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On Sunday Dec. 1, 2024, Gladstone Whitfield Daniels passed peacefully into eternal rest with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Beloved husband of the late Marguerite Louise Luck Daniels and cherished father of Karen and Judith.  Dear brother of the late Georgia Mae (James) Aaron and devoted brother-in-law of the late Florence (Edwin) Samana and the late Willard “Bill” Luck. Caring uncle of the late John Dickie (Marian) Miller, and the late Ann Marie Miller, and loved cousin of Jewel Rice and the late Bennie Daniels, Luther Daniels and Evelyn Luck Miles.

Born on December 7, 1925 in Altheimer, Arkansas to the late Ardelia Hill Daniels (Algie)Jones and the late G.W. Daniels, Sr., he enlisted in the US Army during WWII and honorably served his country in France, Belgium and Germany as a Staff Sargent, 349th Field Artillery, Headquarters Battery.  After the war, he attended St. Louis University where he met his future bride.  Following their marriage, Gladstone and Marguerite returned to her hometown of Pittsburgh, PA where they joined Holy Cross Episcopal Church in Homewood.   He was very active in the church, serving on the Vestry, as Chair of the Stewardship Committee and as a founding member of the Men of Holy Cross.  He was committed to the Holy Cross Prayer and Praise meetings and greatly enjoyed participating in the church’s weekly Bible Study.  Mr. Daniels was also active in the community where he served as a board member of the Wilkinsburg Kiwanis and the Wilkinsburg Boys and Girls Club.  He was a Board member and Life Member of the Pittsburgh Branch of the NAACP.  Mr. Daniels was a founding member of the Retired Postal Employees Group (REPPOS). As a member of the Greatest Generation he lived a full and happy life of faith, family and friends during his 98 years.

His many close friends include the late Agnes Reed and family, the late Charles Wiggins and family, the late Hugh Blackman and family, and the late Marilyn Baldwin and family.

The Daniels family wishes to extend their deep gratitude to his dedicated caregiver Sheilo Brown, and to the AHN Home Hospice team, for their invaluable support during this difficult time.

In keeping with his wishes, there will be no viewing, and a graveside service will be held on Wednesday December 11, 2024 at 11:00 am, in Homewood Cemetery.

Dorothy E. Byrd was born to the late Grady and Kitty Farris, on February 12, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA. She earned her wings on November 20, 2024.

She was educated in the Pittsburgh Public Schools system, attending A. Leo Weil Elementary School, Herron Hill Middle School, and graduating from Schenley High School in 1951.

In 1952, Dorothy married Robert B. Byrd, who served in the United States Air Force, and was stationed in Germany. Joining him abroad, they had two daughters, Barbara and Sheryl. After eight years, Dorothy and the girls returned to Pittsburgh, and Dorothy continued her education at Duff School of Business, earning an Associate’s Degree.

She was employed by the Pittsburgh Board of Public Education as a clerk in the Personnel Office, and retired after 37 years as an Executive Secretary, in 1998.

At an early age, Dorothy accepted the Lord Jesus as her personal savior, and was baptized at the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church by the late Rev. J.C. Harriston. She was a volunteer in the Food Bank Program, the Beautification Ministry, and was secretary of the Birthday Ministry.
She was preceded in death by Edward Farris (sister-in-law Robyn); and son-in-law, Joseph Robinson.  Her memory will be cherished by her two daughters, Barbara Byrd Robinson, and Sheryl Byrd; three grandsons, Brian and Dwayne Robinson, Cesario Clinton; granddaughter, Rochelle Robinson; nine great-grandchildren, Drew Robinson, Jazlyn Robinson, Damauri Robinson, Ailee Robinson, Kai Johnson, Madison Johnson, Cyanne Clinton, Amenah Clinton, CJ Clinton; two nieces, Sharyn Thompson and Pamela Young-Gobble; with special acknowledgment to Beverly Johnson, Keith Reed, Robert and Sandra Robinson, Monica Robinson, Raymond Robinson, Joanne Robinson, Tiffany Ford and a host of cousins and friends.

Friends received Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 11 a.m. until time of service, at noon, at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, 6556 Shetland St., Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

Dr. George Latimore Flickinger, Jr. of State College, PA, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, after the passing of his wife of 66 years, Karen Combs Flickinger only 3 months prior.  George was born on May 21, 1933 to his parents George, Sr, and Frances Baker in Hanover, PA.  He is survived his three daughters, Anne (Paul) Lobb, Dr. Barbara (Marta) Flickinger, and Kristin (David) Michener.  He is also survived by his seven grandchildren Sarah and David Lobb, and Hannah (Allie), Madeline, Michaela, Joel and Justin Michener.

George graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 1954 with a Bachelor Degree in Agricultural Science.  He went on to the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, to attain his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine in 1958.  He then completed his PHD in Pathology (Endocrinology) while working at the Philadelphia Zoo.  It was at the University that he met the love of his life.  George and Karen were married in 1958 and soon began their life together in West Philadelphia before eventually settling with his family in Abington, PA.   George joined the faculty of the University of Pennsylvania Medical School as the head scientist of a research lab in Reproductive Endocrinology.  He helped design and then oversaw the In Vitro Fertilization Program for the Obstetrics and Gynecological Department at Penn Medical School.  After retiring from the University, Dr. Flickinger and his wife moved to Dallas, Texas where he was the head of the In Vitro Fertilization Program at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital.  They then returned to Philadelphia and in retirement George assisted his daughter Dr. Barbara Flickinger in her veterinary practice.

George was a brilliant and unassuming gentleman.  He was a Philadelphia sports fan, enjoyed woodworking and was a self-taught artist in his later years.  He loved to read and attend educational programs, always furthering his knowledge of varied subjects.  In his later years, he and Karen moved to the Villages at Penn State University and enjoyed the company of each other and fellow residents.  George and Karen loved to travel but his fondest days were spent at his summer residence in Ocean Pines, Maryland for nearly 40 years, where he tended to his beautiful flower and vegetable gardens.  He learned to sail and had many great sailing adventures with family and friends.  George’s love for his daughters and grandchildren was always forefront in his life, but his devotion to and love of animals was evident every day.  He had many four-legged friends throughout his life, but his dog Chopper was his dearest companion.  George will certainly be missed by his family and friends.  His legacy of research in reproductive science will live on.  In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to or your local animal rescue organization or the Philadelphia Zoo.  Arrangements handled by Rose Funeral Home and Cremation Services.