All Obituaries

Lucille Baker, age 93 The Lord called one of his angels home Monday, August 3, 2020. Lucille Peay Baker was born October 26, 1926 in Homestead, PA to parents Joseph and Annie Brevard Peay. She was the first, after five children, to be born in the north. The family consisted of three sisters and five brothers. In 1944 she graduated from Homestead High School. She loved to sew as her mother did and made several clothing items. She was married to Arthur Flood. With this union Arthur and...

Age 85, transitioned on May 1, 2020.  Tan was born in Vietnam on June 2, 1934 from the union of Tram Van and Thong Thi Nguyen.  He spent his life dedicated to helping others and eventually became a well respected Monk.  He did not have many close relatives but was fortunate to have a vast Temple family, whom he leaves to remember his legacy and celebrate his journey.

Age 27, was called home on April 12, 2020.  Anthony was born in Pittsburgh, PA on September 22, 1992 to Ralph and Terry. He will be eternally missed by his mother, Terry Fuller, and a host of other family members and friends.  Services will be private.  Interment: Highwood Cemetery.  Arrangements entrusted to Aldrich Funeral Homes  431 East 9th Ave  Munhall, PA 15120.  412-461-3400

Anthony T. Thompson Age 76, was born on May 11, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA from the union of Harvey and Francis Thompson.  He graduated from Braddock High School in 1962. He later had four daughters and son.  Anthony spent his life dedicated to his family, raising his children, and to his work.  He spent many years working as an engineer for Shenango Inc. He was preceded in death by his brothers Charles Thompson, Richard Thompson and sister Arnetta Platt.  Anthony will...

Age 94, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 24, 1925 to the late Robert and Elvina Baker.  She attended school in the Duquesne area and graduated.  After graduating, she married and had two sons whom she raised with diligence.  Naomi worked for many years at the Jewish Home until she retired later in life.  She was a dedicated member of Unity Baptist Church, where she spent time volunteering.  She also loved to cook and travel to visit her beloved son...

Age 91, transitioned on February 10, 2020.  Birney , born August 10, 1928, was the only child of the late William and Irene Smith in McIntyre, Ohio.  He graduated from Bloomingdale High School and went on to Wilberforce University.  He served in the U.S. Army from 1950-1952 and married his beloved wife Emma one years after leaving the Army.  They moved to Pittsburgh, where he started his job at the U.S. Postal Service.  Birney found St. Paul A.M.E Church where he...

Age 87, made her heavenly transition on January 28, 2020.  Mary was born in Pit Gas Pennsylvania, from the union of Thomas and Lillie Belle Moon.  After graduating from high school, she went on to college where she earned an Associates degree.  Mary eventually married and had her beautiful children, to whom she spent her life raising and rearing.  Mary worked as a para-professional within the Pittsburgh Public School system for many years.  Mary was a dedicated...

Age 94, made her heavenly transition on January 2, 2020.  Gloria was born on September 24, 1925 in Rockingham, NC from the union of Wilbur and Mary Anderson.  She made her way to Pittsburgh and had her three beautiful daughters to whom she dedicated her life to raising.  Gloria will be eternally missed by her daughters Mary Louise Scales, Linda and Rita Sorrell; her 6 grandchildren; and 19 great grandchildren.  Services will be held Thursday, January 9, 2020 at the...

Age 79, transitioned on December 27, 2019.  Penny was born on May 21, 1940 in Hempstead, New York from the union of Joseph and Carrie Hacker.  She attended and graduated from Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree.  Penny spent many years as a substitute teacher in the Hampshire Public School system.  She married and moved to Pittsburgh eventually.  Penny is survived by her loving children Charles Morris, Christine and Stephen Archibald; and a host of...

Age 58, cherished daughter of Willie and Earlene Williams, transitioned on December 12, 2019.  Michelle was born in Washington D.C on February 16, 1961 and eventually she came with her family to Pittsburgh.  She dedicated her life to her two sons and her work as a caregiver.  Michelle will be eternally missed by her sons, Marcus and Markell; brother Marvin; sisters Sonya and Melita; her three grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.  Arrangements...