All Obituaries

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

Regis Spriggs, ages 63, passed away quietly on February 2, 2017.  Loving son of Betty Trice; Brother of Edward, John, William, James, David, Joann, Andrea, Estelle, and Jessie.  Regis was preceded in death by one sister, Michelle. He also leaves to cherish his memory a host of other relatives and friends.   Interment:  Private

Dwayne Harris, age 55, passed away on Monday, August 22, 2016.  Dwayne is survived by his mother, Sofronia Harris,; his wife,  Darlene Harris; brothers, Theodore Harris and James Harris, and sisters, Debbie Harris and Denise Harris.  A Memorial Service and Military Honors Service will be held on Monday, September 12, 2016.   Interment will be at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies,Bridgeville PA  

          Carolyn Brinson, age 67, passed away quietly at home on Wednesday, May 11, 2016.  Beloved mother of Sharon Duncan Hudspeth (Edward), Tahirah Duncan Walker (Benjamin), William David Duncan and Edward Leon Duncan, Sister of James Beverly, Joyce Beverly, Elvira Ford, and Nettie Yvette Rudisel.  Carolyn was an inspiration to many and leaves to cherish her memory, her loving grandchildren and many relatives and friends.

India E. Cyrus, age 63, passed away on Monday May, 9, 2016. India was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylania on April 2, 1953 to Warren Cyrus and Sherdina Wright.  Beloved Sister of Eric Cyrus, India leaves to cherish her memory a multitude of friends and family.