obituaries

Mar 20, 2026

Lawrence M “Buddy” Johnson was born on July 18th, 1952, to the late Lawrence M Johnson Sr and Annabelle Johnson. He was raised in Belle Vernon and attended the Belle Vernon school System.

He loved putting together diecast classic model cars. He also loved watching wrestling, westerns and he was an avid lover of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Buddy worked in the...

Mar 6, 2026

ROSE M. TYSON was born on May 10, 1949, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Vennie L. Giddens and Elizabeth Giddens (Vernon). She attended the Pittsburgh Public Schools, graduating with honors from South Hills High School in 1967. She earned a B.A. from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, in 1971 and a J.D. from the Howard University School of Law in...

Mar 5, 2026

Tamara Yvette McLemore, affectionately known as “Tam” or “Tammy” was born on March 2, 1974, in Pittsburgh, PA to Deborah and Eugene McLemore. Tammy was raised in Duquesne, PA. She attended John F. Kennedy Elementary School, Duquesne Middle School, and Duquesne High School. Tam excelled in academics and was a star player on the Lady Dukes Basketball team. She graduated...

Sep 10, 2025

On September 10, 2025 on a crisp beautiful Wednesday morning the lovely and free spirited Carol sadly passed away at Montefiore Hospital, surrounded by a cluster of Angels and Aliens battling to capture her wondering soul.

She was the daughter of Paul and Helen Koval of Homestead where she grew up and graduated in 1970 from Bishop...

Jul 1, 2025

Lucian Johnson, Jr., age 86, transitioned to eternal rest on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters: Sahara Johnson, Roma S. Johnson, and Nicole L. Johnson; 13 grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

Services will be held at Aldrich Funeral Homes. Visitation: Thursday, July 10th 5pm to 7pm;...

Jun 10, 2025

Jack Dollman, Sr. of Munhall, PA transitioned to eternal rest on June 10, 2025 at the age of 71.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Sherre Dollman; sons: Jack M. Dollman, Jr. and Daniel M. Dollman; brothers: Robert Dollman and Paul Dollman; and a host of family and friends.

There are no funeral...

Jun 5, 2025

Diane Elizabeth Stokes-Blakeman was born on August 24, 1950, in North Braddock, Pennsylvania, to Walter Buckner and Gloria Taylor. On June 5, 2025, she peacefully transitioned to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

She was the youngest of two children and shared a close bond with her beloved brother, the late Samuel Sylvester Stokes.

May 3, 2025

Leonard W. Johnson IV transitioned to eternal rest on May 3rd 2025. He was 47 years old. He is preceded in death by his parents: Leonard W. Johnson III and Faye Marcia Grant.

He leaves to cherish his memory his sons: Leonard Johnson V and Jeremiah Johnson; brother: Jermaine Johnson; and 6 grandchildren.

Funeral services...

Feb 27, 2025

Marvin D. Davis, of Monessen, PA, transitioned to eternal rest on February 27, 2025, at the age of 74.

He leaves to cherish his memory his son: Kevin Davis (Phyllis); daughter: Angela McGraw; brother: Errine Davis; sisters: Shirley West, Rosetta Aldrich, and Marcella Davis; 4 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and...

Dec 10, 2024

Estelle Naomi Sisco of Penn Hills, PA passed away on December 10, 2024 at 81 years of age. She was born on November 13, 1943 in Petersburg, West Virginia to John Wayne and Mildred Boyd. She was one of 5 children.

Estelle's greatest pleasure was sewing. She loved making outfits for her children as well as herself,...

Sep 1, 2024

Terra Evans of Pittsburgh, PA transitioned to eternal rest on September 1, 2024, at 67 years old.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sons: Raymond Parker and Terrance Parker; daughters: Aliya Bey and Saceena Rankin; brothers: Author Turner and Ellis West; Sisters: Carmelita Kirvel, Alexandria Dorsette, Georgianna West Johnson, and Eddie Paschal; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren;...

Jul 12, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Terell Da'chaon Blanks, also known as "Bixie", who left us far too soon at the age of 27 on July 12, 2024. Terell was a bright light in the lives of all who knew him and was known for his sense of humor and ability to make everyone...

Feb 21, 2024

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...

Nov 24, 2023

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...

Oct 29, 2023

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....

Jul 30, 2023

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,...

May 4, 2023

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...

Feb 24, 2023

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...

Jan 14, 2023

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,...

Jan 14, 2023

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