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Age 80, of Pittsburgh, passed away suddenly, Friday, December 19, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Christine Welka. Stepfather of Staci (Bob) McKillop. Grandfather of Ava and Bobby. Jim was loved dearly by many neighbors and friends. He was an avid golfer and Pirates fan. Services and Interment private. Arrangements by ROSE FUNERAL HOME CREMATIONS AND SERVICES

Age 92, of Mckeesport, PA, formerly of Penn Hills, PA.  Devoted mother of Gina (Gregory) Castellucci-Spanos and Nicholas (Bobbi) Castellucci.  Beloved grandmother of Nicole, Casey and Brandon.  Aunt of Cookie and Rose.  Friends received Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 4pm until time of Service at 6:30pm at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 10940 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Henry Maddock Livingston, 84, of Churchill, PA passed away on November 16, 2025, after a prolonged illness surrounded by family. Henry was born September 5, 1941, in Miami, Florida, the son of Dewey Sr. Livingston and Lillie Duhart. Henry graduated from Schenley High School in 1959, then went to the University of Pittsburgh earning a degree in English secondary education. He later went on to earn a master’s degree in school administration from Duquesne University and a master’s in divinity from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Henry married Marva Taliaferro on August 20, 1966, in Penn Hills, PA. In fact, it took only two months to solidify their union after a blind date on Memorial Day weekend. They remained married for 52 years until Marva’s passing in 2018. For over 30 years, Henry worked for the Pittsburgh Public Schools serving as a high school English teacher and Dean of Students. As a man of faith, family, and intellect, he enjoyed listening to talk radio as well as a diverse body of music, watching Pittsburgh sports, attending church, and going on family vacations. He was a member and Associate Minister of Bethel AME Church and was active in the church’s efforts to reclaim rights to their original location. Henry will forever be remembered for his fiery sermons, keen intellect, robust smile, and love of literature. Remaining to cherish Henry are his children Carmen and Tasha; granddaughter, Queonia; sisters, Jacqueline (Bertram), and Patricia; brother-in-law, Bertram Gardner, and nephew, Alex Gardner. Preceding in death are spouse, Marva; daughter, Dorothy; parents, Dewey, Sr., and Lillie; brothers, David and Dewey, Jr.; and sister Cynthia. Visitation will be held November 23, 4pm to 7pm, at Rose Funeral Home, 10940 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235. Funeral services will be held November 24, 12pm, at Bethel AME Church, 2720 Webster Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Interment will be at Homewood Cemetery.

Sylvia Ann Corbin Hall passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home in Wilkinsburg Pennsylvania.  Sylvia was born December 31, 1935, to John Taylor and Della Margaret Corbin. She was raised with her brother, Vernon Corbin, in Lincoln Park Penn Hills. After graduating from Penn Hills High School, she married the love of her life, Charles Peter Hall Jr. During the 1970’s she worked for the Penn Hills school district as a school community liaison to resolve racial tensions. At the age of 45, having raised eight children, she decided to go to Connelly Nursing School to become a Licensed Practical Nurse. She started her nursing career in the Pittsburgh hospitals, moved to Highland Park Center for Disabled Adults, and finished out her nursing career with private duty. Sylvia loved people and wanted to see them come to know Jesus. She served in many capacities in her community, schools, and church, serving and those who were in need. From caring for a teen mother’s baby so she could finish high school to ministering to families and individuals who were diagnosed with life threatening conditions, she loved people. She was preceded in death by her husband and one of her sons. She is survived by her sister and brothers, her six sons and one daughter, her beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nephews, nieces, cousins and many friends. A Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:30am at Covenant Church Pittsburgh, 2110 Andrews Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15221.

Carolyn Ann (Lindsey) Patterson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 20, 1946.  She was the second child of Ruth (WillAford) Lindsey and Enoch Lindsey.  Carolyn was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania along with her six siblings and lived in the neighborhoods of the Hill District, St. Clair Village, Northview Heights and Wilkinsburg.  In 1964, she graduated from Perry High School with an academic focus in the area of secretarial studies.  She excelled in shorthand, typing, and dreamed of being a court stenographer after high school. Her first professional position was with the Western Union Company followed by a position at the campaign headquarters of Lyndon Johnson, Hubert Humphrey and Geneveive Blatt as an assistant.  Later she obtained an administrative position at PPG Industries and most recently, as the administrative assistant for Dr. Jose Moura in the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University where she spent nearly 35 years. As a young woman, Carolyn was beautiful, energetic and enjoyed music and social gatherings with friends.  She loved to travel and experience new and exciting things.  She often spoke of her desire to learn to read music and play instruments such as the piano and drums. Carolyn met Joseph Patterson, her husband of nearly 40 years, at the Victory Baptist Church when she was a young girl.  They married on August 14, 1976, and settled in the Penn Hills area.  In 1980, she welcomed her daughter Heather Dawn who she loved and cherished. Carolyn loved being with her family and spent holidays playing games and helping to prepare the holiday feast at the home of her sister.  She was kind, soft-spoken yet tenacious in her efforts.  She was compassionate and had a strong work ethic throughout her career. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents Ruth (Williford) Lindsey and Enoch Lindsey as well as husband Joseph Patterson, sister Roslyn (Bobby) Hassain and sister-in-law Donna (Donald) Lindsey.  She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Heather (Chinedu) Ogbulie and grandsons Chiemelie and Jidenna.  Also cherishing her memory are sisters Gwendolyn (Lash) Daviston, Phyllis (Charles) Dillard, Marilyn (Stanley) Hudson, and brothers Donald Lindsey and Edward (Adrian) Lindsey.  She will forever remain in the hearts of so many including special friends, extended family, colleagues, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends received Tuesday 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home, service will be held Wednesday at  9:30am at Central Baptist Church,  2200 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15219, the family will not be receiving/viewing prior to time of service at 9:3am.