All Obituaries

Pamela Lucretia Pittman Smith was born August 10 1964 in Jackson County, Florida to the late Millie J. Pittman & the late M.D Watts . She was raised by the late Mildred & Tony Smith in Duquesne, Pa.  Pamela graduated from Duquesne City School District in 1983 . She worked numerous jobs at Children’s Hospital, LaidLaw as a bus monitor & at American Textile. Pamela loved Bingo, Music & Church . Pamela attended Payne Chapel AME Church in Duquesne, Pa where she...

Evelyn Joyce Brown, 75, of McKeesport, was born May 27, 1945, in Birmingham, Alabama. She was the beloved daughter of the late Simon and Mattie (Bray) Swindle. Evelyn departed this life on April 8, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport with her husband of 53 years by her side. Evelyn met and married Arnold Brown; from this union, one son was born. She was a devoted wife, mother, servant at the church, volunteer and hard worker. Over the years, Evelyn worked at Cox’s Department Store in the...

Ward Anthony Brooks, Sr., 64, was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was affectionately known as “Tony Bop,” because of how he loved to bounce on his feet when talking. He was the son of the late Jesse and Lucretia (Clifford) Brooks and resided in Clairton, Pennsylvania. Ward departed this life on April 6, 2021, at Jefferson Hospital. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Crystal Gaye Brooks.   Ward attended First A.M.E Church of Clairton, went to Shaw Avenue...

Howard (Howie) James Reid, Sr. 74, of Duquesne, was born on September 28, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was the beloved son of the late Russell James and Helen Louise (Turner) Reid. Howard departed this life on April 6, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Oakland Pa. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, grandmother, Cora Williams, Aunt Henrietta Reid and two brothers, Donald Reid, Sr. and (Baby) Richard Reid.   Howard graduated from Duquesne High School in 1967. He also...

Georgia Manns, 89, was born and raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She entered this world on September 12, 1931. Georgia Vernice was the first-born of five daughters of the late Vernon and Louise Session Urquhart.  Georgia was a devoted and loving wife to her husband the late Kenneth Manns.  Georgia departed this life on April 3, 2021, at the Kane Regional Center in McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her sisters Edythe Joe (John) and Doris Mikell (Herman). Georgia attended...

James  E. Hammonds, Sr., 79, was born April 15, 1941, in Ashford, Alabama.  He was the beloved son of the late William and Bloomie Rivers Hammonds. James departed this life on  April 1, 2021, at his home in Clairton, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Daryl Haines Hammonds, and two sons, Edward and William “Billie” Hammonds.   James worked as a laborer in the construction industry. He was a former boxer and also enjoyed driving. James is survived...

Jennifer Williams entered heaven's gates at 11:45pm on Sunday, March 28, 2021.   Born in McKeesport to James (Skagg) Alexander Blackwell, Sr.  and Maggie Elizabeth Hill Blackwell, deceased,  She will be deeply missed by her children, Monica (deceased) Dondrea and Trenton Blackwell. Jennifer absolutely adored her five grandchildren, Steven, Chad, Paxton, Leylah, and Aaron. Jennifer was the fourth oldest of her surviving siblings, Jeffrey Blackwell, Walter Blackwell, and...

Shawn Delvonne Petty, Sr. 50, was born January 26, 1971 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.  He was the beloved son of the late Gregory Daw and Germaine Ann Petty; stepson of Robert Neal. Shawn departed this life on March 25, 2021 and was preceded in death by his daughter, Shawnta Petty, and sons, Kyle and Daiz Petty.   Shawn’s family was very important to him, he loved spending time with them. He loved the lord, traveling, watching movies, listening to music, especially...

Damont Lewis Adams 21 of Duquesne was born July 21, 1999 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The beloved son of Lamont Adams, and Tammy Demery Adams departed this life on March 13, 2021. Damont was preceded in death by his paternal Grandmother Natalie Adams, Aunt Tameka Adams, Uncle Donnell Demery, and Uncle Lewis Simmons Jr. Damont graduated from West Mifflin High School. He worked at Family Dollar in Duquesne as a stock person and cashier. He was a dedicated worker whom loved his job; he was...

Darlene R. Kmetko, 75, was born January 14, 1946 in McKeesport and moved to North Versailles, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Ruth Casey (Buzek) and Raymond Casey Sr. She departed this life at 4:25am Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Manor Care-Shadyside Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Salter Sr.; mother, Ruth Casey (Buzek); and brothers Raymond Casey Jr., James Casey and John Casey.   Darlene attended CCAC and graduated from Connelly Nursing School in...