obituaries

Donald Payne

Sep 22, 2021

Donald Payne Jr. age 60, transitioned on September 22, 2021.  He was born from the union of Donald Payne Sr. and Shirley Aldrich on February 16, 1961 in Hawaii.  Donald was well known and loved by his family and will be eternally missed.  He is survived by his children Cortez Tiller, Donald Payne III, Anthony Law; brothers Yancy, Dominick,...

Pauline Williams

Sep 14, 2021

Pauline Williams was born on November 25, 1936 at Montefiore Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of the late Paul and Willa Mae Sisco.

Pauline attended the Fifth Avenue High School in Pittsburgh up to the age of seventeen, while pregnant and married the late Winston Moseley.  After the birth of her first son, Winston...

Thomas S. Ruffin Jr

Aug 26, 2021

Age 66, transitioned on August 26, 2021.  Thomas was born on April 16, 1955 in Pittsburgh, PA from the union of Thomas Sr. and Juanita Ruffin.  After high school he attended college.  He met and married the love of his life, Cheryl.  Together they had 4 children; Gordon, Jessica, Kirby, and Whitney.  Thomas worked for many years as a...

Daniel J. Hall

Jul 28, 2021

Daniel Joseph 'Sugar' Hall Monessen The family of Daniel Joseph Hall aka "Sugar," 74, of Monessen announce with great sorrow his passing July 28, 2021. Born Feb. 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Rev. Willie Hall Sr. and Alma Hall. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Willie "Bugs" Hall...

Antoine Dockery

Jul 19, 2021

The Life Season Of Antoine Francoise Dockery

A Time to be Born

Antoine was born in Brooklyn Jewish Hospital in Brooklyn, New York on August 15, 1964 to the parentage of the late Robert McConaga and Sara Hill and was the step son of the late Earl Hill.

A Time to Live

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Henry F. Hall

Jul 2, 2021

Deacon Henry Frank Hall, Sr, 92 of Monessen, PA went home peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2021; to be with the Lord.

Henry was born on February 2, 1959, to the late Willie Lee Hall Sr and Alma Clemons-Fleetwood.  He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 40 years, Lillie Mae Sherrer; brother Willie Lee...

Kevin S. Davis

Jul 1, 2021

Kevin S. Davis "KD" Tragically went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 1st, 2021. Son of the late Clyde & Corrine Davis. Kevin was born July 19, 1961 in charleroi, pa. He was a graduate of Monessen High school

Kevin was preceded in death by his parents Clyde & Corrine Davis, 4 brothers Clyde...

Frances Redman

Jun 2, 2021

Frances Redman was born on January 17, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA from the union of Fredrick Redman and Mary Whaley.  After graduating, Frances worked until she became a daycare owner eventually working for herself.  She spent many years caring for children and providing services for families in her community.  Frances will be eternally missed by all those who crossed...

Betty Derke

Jun 1, 2021

Age 86, Betty transitioned on June 1, 2021.  She was born on March 23, 1935 from the union of Peter and Emma Kaercher in Pittsburgh, PA.  After graduating, Betty married her beloved husband Peter and had her three children.  Betty devoted her life to being a great wife and mother.  She was known for her loving nature and effervescent...

Joan L. Anderson

Apr 15, 2021

Age 64, made her heavenly transition on April 15, 2021.  Joan was born on April 26, 1956 in Pittsburgh, PA.  She was known to all for her beautiful and loving spirit.  She was a dedicated mother, wife, and daughter.  She will be eternally missed by her daughter Mya Anderson and a host of other family and friends.

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Everett Lance Wall

Apr 11, 2021

Age 69, transitioned on Sunday, April 11, 2021.  Everett was born on May 29, 1951 to the union of Joseph Heath and Theresa Matthews.  Everett, more lovingly referred to as Lance, was well known by many.  He leaves to cherish his memory his son Everett Wall; daughters Whitney and Lindsey Wall, and Precious Hill; his sister Kim Heath; all...

John W. Hughey

Mar 30, 2021

Age 95, transitioned on March 30, 2021.  John was born in Braddock, PA on September 29, 1925 from the union of Fletcher Hughey and Eunice Martin.  John married and dedicated his life to his wife and children.  He worked diligently for many years as a Union Representative for US Steel.  John's work led to many advancements for the workers...

Delores Scales-Rue

Mar 17, 2021

Age 90, Delores was born on March 23, 1930 in Pittsburgh, PA to John Henry and Alma Lewis.  She was the oldest of 11 children.  She attended Holmes School in Oakland and later attended Gladstone Elementary and Junior High School.  Delores graduated for Taylor Allderdice High School in June 1947.  She was baptized at an early age.  Delores became...

Juanita Arterberry

Feb 23, 2021

JUANITA HOUSTON ARTERBERRY was born January 14, 1939 in Birmingham, AL. She was the eldest child born to Lawrence and Rosa McNabb Houston. Juanita was baptized and nurtured in Bethel A.M.E. Church in Ensley, Alabama and confessed Christ at an early age. She went from the Cradle Roll, YPD and became a Life Member of the Women's Missionary Society....

Lloyd Aldrich

Feb 23, 2021

Age 56, transitioned on February 23, 2021.  Lloyd was born in Charleroi, PA on November 8, 1964 from the union of Lloyd and Rosetta Aldrich.  After graduating high school, he joined the United States Marine Corp, where he served diligently for several years.  After serving his country, he worked for many years as a welder.  Lloyd enjoyed life and...

Yma Smith

Feb 20, 2021

Yma Y. (Byrd) Smith,  63, a life-long resident of Labelle, Pa., gained her wings on, Saturday, February 20, 2021.

Yma was a Graduate of Brownsville High School, Class of 1975.  Because of her passion for cooking and her love for the Brownsville area, Yma contributed over a decade of service to the Brownsville Area School District Cafeteria.  ...

Robert Edward Jackson

Jan 19, 2021

Age 57, transitioned on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.  Robert  was born  to Joseph and Joyce, on July 29, 1963 in Pittsburgh, PA.  After graduating high school, he went on to have his 2 daughters Ebony and Breanna Jackson.  Robert was a dedicated father and beloved by anyone who knew him.  He will be truly missed by his father Joseph...

Dorothea Warren

Jan 19, 2021

Age 66, transitioned on January 19, 2021.  Dorothea was born July 4, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA from the union Raymond Henderson and Julia Rodgers.  She married Donnell Warren Sr. and had her wonderful children Donnell Jr. and Desirae.  She spent her years as a devoted wife and mother.  Dorothea worked many years at John Kane Regional.  She will be...

Earl S. Horsley

Jan 17, 2021

Earl S. Horsley was born September 21, 1946 in Pittsburgh PA to the late Emmet and Ida Mae (Scott) Horsley. Earl was called to eternal rest on January 17, 2021. Earl was educated in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and later attended Point Park College in Pittsburgh. Earl worked for Yellow Cab in Pittsburgh for many years as a cab...

David M. Cottrell

Dec 30, 2020

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...