All Obituaries

Matilda A. Ranson, 90, was born in Jefferson, PA on November 20, 1930.  The beloved daughter of the late John Reuben and Ida Mae Puryear departed this life on  January 12, 2021, at McKeesport, PA. Family and friends will be received for a walk-through viewing at Mt. Olive Baptist Church on Monday, January 18, 2021. Funeral Service will be PRIVATE **SOCIAL DISTANCING AND FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL VISITORS DURING EACH SERVICE.**

Sharon A. Murphy, 66, was born July 30, 1954, in North Hampton County, VA. On January 11, 2021, Sharon departed this life in her home. She was preceded in death by her mother Edith Turner, father Clarence Bell, sister Beverly Gantt, and Brother Eugene Gantt. She was a lifelong resident of the City of Duquesne, and was raised in a large extended family. She attended Duquesne High School ,and Median School of Allied Health careers where she obtained her Associate's degree as a Dental...

Laura Chasity Bullock- Hilliard, 92, born August 26, 1928, in Rocky Mount, NC.  The beloved daughter of the late Jacob and Penny (Parker) Bullock departed this life on January 9, 2021, peacefully at home. She was the youngest of 13 children and was preceded in death by her siblings and husband, Nelson Hilliard, Sr.   Laura is survived by her four daughters, Elois Britton of Columbus, OH, Geraldine (Gregory) Smith of Verona, PA, Carrie Poston of Cleveland, OH, Diane Hilliard of...

Janice Lynn Holmes, 65, of McKeesport, passed peacefully on January 7, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport. Beloved daughter of the late Clarence Wendell and Bessie Marie Grinage Holmes, born January 14, 1955. Janice obtained a Masters in Nursing, Ph.D. in Education, and Ph.D., ABD in Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh. She received the Master’s in Divinity and a Community Service Award from Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Janice pastored Olivet Presbyterian, West...

Diane L Maultsby, 70, born March 30, 1950, in McKeesport, PA.  The beloved daughter of the late Leroy and Louvata Maultsby departed this life on January 1, 2021, at home. She was preceded in death by her brother, Anthony Maultsby.   Diane attended Duquesne High School graduating in 1968. She worked at the Jewish Home Hospital in Squirrel Hill for over forty years where she obtained her CNA and worked as a restorative nursing assistant until she retired in 2015.  Diane...

Martha Knott Coon, 102, was born May 3, 1918, in Boligee, Alabama. She was the daughter of the late Pastor Jim and Mary Jenkins Knott. Mrs. Martha moved to Clairton, Pennsylvania in 1962. She was employed at the Clairton Cleaning Company. After many years, she retired as a housekeeper for the Bates family in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Martha, affectionately known as Mutter, was a quiet, easy going, and loving person.  She enjoyed family gatherings and attending family...

Emma J Heflin Smalley, 72, born July 4, 1948, in Braddock, Pennsylvania.  The beloved daughter of the late David Bud Coleman and Minnie Tyree, departed this life on December 31, 2020, at UPMC McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her brother, Wayne Tyree, and sister, Dawn Turner.  Emma attended and graduated from the McKeesport Area School district. Emma was an employee of UPMC for over 23 years as a Medical Secretary until she retired. Emma was family-oriented, who loved...

Virginia Leona Mullen was the youngest child and daughter of the late Willie Ogletree and Ethel Mae Dumas Ogletree.  She was preceded in death by her husband Leonard Mullen, son, Leonard Mullen Jr., brothers William and Carl Ogletree.  She is survived by her sister Jeanette Ogletree Simmons (Alexander Simmons deceased) of Clairton, PA, sister-in-law Dorothy Mullen (Lawrence Mullen deceased) of North Versailles, brother-in-law Larry Mullen (Marie Mullen deceased) of Las Vegas, NV,...

Lori Deneen  Baker, 55, was born June 7, 1965, in Braddock, PA.  The beloved daughter of the late William McClendon and Mary Ellen Brown, departed this life on  December 25, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Brown.   Lori is survived by her loving spouse Paul Baker; daughter, Lori Williams; two sons, Dontae  Brown, Neco  Snow; three stepchildren, Daysha Baker, Paul  Baker, Jr., Jacob ...

Derrick T Younger, 67, affectionately known as “Rock,” was born October 20, 1953, in Pittsburgh, PA. The beloved son of the late Issac and Elma (Dudley) Younger, departed this life on December 25, 2020, at home with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his brother Ronnie Dudley.    Derrick worked for Lifespan retiring after 27 years. He was also a successful businessman owning two variety stores and an online drum store. Derrick was a talented musician;...