Obituaries

William B. Hill

Aug 14, 2022

William B. Hill, affectionately known as Rashied, was born on February 4, 1947 to the late Virginia and William Hill in Steubenville, Ohio. Rashied moved to Pittsburgh as a child with his parents and brother, Cedric (Pharaoh), where they were raised in the Hill District. Rashied attended St. Richard's, now known as St. Benedict the Moor School and graduated...

Alvin Clark

Jul 19, 2022

Alvin Clark was born on March 15, 1924 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  He was the third child born to the late Alfred and Alma Clark.  There were ten children in the family; Altonal, Allan, Alvin, Alfred, Calvin, Matlean, Carl, Ruth, Bernard, and Clyde.  Alvin was reared in the Hill District.  He attended McKelvy Elementary School, Herron Hill Junior High, and...

William Howard

Jul 19, 2022

Deacon William Howard

Age 78, transitioned on July 19, 2022. Survived by his beloved daughter Janelle Franklin, companion Janie Robinson, and two grandchildren.  Services will be held at Ebenezer Baptist Church on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. Visitation 10am-11am  Service 11am Interment National Cemetery of the Alleghenies. Arrangements entrusted to West Funeral Home 2215 Wylie Ave. Pittsburgh, PA...

Elizabeth Lyman Tooson

Jul 15, 2022

Elizabeth Lyman Tooson, more affectionately known as Liz or Ms. Liz, was born on September 17, 1932 to the late Nathaniel and Louvenia Lyman in Birmingham, Alabama.  Elizabeth moved from Birmingham to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania when she was young.  She acquired her G.E.D and began working for Mercy Hospital.  On March 18, 1970, Elizabeth began working as a crossing guard...

Dorothy Virginia Harris

Jun 26, 2022

Dorothy Harris, age 90, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully during her sleep on June 26, 2022, at home. Beloved aunt and family member. She was predeceased by parents Clarence and Anna Mae Harris; sisters Peacola, Jessie Mae, and Sally; and brothers Howard, Thomas, and Arthur. She is survived by her caregivers of many years: (beloved niece) Rachelle Dorsey...

Ahmed Turner

Jun 15, 2022

Ahmed Turner was born on November 4, 1969, in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was born to the late Shirley and Harvey Turner. Ahmed was the youngest of all his siblings. He graduated from Brashar High school, where he played football. Ahmed had a great love for football. Ahmed attended Cheyney State College. He loved music, especially old school rap. Ahmed ...

Granison N. Prentice, Jr.

May 16, 2022

Granison Nabors Prentice, Jr. (affectionately known as "Poppa" was born November 28, 1942, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Granison Nabors Prentice, Sr. and Juanita Margaret (Lomax) Prentice.  He completed his spiritual and earthly journey here on May 16, 2022.

Granison enjoyed track and was outstanding in his performance at Herron Hill Jr. High and Schenley High...

Deborah Linnell Fleming

Apr 22, 2022

Mrs. Deborah Linnell Anderson Fleming, 77, of Yonkers, New York passed away on April 22, 2022.

A retired librarian, she was born on September 29, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Leroy Anderson and Willa Dean Anderson (Morris).  She attended Pittsburgh Public Schools and went on to attend Mount Mercy College in Pittsburgh (Carlow University) and graduated with...

Orlando E. Robinson

Apr 21, 2022

Orlando Eldred Robinson was born on March 19 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Leamon and Marian Robinson. Orlando grew up in the Hill district where he attended Herron Hill Elementary and Schenley High School. After attending Schenley High School in 1950 he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean war. He was honorably discharged...

Beatrice L. Hardy

Apr 9, 2022

Arrangements entrusted to West Funeral Home, Inc.; 2215 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; Phone: 412-471-2626

Mikita L. Johnson

Apr 4, 2022

Mikita Johnson better known as Kita, was born on September 12th, 1986. She was born to proud parents Shirlene Johnson and Thomas Lane. She and her sister Chinna Johnson, both lived with and were raised by her mother and father. She spent her childhood growing up in the hill district and attended Pittsburgh Public school. Mikita was a people...

Diana M. Easley

Apr 2, 2022

Diana Easley transitioned to eternal rest on April 2, 2022, at age 75. She leaves behind to cherish her memories son: Marlon Easley (Temple); daughter: Antoinette Easley; brother: William Easley; sisters: Nancy Thornton-Easley, Mattie Wages and Barbara Coward; 6 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; and a host of family and friends too numerous to mentions.

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Renee N. Rhodes

Feb 21, 2022

Reneé Naikiea Rhodes was born on September 23, 1956, the daughter of Orchis Crawford and Alphonso Johnson. Nay as she was affectionately called by loved ones, transitioned from the earth on February 21, 2022, with her family by her side after a courageous battle with cancer.

Reneé attended Pittsburgh Public Schools and later Median School for Medical...

Glenn T. Davenport

Feb 4, 2022

Glenn Tyrone Davenport Jr., Son of the late Glen Tyrone Davenport Sr. and Son of Constance Davenport was born April 14th, 1968.Glenn graduated from Brasher High School and joined the Marines.Leaving the Marines, Glen took up many trades and had many jobs. He was an electrician, did Drywall, was certified in Asbestos, worked for Mistic, Amazon and had a...

Lori L. Hollis

Jan 23, 2022

Lori Hollis transitioned into eternal rest on January 23, 2022, at 60 years old. She leaves behind to cherish her memories brothers: Raymond D. Parker, Jr., Sherman C. Parker, Anthony Parker, Nathaniel F. Hollis, and Philip Hollis; sisters: Karen E. Smith, Deborah Hollis, Anna E. Hollis.

Funeral services and interment will be held private.

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William Germany

Jan 13, 2022

William Germany was  born on July 17, 1939 to Garl and Sophia Germany. William was also known as "Mokey". He was educated in the Pittsburgh School System. Mokey was an avid painter which led him to open his own painting company, where he employed a host of family and friends,

Mokey was a founding member of the...

Tara Holley

Dec 28, 2021

Tara Holley transitioned to eternal rest on December 28, 2021 at age 54. She leaves to cherish her memories her brothers: Darrin Ellis, Oyo Ellis, and David Ellis; and sister: Ife Ellis. Her services and interment were held privately.

Arrangements entrusted to West Funeral Home, Inc.; 2215 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; Phone: 412-471-2626

David Kelly

Jun 10, 2021

David Kelly transitioned to enteral rest on June 10, 2022. He leaves behind friends to cherish his memories. Kelly's service and interment will be held privately.

Arrangements entrusted to West Funeral Home, Inc.; 2215 Wylie Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; Tel: 412-471-2626