All Obituaries

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...

Age 65, transitioned on November 5, 2022.  William is survived by his devoted wife, Joann Smith; his daughter Barbara McCoy; and other friends and relatives.  William will be eternally missed by all those who came to know and love him. Services will be held at ALDRICH FUNERAL HOMES        608-610 Sixth Street.   Monessen, PA 15062.     724-684-4114 Visitation: Thursday, November 10, 2022     4pm-8pm        ...

Archie Johson was born on June 8, 1927 to Mary Jane Gilbert-Johnson and David James Johnson.  He was one of eleven children.  He departed this life on October 28, 2022. After high school, Archie moved to New York where he became a watchmaker apprentice.  Upon returning to Pittsburgh he worked for a watchmaker in the old Jenkins Arcade building in downtown.  He also played the piano at his home church, Bethany Baptist and the organ at several churches in the surrounding...

Dorothy Anne Jennings (Thomas) was called from her earthly duties on October 18, 2022. She was born in Athens, Georgia on October 24, 1940, daughter of the late Allen Thomas Sr. and Annie Mae Thomas. She was the second oldest of 7 siblings. Dorothy was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School System where she attended South High School and received her GED at Connelly Vocational School. She was employed by Presbyterian University Hospital and the Hill House Association Child Care Center as a...

Mark Anthony Martin was the first of five children born to the late Percy J. Martin, Jr. and Martha D. Martin in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 12, 1960. Educated in the Pittsburgh Public School system, he graduated from South Hills High School in 1979. During his time at South Hills, he excelled in both football and track where he played the positions of defensive back, and hurdler, respectively. At one point, Mark held the city-wide record for the longest defensive touchdown...

Harrison Alvin Perry, 88 of West Newton, PA passed away peacefully Thursday morning September 8th, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. He was born December 30th, 1933 in West Newton, the son of the late Bruce W. Perry and Gustava Black Perry. He was a longtime member of St. Paul AME Church, where he served as a trustee and choir member. He was a graduate of West Newton High School. He worked as a Steel Worker for many years before becoming self employed...