All Obituaries

Roland Curdell Johnson, 65, of Temple Hills, Maryland, was born May 31, 1957, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son to the late Joseph and Barbara (Ruffin) Johnson. He was a graduate of Clairton High School and attended the University of Pittsburgh for a duration of time before exploring other career paths ultimately finding his footing in car sales. Roland worked as a Sales Manager for Waldorf Chevrolet Cadillac. Roland enjoyed spending time playing his bass guitar, riding his...

Agnes Battle Taulton, 87, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, gained her wings, on Tuesday morning, June 7, 2022, at Southwestern Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Pleasant Hills, Pennsylvania.  She was born July 23, 1934, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Agnes was the daughter of the late Fred Lee Battle Sr. and Luvenia (Williams) Battle.  Agnes married her high school sweetheart, Joseph Wesley Taulton, after he returned from the Korean War. Together, they raised three beautiful children,...

Annette Marie Shogan, 69, was born August 9, 1952, in Braddock, PA. She was the beloved daughter to the late Edward and Margaret (Hixon) Shogan. Annette departed this life on June 5, 2022, at her residence in Powder Springs, GA, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Margaret Hixon Shogan and siblings Patricia Kalanish, Margaret Putzlocker, and Marion Askey. Annette moved to McKeesport when she was 19 years old. Annette was the proud mother of seven...

  Zaonte' L. Davis, 24, of Clairton, was born February 4, 1998, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the beloved son to the late Mack Hoots Jr. and Geri (Davis) Marshall. Zaonte’ affectionately called Za, attended school in the McKeesport Area School District. Za graduated in 2016 from McKeesport High School. Zaonte’ worked various jobs, he loved that casino, lol. He had the biggest heart, he loved everyone, and he was everybody's "Big Bro." He made sure he checked...

  Marva Ann Mosby, 84, of McKeesport, was born May 12, 1938, in McKeesport, PA. She was the beloved daughter to the late Jesse and Anne E. (Johnson) Young. A lifelong resident of McKeesport, she was a graduate of McKeesport High School (1956). In her youth, Marva played softball and played clarinet in the McKeesport High School band. Marva was baptized at an early age and was a member of Zion Baptist Church for more than 70 years. She began what became her life’s passion,...

  Born and raised in McKeesport, PA, James Thomas Downs, Jr. was the youngest of four children. His parents, James Thomas Downs, Sr., and Cassie Session Downs, both of whom preceded him in death, welcomed their only son on August 1, 1929. He was affectionately known as J.T. and was adored and “mothered” by his three older sisters, Alethia Downs Taylor, Kathleen Downs Smith, and Ruth Downs Le Mon.  James Thomas joined his parents and siblings in eternal rest on May 25,...

Charles (Charlie) Donald Mikell Sr., 88, of Monroeville formerly of McKeesport, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2022. Charles was born January 12, 1934, in McKeesport, PA. to the late Sadie and Eugene Mikell. During his lifetime, Charlie (as his close friends and family called him) graduated from McKeesport High School in 1952; served in the Armed Forces as a Marine from 1952-1955 where he was Honorably Discharged as a PFC and received the medals of National Defense and Good Conduct....

Danny Ellis Bracey, 23, of McKeesport, was born July 17, 1998, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Danny Bracey and Donalle Schley and stepfather Marc Davis Sr. He graduated from McKeesport Area High School and later attended the Barber School of Pittsburgh. Danny worked as a Barber for Danebs House of Style in McKeesport PA. Danny recently moved on his own for the first time in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. Danny was known as finessin.dan on ig social media page. His craft was...

Dora MaeLinda Sampson, 75, of McKeesport was born on August 23, 1946, in McKeesport, PA. She was the beloved daughter to James and Gladys (Shern) Christian. She attended school at McKeesport High and after graduating, she enlisted in the United States Army, was stationed in South Korea as a Medical Specialist, and after an honorable discharge, Rank: SP /5. Then she furthered her education at Morristown College and West Virginia State University class of 1968. A Member of the...