All Obituaries

Linda Sue Battle, 68, was born May 8, 1952, in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Linda departed this life on August 1, 2020, in her home. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 42 years  Gerald Battle Sr. , her parents Agnes and Walter Coberly, siblings: Mary Coberly, Laura Mae Chavis, Walter Scott Coberly, Betty Styche, and Donna Jenkins. Linda moved to McKeesport, PA when she was 5 yrs old. She attended McKeesport Area High School. Linda enjoyed her grandchildren by attending all...

Carl Johnson, 76, was born September 15, 1943 to the late Charles and Sindora (Williams) Johnson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Carl  departed this life on  July 30, 2020 in his home. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Clara Johnson, sister, Renne Woodard, brother Ward Williams, and twin brother, Charles  Johnson.   Carl graduated from high school and shortly after, was inducted into the United States Army for two years. During the course of his life,...

The late Carolyn Robinson and Richard Adams were blessed with a beautiful child of God, Ricshawn Jacqueline Robinson, on December 24th, 1970.   Ricshawn was affectionately known as:  “The Rock”, “Sis”, “Sister”, “Ma”, “GrandMa’, ''Auntie”,''Shawn”, and “Ric”.  At a young age, she loved music, singing, and dancing,  and she was likely to perform in talent shows while...

*A WALK THROUGH VIEWING FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL TAKE PLACE AT MACEDONIA MISSIONARY CHURCH. MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2020, 9:00AM-11:00AM.  FUNERAL SERVICE WILL FOLLOW AT 11:00 AM. ALL VISITORS ARE ASKED TO WEAR MASKS AND BE MINDFUL OF SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING EACH SERVICE**

Gertrude Virginia Jackson, 74, was born September 10, 1945, to the late Moylan and Grace (Willis) Turner in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Gertrude passed away on  July 25, 2020, at Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills, PA. She was also preceded in death by her sister Lana Williams.   She was a life long member of First A.M.E. where she served on the Adult Usher Board and was a member of the Hospitality Committee. Gertrude worked as a Mail Clerk for Jefferson Hospital until she...

Chami Hawkins, 47, was born on January 23, 1973, to Patricia A. Hawkins and the late James E. Tedder in McKeesport, PA. Chami departed this life on July 23, 2020, she was preceded in death by her son, Walter James Hawkins, and brother, Dale Andre Hawkins.   Chami, a graduate of the Duquesne City High School, worked in the childcare industry for nearly twenty-years. She was the Site Coordinator for the Beverly Jewel Wallace Lovelace (B.J.W.L.) After-School & Summer Camp Program...

*A WALK THROUGH VIEWING FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS WILL TAKE PLACE AT MACEDONIA MISSIONARY CHURCH. FRIDAY, JULY 31, 2020 4:00PM-8:00PM.  FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2020 AT 11:00 AM. ALL VISITORS ARE ASKED TO WEAR MASKS AND BE MINDFUL OF SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING EACH SERVICE**

Tera Meade-Smith, 49, of Clairton, was born on March 14, 1971 to Patricia (Weatherspoon) Meade and the late Terry Meade in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. Peachcake, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, unexpectedly passed away on  July 22, 2020 in her home. She was preceded in death by her son Tauveá Hurt and brother Patrick Meade of Detroit, Michigan.   Peachcake, a graduate of Clairton High School, was loved. For many years she worked as a Direct...

Jacqueline Czarniecki “Jackie,” “Jac,” 25, of West Mifflin, formerly of McKeesport, passed away peacefully July 19, 2020, in her home. Born February 14, 1995, in Pittsburgh. Loving daughter of Jennifer Czarniecki and John Jones. Survived by grandmother, Jean Zebroski; aunt Jessica Richter; uncles Anthony Jaskulski and Dan Czarniecki; cousin Austin George and her countless friends. A 2013 graduate of McKeesport High School, Jacqueline was a compassionate, vibrant...

Betty Smith, 63, of Clairton, was born on October 4, 1956, to the late Anne Conover (Gallop) in Greensboro, NC. Betty passed away on July 18, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. She was also preceded in death by her husband Thomas Smith Jr, mother and father Delma and Edmund Saunders, Anne Conover, aunt and uncle Hazel and Floyd Spellman, mother in law Willie Dean Smith, father in law Thomas Smith Sr, sister in law Emma Smith. Betty graduated from Clairton High school....