All Obituaries

Lela Sanders was born in Clarksville, Pennsylvania on July 22, 1943.  She was the daughter of Thomas Thompson and Lille Bell Thompson.  She was raised by Minnie Lee Kemp and Paul Kemp.  Lela grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Gladstone High School in 1963.  She was a loving daughter and enjoyed modeling and sewing as a young adult.  Lela loved to cook, entertain, travel, sing and grow vegetables in her garden.  Lela was united in holy matrimony to...

Vivian Marie Reed was born on December 18, 1939 to Gaserine and Angus Dixon. She was the youngest daughter of 11 children. Vivian was educated in the Rankin Public Schools where she enjoyed being a member of the Rankin Oarlets, a dance and performance group. Vivian was united in holy matrimony to Dennis Reed. Her greatest joy was being a loving wife and mother. Vivian loved her family. Her family was her life. Vivian shared her life with many and touched many more. From her neighborhood in...

Darla Rae Pope was born August 7, 1946, in Pittsburgh PA to the late Bernice Grace, Fred Moorefield, and Stepfather-Henry Grace. Darla Rae aka Dottie was called to eternal rest on July 5, 2022. She graduated from Schenley HS,received an Associate Degree from the College of Mt. Saint Vincent, and her BA from California State University. Darla Rae held many job titles and positions. However, the job she was most proud of and gained recognition throughout New York City for was The Parks...

Chandra Ja 'net Heard passed away at the age of 41 after a prolonged battle with Lupus on February 15, 2022. Chandra, the daughter of Ronald Heard, Sr. and the late Gloria Heard, was their third child (only girl) and was born on January 27, 1981. She was a joy to her loving parents. Chandra attended Pittsburgh Public Schools during her elementary years. When her family relocated to Wilkinsburg, she attended Wilkinsburg's Junior/Senior High School. Following high school Chandra attended a...

PROPHETESS GERALDINE “Gerry” COLEMAN Prophetess Geraldine Coleman was born and raised in Wilmington, NC on January 25, 1942 to John Simpson and Edna “Evalina” Simpson. A graduate of Williston High School, she later pursued a degree of Elementary Education from Shaw University in North Carolina where she studied and was a member of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. After graduating, she taught in Virginia and later moved to New York to be with family and taught in the...

Age 101, transitioned on September 17, 2021 in Pittsburgh, PA.  Rosa was born on August 20, 1920 in Clayton, AL from the union of Lee McNabb and Florine Thompkins.  She graduated and became a nurses assistant.  She devoted her life to her job and her children.  Rosa was preceded in death by her daughter Juanita Arterberry.  Rosa leaves to cherish her memory her daughter Gwendolyn Vanleer; her grandchildren; and a host of other family members and friends. Services...

Myrtle Wood was born on Monday, August 31, 1925 to Charles and Grace Strong – Pittsburgh, PA. On Thursday, August 26, 2021 she moved on to Glory to be with the Angels. Proceeded her in death: Husband:    The late Kenneth Vincent Wood Parents:      The late Charles & Grace Strong Siblings:      The late Henriette...

    Laura Kate Smith was born on March 28, 1938 to the late Lethia Alston and Joe Cook in Jenkins Jones, WV. She was the youngest of her 3 siblings which she was predeceased by;  Sam Johnson, Johnnie Mae White, and Ruthie Davis. Laura moved to Eutaw, AL at a young age where Aunt Mama Laura and Aunt Mama Kate were a big part of her life. She attended Greene County Training School where she met her late husband William Smith, Jr.      Laura was a loving, caring,...

Rachel B. Berry was born on December 7, 1926 to her parents Charles Stokes and Bertie Fisher Stokes. She was one of 6 children made within their union: Phillip, Agnes, Norma, Charles, Jr., Betty and Rachel. Throughout her years, Rachel gained her education through the Pittsburgh Public Schools. She graduated from 5th Avenue High School in 1945. She continued her education at Duff’s Business School, which was located in Downtown Pittsburgh. Rachel did work as a Senior Division Secretary...

Brenda Glenn Jr. was born October 16, 1957 in Pittsburgh, PA to Walter James Glenn Sr, who preceded her in death and Brenda Glenn, Sr. She was the first granddaughter to the late Mildred Harris (Nanny) and Irene Green (Mother) she loved them dearly! Quietly and peacefully God whispered to her to come rest with her grandmother’s and father on April 10th. Brenda was the life of the party, she loved telling stories and reminiscing on her childhood. She loved taking care of people, even...