All Obituaries

On Sunday, March 22, 2020, Gary Allen Perkins, loving son and father of Kinde Davis passed away at the age of 57. Gary was born on June 23, 1962, in McKeesport, PA to Mildred Nails and the late Milton Perkins. He graduated from Clairton High School in 1980. After graduation, he attended Austin Peay State University on a football scholarship. Shortly after going to college, Gary joined the Marine Corps Reserve. He worked as a repair technician for John Hopkins University. Gary had a...

James William Carter, Sr., was born on June 25, 1942, in Troy, Virginia. He resided in McKeesport, PA until he was called home to be with the Lord. During his younger years, you could find him on the softball field or under the hood of a car. He loved to hunt and was an avid fisherman. He retired from Westinghouse Airbrake and was a hard worker. His family meant the world to him. He was preceded in death by his parents, the late Bernard White and Viola (Philip) Carter. His loving and...

Vida Joi Porter, 46, of Clairton, departed this life on March 16, 2020. She was born on February 6, 1974, to Sheila Demshar. Vida was a graduate of McKeesport High School.  After high school, Vida studied nursing at CCAC and worked as a Health Unit Coordinator for UPMC McKeesport. Later, Vida received her bachelor’s degree in Criminology at Point Park University. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed puzzles, reading and sewing. Vida is survived by her three sons, Devon, James,...

Delvon Anderson, 57, of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, departed this life March 13, 2020, at Mt Lebanon Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. He was born on October 28, 1962, in Pittsburgh, son of the late Napolean and Magnolia Anderson. Delvon worked as a System Analyst for the University of Pittsburgh and was a beloved husband to Michelle Anderson, devoted father to Isaac, Seth, Jeshua, and Jocelyn Anderson of Bridgeville, loving brother to Stacey Gallaway of White Oak, and uncle to Michon...

Lorene Elizabeth (Batch) McCrae, 91, departed this life on Friday, March 13, 2020, in Tampa, FL, with her devoted daughter Kimberly by her side.  She was preceded in death by her husband Mac, and two sisters, Olive Marie Micheaux and Charlotte Ella Nelson. Although she preferred “Lorene”, family and friends affectionately knew her as “Rene” or “Aunt Rene”.  Lorene was born with her twin sister, Laura, on November 6, 1928, in Elizabeth,...

Gladys Marie George Keith was born September 27, 1923, in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Albert Benjamin and Anna Louise George. Gladys moved to Clairton, Pennsylvania as a young girl. She graduated from high school in Large, Pennsylvania, currently known as Jefferson Hills. Gladys met and was married to Deacon Robert Henry Keith Sr. in 1940. This union produced three children Anna Louise, Robert Henry Jr., and Sandra Marie. Deacon and Deaconess Keith were married for over 47 years until...

Elijah Brewer,  “EZ” as he was affectionately known,  25 of Mt. Oliver departed this life 3/5/20, born to Clinton and Jarmayne Brewer 10/29/1994 in Sheridan Pennsylvania. He obtained his GED from Pittsburgh Job Corps September of 2011 soon after getting his GED he attended CCAC to study Music and Business Management. He became a certified Fitness Trainer 3/2019. He was employed at Roots in Oakland as a Food Service Worker until his death. He enjoyed music,...

Lester Dukes, 73, of Duquesne, was born to the late Willie H. and Mary (Peterson) Dukes on April 19, 1946. He departed this life on February 25, 2020, at the VA Hospital Aspinwall in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was also preceded in death by his siblings, Willa Mae Bryant, Habeeba Tyree, Sylvester Dukes, Joseph Dukes, and Melvin Dukes. Lester graduated from Duquesne High School and went on to study at Arizona State University; until he was drafted into the United States Army during the Vietnam...

Gloria Jean Wright, age 53, of McKeesport, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020.  She was born to Rosemary Wright on July 18, 1966. Gloria attended McKeesport Area High School, DeVry University where she received her B.S. in Accounting, Keller Graduate School of Business, where she received her M.S. in Human Resources, and Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Management. Gloria recently worked as a claims processor for University Hospital in OH.  Gloria also worked for United...

Oscar DeWayne Allen, 64, born June 5, 1955, to the late Robena Casey in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He departed this life on February 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his sister Jolanda Casey and granddaughter Shawnta’ Petty. DeWayne attended and graduated from McKeesport  High School. He worked at Westinghouse for over 15 years. Anyone that knew DeWayne would say that he had a special relationship with his grandchildren, they called him “G LOC” His memories will...