Mr. Herman Washington was born in Colquitt, Ga., on January 28, 1933, to his parents, the late Ezember Washington and Leodis (Miller) Washington.

Herman and his brother James were raised in Haines City, FL. In his early twenties, Herman, along with many black Southerners migrated to the Northeast in the Great Migration. Joining many family members, Herman settled in Clairton, PA where he pursued an apprenticeship as a baker. In 1959, he married Mary “Mae” Candis (McKee) of Hamlet, NC at the Gethsemane Church of God in Christ. Together they raised their family and served faithfully at the Morning Star Baptist Church. Herman was a long-standing member of the Deacon Board along with many other ministries. To keep the extended family ties strong, Herman and his relatives established a bi-annual family reunion that continues today.

He was active in the community in both service and entrepreneurially. He was known as the “Cleaner Man” serving Clairton residents with concierge dry cleaning services for many decades. On his property, he maintained a bustling farm growing fruits and vegetables that he shared with anyone in need. Deacon Washington loved God, his family, his church, and his community. Mr. and Mrs. Washington were honored by the City of Clairton for their exemplary service to the community. Mr. Washington was well known for his resourcefulness, hospitality, and welcoming friends and family to fellowship at his home for meals that were both plentiful and delicious.

Herman resided at the Kane Community Living Center in McKeesport, PA for 13 years until he transitioned to his eternal home in heaven on Friday, August 9th, 2024. He is united with his Lord and Savior and reunited with his beloved wife, Mae of 53 years, and many other friends and family members that have gone before him. Amid his many roles, he enjoyed being known as a father, husband, and grandfather “Papa” and “Pap-pap”, leaving behind a rich legacy rooted in serving Christ, family, and community.

He was the proud father to: Caroyln Stevens of Youngstown, OH,  Celesa “Lisa” Byrd (Michael) of Jacksonville, FL, Benjamin Booker (late Tony) of Clairton, PA,  late Anthony Booker (Elaine Pollard)  of Pittsburg, PA, Elva “Denise” Price (Clifton) of Frederick, MD, Herman Terry Washington (Jacqueline) of Atlanta, GA, Tracy Washington (Jacqueline) of Phoenix, AZ, and Torre Washington of Pittsburgh, PA; and beloved relatives Clark Cook of New York, NY and Delphine Cook of Frederick, MD, Thea Austin of Los Angeles, CA, and Yvonne “Vonnie” Babbit of Richmond, CA.

Herman was the grandfather to: Brandi Stevens of Cleveland, OH, Robert Stevens of Toledo, OH, Clark Byrd of Jacksonville, FL, Donte’ Booker (Saudah) of Atlanta, GA, Tara Booker of Pittsburgh, PA, Sharae Booker of Pittsburgh, PA, Sheronda Jones (Antonio) of Pittsburgh, PA and Anthony Booker of Pittsburgh, PA, Candice Odom (George) of Fort Lauderdale, FL, Amber Luck (Jerard) of Accokeek, MD, Paige Achkov (Jordan) of Teaneck, NJ, Paris Price of Los Angeles, CA, Joshua Price (Raquel) of Frederick, PA, Liberty Price of Frederick, MD, Terence “Andru” Washington of Pittsburgh, PA, Aaron Washington of Atlanta, GA, Ashley Lindsey (Justin) of Phoenix, AZ, NaTisha Washington of Pittsburgh, PA, Shane Washington (Laylah) of Pittsburgh, PA, and Bria Washington of Phoenix, AZ. Herman precedes a growing number of great-grandchildren, along with a host of loved ones, church family, and friends.

In Lieu of flowers, please send any financial expressions directly to Morning Star Baptist Church 307 Shaw Avenue Clairton, PA 15025 in the care of Mr. Herman Washington/family.