On Saturday, January 28, 2023, Dr. Marvine M. Garrett, beloved daughter, and sister, passed away at 11:13 AM at Allegheny General Hospital. She was called home after coping with several medical issues once she retired from Crescent Elementary School as Principal in 2007. Her Memorial Service will be at ROSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES (10940 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235), on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 11 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Dr. Garrett’s name be made payable to Habitat for Humanity. All donations should be forwarded to Dr. Marvine M. Garrett by February.
Melvin Crowe
Passed away January 28, 2023
Friends received Monday February 6, 2023 4pm til 8pm, service will be held Tuesday February 7, 2023 at 11am at Gospel of Jesus Church
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.