Stephanie M. White

Stephanie Marchella White was born on October 12, 1958, to Kenneth White and Sarah Kennedy but was blessed to be raised by Elmer and Betty Wiley, who nurtured her with love. 

Stephanie transitioned from this life on June 30th 2025, surrounded by love. 

Stephanie was raised in the Homewood Brushton area and educated in the Pittsburgh public school system. She was known and loved for her fiery vibrant nature and her boundless love for those around her. Stephanie was always full of laughter, and she loved good food, music, and most of all her children and grandson. She is survived by her former partner and father of her children, Ronald Tyler, with whom she maintained a warm friendship. She was the proud mother of four children, Tiffanie, Rahqita (Kimberly) Lewis, Ronald and Rakayla Tyler. She was also grandmother to Rahqi Tyler and God Lady to Tracey Shifflet and family. Her legacy, strength, and compassion will live on through them and all who knew her.  

Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth White, Sarah Kennedy, and Elmer and Betty Wiley, as well as her brothers Watkins Kennedy, Floyd White, and sister Mabel Clanton Moore.  

Stephanie leaves to cherish her memory seven brothers: Henry Clanton of Littleton NC, Leslie Kennedy, Kenneth White (Sheena) both of Pittsburgh PA, Ernest White (Regina) of Omaha NE, Maurice Kennedy (Janine) of Atlanta GA, Mark Kennedy (Lisa) and Derrick Kennedy both Pittsburgh PA; six sisters: Patricia Patilla (Karl) of Pittsburgh PA, Sheila White, Michelle Kennedy, Dulce Artimus(Norman), Dawn Harvin, all of Pittsburgh, PA, and Melissa Walters (Lorenzo) of Atlanta GA, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Stephanie had a deep capacity for love and an unforgettable presence. Whether you knew her for a moment or a lifetime, you will never forget her laughter, her bold heart, and her ability to light up any room.  

She will be profoundly missed.

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