Charlotte Vianne "Vi" Ward, 82, passed away November 29 after battling a respiratory disease. Vi was the youngest of six children born to the late James Howard and Ruth Mae (Barnes) Ward. A lifelong Washington resident, Vi attended Washington High School where she graduated in 1959. After graduation she attended Penn Commercial College. She later worked for Washington County Judge Curran and was one of the first African Americans employed at Superior Valve. Vianne was a faithful...

LeRoy Gibson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on February 8, 1953. He departed this life on November 29, 2023, in Pittsburgh, PA. LeRoy was educated through the Pittsburgh Public School system. After working a number of jobs, he made the decision to join the U.S. Navy, and traveled to San Diego, CA for basic training. After completing basic training LeRoy attended Hospital Corps School and after completion, he went on to further his education and became an X-Ray Technician all while in...

Percy Chapman, Sr., departed this life for eternal rest peacefully on Monday, November 20, 2023, at the age of 75. Percy was the youngest of eight children born to the late William Arthur Chapman, Sr., and the late Cora Ann Chapman, from Carnegie, PA. Percy was married to the late Janice Louise Chapman. Percy was a quiet hard-working man, who provided for his family and made sure they wanted for nothing. He was employed with Herbick & Held Printing Company for 17 years and retired as a...

Ira Pearl Martin Adams, age 95, of Pittsburgh, PA, died on Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at home surrounded by family and friends. She was the beloved wife of the late Rudolph V. Adams, and mother of Michael Adams, Kenneth Adams, Samuel Adams (Delphine), and Lori Adams. She was a grandmother, great-grandmother, and aunt to numerous nieces and nep

William H. Thompson (53) of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, fondly known as Will, was born to Henry and Patricia Thompson on September 23, 1970. William grew up in Pittsburgh and attended the Pittsburgh Public School District. Will enjoyed football and swimming. The legacy of Will's kind spirit will live on through his children and all of us whose lives he touched. Will enjoyed life, family, and friends. He would always host a BBQ, holiday dinner or random chill time spent at one of the...

Rebecca Sue Florence passed away peacefully at home on November 1, 2023. She was born in Linesville, Alabama on July 12, 1937 to the late William and Mittis Kerley. She was the youngest of nine children which all preceded her in death. The family moved to Pittsburgh, Pa when she was two years old. On January 22, 1960 she married AJ Florence Jr. together they raised three children; Don Carol, Sheila and Keith. She worked twenty years for Service Master at Western Psychiatric Institute until...

Jessie Ann Smith-Foster of Pittsburgh passed away on October 27th, 2023.  Jessie was born into this world on May 3rd, 1952, to Mary Smith and Calvin Hines in Pittsburgh, PA. After graduating from George Westinghouse High School in 1970, she left to go to the Job Corps. and worked in several roles within the workforce. Jessie later returned to Pittsburgh to pursue her dreams as a nurse.   After attending and graduating Conley Trade School in 1985, she completed her goal of...