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Cora L. Reynolds was 101 years old when she went home to be with the Lord early Saturday afternoon on July 13, 2024.  she was the daughter of Nannie Mae (Loper) and Jessie Summers Sr.  She was born April 19, 1923 in Yellow Pine, Alabama.  Cora made Pittsburgh her home in 1945 with her husband the late Claude D. Reynolds Sr.

Raised in the church, she was baptized at an early age at First Baptist Church of Penn Hills under the direction of the late Rev. Eugene L Roberts and the late First Lady Isabelle Roberts.  There, Cora diligently served as an usher, sang in the choir and worked as a missionary.   at 98 years young, Cora joined Mt. Ararat Baptist Church on February 14, 2021, under the direction of Rev. Dr. William H. Curtis Sr. Pastor.

Although, Cora loved bowling (which she continued to do well into her 80’s), watching soap operas ans family feud.  She was known for her greens, BBQ sauce and sweet potato pie.  What mattered the most was FAMILY!

Cora raised her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Now that is a pillar of love.  These are some of the many reasons to celebrate her life.

Cora was proceeded in death by her Husband Claude D. Reynolds Sr.: Three brothers , Jessie Summers Jr., Rev. J>C> Summers and William Summers: one daughter Dorris Dawson, two sons Donald Ray Williams and Claude D. Reynolds Jr. and one grandson Johnny Dawson.

She leaves to cherish her memory one sister Ella (Stan) Holbrook.  Three daughters Lorraine Bolden, Rosemary Whittle and Renee Reynolds: one son Anthony (Lynetta) Reynolds, thirteen grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.

Friends received Saturday, July 20, 2024 10 am til time of service at 11am at the funeral home.

Anita Louise Ferguson Lel, a beloved resident of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on July 11th. She was born in Philadelphia, PA in 1963 and was a proud graduate of Peabody High School.

Anita was a loving mother to David (LyLy) Ferguson and Kristin (Mario) Weaver, and a devoted grandmother to her five granddaughters (Nana-girls): Latrice, Danaisha, Tationa Ferguson, Kennedy, and Amori Weaver. She was preceded in death by her father, Ed Ferguson Sr. She is survived by her mother, Janice Ferguson, and her siblings, Ed Ferguson, Phil Ferguson, and Marc Ferguson (Barbara) and a host of nephews, nieces and close friends.

Friends received Wednesday, July 24, 2024 4pm to 6pm at the funeral home.

Age 93, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024. Preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia Bartee Davis, and his second wife, Rita Pendleton Davis; beloved father of Keith Davis and the late Edward Davis, Jr.; grandfather of Griffin Michael Davis; uncle of Harry (Rosalind) Davis, Sr., Sharon (Timothy) Bradford, Cheryl Davis, Deborah Davis, and Anita “Red” Livsey. Pamela Davis; brother-in-law of Mable V. Davis. Edward was preceded in death by his siblings, Eugene Davis, Helen Louise Anderson, Roger Davis, Harry Davis, and Betsy Davis. Cousin of Doris Cooper and Vicki Staton-Eady. Also survived by a host of great-nieces, great-nephews, other family and friends. Friends received Tuesday 10 a.m. until time of Service at 11 a.m. at ROSE FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 10940 Frankstown Rd., Pittsburgh 15235.

Karen Combs Flickinger, of State College, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, surrounded by her family, after a brief battle with cancer.  Karen was born on January 27, 1938 to her parents Ralph and Elizabeth Combs.   She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Dr. George Flickinger, and her three daughters, Anne (Paul) Lobb, Dr. Barbara (Marta) Flickinger, and Kristin (David) Michener.  She is also survived by her seven grandchildren Sarah and David Lobb, and Hannah (Allie), Madeline, Michaela, Joel and Justin Michener.

 

Karen graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in dental hygiene in 1958, and a Bachelor Degree in Education from West Chester University in 1976.   She was an integral part of a team that developed the preventative dentistry program at Penn Dental School and continued teaching at the University for many years, eventually becoming the President of the Pennsylvania Dental Hygienist Association.  Karen also briefly worked as a Director of Continuing Education at Dallas Presbyterian Hospital prior to retirement.  Karen was an avid traveler, but her most precious days were spent at her summer home with her husband in Ocean Pines, Maryland for nearly 40 years.  She loved to sail, play bridge and read a good mystery.  She was an active leader and participant in many clubs during her retirement years at the Village in Penn State University, including theatre groups, the jazz band and the creative director of the residential radio show.  Her spirit for entertaining was unwavering, as every piano she passed would soon fill the room with a beautiful song for all nearby to enjoy.  Karen always truly appreciated her engagements with others and was a caring listener.  She was also an advocate and friend for any animal that passed her way, including the many dogs and cats she cared for during her life.   Karen’s love for her family, animals and a cleaner environment was evident in both her words and actions.  She will be dearly missed by all.  In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to breast or ovarian cancer research or your local animal rescue shelter.  Arrangements handled by Rose Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

 

                                                                    Age 101, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.  Son of the late Percival J. Sr. and Leona A. Hanna, devoted husband of Athelda Dolores Hanna; loving father of James E. Hanna (Monika Wheeler-Hanna), Everett E. Hanna, Athelda D. Hanna and the late  Richard E. Hines and Donna M. Hines.  Grandfather of 10, one deceased, great grandfather of 22, great great grandfather of 22 and great great great grandfather of 4.  Brother of Rosemary C. Hanna, Dr. Andre G. Hanna and the late Allan Hanna, Ivan Hanna, Percival Hanna and Paul Hanna.  Also survived by numerus nieces, nephews, other family and friends. James is dearly loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. James memorial service will be held Monday, July 1, 2024, at 1pm at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services