All Obituaries

Karen D. Williams Age 66, ascended from earth on September 3, 2019.  Survived by her dedicated niece, Issa Rice; other relatives and friends.  Memorial Service Saturday, 11 a.m. at George A. Warden Funeral Home., 1100 N. Homewood Ave., 412-241-3838. Interment; Private

Carolyn J. Carswell Carolyn was the only child born to Purcell and Carrie McQuaige on August 20, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA.  Carolyn gave her life to Christ and was baptized at Nazarene Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Ricky v. Burgess.  Because Carolyn took her new life with Christ very seriously, she became a committed member of the Pastor's Aide, and the Missionary Board of N.B.C.  She continued to be a member of these organizations even after her health no...

Darryl N. Lillard, transitioned on Saturday, August 3, 2019.  The loving father of Darryl Neil Lillard Jr., Shawn Anderson, and Rosalind Lillard.  He is also survived by his sister Donna Walker; 1 grandchild; and a host of other relatives and friends.  Memorial Service: August 11, 2019 3PM at the George A. Warden Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment: Private.  Arrangements entrusted to George A. Warden Funeral Home, 1100 N. Homewood Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208. ...

Apostle David White Age 85, transitioned on May 17, 2019.  Beloved husband of Prophetess Norma, also survived by ten children, 32 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; brother of Anna Ringgold; also survived by church family, other relatives, and friends.  Visitation Thursday 4-8 p.m. at George A. Warden Funeral Home, 1100 N. Homewood Ave., Pgh, PA 15208, 412-241-3838, where services will be held Friday 11 a.m. Interment Greenwood Cemetery.

Deaconess Celeste H Jones, age 93, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania passed away October 26, 2018.  Wife of the late Deacon  Jesse L. Jones, Sr; mother of Diana L. Manns of Dayton Ohio, Jesse L Jones Jr (Rose), Rev. Curtis M. Jones Sr. (Deborah) and Rhonda G. Hall, all of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She is also survived by two sisters, Sarah Reed (John) of Pittsburgh and LaVera Howard (James) of Trotwood, Ohio, two sister-in-laws Gloria Dean Kelly and Rita Jones.  God daughter...

Born August 4, 1947in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Freddie Sherrod, Jr  was the son of Freddie Sherrod, Sr. and Annie F. Shepard.  Freddie passed from this life on February 7, 2018. Freddie graduate from Westinghouse High School, married his high school sweetheart, Barbara Wallace and fathered a son, Robert Lawrence Johnson.  In the late 60’s, Freddie joined the United States Air Force, fought during Vietnam War and served as a military policeman in numerous...

Gertha Johnson was born on March 25, 1925 to the late David James Johnson and Mary Jane Gilbert.  She was one of 13 children. Gertha Grinage 92, of Penn Hills went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 21, 2018. Gertha was baptized at Bethany Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board.  Gertha grew up in the Homewood-Brushton area and graduated from Westinghouse High School in 1944.  She worked for a brief time as a Nurses Aide.  Gertha...

Leon B, Gray, age 64, transitioned on December 13, 2017. Beloved husband of Jeanne; stepfather of Latisha, Jaime and Nadine Manison; brother of Calvin and Karl Finney, and Barbara Ann Rakestraw; also survived by other relatives and friends. Leon was a US Army veteran. Memorial Service Wednesday 11 a.m.

Doris R. Franklin was born on February 2, 1940.  She passed away quietly in UPMC Mercy Hospital on October 27, 2017 at the age of 77. Doris was preceded in death by her husband Raymond Franklin, Sr. Doris leaves to cherish her memory: 5 sons, William Glenn Franklin, Raymond Lee Franklin, Jr.  (Carol), Leonard Franklin Sr., Rodney Franklin and Reginald Lee Franklin (Kisha), one daughter, Donna Marie Franklin-Crosby (Julius); 15 grandchildren and 12...

Mattie R. Martin passed away quietly on Saturday, March 18, 2017.  Beloved mother of Thomas Martin, Shella Brown (William) and Elizabeth Thomas (Roger).  Sister of Luther Logan, Fred Logan and Effie Harp.  Mattie also leaves to cherish her memory, three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends. Interment:  Allegheny Cemetery