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  And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death; neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain.” Velma Mae Hawkins-Miller was born to Russell E. and Mary M. Townes on November 3, 1936 in Gilliam, West Virginia, and departed this life to join her Heavenly Father on August 5, 2019 at Good Samaritan Hospice House in Wexford, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents, Russell E. and Mary M. Townes, grandparents, Joseph and Rosa Bolden and Walter and Frances Townes, sister, Mary C. Bolden and brother, Billy Townes. Velma grew up in Gilliam, West Virginia. She graduated from Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, West Virginia in 1953. She was a member of Elkhorn High School Marching Band. Following graduation, she moved to Pittsburgh, PA.  She worked at Westinghouse for many years prior to working for and retiring from the United States Postal Service in 2000. She accepted Christ at an early age while attending Ebenzer Baptist Church in Algoma, West Virginia. After moving to Pittsburgh, PA, she was a member of Nazarene Baptist Church for over 57 years prior to joining Mt. Ararat Baptist Church.   She leaves to cherish her life:  husband Odell K. Miller, Sr. of Verona, PA, sons Bruce (Kathleen) Hawkins of Cummings, Georgia and Brian Hawkins of San Antonio, Texas, daughter, Sheila (Jeffrey) Bucklew of Austin, TX, and granddaughter, Chelsea Bucklew of Austin, TX; step-son, Odell (Deborah) Miller, Jr. of Pittsburgh, PA, and step-grandchildren Maurice, Odell III and Jeffrey Miller of Pittsburgh, PA;  brother, Harold (Trichita) Townes of Gahanna, OH, sisters, Rosetta (O.D.) St. Clair and Deloris Thomas of Columbus, OH,  Deanna (Walter) Monroe of Pickerington, OH, Cathy Townes of Santa FE, NM, Glenda Harrison of Columbus, OH, Karen (George) Schwarz of Florence, KY, 10 great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Viewing Friday August 9, 2019 10am til time of service at Noon at Mt. Arart Baptist Church, 271 Paulson Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15206

On August 3, 2019, John M. Mullett of Washington, PA entered into eternal rest. After graduating from West Virginia, Wesleyan College, Mr. Mullett held numerous sales positions with Phillip Morris USA. During his career, he was responsible for the sales of products in Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota, N. Dakota and S. Dakota. In addition, he served on the Board of Directors for the Sales and Marketing Executive Association and the American Manufacturers Association. A memorial service will be held at the Homewood Cemetery Chapel, 1599 S. Dallas Ave., in Pittsburgh on Saturday, August 10th at 11 a.m.

Passed away July 28, 2019 Viewing Saturday August 10, 2019,  10am til time of service at 11am  

Age 79, passed away in his Penn Hills home on July 16, 2019, six weeks to the day after the passing of his beloved wife, Rose Mary. Charles was born July 21, 1939, in Greensboro, North Carolina to Curtis Raeford and Sally (Manual) Raeford, who had three children, Annie Geraline Cleveland (deceased), Charles Curtis Raeford, and Betty Raeford (deceased). Charles married Rose Mary Raeford on April 29, 1960, and together they raised their three children, Charles “Jody” Raeford, Jr., and Robin Lynne (Carl) Turner and Candace L. Raeford. Charles retired after working 40 years at the Edgar Thompson Steel Mill in Braddock, PA. Charles is survived by his three children; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a host of loving friends and family members. All services will be held at ROSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 10940 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235. Viewing Friday, July 26, 2019, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Homegoing Service Friday, July 26, 2019, 1-2 p.m.