Obituaries

Jul 22, 2024

E. Blanche Jones was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on August 28, 1929. She was the youngest of four girls born to the late Wilie Jones and Lillie Jo Courts of Reidsville, North Carolina.

E. Blanche attended Fifth Avenu eHigh School where she received her diploma in 1997. She worked as a unit clerk at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital...

Jul 13, 2024

Keller H. Gaither, Jr. was born on March 19, 1931, in McKeesport, PA, to his parents Keller H. Gaither and Julia Woods. He was the oldest of three children: Evoria Gaither Williams and Richard L. Gaither.

Keller graduated from Fifth Avenue High School in 1949 and went on to study at the Cleveland College of Mortuary School....

Jul 9, 2024

Diane Marie Reeves, 66, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Mrs. Diane worked as a nurse aid for 20 years at Limited Nursing Home.

Diane enjoyed reading and watching old movies. Her greatest joy was her kids and grandson. Diane had a big heart and was loving and caring to everyone.

Jun 8, 2024

Our beloved Theresa Delia Williams, lovingly called "Grandma Terri" to many in the Hill Distract, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on the morning of June 8th, 2024. She transitioned with her loving family by her side. Theresa was born November 5, 1937, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Joseph and Theresa Jackson. She received her education...

May 31, 2024

Renee Marie Wormsley Parker was born on July 27, 1948 in Horning, PA to the late Thomas E. Wormsley and Bessie E. Wormsley. She was one of eight siblings. Renee received her higher education and went on to pursue her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Throughout Renee's CNA career she worked at Norbert's Nursing Home, Baptist...

May 16, 2024

Darryl Turner was born on July 28, 1949 to Dorcas Turner and Otis Triplett in Pittsburgh, PA.

He graduated from Fifth Avenue High School and enlisted in the Navy. He was an electrician by trade. He also worked for Access as a driver and retired from UPMC Shadyside as a custodian.

In earlier years, Darryl...

May 1, 2024

Moses Quinton Hull was born April 11, 1944 and passed away in May 1, 2024 at the age of eighty (80) years old.

Moses was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late Andrew Hull and Everlena Hull. He was a quiet man who stayed to himself. He was an avid book reader worth the knowledge of many...

Apr 22, 2024

Age 55, transitioned on April 22, 2024.  Jerome was born in Pittsburgh, PA from the union of Curtis C. Clark Sr. and Mary Morrison.  He leaves to cherish his memory his daughter Briana Clark; brothers Curtis and Scott Clark; sisters Tynisha and Shawndaya Clark; five grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends.  Jerome will be eternally missed...

Apr 19, 2024

Jacqueline Delores Richardson, affectionately known as Jackie, peacefully passed away on April 19, 2024, at UPMC East Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA. Born on April 20, 1929, at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, Jackie was the beloved daughter of Olivia Singleton and James Oscar Hughes Sr. She was one of six siblings.

Jackie's life was a testament to...

Apr 6, 2024

Minister Kenneth Nathaniel Baker was born on May 12, 1944 from the union of Leonard Baker and Margaret Mayo in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He dedicated his life to his family and his career.  Kenneth worked for the City of Pittsburgh as a Truck Driver for many years.  Kenneth passed away on April 6, 2024 and will be forever cherished by...

Apr 3, 2024

LaFerral "Flash" Dee, 70 years old of the Hill District, PA was called home on April 3rd  2024.  He was born to the late Ralph Dee and Dolores Carmichael on September 1, 1954, in Pittsburgh, PA.

Flash attended Fifth Avenue High School during his adolescent years, where he later graduated. He began working at the Heinz Field...

Mar 22, 2024

Jay was born on December 3, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA from the union of Elmor Burke and Mary Satterwhite.  Jay transitioned on March 22, 2024.  He leaves to cherish his memory his beloved children and a host of other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held at Bethel AME Church on Saturday, April 6, 2024...

Mar 11, 2024

Vanessa Gwenay Hawkins, more affectionately known as "Nessie", was born on December 15, 1955, the 14thchild of Martha R. Wright Hawkins and Thomas B. Hawkins in Clarksdale, Mississippi.  Although she was born with a disability, Nessie was educated through St. Anthony School for special education.  She learned life skills, how to write her name, take care of her clothing,...

Feb 25, 2024

The first of three children, Linda was born to the late Carrie Helen Heath and Samuel W. Heath.  She was raised in the Hill District of Pittsburgh and was a graduate of Schenley High School's class of 1966.  Linda accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the St. Luke Baptist Church.

In 1970, she...

Feb 24, 2024

Christine was born on September 22, 1925 from the union of George White and Doreatha Scott.  She attended and graduated from Fifth Avenue High School.  After graduating she married Edgar Pickett and from that union came her beloved son Leon Pickett.  Christine lived in the Hill District of Pittsburgh for many years where she worked at the Hurricane.  Christine...

Feb 16, 2024

On May 16th, 1967, God blessed Annie Clyde Rhodes and Charles "Charlie" Scott with a beloved son named Scott Craig Rhodes, (Scotty).  He was given his wings on February 16th, 2024, after battling stage 4 cancer.  Scott was respectfully known as Scotty, grandad, and the "innocent one".

Scott lived on the Hill, Pittsburgh for 53 years before...

Feb 11, 2024

Our beloved Tyree, also affectionately known as O.B., peacefully went home to be with the lord on Super Bowl Sunday February 11, 2024 at 9:36pm EST.  His sister Tameshia (Sissy) was by his side.

Tyree was born on December 7, 1965 to his late father Marvin Godfrey and mother Janice (Graves) Godfrey.  He was the oldest of...

Feb 4, 2024

Althea B Salmon was born September 30, 1939, to the union of Lawrence Walker and Margaret Fannings and passed away to heavenly peace on February 4, 2024.  At a young age, Athea would put her all into Gospel Music.  She was an accomplished singer. Althea married and subsequently divorced Amos Lewis Salmon and from this union had two sons. ...

Jan 18, 2024

Threatha Huff, beloved wife, mother, sister, and was born on March 13th, 1933 to James and Mattie Huff. Threatha was the loving wife of Burdett Morgan (deceased) and the devoted mother of Marvin Carter (deceased).

Threatha, born in the Hill District of Pittsburgh graduated from Fifth Avenue Highschool, where she created many lifelong friends. However, Threatha had...

Jan 12, 2024

It was on July 29, 1932, that the Lord Blessed a young couple in the City of Reidsville, North Carolina with a baby girl named Mary.  On Friday January 12, 2024, the Lord Jehovah called Mary home.  Her loving sons Norman and Arthur were by her before she departed.  Mary Louise Gregory a lifelong resident of Pittsburgh lived a...