Obituaries

Obituaries

Tyrone Warren

Tyrone Warren

Jun 8, 2026

Tyrone Warren of Pittsburgh, PA transitioned to eternal rest on June 8, 2026, at the age of 64. 

He leaves to cherish his memory his daughters: Tyonica Minor (Mickey), Shayla Warren; brothers: Donnell Warren; sisters: Kim Warren, Debbie Beasley, Michelle Warren, Dianne Warren, and Joanne Warren; grandchild: Makayla Minor; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mention. 

Funeral services...

Herbert Lee Palmer

Herbert Lee Palmer

May 16, 2026

Herbert Lee Palmer Jr. was born to Herbert Lee Palmer Sr. and Constance Foster Palmer on March 3, 1963, in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.  His education was a blend of Pittsburgh public schools and those in Clarksville, Tennessee before he finished in the Pittsburgh Public School system, where he met the love of his life Tina Machea, his future wife.  Herbert attended...

Jessie F. Richardson

Jessie F. Richardson

Mar 27, 2026

Jessie F. Richardson was born August 4, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late George and Fanny Craig Foster.  She was the third oldest of four children.  Jessie was united in marriage on December 25, to the late James Richardson.  She attended Westinghouse School in Homewood Pa. and she had a passion for nursing.  She loved taking care of people...

Nathaniel Edward Jones

Nathaniel Edward Jones

Mar 20, 2026

Nathaniel Edward Jones was born on April 6, 1951, to the late John Jones and Elizabeth Jones.  He was raised in Weirton West Virginia where he attended school and went on to become an electrical technician.  He worked for American Electric Power until he retired.  Nathaniel quietly passed away at his home in Greensburg on March 20, 2026.  Nathaniel leaves...

Ellen Collier

Ellen Collier

Feb 6, 2026

Ellen Collier, of Pittsburgh, PA transitioned to eternal rest on February 6, 2026 at age 87.

She leaves to cherish her memories her sons: Kevin Collier, Keith Collier(Dawn), Eric Collier, and Mark Collier; daughters: Charlene Jones, Tanya Collier, Carmen Franks (David), Eileen Johnson (Reginald), Deborah Lee, and DelQuaJah Collier; brothers: Ollie Wright, Jr., Johnny Brown, Tyrone Wright, and Clinton Brown: sisters:...

Annetta R Covington

Annetta R Covington

Jan 5, 2026

Annetta R. Covington of Pittsburgh, PA transitioned to eternal rest on January 5, 2026, at the age of 83.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sons: Ralph Covington and Paul Covington; daughters: Kimberly Mellix (Rev. Mark Mellix) and Cheryl Covington (Richard McKnight); brother: Ronald Eley (Berneice Eley); 8 Grandchildren; and a host of family and friends....

Gaydale Williams

Gaydale Williams

Dec 31, 2025

Gaydale Williams, of the Hill District, transitioned to eternal rest on December 31, 2025 at the age of 69.

She leaves to cherish her memory her father: Kassie Evans; son: David Jason Williams; daughters: Gabriella Williams and Dava Williams; sister: Glendale Walker; 11 Grandchildren; 7 Great-Grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.

A memorial...

Darlene R. Mitchell

Darlene R. Mitchell

Dec 31, 2025

Darlene R. Mitchell, of Pittsburgh, PA, transitioned to eternal rest on December 31, 2025 at the age of 61.

She leaves to cherish her memory her sons: David Dennison, Darrell Mitchell, and Darnell Dennison; daughter: Tammeka Dennison; brothers: William P. Mitchell, Randolph H. Mitchell, Garrick J. Mitchell, Donald L. Mitchell, and Andre Mitchell; sisters: Patricia A. Powell,...

Patricia Ann Carter

Patricia Ann Carter

Nov 28, 2025

Patricia Ann Carter, of the Hill District, transitioned to eternal rest on November 28, 2025 at age 89.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter: Rhonda James; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held at Bethel AME Church, 2720 Webster Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, on Monday, December 8, 2025;...

Melvin Fowler

Melvin Fowler

Nov 26, 2025

Melvin Fowler, of Pittsburgh, PA transitioned to eternal rest on November 26, 2025 at the age of 75.

He leaves to mourn his loss his son: Melvin Stephens; brothers: Michael Fowler and Gerald Fowler; sister: Charlene Weaver; and devoted friend: Tempie Boddy.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 5, 2025 at West Funeral...

Naomi Harris

Naomi Harris

Oct 19, 2025

Naomi Harris, age 83, of Turtle Creek, PA transitioned to eternal rest.

She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter: Diane Harris; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and brother: Robert Lee Harris; and a host of family and friends.

Services will be held on Wednesday, October 29, 2025; Visitation: 11am; Service: 12pm; Interment: Greenwood Cemetery.

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Howard D. Cooper

Howard D. Cooper

Oct 17, 2025

Howard Donald Cooper was born on July 1, 1934 in Beaver Falls, PA to his parents John Cooper and Elouise Cooper. Howard attended the Connelley Trade School, where he graduated with his High School Diploma. He later got married to his wife, Cynthia Cooper.

For twenty years, Howard was employed at Hussy Copper as the Union Vice...

Edith L Potter

Edith L Potter

Sep 21, 2025

At 1:25 pm on September 21, 2025 surrounded by family and loved ones, Edith quietly departed from her earthly life at Highland Hills Skilled Nursing Facility in Ross Township and entered into the eternal presence and peace of God.

Edith was born on July 10, 1945 to the late James "Boyd" Gilliam and the late Florence (Hollis)...

Lorriane D. Mangham

Lorriane D. Mangham

Aug 28, 2025

Lorriane Mangham, a beloved mother, wife, grandmother, aunt, friend, and devoted elder in the church, passed away on August 28, 2025, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was a woman of unwavering faith, fierce love, and boundless generosity—known by all who met her as someone who would give you the shirt off her back and preach the Word while doing it....

Nellie Ruth Parks

Nellie Ruth Parks

Jul 21, 2025

Nellie Ruth Parks, of the Hill District, transitioned to eternal rest on July 21st 2025 at the age of 93.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter: Sherelle Taliaferro; her entire family circle and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 1pm at the West Funeral Homes Chapel....

David Muse

David Muse

Jun 22, 2025

David Muse, age 79 of Braddock, PA, transitioned to eternal rest on June 22. 2025.

He leaves to cherish his memory his wife: Naomi Muse; son: David Muse, Jr.; daughters: Ruth Coleman (Cephas) and Beth Burton; brother: William Muse, Jr.; 5 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; and a host of family and friends.

Funeral services will be...

Cynthia Mary Jefferson

Cynthia Mary Jefferson

May 15, 2025

In as much as it has pleased Almighty God in his infinite wisdom to call from this earth Sister Leah Emeritus St Cynthia Mary Jefferson we write our appreciation of her.

She was born in Pittsburgh, PA on November 24 1941 to the Late Grand Trustee St Bernice Payne. She was an only child with a host...

Corine Abrams

Corine Abrams

May 12, 2025

Mrs. Corine Abrams passed away at 92 years of age on May 12, 2025. Mrs. Corine Abrams was born to Robert McGee Hopkins and Plummer Hicks Hopkins in Lapine, Alabama. Her mother died at a young age and Mrs. Abrams went to live with her Aunt & Uncle, Nehemiah & Jeff Harriel, where she went to school and graduated...

Lenall Thomas

Lenall Thomas

Jan 1, 2025

On November 22, 1943, a miracle was given to the late Elder H.L. Thomas and Lena Williams Thomas in Chattanooga, TN.  Lenall was their first daughter and second child of five children.  Lenall went to Main Street Elementary School and onward to Howard High School.

Lenall furthered her education by graduating from the Prairie Bible College in...

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