All Obituaries

Vickie  J Powell, 70, of Duquesne, daughter of the late Jean Neal, passed away on  January 24, 2020 at home. Vickie was born on February 11, 1949 in Bolton, NC. She was a devoted wife to Charles Powell.   She was a Nursing Assistant at UMPC McKeesport. As a member of Payne Chapel A.M.E, she served on the missionary and culinary ministries. She was preceded in death by her mother, son, Leroy Powell, and brothers; James and Jamont Neal. Vickie is survived by her...

Jeffrey “Eb” Jackson of 551 Edgewood Avenue West Mifflin, PA, departed this life on January 20, 2020. Jeffrey was born February 28, 1955 in Elizabeth PA and was the son of the late Howard C. Jackson Sr. and Erma Sally Jackson. He was a graduate of Clairton High School and was employed by US Steel, North Carolina Mutual Insurance Company, Duquesne Family Support Center and Goodwill Industries of Lawrenceville, PA.  Jeffrey was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church in...

Arthur L Franklin Jr., 70, of McKeesport, passed away on  January 18, 2020. He was born on November 22, 1949, son of the late Arthur L. Franklin, Sr. and Violet Robinson Franklin. Arthur was a loving husband to Stephanie Williams Franklin and devoted father to his children. He served his country during the Korean War. For many years, he worked as a Laborer for USS National Tube. Football, basketball, and wrestling were just a few of the sports he loved. He enjoyed them all. Arthur was...

Shirley K Jones, 63, of Mc Keesport, Pennsylvania, passed away on  January 18, 2020 at UMPC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was born on October 5, 1956, to Clarence and Georgia Petty in Henryville, Indiana. She married Norman Jones and from this union, one daughter was birthed. Shirley worked as a Dental Assistant. Shirley is survived by her loving spouse Norman Jones; daughter, Alexis M Jones of McKeesport, PA.

Enrico  L Patterson, 48, of Pittsburgh, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1971, to the late Terrence Lattimore and Iris Marshall at McKeesport Hospital. Enrico worked as a Bartender for Manner Theater. Enrico is survived by his son Warren Waite; sister, Brandy  Marshall; brother, James Louis Marshall, IV; nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be held at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind St. McKeesport,...

  Ella "Louise" Alred Wilson, 87, of McKeesport departed this life peacefully at home on Thursday, January 16, 2020.   She was born September 19, 1932, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Milo and Ida Mae Alred.  She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of over 60 years, Wilbert A. Wilson, Sr. and three daughters, Toni R. Wilson, Rhonda J. Wilson Leggett, and Kimberlee L. Wilson. Louise graduated from Westinghouse High School in Pittsburgh,...

Franswal Warren Rice, 51, of Clairton, passed away on January 15, 2020. He was born on July 10, 1968 to Henry Rice and the late Wanda Howard. He was also preceded in death by his adopted mother, Rose Lee Gallop Rice.  Franswal, affectionately known as “Frankie,” graduated from Clairton High School. He is survived by his loving daughter, Janelle  Rice of Pittsburgh, PA; two grandsons, Jay'zon and Dae’Jour Rice, two sisters, Tiffany  Richardson...

Charles  Johnson, 59, was born January 8, 1961, in McKeesport, PA to the late Charles and Louise Johnson Sr. He went on to be with the Lord January 12, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Troy Johnson.    His survivors are his  daughters, Lamira Johnson, and Jasmine  Johnson; one grandchild; sisters, Delcina Wynn and  Ava  Mikell Family and Friends will be received at Mt. Olive First Baptist Church, Clairton, PA. Services: ...

  Deaconess Elizabeth Jefferies, 90, of Duquesne Pennsylvania, departed this life peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2020, in Woodhaven Care Center, Monroeville, PA. She was born May 22, 1929 in Greenville, South Carolina, daughter of the late John and Rosella Tate. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hermon B. Jefferies and sister Parthenia Johnson and a step daughter Jean Davis (John). Mrs. Jefferies resided in Duquesne with her late husband of 51 years and was the owner of...

Mr. Bravelet Artis was born in Halifax County, North Carolina on January 3, 1947, to the late Willie Prince and Emma Brown Artis. Bravelet, affectionately known by his Pennsylvania family as “Art.” was preceded in death by his sister, Rubie Kellum, brother, Raymond Artis and companion Beulah Garrett. Art was formerly employed at Jefferson Hospital where he worked in the mailroom for many years. He will be remembered by his daughter Shaquail Artis of Swissvale, PA;...