All Obituaries

Khai're Charles Cole, 17, of McKeesport, departed this life on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Pittsburgh. Born January 6, 2001 in Pittsburgh, son of Khaiya D. Rose of East Hills and Charles H. Cole, III of McKeesport.  He was preceded in death by sister, Shad'Taijah Collier-Rowe. Khai’re was in his Junior year at Elizabeth Forward High School. Survivors include parents, Khaiya D. Rose of East Hills and Charles H. Cole, III of McKeesport;grandparents,...

Sharon B. Jones, affectionately known as Mama, 63, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018 in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born January 23, 1955 in McKeesport, PA, daughter of Charles E. Jones, Sr. of McKeesport And the late Juanita Thomas Prince; She was also preceded in death by her step-father, Ephron Prince, Sr. and siblings, Charles E. Jones, Sr., Theodore Jones, and Jeanie Singleton. Sharon was a member of Morning Star Baptist...

Robin Nicole Foster, 30, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 10, 2018 in UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Born April 18, 1988 in Pittsburgh, PA, daughter of Agnes Thompson of McKeesport and David Michael Foster of Washington. Robin was a member of Oasis Ministries. She worked in the Dietary department of UPMC McKeesport Hospital and also enjoyed crocheting, braiding hair and spending time with her family. Survivors include...

Larry B. Lovett, 65 of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, May 27, 2018 at home. Born April 1, 1953 in Arkansas, son of the late William Lovett and Dorothy Carter; He was also preceded in death by brother, Henry “Junior” Turner and  was the loving husband of Rev. Dr. Mary B. Lovett. He was a member of Living Waters International and received his Associates degree in Culinary Arts and worked as a Chef. Survivors include wife, Rev. Dr....

Jeru Reddick, Jr., 64 years old of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 in the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare H.J. Heinz Campus. He was born January 3, 1954 in Smithville, GA, son of Mary Campbell Reddick and the late Jeru Reddick, Sr; He was also preceded in death by brother, Oliver Reddick and sister, Rose Reddick. Jeru had proudly served a as United States Marine.  Jeru Had previously worked for U.S. Steel Clairton, Fiore Trucking Company and...

Robert Frank Knight, Sr., 83 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at home. He was born February 1, 1935 in Chicago, IL, son of the late Benjamin and Alberta Lindsey Knight; He was also preceded in death by son, Zack Benjamin Knight.  Robert was the loving husband of Alicia Knight for 46 years. He was a member of Greater Allen African Methodist Episcopal Cathedral in Queens, NY and attended Morning Star Baptist Church after relocating to...

Earl J. Robinson, III, was born on February 5, 1957 in Clairton, Pennsylvania, born to the late Barbara J Robinson Ross and Jesse A. Pierce. He was called to his eternal rest on Monday, May 14, 2018 at his home in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Earl grew up in Clairton area surrounded by family and friends. He was a graduate of Clairton High School after receiving his high school diploma, he went on to attend the University of Alabama where he earned his Associate in Arts. Earl was...

Karen C.  Johnson, 56, of Elizabeth, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Baldwin Community Health Center. She was born October 16, 1961 in McKeesport, daughter of the late Rev. Donald and Marlene Sparks Johnson. She was an active member of the Christian Center Church of Belle Vernon, where she was the Worship Leader, Daisy Troop Leader, and the Coordinator of the Women's Retreat.  Karen was a prayer warrior, who would pray for you before she...

Leola Johnson, 68, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018 in AHN Jefferson Hospital. She was born July 25, 1949 in Washington, DC, daughter of the late Nathan and Creola Fair Oliver. She was a member of Gethsemane Church of God In Christ in Clairton, Pennsylvania and she also worked as a Secretary. Left to cherish her memories are her son, Timothy Oliver, daughter-in-law, Sherry Oliver both of Clairton and three...