Urgent searches are underway to trace the families of six men and women who died alone in Merseyside.
Merseyside Police has released the names of people who have died, on behalf of coroner's officers, but searches to find their next of kin have so far drawn a blank.
If families are not found, the deceased face being laid to rest in lonely funerals with no mourners.
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Today the ECHO lists the names of people who have died in Merseyside and who police issued next of kin appeals as a hunt for family members has proved unsuccessful.
In some cases, people are buried or cremated without the presence of relatives in what is known as a public health funeral organised by the local authority.
None of the deaths are being treated as suspicious but it's important to try and find any relatives who may be unaware they have died.
Philip Yates
Philip Yates died alone at his home address in Malpas Road, Wallasey on Monday, October 25, aged 59. There are no suspicious circumstances.
If you have any information, please call (0151) 233 5770 or email hmcoroner@liverpool.gov.uk.
Pamela Neave
Pamela Neave sadly died at her home on Southwood Road in Aigburth on 18 October, aged 85.
Anyone who can help the Coroner identify or trace any potential next of kin should email HMCoroner@liverpool.gov.uk or call 0151 233 5770.
Julie Threlfall
80-year-old Julie Threlfall sadly died at The Willows Nursing Home, Weld Road on Saturday 2 October.
Julie lived in the Birkdale area
If you have any information, contact Jodie Richardson on (0151) 934 4033 or email Jodie.Richardson@sefton.gov.uk
Andreas Schwanz
Andreas Schwanz died alone in hospital on Sunday, October 3, aged 44.
Andreas lived on Exchange Street in Blackpool and is believed to have links to the Manchester area. There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding his death.
Please call 0151 351 0036 or email hmcoroner@liverpool.gov.uk or Elaine.Jordan@liverpool.gov.uk.
David Leadbetter
David Leadbetter, 86, sadly died in hospital on Saturday, October 2, aged 86.
He lived on Bessborough Road, Prenton.
Please call 0151 351 0043 or email hmcoroner@liverpool.gov.uk or jacqueline.gallagher4@liverpool.gov.uk.
Norman Cook
Norman Cook, aged 77, of Southwick Road, sadly died at his home on Thursday, September 30.
Anyone with information should call 0151 351 0039 or email Elise.Fahey@liverpool.gov.uk
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