John Chambers
Passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020
Debra Kay Walker
Debra Kay Walker of Pittsburgh, PA was born June 27, 1952 to Lillian Johnson Walker Reed and Ellis Walker.
She was predeceased by three siblings, Ellis Robert, Ella Louise and Glenn Gregory and a host of step sisters and brothers.
She graduated from Pittsburgh Public Schools and retired at the age of 62 after working in the banking industry for the majority of her professional career.
Debra is survived by her sister Patricia Neal and bonded sisters in marriage Dolores Jones, Evelyn Schofield, Donna Reed-Williams, Charlene Joseph and by bonded brothers in marriage Raymond Reed, Lawrence Reed and Toni Reed.
She leaves behind a host of cousins, nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her dearly.
Service is available to watch on Facebook at Spirit Man9 Facebook Page (spirit man and the #9)
Carol A. Giron
Age 84, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 11, 2020. Daughter of the late Blanche and George Howard, devoted mother of George, Dawn, Richard and the late Bill. Beloved grandmother to 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Carol was loved unconditionally and she was loved by everyone unconditionally.
Gary G. Roberts
Age 73 of Homestead, PA passed away peacefully on Friday, July 10, 2020. Son of the late George and Helen Roberts. Loving husband of Audrey Mohr Roberts, father of Gary G. Roberts. Brother of Cynthia Hirsky, Roxanne Camp and the late Patty Roberts, Gary is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews other family and friends. Services will be private.
Barbara Haines
Barbara Lynne (Bobbi) Haines, 79, passed away on June 28, 2020. She was born on December 19, 1940, in Braddock, PA, to Lennis Harris and Mary Alice Scales Harris.
Barbara grew up in Rankin, PA, graduating from Rankin High School in 1958. After graduation, she attended Passavant Hospital School of Nursing where she received her LPN degree and went on to work at West Penn and Magee Hospitals.
In 1961, Bobbi wedded John W. Haines, Jr. and they were happily married for 59 years. She was a member of New Life Community Ministries and a strong supporter of Imani Christian Academy. Barbara enjoyed family, to whom she was devoted, and people, who were never strangers to her. She was an avid storyteller who always liked to reminisce on fond memories. Movies were her passion and her collection of them which reached into the thousands is proof. Her accomplishments were spreading joy, love, and humor wherever she went.
Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, Lennis and Mary Alice Harris; sisters, Beverly Paylor and Mary Elizabeth (Tootie) Flowers; and daughter, Lynne Allison Haines.
Bobbi is survived by her spouse, John (Bub); son, Gerald (Jerry) Lee Haines of Berkley, MI; daughter, Kasie Maria Haines of Cleveland, OH; grandson, John W. Leflore of Pittsburgh, PA; granddaughters, Jonisha Cole and Ciera Cole; great-grandson, Johnny Ryan Mingo, Jr.; great-granddaughter, Bella Dior Williams and her numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
A private memorial service will be held at New Life Community Ministries . The service will be live streamed via ZOOM, ID# 780.958.0457
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Imani Christian Academy, 2150 East Hills Drive, Pittsburgh, PA, 15221
William H. Sawhill Sr.
William H. Sawhill Sr.
Age 85 of Land O’ Lakes, FL formerly of Pittsburgh, PA passed away peacefully amongst his loving family on Thursday, June 25, 2020, Husband of the late Shirley M. Sawhill and Patricia A. Sawhill, Devoted father of William H. Sawhill Jr., Phillip Sawhill and his wife Michelle Sawhill and the late Elissa Jones Sawhill and Anita Zimmerman Sawhill. Loving grandfather to 14 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and the brother of the late Joanne Wyman and uncle to her daughter Anne Marie. A private viewing and blessing service will be held at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
