All Obituaries

Calvin Maurice Hall (October 27, 1982 – July 17, 2019) Calvin Maurice Hall, of Pittsburgh, Pa., passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the age of 36. Officer Hall was a former employee of Shuman Detention Center and an officer at UPMC McKeesport. He served as a police officer for Point Park University Police, Braddock Police, and the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Police. Officer Hall was handpicked for the Pittsburgh Police-Housing Authority collaboration project "Northview...

Brett S. Fort, 59, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at home. He was born August 19, 1959, in McKeesport, son of the late Jimmy Lee and Betty Lou Carter Fort. Brett was a former member of Mt. Olive First Baptist Church, proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, and attended C.C.A.C, where he earned his associate degree in Electrical Construction.  Brett was an Electrician with the I.B.E.W. Local 5 and owner of Fortitude Handyman Services...

Gertrude Mae Phillips Sterling was born on May 31, 1926, in Elizabeth, Pennsylvania.  She was the daughter of the late Leroy C. Phillips and Mary E. Parker Phillips.  Gertrude was preceded in death by her former husband, Harold T. Sterling.  Gertrude passed away at the tender age of 93, peacefully in her home on July 3, 2019. Gertrude was a devoted Christian and loved the Lord.  She was baptized on May 3, 1992, and eventually became the Mother of the Gospel of Jesus...

Marzetta R. "Marz" Williams, 55, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. Marzetta, affectionately known as “Marz”, was born October 9, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Eugene and Rosetta Mae Tillman Hammock.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Tyrone Williams, Jr., and siblings, Samantha Allen and Eugenia Hammock. She worked as a Supervisor of Security at Duquesne...

Alvin Joseph Holloway, Sr., 69 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Monday, June 24, 2019, in UPMC East Hospital. He was born February 9, 1950, in Terre Haute, Indiana, son of the late Early and Gertrude McConnell Holloway.  Alvin was the 24th of 25 children. He worked as a Forklift Driver and Press Operator for General Motors and a member of the Booker T. Washington Lodge #218, I.B.P.O.E. of W. His survivors include his children, Alvin Joseph Holloway, Jr. of Kentucky,...

Dana Mikell, 61, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Monday, June 17, 2019, at home. He was born December 31, 1957, in McKeesport, son of the late Frank Mikell and Doris Washington.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Mikell. Dana took pride in his work as a Salesperson for Brooks Brothers for twenty-one years. Left to cherish him and his memory are his daughters, Dayna Mikell and Teahauna Floyd both of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren; siblings,...

Welton R. Caldwell, 72, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, in the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System H.J. Heinz Campus. He was born May 20, 1947 in McKeesport, son of Ethel Dora Sheridan Caldwell of Clairton and the late Welton Caldwell.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Deborah Caldwell. Welton attended Point Park College and worked as a Security Guard in Shadyside and was also a caregiver for his sister, Deborah Caldwell. Survivors include...

John Arthur White, 84, of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in UPMC Montefiore. He was born June 30, 1934, in Durham, GA.  He is the son of the late Thomas and Sarah LE Coleman-White.  John was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond E. White and daughter, Jolene White-Davis.  He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.  He retired from the United States Steel Duquesne Works. He is survived by his loving wife, Rose L. Brookins-White of...

Charles E.  Warfield, Sr., 87, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, in Lawson Nursing Home. He was born September 24, 1931, in McKeesport, son of William Warfield, Sr. and Bessie Mae Ferguson Warfield Fant.  He was also preceded in death by his sons, Keith Warfield and George Maxwell and stepfather, Samuel Fant. Charles was a member of Morning Star Baptist Church and a former member of Mt. Olive First Baptist Church.  He was retired from the...

Ciquann Eldavon Dudley, Jr., 17, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, in McKeesport. Ciquann was born August 2, 2001, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Ciquann Dudley, Sr. and Ieesha Rajab; He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Brenda Dudley Murray. He was a junior McKeesport Area High School and employed at Tillie’s Restaurant, McKeesport.  Ciquann enjoyed playing basketball and PlayStation 4.  Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Ieesha...