Obituaries – Page 2

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Richard S. Roller “Dick”

Of Penn Hills, PA passed away peacefully Sunday, June 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Charles “Chief” and Laura Roller; beloved husband of Myrna (Martin) Roller; loving father of Ted (Lori) “Lovie” Roller, Bill (Elaine) Roller and Suzanne (Keith) Racer; devoted grandfather of Maggie, Grace, Vince, Cassie, Tori and Lauren; brother of the late Orilee Lohman; brother-in-law of Monty Lohman; also survived by nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Dick retired from Federated Investors and was a member of Pittsburgh Society of Financial Analysis, Inc., and NY Society of Security Analysis. Friends received Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 at ROSE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pgh., PA where services will be held Thursday, 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your charity of choice

Rosa Lee Cabbagestalk

Age 96, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2019. Mother of Helen Wilkins, Dolores (John) Farley, Toni (Charles) Scott, Joyce (Daniel) Wallace, and Darnell (Margaret) Cabbagestalk, and the late Dorothy Peek and Shirley Cabbagestalk; thirteen grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; also a host of other family and friends. Viewing Friday, from 4-8 p.m., at ROSE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15235. A Service of Christian Burial will be held at Rodman Street Missionary Baptist Church on Saturday at 11 a.m.

John F. Miller Jr

John Franklin (Early) Miller Jr. was born on November 21, 1945 to James William Early and Ida Margaret De Armitt. He was raised in the Hill District and attended Schenley High School. He was known by his family and friends as “Jackie”. “Jackie” was interested in and pursued many entrepreneurial ventures, traveling extensively. He believed in family and returned home to Pittsburgh to help the family during difficult times in 1974. He was employed at Conroy School for the Mentally Challenged then later moved to a counselor position under Dr. Burke through Black Action. He held this position for a number of years. “Jackie” moved on and accepted a construction job with Commercial Construction and Hazardous Waste Local 1058. He loved this position and remained there until becoming disabled through injury. In the early 1990’s “Jackie” was introduced to his wife Delores. They were united in marriage in December, 1999. He loved talking to family and friends. His greatest joys were comedy shows, riding his motorcycle and spending time with his wife. “Jackie” was preceded in death by both his parents James and Ida, two brothers Kenneth and Julius Early, Stepson Nelson E. Mitchell. “Jackie” was called home by the Lord on Saturday, May 18, 2019 in Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He leaves to cherish his memory a devoted and loving wife Delores Miller. His Children Duane, Jacques, Leonard and John III. Two sisters Riquetta and Linda, one brother Emery, two Stepdaughters Brenda and Paula Mitchell, five grandchildren Malakhi, Nehemiah, Justin, Jaden and Maya Day, His legacy also includes a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.