All Obituaries

Ethelene was born on November 7, 1938 from the union of Albert Miller and Ethel Mae Johnson in Pittsburgh, PA.  She attended and graduated from Wilkinsburg High School.  Ethelene later met and married the love of her life, the late Paul Rhodes and from this union their son Darrell was born.  Ethelene was a devoted wife and mother.  She cared for her family and loved them dearly.  Aside from caring for her family and others, Ethelene enjoyed cooking.  Ethelene...

Age 65, transitioned on December 11, 2021.  Debra was born on July 18, 1956 in Pittsburgh, PA from the union of Robert Evans and Estell Gray.  She was one many siblings.  Debra was both a dedicated fiance to the love of her life Hameed and mother to her only son Cameron.  She devoted many years helping care for numerous people while working as a home healthcare aid for the Caring Mission.  Debra was known for her kind ways and loving spirit.  Debra made her...

Robert Alsberry, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 21, 2021 in his Beltzhoover home. Affectionately known as “Buzzy”, he joins his wife Dorothy of 69 years, parents Joseph and Bessie Alsberry, brother Joseph Alsberry. He graduated from Peabody High School then joined the US Marine Corp and served during the World War 2. He had a successful career as one of the first African American inspectors for the USDA; also serving as President of its Union.  He enjoyed...

Age 68, transitioned on November 20, 2021.  Beverly was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 3, 1952 from the union of Charles Marshman and Audrey Rogers.  She was one of many siblings.  After graduating high school, Beverly went on to obtain her Associate's Degree.  Beverly eventually had children and married her husband John Cheeks.   Beverly will be greatly missed by her husband John Cheeks; son Shawn Marshman; daughters Tamara Hughes, and Mia Marshman;...

Age 86, transitioned on November 5, 2021.  Matilda was born April 27, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA.  Matilda was known for her kind and loving spirit.  She devoted to her life to raising her children.  She was be eternally missed by all those who knew her and loved her. Matilda leaves to cherish her memory sons Carl Horton Jr., and Charles Horton; daughters Debbie Prioleau, Mary Henderson, Wilma Horton, Edwina Horton, Melissa Horton, Ginger Miller; 15 grandchildren; 25 great...

Mamie Irene (Harris) Smith age 73, transitioned on October 18, 2021. Mamie was born of the late John Green Harris and Irene Baker Harris on May 19, 1948 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania.  In addition to her parents, Mamie was preceded in death by her daughter Sonya Smith and son Alan Smith.  She is survived by her son Henry Thomas Smith III; brothers John G. Harris and Charles Harris, and sisters Ruth (Harris) Summers and Antoinette (Harris) Deferite; grand children Dante...

Donald Payne Jr. age 60, transitioned on September 22, 2021.  He was born from the union of Donald Payne Sr. and Shirley Aldrich on February 16, 1961 in Hawaii.  Donald was well known and loved by his family and will be eternally missed.  He is survived by his children Cortez Tiller, Donald Payne III, Anthony Law; brothers Yancy, Dominick, and Erin Payne; sisters Rhonda Lee Payne, and Robin Thompson; and many other relatives and friends.  Services will be held on...

Pauline Williams was born on November 25, 1936 at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of the late Paul and Willa Mae Sisco. Pauline attended the Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh up to the age of seventeen, while pregnant and married the late Winston Moseley.  After the birth of her first son, Winston Moseley Jr., she moved to Brooklyn, New York where he had her second son, Steven Paul Moseley.  They went on to have another son, Herman...

Age 66, transitioned on August 26, 2021.  Thomas was born on April 16, 1955 in Pittsburgh, PA from the union of Thomas Sr. and Juanita Ruffin.  After high school he attended college.  He met and married the love of his life, Cheryl.  Together they had 4 children; Gordon, Jessica, Kirby, and Whitney.  Thomas worked for many years as a production planner, working on various projects throughout Pittsburgh. Thomas dedicated his life to his family and work.  To know...

Daniel Joseph ‘Sugar’ HallMonessenThe family of Daniel Joseph Hall aka “Sugar,” 74, of Monessen announce with great sorrow his passing July 28, 2021. Born Feb. 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Rev. Willie Hall Sr. and Alma Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie “Bugs” Hall Jr. and Frank Hall Sr. A public homecoming service will be held at Newness of Life Ministries, 489 McKee Ave., Monessen, at noon, Aug. 6, 2021. Service will...