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

Louis Freeman

Louis Freeman Sr., son of Allen and Helen Freeman, passed away on Tuesday, August 20 in his home of 64 years surrounded by family. He was 97.   Louis was born in Bessemer, Alabama on November 29, 1926. After graduating from Muscoda High School, Lou served his country in the United States Army, before being honorably discharged and migrating to Pittsburgh. He met and married Doris Morgan, a divorced mother of 4. They eventually had 7 biological children of their own. Louis was a pillar of his community and the patriarch of his family who worked as a construction foreman and was an active union member. He inspired generations of his family as a savy businessman and a real estate mogul in his own right. He was tough, proud, and a testament to the possibilities of hard work – and, as he said, knowing “the value of a dollar” . However, he was a generous and giving man who loved jazz and blues music and was always sharp in the finest clothes, jewelry, hats, and cars with custom “Lou” license plates. He also took great pride in having the greenest lawn and best flowers in the neighborhood – and could be seen taking care of his children and grandchildren’s yards all over Pittsburgh.   Lou was preceded in death by his wife Doris, his son Allen, and his stepson Otis. Left to honor his memory are his brother Donnie (Denise), children and step-children, Barbara, Diane (Robert), Doris, Louis (Janet), Charmaine (Michael), Regina, Andre (Sherri), Lorie (David), and Shawn (Carmella), as well as a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a very special friend – Geraldine – who will all miss him dearly. Friends received Monday 10am till time of service at noon at the funeral home

John E Lavender Sr

Born September 11, 1932, passed August 17, 2024.  Friends received Tuesday 10am till time of service at noon at the funeral home.  Interment Homewood Cemetery.  Repass will follow at the promise center

Carlos Smith

Age 64, of Van Nuys, CA, formerly of Penn Hills, PA, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Son of the late Langston and Marie Smith Jr. Brother of Mark (Brenda) Smith and the late Steven Smith, Michele Smith and Eric Smith. Also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other family and friends. He is survived by his dear friend, John Carter and a special thanks to his coach, Mr. Kenneth Chieffo and to all the people who were involved in Carlos’ life while in California especially his care-givers. Carlos enjoyed smooth Jazz and playing his bass guitar. Even after his injuries, Carlos was brilliant with technology and in his mid-40s he went skydiving. Carlos was an avid gymnast, he specialized in the rings and was one of the first to do the Iron Cross in this area in competition. Friends received Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10 am until time of service at 11 am at ROSE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh PA 15235 Interment at Restland Memorial Park, 990 Patton Street Extension, Monroeville, PA 15146

Charles “Jody” Raeford Jr

Age 63, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Son of the late Charles and Rose Raeford, Sr. Devoted husband of Shirell Raeford. Loving father of Camden Raeford, Corbin Raeford, Mario Montoya, and Dominick Montoya. Brother of Robin (Carl) Turner, Candace (Kent) Jones and Lisa (Ken) Croom. Jody is also survived by his faithful companion, Cairo, and a host of nieces, nephews, other family and friends. He was the executive director of a nonprofit that was near and dear to his heart for over a decade, Hope Foundation. He was handy, funny, and most of all, reliable. He always had a smile on his face. Jody always put others before himself, all the way up until the end. Jody was known as a teacher, a kind and patient man who brought light to everyone he encountered. He was loved and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Friends received Tuesday 4 p.m. until time of service at 5 p.m. at ROSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC

Nicholas Boyko

Age 90, of Penn Hills, PA, passed away peacefully, on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Son of the late Nicholas, Sr. and Amelia; husband of Mary Ann Boyko; father of Nicholas (Joyce) Boyko and the late Jerry (surviving wife Amanda Porbst) Boyko; grandfather of Nicholas (Hannah) Boyko, Kiera Boyko, Brendan Boyko, Jacob Boyko, and Kayla Bair; great-grandfather of Anastasia Boyko; brother of the late Alex Boyko, George Boyko, Carla Boyko Switzer, Mary Boyko Mancuso; brother-in-law of Earl Acquaviva and Catherine (Robert) Then; also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, others relatives and friends. Nick served in the US Navy and worked for the Local 373. He was also an avid Pirates fan and a head usher at St. Bartholomew’s Parish. Friends received Wednesday 4-8 p.m. at ROSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m. at St. Susanna Church – Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, 200 Stotler Rd., Penn Hills 15235.

Amy Leasure

Friends received Wednesday, August 7, 2024, 4pm to 8pm at the funeral home, funeral service will be held Thursday,  11am at St. Andrews Episcopal Church