All Obituaries

David was born on December 14, 1954  from the union of William Cottrell and Mary Ford.  David was the oldest of his 3 siblings.  He attended Pittsburgh Public Schools and graduated from Peabody High School in 1974. After graduating from high school, he began working for Montore Railroad Company.  Shortly after, David would have his first child Michael Butler.  In 1982, David went on to marry his childhood sweetheart, Carmen (Renee).  From this union, three...

Vicki Lou Rawlins Kizzie, 70, was born on September 9, 1950 and received her heavenly reward on December 2, 2020.  Vicki was the daughter of Rachel (Major) Turner and Frank (Catherine) Rawlins.  Vicki was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Floyd Kizzie.  Together, Vicki and Floyd were a bright and shining example that soulmates really do exist. Vicki was a member of the Monessen High School Class of 1969, known for her quick wit and endearing sense of...

Marcella Pearl Wilson Aldrich Washington, age 71, a resident of Toledo Ohio transitioned peacefully on November 27, 2020.  Marcella, known to most as Penny was born on October 6, 1949 the firstborn child of the late James E. Wilson Sr, and Dorothy Russell Wilson Graham.  For many years she worked in retail and grocery stores.  A bookkeeper by profession, Penny had many different work experiences throughout her life.  She began working for Cox’s Department store as...

Age 44, transitioned on November 13, 2020.  Melissa was born on August 21, 1976 in Boston from the union of Mary and Clifton Ruggs III.  All who knew her loved her effervescent spirit and beautifully honest candor.  Melissa was known for her giving and loving nature.  She will be truly missed by her brothers, sisters, and a host of other family members. Services will be private, for family only.  Interment: Greenwood Cemetery Arrangements entrusted to George A....

Age 63, made her heavenly transition on November 6, 2020.  Michelle was born on November 8, 1956 in Brownsville, PA, the daughter of the late Seebee Smith and Helen Barbour, and step parents, Daniel Carpenter and Carl Barbour. Michelle was educated in the Monessen School District graduating from Monessen High School.  She then matriculated studies at Westmoreland Community College and Everest School of Business and Health Careers in the field of social work and psychology. ...

Edward R. Orme, Jr., was the youngest son of the late Frankie and Edward Orme, Sr. He was called home to be with the Lord, on November 2, 2020. Edward was born in Pittsburgh, PA where he was raised in the Beltzhoover community. Edward was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School System. He and his brothers worked as roofers and they also worked alongside their father doing heating and refrigeration. Edward also did odd jobs around the community as a handyman. As a kid, Edward enjoyed hunting...

Annie Lara Idena Peace, age 82, was born on September 15, 1938 to the late Grant Peace and Luvenia Lewis Peace. Annie was the fourth child. She spent her childhood and youth as a student in Granville County Schools. She was a member of the Antioich Baptist Missionary Church on Oxford, North Carolina. She was united in marriage on February 4, 1954 to Titus Lee Williams, who preceded her in death. They were married for 50 wonderful years. To this union, four children were born, Brenda, who...

Lula Mae Riggs, age 90, made her heavenly transition on September 1, 2020.  She was born on September 30, 1929, in McKeesport, PA from the union of Charles Riggs and Esther Allen.  She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, who was cherished by all that knew her.  She will be eternally missed by her beloved daughter Cassandra; her eight grandchildren; all 28 of her great-grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends.  Visitation will be...

Ruth Rochelle Katharine McCray (Ruthie) was born February 16, 1966 in Pittsburgh, PA to Patricia Thomas. She was a graduate of the South Hills High School class of ’84 and was voted the “Class Songbird”. Known by her big personality, an infectious smile, and her strong faith, Ruth was often a shoulder to lean on. Her passion for music was like no other as she started to sing at very young age never shying away from an opportunity to share her voice with the world. On August...

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...