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Carolyn Ann (Lindsey) Patterson was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on December 20, 1946.  She was the second child of Ruth (WillAford) Lindsey and Enoch Lindsey.  Carolyn was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania along with her six siblings and lived in the neighborhoods of the Hill District, St. Clair Village, Northview Heights and Wilkinsburg.  In 1964, she graduated from Perry High School with an academic focus in the area of secretarial studies.  She excelled in shorthand, typing, and dreamed of being a court stenographer after high school. Her first professional position was with the Western Union Company followed by a position at the campaign headquarters of Lyndon Johnson, Hubert Humphrey and Geneveive Blatt as an assistant.  Later she obtained an administrative position at PPG Industries and most recently, as the administrative assistant for Dr. Jose Moura in the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University where she spent nearly 35 years. As a young woman, Carolyn was beautiful, energetic and enjoyed music and social gatherings with friends.  She loved to travel and experience new and exciting things.  She often spoke of her desire to learn to read music and play instruments such as the piano and drums. Carolyn met Joseph Patterson, her husband of nearly 40 years, at the Victory Baptist Church when she was a young girl.  They married on August 14, 1976, and settled in the Penn Hills area.  In 1980, she welcomed her daughter Heather Dawn who she loved and cherished. Carolyn loved being with her family and spent holidays playing games and helping to prepare the holiday feast at the home of her sister.  She was kind, soft-spoken yet tenacious in her efforts.  She was compassionate and had a strong work ethic throughout her career. Carolyn is preceded in death by her parents Ruth (Williford) Lindsey and Enoch Lindsey as well as husband Joseph Patterson, sister Roslyn (Bobby) Hassain and sister-in-law Donna (Donald) Lindsey.  She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Heather (Chinedu) Ogbulie and grandsons Chiemelie and Jidenna.  Also cherishing her memory are sisters Gwendolyn (Lash) Daviston, Phyllis (Charles) Dillard, Marilyn (Stanley) Hudson, and brothers Donald Lindsey and Edward (Adrian) Lindsey.  She will forever remain in the hearts of so many including special friends, extended family, colleagues, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends received Tuesday 6pm to 8pm at the funeral home, service will be held Wednesday at  9:30am at Central Baptist Church,  2200 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15219, the family will not be receiving/viewing prior to time of service at 9:3am.

Edna Judd, (Adie to friends and family), passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was 101 years old; born on January 8, 1924 to Lena and Morris Herr.

She met Elmer Judd at a party in 1945. He said that he immediately knew that she was the girl for him. Together, they lived a very full and rich life; for almost 74 years of marriage. They were very active socially; traveling the world and enjoying winters in Florida.They had a very close and loving bond.They are survived by their 2 children, Michele Mackey (Lou) and Barry Judd (Fran Steger),who were their pride and joy; as well as several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Adie was strong-willed and a loving and caring wife and mother. She was a great cook, always expressing her love through her cooking and insisting that we take food home with us. Playing tennis with friends, as well as bridge and mahjong were among her favorite activities, as well as spending time with family and friends. Our parents also attended the symphony and other cultural events on a regular basis. In addition to her roles as wife, mother, sister, and friend, Adie worked for many years as an Administrative Assistant to the Dean of the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh

We wish to honor the many people who helped with our mother’s care over the past six and a half years. Shawntee, Todey, Jennifer and Norma, your love and support was invaluable to her and, maybe, even more so to us.The last 10 months at Asbury Heights were difficult, but the compassionate care from many staff members on Evergreen will always be remembered. Pam, Sammy, Stacey, Diane, Thelma,TJ and so many others were amazing. Knowing you has truly been an honor.

Graveside services were held on October 9, 2025. Memorial contributions can be made to FAMILY HOSPICE.

Dolores Doss, of Penn Hills, PA, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family members on October 6, 2025, at the age of 73. Lovingly known as Dee, she was the last of seven children born to Boston and Mary Kelley. At the age of 17, she was first of several family members to be baptized as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and remained faithful to the end of her life. When she was 21, she married Lamont Doss. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed spending time in the ministry and being with family and friends. Dee is survived by her daughter, Adetra Young, granddaughters Ra’iel (Stephen) Chajnicki, Quateria Young and two great-grandsons, De’Mari and Aris; sisters Mildred Brown, Barbara  (Carlos) Steele, Paulette (Elliott) Thompson and sister-in-law, Anne Kelly; and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband Lamont Doss, grandson Yaheim Young; parents Boston and Mary Kelley; siblings Boston Kelley Jr., Margie Kea and Curtis Kelly. Dee was loved and will be missed by many. Funeral arrangements will be private.

Age 95 of New Castle, PA, formally of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025.  Wife of the late Angelo John Muto.  Mother of John (Jeanne) Muto, Kathy Shelhammer and Joseph Muto. Mother-in-law to the late Paul Shelhammer.  Grandmother of Lisa (Lou) Sanchez, John (Amittie) Muto, great grandmother of Lucas Sanchez, Laci Sanchez, Sophia Muto and Arabella Muto.  Victoria lived for her family, GOD and her church; she played the organist for her church for over 60 years.  Victoria was a great wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.Victoria’s husband used to always quote Proverbs 31:10-31, when referring to his wife: The Wife of Noble Character ^10 [a]A wife of noble character who can find?  She is worth far more than rubies. ¹¹ Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. ¹² She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. ¹³ She selects wool and flax and works with eager hands. ¹⁴ She is like the merchant ships, bringing her food from afar. ¹⁵ She gets up while it is still night; she provides food for her family and portions for her female servants. ¹⁶ She considers a field and buys it; out of her earnings she plants a vineyard. ¹⁷ She sets about her work vigorously; her arms are strong for her tasks.¹⁸ She sees that her trading is profitable, and her lamp does not go out at night. ¹⁹ In her hand she holds the distaff and grasps the spindle with her fingers ²⁰  She opens her arms to the poor and extends her hands to the needy. ²¹ When it snows, she has no fear for her household; for all of them are clothed in scarlet. ²² She makes coverings for her bed; she is clothed in fine linen and purple. ²³ Her husband is respected at the city gate, where he takes his seat among the elders of the land. ²⁴ She makes linen garments and sells them, and supplies the merchants with sashes. ²⁵ She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come. ²⁶ She speaks with wisdom, and faithful instruction is on her tongue. ²⁷ She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness. ²⁸ Her children arise and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her: ²⁹ “Many women do noble things, but you surpass them all.” ³⁰ Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised. ³¹ Honor her for all that her hands have done, and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.   Friends received Friday, September 12, 2025, 10am til time of Service at 11am at Sharpsburg Family Worship Center, 600 Clay Street, Sharpsburg, PA 15215.  In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Family. ~62nd Street Bridge will be closed Friday please plan alternate route~

Yvonne Marie Lipscomb was born on July 11, 1938, to loving parents, Clarence E. Bruce and Blanche Bruce of Homewood. Yvonne was the youngest of seven children: Charles Bruce (deceased), Clarence Bruce (deceased), Robert Bruce (deceased), Joan Griffin (deceased), Blanche Jean Henderson (deceased), and Ada Gay Graves. As the baby of the family, Yvonne was doted on by her siblings and parents. She was known for her feisty spirit, inquisitive mind, and love of reading. A proud graduate of Westinghouse High School, Yvonne was active in clubs, sports, and sang in the choir. She loved music, movies, laughter, and dancing. She united in marriage to James W. Lipscomb on August 25, 1966 who passed away on October 8, 1995 at the age of 50. She was baptized in Monumental Baptist Church in 1962. As a young adult, she was a member of Homewood AME Church, where she first developed her love for faith and fellowship. Her faith remained a guiding force throughout her life. As an adult, she became a devoted member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church, where she found a spiritual home and community. Although she once dreamed of becoming a nurse like her sister Ada Gay, life took her on a different, yet equally impactful path. For 20 years, Yvonne worked as a clerical specialist at the Carnegie Library – Homewood, where she shared her passion for reading, learning, and storytelling. She especially loved history and mystery novels and passed down her love for books to her children, grandchildren, and all who knew her. She also worked as an insurance verifier at Eye and Ear Hospital and as a teacher’s aide at Turner Elementary School in Wilkinsburg. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and loved playing the lottery, attending Bingo, and visiting the casino whenever she could — and she was known to be one of the luckiest people around. True to her generous nature, she shared whatever she had with others. Yvonne also had a love for animals, especially elephants and horses. Her home was adorned with figurines and photo albums because she loved being surrounded by the memory of all that she loved. She is survived by her two loving daughters, Carla Adams (Grimes) and Lisa Perry (Lipscomb), both of Pittsburgh, PA. She was affectionately known as BiBi to her five cherished grandchildren — Kyle Adams and fiancé Jennifer Apesos (Virginia), Keenan Adams (New York), Justice Perry and fiancé Veronica Martin (Denver), Morgan Perry (New York), and Xavier Perry (Indiana) — and to her two beloved greatgranddaughters, Magnolia Adams and Layla Adams. Yvonne also leaves behind her eldest sister, Ada Gay Graves (California); her longtime friend, Ray Clancy (Pittsburgh); 18 nieces and nephews; and many more extended family members and friends who loved her deeply. From her life, we’ve  been blessed to learn the value of an unshakable resolve, perseverance in the face of adversity, joy in generosity, and the central importance of family. Friends received Tuesday, August 26, 2025 10am till time of service at 11am at Mt Ararat Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave, PGH PA, 15206

  Age 98, of Squirrel Hill, PA, formerly of Kyiv, Ukraine, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025. Beloved wife of 70 years to the late Rafail Zakin. Devoted mother of Mikhail (Juliya) Zakin and Lyubov (Zinovy) Geshiktor. Cherished grandmother of Maksim Geshiktor, Aleksandra Zakin, and Casey Zakin. Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Polina was strong-willed, deeply loving, and full of life. She loved her family fiercely and never hesitated to share what was on her mind, always with love. After immigrating to the United States in 1989 and settling in Pittsburgh, Polina found connection and purpose through her involvement in the community. She spent many years as a regular at the JCC, where you could often find her working out or swimming, always determined to stay strong. Her connection to the Jewish community was an important part of her life, especially through moments of shared history, tradition, and support. Polina will be remembered for her enduring resilience and the vibrant spirit she carried through nearly a century of remarkable life. Friends received Sunday, July 13,2025, 10am at Homewood Cemetery Chapel, 1599 S. Dallas Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15217. Memorial contributions may be made to UNITED24 ( https://u24.gov.ua) in support of Ukraine. Arrangements by Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services