Bernadette L. Rose-Tihey
Bernadette L. Rose-Tihey
Funeral Director
Supervisor, Vice President

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412.241.5415

10940 Frankstown Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15235
info@rosefuneralhomeinc.com

Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Diona Williamson

Age 55, Covington, GA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Daughter of Sylvia Gore and the late Laurence Williams; loving mother of NaShawn Williamson, Nathan (Patience) Williamson Jr., and JoNathan Williamson; devoted grandmother of Jessica, Jhené and Nathan III. Dee Dee is survived by a host of siblings, nieces, nephews, other family and friends. Friends received Monday, January 23, 2023, 1 PM until 4 PM and Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 10 AM till time of service at 11 AM at ROSE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE.

James Pickens

The beloved Mr. James Herbert Pickens was born to the late Margaret Doudley and Robert Pickens on March 28, 1932 in Lawrence, PA. James quietly passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Kane Regional Center while watching his favorite Wrestling show.  He lived his life as a God-fearing man who greatly enjoyed being around his family. James enlisted in the United States Army at an early age to support his family.  He served 3 years and was Honorably discharged. After leaving the Army, James found his way to Pittsburgh, PA where he met and married the love of his Life Anita O. Lackey.  Together, they raised 7 children. James was such a jokester, his signature line was calling everyone “Jug-Head”.  He enjoyed watching WWE Wrestling and old Western movies while eating peanuts, pringle potato chips and shipping a cold diet Pepsi. Preceding in death are his loving wife Anita O. Pickens, along with four children, Ramona L. Johnson, Junior L. Willis, Bonnie M. Willis and Cora M. Pickens. He leaves to cherish his memories, his children, Brenda Pickens-Brazzell, Lavelle J. Pickens, Margaret Z. Reed (Ernest), Carl E. Pickens, Robin T. Horton (Lenell), Anita B. Sneed (Richard), and Novella R. Pickens (Hope), Grand, great grand and great great grand children, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Friends received Friday, January 20, 2023, 10am til time of service at 11am at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Iralee Yarbrough

Passed away on January 10, 2023 Friends Received Thursday, January 19, 2023 Noon til time of Service at 1pm at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Wendel C. Poindexter

Wendel C. Poindexter,75, formally of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at his home in Land O Lakes, Florida. A viewing will be held at Rose Funeral Home & cremation Services, 10940 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:30 AM, immediately followed by the Funeral Services. Interment will take place in Allegheny Cemetery.
Wendel was born on February 28, 1947, to Elridge Farrish and Alberta Poindexter. After graduating from high school, Wendel attended the University of Pittsburgh and was subsequently drafted into the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War where he earned the rank of Sergeant. After being discharged, Wendel went on to work as a Nuclear Generator Specialist for Westinghouse Electric Company and in later years worked for Port Authority Transit.
Together with his wife Robin Poindexter, he raised six children: Bobbi, Demene, Monique, Wendel, M. Cheree and Anish Poindexter.
Upon moving to Florida for medical reasons, Wendel focused on his health and his family. He affectionately became known as the Grinch and often played the character for school functions and event premiers. He enjoyed movies, tinkering while providing instructions to fix things and was always up for a good game of Connect Four. Wendel also took pleasure in his numerous grandchildren as well as outside activities.
He was preceded in death by his father Elrige Farrish, his mother Alberta Poindexter, his brothers: Robert Carter and Michael Farrish, and eldest granddaughter Tierra Wade
Wendel has left behind to love and cherish lasting memories with : his wife, Robin Poindexter, his children: Bobbi Felder, Demene Benjamin, Monique Kazadi, Wendel Poindexter, M. Cheree Conley, Anish Poindexter, his grandchildren: Brandon Felder, Dominique Benjamin, Deja Benjamin, Destiny Benjamin, Rasun Kazadi, Isis Kazadi, Rohon Kazadi, W.Cameron Poindexter, Peyton Poindexter, Channing Poindexter, Justus Miller, Jordan Miller, Paul Conley, Preston Conley, Princeton Conley and Paisely Conley, Dai Poindexter, D’elle Poindexter, Daxton Poindexter, eight great grandchildren, his sisters Gwendolyn Poindexter Bey , Michelle Austin and Wendy Farrish, his brother James Malloy and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Joe Waller Jr.

Joseph L. Waller Jr. “Louie” passed away Sunday December 11, 2022, at the age of 86.  He was born June 14, 1936 in Braddock, PA, and raised in Homewood, PA.  He was the devoted son of the late Joseph L. Waller Sr. and Hazel Waller, and the loving Husband of the late Lois M. Douthett Waller.   Louie retired from the United States Army, and was the first Personnel Director at Alma Illery Health Center, Personnel Director of Bidwell Cultural Center, and Assistant of Family Planning Counsil of Southwestern, PA.   Joe enjoyed traveling with his wife, and his Mom and Dad. He also enjoyed spending time with the many friends he has made at Juniper Village, in Forest Hills, PA, while visiting his wife Lois during her residency there.  Joe cherished spending time and talking with his veteran buddies.   Throughout his life Louie was a caregiver to many of his family members. He leaves to cherisher his memory, his family and many friends. Friends received Monday, December 19, 2022 9am til time of service at 10am at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Cecilia Williams

Cecilia R. Williams left this life to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 12, 2022, at home with family after a brief illness. She was an indescribably loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her final breath. Wife of the late Frank Williams she was also preceded in death by her parents, Alvis R. and Arletta Scott Ross, and brothers Norman, Alvis Jr. and Bruce. Cecilia lived a full multifaceted life. She was a naturally gifted singer, phenomenal seamstress, dedicated friend, licensed beautician, original fashionista, consummate caregiver, extremely perceptive, insightful and intelligent. Always engaged in a project it was not uncommon to find her trimming the hedges or planting a scrub, tinkering with a hymn on the piano, making new kitchen curtains or finding the next great deal at a thrift store. An exemplary soprano, Cecilia performed and recorded in various choirs and ensembles most notably the Sounds of Heritage and her heart, the Swan Chorale, where she was an original member. A season ticket holding no-nonsense Steelers fan from the seventies Cecilia attended each of the team’s first four Super Bowl games with husband, Frank and cruised with the team later in life. Without question Cecilia loved the Lord and lived out that life of faith as a member of Warren United Methodist Church from the age of five. She served in numerous capacities: church secretary, financial secretary, chair of administrative council, altar guild president, chair spprc, church treasurer and of course chancel choir member and president. A caregiver to many Cecilia is survived by her daughters, Arletta and Lisa, grandson, Tyler, sister-in-laws, Lois Hord (Phoenix) and Lois Ross (Detroit), dearest friends, Rose Williams, Armetta Swan, Gloria Barber, Gloria Burns and fur grandbaby, Laila Pincsky. As well as a host of extended family and friends. Memorial donations may be made in Cecilia’s name on the Warren UMC website: warrenumcpgh.org A Celebration of Life service honoring Cecilia Williams be held at Warren UMC in January 2023.