Phyllis McAuley
Passed away January 18, 2023
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
