A Celebration of Life Jewelle Lei Motley was born in Boston MA on September 14, 1985.  She grew up in Pittsburgh, PA and graduated from Peabody High School where she was Prom and Homecoming Queen.  Jewelle additionally earned her Bachelors and Masters degrees at Slippery Rock University where she was recognized for her leadership on campus.  There, she directed the gospel choir, Chosen Generation and was involved in the Black Student Union.  She was also a proud member...

Obituary Sharon Marie (Gaines) Johnson was God's gift to Clarence and Pearl Gaines, born October 10, 1944, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She matriculated through the Pittsburgh Public School System and graduated from Westinghouse High School in 1963.  Shortly thereafter she met the love of her life and married Robert C. Hohnson.  The union produced three beautiful children. Sharon enjoyed attending family gatherings, holiday celebratins and raising her children. On July 6,...

Rodney Deroy McClain was born on July 29, 1960 to Edward Wade McClain and Geraldine Anita McClain in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  After graduating from Wilkinsburg Senior High School, he went on to serve his country in the United States Marine Corps.  Rodney fell asleep in death on July 4, 2019.  He will be dearly missed by his mother, Geraldine Anita McClain, his sisters Anita Lynn Mitchell and Lisa Denine McClain, his children, Monica Williams and John Edward McClain, his...

Vernon David Burke Jr., (affectionately known as Chico) age 60, was born on January 2, 1959 in Pittsburgh, PA and departed this life on July 4, 2019.  He graduated from Schenley High School in 1978 and attended Potomac State University. He then went on to enlist in the armed forces where he spent seven years. After receiving an honorable discharge, he later became employed as a sanitation worker until becoming permanently disabled.  Chico was at his happiest when surrounded by...

OBITUARY Michael Robert Kenley was born on June 12, 1950 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late Avis Walker and Ottaway Kenley. He attended the Penn Hills School District and shortly after graduation Michael worked for the Bell Telephone Corporation. Michael enlisted in the United States Air Force and after being honorably discharged he began working for the Veteran Hospital where his mother the love of his life was also employed. With a love of travel, Michael made San...

Our beloved Rodney Louis Jones III (RJ) of Penn Hills, took his own life in the early morning of Thursday, June 27th, 2019. He was 20 years old. RJ was born in Wilkinsburg, Pa on August, 8th 1998. He leaves to mourn his Mother, Michelle (Cheeks) Nowlin, Biological Father, Rodney Jones II, Father, Kevin Nowlin, Grandmother Christine (Sheftz) Fisher, Grandfather, Richard Fisher, his sister Kailah Alexis Pierce, sister Sydni Taylor Jones, Sister Shania Jenene Jones, sister Cameil Hart, brother...

George W. Cook was born on July 16, 1924, in Donora, Pennsylvania. He was the son of the late George and Mary Jane Cook. He attended the Donora School District. After graduation George enlisted in the United States Armed Forces where he served in World War II from 1943-1946. George me and married Virginia M. Cook in 1960. To this union one son, Mark W. Cook was born. George was employed at the Cleveland Ohio Steel Mill. Upon retiring from the steel mill, George decided to return to school...

Our beloved Donald E. Pate was born October 4, 1931, the only child of the late Clarise and Edward Pate. Donald was raised in the city of Pittsburgh and educated in the Pittsburgh Public Schools; Schenley High School. Donald was united in marriage to Aldonia Turner on August 9, 1969. He was enlisted in the Armed Forces where he received many medals. He was employed as a waiter at the Colony Restaurant in Greentree for many years until his retirement. Donald enjoyed golfing and traveling with...