All Obituaries

Paula D Kelley, 63, of Clairton, passed away peacefully on  Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at AHN Jefferson Hospital, surrounded with family and loved ones.    She was born on October 13, 1955 to .the late Duffy Kelley, and Vivian Johnson Kelley    She enjoyed attending Morning Star Baptist Church of Clairton, along with Sunday services at Carver Hall where she resided as often as her health allowed. Paula was a loving Homemaker for many years. Providing love, and...

Austin Taylor Fagan, 23 of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in McKeesport, PA. Austin was born August 20, 1996 at UPMC Magee Hospital.  He attended McKeesport, High School and graduated class of 2014.  While in high school, he was actively involved in playing basketball, baseball, and football.  Austin furthered his education by attending the University of Pittsburgh Johnstown Campus.  He was a...

Doris Lightner, 88 of Clairton, Pennsylvania, died peacefully on September 12, 2019 in  UPMC McKeesport Hospital. Doris was born June 3, 1932 in Clairton, PA, daughter of the late Robert Hurt and Sallie Johnson Belland Hurt. She was a faithful member of  Mt Olive First Baptist Church and attended regularly until her health began to fail. Ms. Lightner was a devoted wife and mother, who made everyone around her always feel at peace.  Left to cherish her memory son, Amzi...

Lillie Mae Watson, 100 of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life quietly on September 12, 2019 in Kane Community Living Center, McKeesport. Lillie was born December 13, 1918 in Florence, SC, daughter of the late Edward Mouzon and Narcissus Williams Mouzon . She was a former member of Wesley United Methodist Church in Florence where she served faithfully on the usher board.  Ms. Watson relocated to Brooklyn, NY where she was a private duty nurse, after retiring she had more time...

Mary Alice Bradford, 89 of Palmdale, California. Formerly of Clairton, PA departed this life peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2019 in ProCare Hospice, Lancaster CA. Mary was born January 4, 1930 in Wetumka, AL. Daughter of the late Mose and Rose McKenny-Bradford.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Robert Bradford Canady.  She worked as a seamstress for many years in New York City before returning back home to Clairton, where she reunited with the Morning Star Baptist...

Eunice H. Sayles, 65, of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, departed this life on  Friday, August 30, 2019, in Allegheny General Hospital. Ms. Sayles was born on October 1, 1953, in McKeesport, PA.  The daughter of the late Frank Sayles, and Evelyn Simms Sayles. Eunice was also preceded in death by her son Arthur Sayles in 2003. She was a member of children's programming and women's ministry at the Salvation Army in McKeesport.  She was a loving mother who also worked hard...

Terrence Eugene Snow, most recently of McKeesport, PA, but born and raised in Clairton, PA, entered this world on February 13, 1962, to the late Irma Hunter and James Snow, Jr.   He transitioned on August 28, 2019. Terry spent all of his formative years in Clairton, beginning his education in the Clairton School System, before finishing in Detroit, under the guidance of his sister Janet.  He leaves to mourn his partner of over 23 years, Heather Drost.  From their union...

Evelyn Johnson Buckman Jordan, age 96 of Suitland, Maryland, passed away at her home on Monday, August 26, 2019. Born on January 3, 1923, in Sumpter, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Ambrose and Ella Johnson. Evelyn first married Cyrus Buckman, Sr., and after his call to heaven, she wed the late Everett Jordan. They were married for 50 years. She was a wonderful wife and a full-time mother who enjoyed caring for her family. Evelyn is survived by four daughters,...

Vameer Davis, 37, of Rickenbacker, Ohio, departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2019, in Hamilton Township, Ohio. He was born August 8, 1982, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Leevan and Ruth Lena Davis of Charlotte, North Carolina. Vameer formerly attended Creative Ministries Berachah, while residing in the McKeesport area.  He worked for a shipping and handling company in Columbus as a Forklift Operator. Left to cherish his memory are his mother and father, Leevan and Ruth Lena Davis...

Brandon McKinley Clifford, 28, of Pittsburgh, departed this life on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, in UPMC East Monroeville. He was born October 17, 1990, in McKeesport, son of Bonnie M. Clifford of Clairton and the late Guy S. Hurt.  He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Martha and Philip Clifford. He was a 2009 graduate of Clairton High School and attended Pittsburgh Job Corp.  He worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant, Caregiver, and Home Health Aide. Left to...