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We come together today to celebrate the life and legacy of Sharon Washington.  Sharon lived a beautiful life born in Pittsburgh to parents Sonia and Albenous Allen on March 25^th, 1953.  Part of her childhood was spent in Coatesville, PA with her Godparents Walter and Annie Shelton.  Sharon spent the majority of her life living in Penn Hills area and transitioned home with God in the early morning hours on Saturday, August 19^th, 2023.  Sharon’s purpose and life was driven by her love for family.  She was one of five children, Eric, Albenous Jr., Arn and Lisa.  Sharon met the love of her life Raymond Washington in 1973 and they married on May 12th, 1982.  Raymond and Sharon spent 50 years together and where married for 41 of those years, in a union full of love, support and happiness.  Sharon’s legacy is carried on in her pride and joy, her children.  Sharon’s oldest and first born is her daughter Janet, her second being John, followed by the births of Sonia, Lamont, Martell Michael, Anthony and Jaynelle. Throughout her life Sharon accomplished many remarkable things, she excelled in her career as a Medical Secretary, leaving a lasting impact on her field and inspiring others with her dedication and expertise.  Sharon was known for her exceptional work ethic, creative thinking and problem solving skills.  Beyond her professional achievements, she was the glue that kept the family together from home cooked meals in the kitchen, to getting through tough times in the living room.  Lovingly called “Nana and Mommy” to those closet to her, she lived a life full of love, joy and surrounded by support.  Although, those closest to her wore thick skin because Sharon was a straight shooter. She simply told it like it is.  Sharon was blessed with a beautiful big family who cherished her dearly.  Her love for family was and is undeniable.  She captured everyone in her presence with her inviting smile and infectious laugh.  Friends and colleagues became family.  Sharon spent her days crocheting beautiful items, baking the best pounds cakes, watching her stories, and talking on the phone with family.  Sharon lived a full life, leaving and imprint on all the hearts she impacted. Sharon leaves to cherish her memories her husband Raymond Washington, as well as her children their spouses, 31 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.  Sonia and Calvin Nolen, Lamont and Jill Smith, John Smith, Anthony Washington and Fatima Washington, Michael Washington, Martell smith and Janet.   Friends received Monday August 28, 2023 4pm to 8pm at Rose Funeral Home & cremation Services. Where funeral service will be held Tuesday 11am.

In memoriam Armel Eugene Lashley August 27, 1939-August 15, 2023   Armel Eugene Lashley, affectionately known as “Gene” or Geno,” was born in Harlem New York to Lorraine Thomas (deceased) and Armel C. Lashley (deceased) on August 27, 1939. He also had a sibling Susan Johnson (deceased). Gene attended New York public schools and graduated from Boys High School in Brooklyn, New York. While attending Boys High, he was a track and field star, and known by his teammates as “Flash”.  He won dozens of medals and was recognized by the Boys High Alumni Track and Field Inc. in 2008 for his participation 50 years earlier on the legendary 4×440 relay team, the first team in NYC public school history to break 3:21.00. Gene’s interest in track was lifelong, and he made yearly pilgrimages with his friends and former teammates to the famous Penn Relays — where they gathered and cheered sitting in the “grey heads” section, and where many of his track triumphs from long ago were recorded. After graduating from high school, Gene attended Virginia State University, and later, Gene enjoyed a modeling career, appearing in Essence, Ebony, and Jet magazines in the 1960s.  With his charisma, wit, and natural gift for developing personal relationships, Gene was a top salesman for Pennsylvania Bell Yellow Pages.  He later took those skills to form his own ethnic greeting card company in Minneapolis, Minnesota during the 1970s. In the 1980s, Malcolm Dunn, Gene’s lifelong friend, brought him on board Dunn & Sons, the New Jersey-based commercial cleaning company.  Later, Gene retired after several years working at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. Gene loved fishing, particularly with his cousin Charles Morris at Charles’ fishing camp at Walpole Island First Nation in Canada.  It was always a big fun family affair when cousins David, Timothy, and David, Jr. were there with Charles’ fishing partner, KC, “The Catfish Hunter.” Gene married Augusta M. Jones in 1960, and from that union, came two children, Linda and Armel Jr. Following Augusta’s death, Gene was widowed for many years.  In 1996, he met and married Myrna Le Sueur of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, where he settled and remained until his passing on August 15, 2023. Eugene was a wonderful father, a loving husband, and a good friend to many too numerous to name. He is survived by his wife Myrna of 27 years, his two children, Linda and Armel; his grandchildren Jessica Durant, Faraad Kelly, Isaac James; and great-grandchildren Jayden and Zoey Durant; Samirah Kelly and a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews. The family of Armel Eugene Lashley wishes to acknowledge with sincere appreciation and gratitude the many comforting messages, prayers, and other expressions of kindness and concern. The memorial service will be held on August 25, 2023, at 11:00 am at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. Located at 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh PA 15235. For everyone unable to attend the funeral the service will be streamed via Zoom. Meeting ID: 796 4230 2379 Passcode: 3nxAcb

Passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023

Passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023