All Obituaries

Irene “Boosie” Randolph-Hayes, 65 of Atlanta, Georgia, peacefully passed on Thursday, October 25, 2018, in Emory University Hospital. She was born April 30, 1953 in Braddock, daughter of the late Ulysses Randolph, I and Julia Ann Randolph. She was preceded in death by her sister Rosemarie Randolph. She was a member of Trinity Church of God In Christ. Irene was very active in church activities, loved to worship, praise dance, sing gospel music, laugh at Madea movies, sight see,...

Charles Eugene Jones Sr, “Pap Snacks” 87 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, peacefully surrounded by his family passed on Monday, October 22, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born May 15, 1931 in McKeesport, PA, son of the late Richard and Lillian Allen Jones. He was preceded in death by children, Charles E. Jones Jr., Sharon B. Jones, Caroline Singleton,  grandson, Ameer Bentley, granddaughter, Saniah G. Tolbert, Siblings, Randolph Jones, John Collins, Gerald Jones,...

Alveda Delores Fooks, 83 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed on Friday, October 19, 2018 at home. She was born February 27, 1935 in Clairton, PA, daughter of the late Oliver H. Sr. and Veda Bacon Fooks. Preceded in death a son Richard Fooks – Coon, and 7 Siblings. Alveda graduated from Clairton High School class of 1953. During her many years in New York she worked in various capacities, including the clothing industry and housekeeping. She worked as an Office Manager for a Law Firm...

DiJuan Dishon Bray, 24, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Sunday, October 14, 2018 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. DiJuan, affectionately known as “Booder”, was born on April 22, 1994 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Danella Bray of McKeesport and the late Alphonso Francis. DiJuan was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church, where he was baptized.  He was a 2012 McKeesport Area High School graduate and a former McKeesport Area High School athlete.  He played on...

Mae Bell Chapman, 79, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Sunday October 14, 2018 at home. She was born January 14, 1939 in Eastover, SC, daughter of the late Elijah and Julia Gilmore Chapman.  She was preceded in death by her brothers, Charlie Chapman, Clarence Chapman, Butler Chapman, Elijah Chapman, Jr., and James Chapman and her sisters, Viola Chapman, Elizabeth Chapman-Branham, and Susie Chapman-Bolton. Mae Bell was a devoted member of Gethsemane Church of God In...

Charles R. Means, 77, of Highland Park, Pennsylvania, formerly of Clairton, departed this life on Wednesday October 10, 2018 in Southwestern Veterans Center. He was born October 14, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA, son of the late Charles R., Sr. and Pearl Thompson Means.  He was preceded in death by his three sisters, Barbara Means, Francis Brown, and Dorothy Reeves. Charles was a disabled veteran of the United States Air Force serving dura the Vietnam War Era. Survivors include sister,...

Eric D.  Turner, Sr., 40, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. He was born on December 21, 1977 in McKeesport, PA, son of Willie K. and Cynthia D. Turner both of Clairton.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Hazel Turner and his grandfathers, Willie K. Turner and David Williams. He worked as a Laborer for Bakery Barn in Pleasant Hills. Left to cherish his memories are his parents, Willie K. Turner and...

John Green, III, 55, of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. He was born February 26, 1963 in Orange, VA, son of Jeannette Johnson of Charlottesville, VA and the late John Green, Jr.  He was the loving husband of Terese Sparks Green. John was a member of Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Duquesne, where he served on the Usher Board, Culinary Crew, and was a member of the Son’s of Allen.  He was a...