Obituaries

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...

Dec 27, 2023

William Henry Bailey, Jr., known to his loved ones as Billy, passed away on December 27, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, at the age of 73. Billy was born on August 9, 1950, in Pittsburgh. He was a beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and sibling.

Billy had a vibrant personality and was known for his love of spending time...

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...

Nov 1, 2023

Jo Alice Snow Galloway a wonderful woman of GOD was born October 25, 1944, in the heart of Birmingham, Alabama. She joined her eternal rest with the ancestors on November 1, 2023 leaving behind a legacy that future generations will honor and cherish.

Jo Alice was the last of 9 children born to John and Alice Holcomb. ...

Oct 16, 2023

Aleah Wible, age 20, passed away on September 16, 2023, at Heritage Valley Hospital, in Beaver, PA.  She was born September 1, 2003, to Jeannie Wible and Ronald Fitzgerald at the Uniontown Hospital, in Uniontown, PA.  Aleah lived and attended school at McGuire Memorial in New Brighton, PA., and graduated in 2023.  Aleah loved listening to music & watching...

Sep 18, 2023

Steven Douglas Regan was born August 25, 1980, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Lori Regan Biglow and Steven Kenley.  He was preceded in death by his Grandmother Nell Regan, Grandfather William A. Regan, Sr., and Grandmother Joan Kenley. "Stevie" as he was affectionately called by many, was a proud 1997 graduate of Schenley High School. Upon graduation he received recognition...

May 21, 2023

Joseph Wilbon, 105, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2023. He was born on April 1, 1918 to the late Horace Wilbon, Sr. and Emma Rabon in Bronwood, GA. Joseph was among six siblings – Henry, Maggie, Fannie, Raybon, Horace and Rushia.

In 1941 he enlisted in the U.S....

Apr 13, 2023

Daniel L. Lewis was born on February 11, 1933 in Gordon,Georgia from the union of Lee Evans and Inez Lewis.  Daniel enlisted in the service at an early age. He spent many years working as a steel worker in the steel mill.  He dedicated his life to his family and work.  Daniel transitioned on April 13, 2023 surrounded by...

Apr 12, 2023

Constance L. Burtch was born on Thursday, September 4, 1952 to the union of the late Thomas Burtch and Alabelle Scott.  Constance was the youngest of three children, Thomas and Barbara Burtch.

Constance started her family early.  She married Raymond Green and they had three children; Raymond, Raychelle, and Aaron by the time she was 26.  Constance...

Mar 12, 2023

Jodell Corrine Bedard. Born May 26,1955 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the beloved late Delores and Joseph Bedard. Jodell was called home to Glory on March 12, 2023.

Jodell received her education though the Pittsburgh Public School System and graduated from Schenley High School in 1973. She went on to attend Clarion State College, before entering the workforce,...

Mar 11, 2023

Bernice Coleman Whiting, 91, peacefully passed away on March 11, 2023 at 1:58a.m. at Highland Park Care Center.

Bernice was born November 21, 1931 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. The oldest daughter of the late Willie Coleman and Cornelia Williams Coleman.

Bernice grew up in the Pittsburgh area & attended Pittsburgh Public Schools. She was a dedicated...

Mar 4, 2023

Ray A. Boyd transitioned to eternal rest on Saturday, March 4, 2023. He leaves to cherish his  memories wife: Janet A. Peterson; son: Ray A. Boyd, Jr.; daughters: Raynell, Arayia, Loharre, and Asia Boyd; brothers: Emmitt and Jeffrey Boyd; sisters: Virginia Gales-Boyd, Lorraine Sewell-Boyd, and Evelyn Boyd; three grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Jan 29, 2023

Raymond Perry Davis passed into the warm embrace of the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born on June 6, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was raised in a loving family with Frank and Ada Woods, where he attended Bellevue High School.  Upon graduation, Ray enlisted in the Air Force and was stationed at Shaw Airforce Base...

Jan 10, 2023

Arlene E. Wiliams transitioned to eternal rest on January 10, 2023. She leaves to cherish her memories her sons: Rome Williams (Yvette), Phillip Williams (Jessica), Todd Williams; daughter: Teena Williams Adams (Charles); Sister: Helen White.

She is preceded in death by her son: Mark Williams; daughter: Renee Alton.

Visitation will be on Monday, January 16,...

Dec 11, 2022

Dorcas Turner of Pittsburgh PA, a lifetime resident of the Hill District, transitioned to eternal rest on December 11, 2022 at age 95. She is survived by her son: Darryl Turner; daughters: Renee Turner and Karen Snyder (Glenn); 6 Grandchildren; and 4 Great-Grandchildren.

Services will be held at West Funeral Home. Visitation: Friday, December 16th 2022, 4pm...