Remembering loved ones: Recent death notices from Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire.
William “Tony” Anthony Bardell, 86, died January 28, 2025. His wife was Pauline and he had a daughter, Diane, and a late daughter, Jackie. The funeral is March 5, 2025, at 11 a.m. at Carmountside Crematorium. Donations can be made to PDSA Stoke.
Malcolm Barnes, 72, died unexpectedly at home January 26, 2025. He was a brother to Mavis and Jeffrey. The funeral is February 24 at 10 a.m. at Carmountside Crematorium. Malcolm requested no flowers or donations.
Diane Clewlow, 79, died peacefully February 3, 2025. Her husband Barry and family were with her. The funeral is February 24 at 10 a.m. at Bradwell Crematorium. Donations may be made to Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Dawn Elsby died January 29, 2025, at Hillswood Lodge. She was a wife, mum, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and friend. The funeral is February 27 at 10:15 a.m. at Carmountside Crematorium. Donations may be given Douglas Macmillan Hospice.
Raymond “Ray” Holdcroft, 76, died January 27, 2025. He was at Douglas Macmillan Hospice and Eileen was with him. His funeral is Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. at St Anne’s Church. Burial follows at Brown Edge Lawn Cemetery.
Albert Edwin Hurst, 79, died January 24, 2025. He passed away at Royal Stoke Hospital and his wife was Pauline. The funeral is February 25, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at Tunstall Methodist Church. Burial follows at Tunstall Cemetery.
Philip Johnson, 89, died January 24, 2025. He was at Douglas Macmillan Hospice. His wife was Doreen, married 68 years and the funeral is February 24 at 1:20 p.m. at Bradwell Crematorium. Donations may be made to the hospice.
Linda Mary Jones, 77, died January 30, 2025. She was at Royal Stoke Hospital with family and her husband was Phillip. The funeral is February 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Carmountside Crematorium. Donations appreciated for Cancer Research UK.
Rita Jane Lee, 92, died February 2, 2025. She was at Ash Hall Nursing Home and her husband Tommy passed away before her. The service is February 25 at 10:40 a.m. at Bradwell Crematorium. Donations preferred to Kidney Cancer UK.
Anthony “Tony” George Lockett, 74, died January 29, 2025. He was at Royal Stoke Hospital with loved ones and his wife was Brenda, married 54 years. The funeral is February 26 at 10:30 a.m. at Carmountside Crematorium.
Brian Swindell, 87, passed away peacefully January 26, 2025. He was a father to Alistair and Fiona. The service is February 20, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Markeaton Crematorium. Donations can go to St Giles Hospice.
David Lewis Toft, 88, died February 3, 2025, after a short illness. He was a retired school teacher. The funeral is private, February 21 at 10 a.m. at Bradwell Crematorium.
John Tomlinson, 89, died on January 29, 2025. He was at Clement Court Care Home and his wife, Phyllis, passed away earlier. The funeral is February 19, 2025, at 1:20 p.m. at Bradwell Crematorium.
Ruth Whiston, 87, died peacefully January 29, 2025. She was at Bradwell Hall Nursing Home and her husband, John, passed away prior. The service is February 26, 2025, at 1 p.m. at Carmountside Crematorium.
Elaine Yates died peacefully January 30, 2025. She was at the RSUH and her husband Ron loved her dearly. The funeral is February 28 at 4 p.m. at Carmountside Crematorium. Donations can be made to Dementia UK.
Michael Byrne, 78, died peacefully February 1, 2025. He was at the RSUH. His wife, Elizabeth, passed away before him. The funeral is February 19 at 12:45 p.m. at Carmountside Crematorium.
Gordon Lloyd, 82, died peacefully January 27, 2025. He was at home with his wife, Diana. The service is February 21 at 12:30 p.m. at Carmountside Crematorium.
Barbara “Barb” Nicklin, 92, died February 1, 2025. She was a resident at Agnes and Arthur and her husband, Len, passed away earlier. The service is February 20 at 1 p.m. at Carmountside Crematorium.
Francis “Frank” Proudlove died January 27, 2025. He was from Anglesey, formerly Stoke-on-Trent. A memorial event is planned for summer in Staffordshire. Donations can be made to the PDSA.
Linda Mary Rogers – Coates, 75, died January 17, 2025. She passed away at her home and her husband was Les. The service is February 17 at St. Pauls Church at 10:45 a.m.
Olwyn Shemilt, 93, died peacefully February 4, 2025. Her husband was Ken. The service is February 21 at 11 a.m. at The Birches Crematorium. Donations to Douglas Macmillan Hospice are welcome.
John Arthur Smith, 76, died January 21, 2025. He was at the RSUH and his wife was Jean. The service is February 21 at 1:45 p.m. at St Michael’s Church.
Sylvia “Sylv” Brereton, 87, died January 23, 2025. She was at Rowan Court with family, and her husband, Gilbert, passed away before. The service is February 24 at 1:15 p.m. at Carmountside Crematorium.
Bernard Helm, 84, died January 29, 2025. He passed away at home, and his wife was Sandra. The service is March 3, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St Marys RC Church.
Baz Kozubik, 67, died January 29, 2025. He was at the RSUH with family and his wife was Chris. The service is February 24, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. at Christ Church.
Jacquie Lawton, 61, died peacefully January 8, 2025. She passed away in Tunstall with family and her husband was Andrew. The service is February 20, 2025 at 2 p.m. at Bradwell Crematorium.
Margaret Richards, 70, died suddenly January 31, 2025. She was at home in Scholar Green, and her husband was Ivan. The service is February 20, 2025 at 1:20 p.m. at Bradwell Crematorium.
Carol Anne Smith passed away January 31, 2025. She was 72 years old. The service is February 26, 2025, at 12:30 p.m. at Elim Pentecostal Church. Donations can be made to the Amyloidosis Research Fund.
Bernard “Bernie” David Binns died February 3, aged 78. He passed peacefully at home. A celebration of life is Feb. 21, 12-5 p.m. at The Haven, Stoke Minster.
Diana Margaret Lea, 75, died January 7, 2025. The service is February 20, 2025, at 11 a.m. at St. John the Baptist Church. Donations to Dougie Mac are welcome.