“For Whom the Bell Tolls”
“For none of us lives to ourselves, and none of us dies to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we die to the Lord.” (Romans 14:7–8)
Amy Martina Tiah
Sunrise: 01/19/1958 – Sunset: 09/15/2025
With profound sorrow and abiding faith, the Tiah, Dent, Jebboe, Monger, and Sawyer Families announce the peaceful transition of our beloved daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, Amy Martina Tiah, who departed this life at 11:30 AM on September 15, 2025, at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Amy’s life was a testament of love, resilience, and grace. She is predeceased by her father, James Saydee Tiah, Sr., her mother, Adeline Dent Jebboe, her brother Michael Jebboe, and her sister Alison Tiah.
She’s survived by her devoted children, Alexander Nah Sleweon , Superintendent Designate, Sinoe County and Adeline Wea Elfring (Rennis); several cherished grandchildren, and leaves behind her loving mother, Edith Cooper Tiah; her siblings: Sam J’blee Tiah (Georgia), Bernice Jebboe Cooper (Lawrence), Julia Tiah, Conteh Albertha Tiah, J. Clifford Tiah (Helena), Cllr. Dexter Tiah (Remmie), Marilyn Tiah Morris (Rev. Dr. Emmanuel), James Saydee Tiah, II (Beatrice), Africanus Tiah (Marie), Franklin Tiah, and Michelle Tiah Sawmadal (Aaron). Her legacy continues through a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends across Africa, United States, and Europe.
The Celebration of Life events will take place on the weekend of October 10th – 11th, 2025.
Wake Keeping Service:
Date: Friday, October 10, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Clearview United Methodist Church
7605 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153
Viewing: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Wake Service: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Please Note: All tributes will be paid during the Wake, except those from the Church and Family.
Celebration of Life (Purple Attire Suggested)
Date: Saturday, October 11, 2025 Time: 9:30 AM
Location: Clearview United Methodist Church
7605 Buist Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19153
For more information and inquiries. please contact the following family members:
Alexander Nah Sleweon – (302)354-5097
Sam J’blee Tiah – (781)956-7230
Conteh Albertha Tiah – (678)267-0877
Dexter Tiah – 2310770306850
Adeline Wea Elfring – (267)215-1937
Bernice J Cooper –(704)985-4614
Clifford Tiah – (704)726-2458
Marilyn Tiah Morris – (704)807-5551
Voluntary contributions can be sent to Cash App and Zelle: 3026174148 (Alexander Sleweon)
The family sincerely appreciates the outpouring of love and support during this difficult time.
Hotel Reservations
Double Tree Hotel
4509 Island Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19153 Tel. (215) 770-2424
