025, aged 88. She was a devoted wife and mother.
The funeral service will be on February 4 at Carmountside Crematorium at 1:30 pm. Donations can be made to The Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Maureen Mary FOWLER (nee Looskin)
Maureen tragically passed away on January 12, 2025, aged 84. She was a dear wife and mother.
The funeral service will be on February 11 at St. Thomas & St. Stephens Roman Catholic Church, Market Drayton, at 1:30 pm.
Marion HALL
Marion passed away peacefully at home on January 21, 2025, aged 94. She was a beloved wife and mother.
The service and burial will be at Christ Church, Alsager, on February 10 at 11:30 am. Donations can be made to Christ Church, Alsager.
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