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Charlotte F. Yee, 89, of Point Breeze, Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 23, 2024.  She is survived by daughters, Jennifer Yee, Cynthia (Yee) Levick (Emery Levick), Karen Yee (Randall Waldrop); and two grandchildren, Andrea Levick and Rowan Levick.  Born in Hannibal MO, Charlotte and her family moved around the US, living in parts of the South and the Midwest, before settling in Dailey, West Virginia.  She later moved to Pittsburgh meeting and marrying Dr. Robert B. Yee and earning her BA in English from the University of Pittsburgh.  They raised 3 daughters together in their house in Point Breeze where she was often seen baking, sewing, and helping with school projects.  Neighbors were delighted yearly by the Halloween costumes Charlotte created for her children. Upon the death of her husband in 2019, Charlotte moved to Juniper Village in Monroeville where she frequently brightened other people’s days with her subtle humor and kindness.  A graveside service will be conducted at 12pm Friday September 27, 2024 at Homewood Cemetery.   Donations appreciated to East End Cooperative Ministry

James C Snider of Penn Hills, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 20, 2024, at the age of 101. James was born in Freeport, PA on July 9, 1923, to the late Clarence Foster Snider and Frances Edna Schrencengost Snider. He was a loving husband to the late Elinore Mae Nolf Snider for 69 years, devoted father of James F. Snider, Jane (Tom) Bigenho, Sally (John) Shirer, Beth (Jim) Holmes, Daniel (Trish) Snider, and adoring grandfather to Jimmy (Kelly) Holmes, Matthew (Ashley) Shirer, David Shirer, Adam Shirer, Daniel Shirer, Jessica (Alan) Yocca, and Mark Snider, and several great-grandchildren. James graduated from Freeport High School and joined the Army Air Corps shortly after. He served during WWII, doing reconnaissance photography. After returning from the war as a staff sergeant, he attended the Triangle School of Drafting to become a draftsman and worked at NAVCO upon graduation. He worked as the safety director at National Valve and Pipe, a pipe manufacturing company for several years before retiring. He kept himself busy during retirement by tending bar at the private German Club Teutonia Männerchor on the North Side of Pittsburgh. He was a member of the American Legion Post 351, where he enjoyed getting together with fellow veteran buddies. James was the grand Marshall in 2023 and 2024 in the Penn Hills Memorial Day parade and helped cut the ribbon for the grand opening of Mission BBQ in Monroeville, a place he loved to frequent with family and often raved about. He was a Boy Scout assistant leader and a mason, which kept him involved in his community. He spent his free time collecting coins, conquering jigsaw puzzles, and hunting with his son Daniel and grandson Mark. On July 9, 2023, his 100^th birthday, County Executive Rich Fitzgerald declared the day as “Jim Snider Day” in Allegheny County. James was loved by all that knew him and will be deeply missed. Service will be held Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 11am at Zion Lutheran Church, 11609 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15239. Reception to follow at 1pm at the American Legion Gold Star Post 820, 4339 Old William Penn Highway, Pittsburgh, PA 15146.

Joseph L. Wallace Jr., (Sonny) born March 8, 1953, to the late parents Joseph L. Wallace Sr., and Catherine Margeret (Cooper) Wallace. Brother of surviving siblings Wanda L. (Roosevelt) Pitts, Jesse J. (Kathy)Wallace, Michael A. Wallace, Shari Tyler and Gregory Woodfork. Sonny was raised in the neighborhood of St. Clair Village/Beltzhoover where he attended the Pittsburgh Public Schools and graduated from South Hills High School.  During this time, he expressed athletic talent in track.  After High School Sonny attended Technical School and earned his certification as an Auto Mechanic. As a young man, Sonny and his friend Odell Bailey worked with Sonny’s father Joe Wallace at the Beau Brummel Society Club downtown Pittsburgh. Sonny enjoyed playing pool and the electric organ.  His biggest passion and love in life was fixing automobiles.  The family knew at the early age of 12 when Sonny built his first motorized go-kart from scratch. Whenever you would meet Sonny, he would get to know you, however he was more interested in knowing what kind of vehicle you own. When a family or friend needed their vehicle fixed, Sonny was always there for us. Sonny attended First Church of God in Christ in Beltzhoover and the Brother Dan & Sister Ann Church on the Northside. In his later years Sonny still enjoyed fixing cars, shopping at Walmart and exploring for great finds at the Flea Markets and Goodwill.  He also liked to tinker with electronic and household items that needed fixed. Sonny was also the Uncle to Tyrone H. Pitts, Terrance L. Pitts and Daimon T. Pitts and cherished by a host of family and friends. Sonny was loved and will be deeply missed by all of us. Friends received Monday 4pm to 8pmn at the funeral home where services will be held Tuesday at Noon.

Louis Freeman Sr., son of Allen and Helen Freeman, passed away on Tuesday, August 20 in his home of 64 years surrounded by family. He was 97.   Louis was born in Bessemer, Alabama on November 29, 1926. After graduating from Muscoda High School, Lou served his country in the United States Army, before being honorably discharged and migrating to Pittsburgh. He met and married Doris Morgan, a divorced mother of 4. They eventually had 7 biological children of their own. Louis was a pillar of his community and the patriarch of his family who worked as a construction foreman and was an active union member. He inspired generations of his family as a savy businessman and a real estate mogul in his own right. He was tough, proud, and a testament to the possibilities of hard work – and, as he said, knowing “the value of a dollar” . However, he was a generous and giving man who loved jazz and blues music and was always sharp in the finest clothes, jewelry, hats, and cars with custom “Lou” license plates. He also took great pride in having the greenest lawn and best flowers in the neighborhood – and could be seen taking care of his children and grandchildren’s yards all over Pittsburgh.   Lou was preceded in death by his wife Doris, his son Allen, and his stepson Otis. Left to honor his memory are his brother Donnie (Denise), children and step-children, Barbara, Diane (Robert), Doris, Louis (Janet), Charmaine (Michael), Regina, Andre (Sherri), Lorie (David), and Shawn (Carmella), as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a very special friend – Geraldine – who will all miss him dearly. Friends received Monday 10am till time of service at noon at the funeral home

Born September 11, 1932, passed August 17, 2024.  Friends received Tuesday 10am till time of service at noon at the funeral home.  Interment Homewood Cemetery.  Repass will follow at the promise center