All Obituaries

Denise Marie Towns (formerly Goney) passed away in her own home February 21, 2024, after a six-year fight with cancer. The fight was a life-long fight in many ways, as Denise’s own mother succumbed to Leukemia when Denise was just fifteen years old. As the oldest of four children, Denise (known as Deenie to her family and friends) helped raise her younger siblings while continuing her own high school education. After high school, Denise enrolled in the Army, serving as private first...

Edna Sutton Walker was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 17, 1934.  She transitioned on November 24, 2023 surrounded by her loved ones.  Edna will be truly missed. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband Cecil Walker, Sr.; sons: Cecil II, Levi (Cheryl Ann), Aaron, Timothy (Cheryl Louise), David (Sharon), and Joseph (Donna) Walker; daughters: Thamar Walker Hanif, Naomi W. Muse (David), Ester Walker; sister: Edith McCallum; and a plethora of grandchildren, cousins, other...

Gloria Jean Grant entered this world on October 6, 1944, to proud parents James and Elizabeth Grant. The couple also had a son who died in early childhood.  They divorced and Elizabeth married Vennie Giddens who raised Gloria along with her siblings. She was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School system, graduating from South Hills High School in 1962. Gloria was unique in that anything she attempted, she was able to Master. In Beltzhoover growing up she could out press and curl the...

On February 12th, 2006 Andrew LaVaughn Smith was born to Amy Lynn Smith and Jeremiah Glanton Sr. He was his mother's firstborn child and his father's baby boy. Andrew entered this world weighing 9 lbs. 6 oz. with big brown eyes, long eyelashes and a head full of hair. No one could believe how big he was at birth, and he stole everyone's heart with his chunky face and a smile that would light up the world. Aunt Jessy was the first person to hold him close and love on him and from...

Barbara was born in Youngstown, Ohio on January 31, 1949 to the union of Benjamin Hunter and JoAnn Jones.  She spent some years in Ohio before eventually relocating to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Barbara lived many places throughout the city.   Barbara dedicated many years of her life to the Easter Seal Society as a Mailer.  She loved her job and the people she worked with.  Barbara enjoyed working...

Adrienne Alicia Arrington was born May 7, 1983 to the late Bernadine James Arrington and Anthony Arrington in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She departed this life on February 24, 2023.  Adrienne attended Cab Calloway School for the arts in Wilmington, Delaware, and graduated from Brashear High School in Pittsburgh, PA. Adrienne was a part of the Howard Bailey Life Enrichment program. She was a church liturgist, an avid reader, and loved to cook.  She married Michael Dickison on...

Martha Doretha Martin was the fourth of ten children born to the late George Washington Akers and Estella (Johnson) Akers in Washington, PA on October 5, 1938.  Educated in the Pittsburgh Public School system, she went on to pursue cosmetology training through the Ella-Rene Beauty School on Centre Avenue in the city’s historic Hill District.   At age 12, Martha, and some of her friends, attended a dance hosted for young people.  While at the dance, she...

Elda Mae Johnson Murray, 93, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and most recently of Houston, Texas went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 14, 2023, after a long batter with Altzheimer. Elda Mae Johnson was born to David James Johnson and Mary Jane Gilbert Johnson on August 10, 1929. She is preceded in death by both parents, and siblings Daniel, Shedwood, Oscar, Esther, Sarah Lee, Thomas, David, Gussie, Gertha, and Archie.  Elda grew up on Vidette Street in Homewood and graduated...

Marshall T. Minnis transitioned to eternal rest on January 14, 2023. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife: Nicole Johnson-Minnis; and son: Richard Keys. Funeral service and interment will be private. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Aldrich Funeral Homes, 431 E 9th Ave, Munhall, PA 15120; Tel: 412-461-3400

Eva Jeannette Stanton was born on August 27, 1929 in Braddock, PA to the late Algia Gary and Daisy (Cheatham) Gary. She was 1 of 5 children. She was educated in the Braddock school system and graduated from Braddock High in 1947.  Jeannette was baptized by Rev. L.E. Dukes at the age of 11 which was then Bethel Baptist Church of Braddock. She began singing at an early age in the Junior Choir and Junior Chorus and later in the Young Adult Chorus & Senior Choir. She also sang...