Passed away on January 10, 2023
Friends Received Thursday, January 19, 2023 Noon til time of Service at 1pm at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Wendel C. Poindexter
Wendel C. Poindexter,75, formally of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away Friday, December 30, 2022, at his home in Land O Lakes, Florida. A viewing will be held at Rose Funeral Home & cremation Services, 10940 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA, on Saturday, January 7, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:30 AM, immediately followed by the Funeral Services. Interment will take place in Allegheny Cemetery.
Wendel was born on February 28, 1947, to Elridge Farrish and Alberta Poindexter. After graduating from high school, Wendel attended the University of Pittsburgh and was subsequently drafted into the United States Army. He served during the Vietnam War where he earned the rank of Sergeant. After being discharged, Wendel went on to work as a Nuclear Generator Specialist for Westinghouse Electric Company and in later years worked for Port Authority Transit.
Together with his wife Robin Poindexter, he raised six children: Bobbi, Demene, Monique, Wendel, M. Cheree and Anish Poindexter.
Upon moving to Florida for medical reasons, Wendel focused on his health and his family. He affectionately became known as the Grinch and often played the character for school functions and event premiers. He enjoyed movies, tinkering while providing instructions to fix things and was always up for a good game of Connect Four. Wendel also took pleasure in his numerous grandchildren as well as outside activities.
He was preceded in death by his father Elrige Farrish, his mother Alberta Poindexter, his brothers: Robert Carter and Michael Farrish, and eldest granddaughter Tierra Wade
Wendel has left behind to love and cherish lasting memories with : his wife, Robin Poindexter, his children: Bobbi Felder, Demene Benjamin, Monique Kazadi, Wendel Poindexter, M. Cheree Conley, Anish Poindexter, his grandchildren: Brandon Felder, Dominique Benjamin, Deja Benjamin, Destiny Benjamin, Rasun Kazadi, Isis Kazadi, Rohon Kazadi, W.Cameron Poindexter, Peyton Poindexter, Channing Poindexter, Justus Miller, Jordan Miller, Paul Conley, Preston Conley, Princeton Conley and Paisely Conley, Dai Poindexter, D’elle Poindexter, Daxton Poindexter, eight great grandchildren, his sisters Gwendolyn Poindexter Bey , Michelle Austin and Wendy Farrish, his brother James Malloy and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Joe Waller Jr.
Joseph L. Waller Jr. “Louie” passed away Sunday December 11, 2022, at the age of 86. He was born June 14, 1936 in Braddock, PA, and raised in Homewood, PA. He was the devoted son of the late Joseph L. Waller Sr. and Hazel Waller, and the loving Husband of the late Lois M. Douthett Waller.
Louie retired from the United States Army, and was the first Personnel Director at Alma Illery Health Center, Personnel Director of Bidwell Cultural Center, and Assistant of Family Planning Counsil of Southwestern, PA.
Joe enjoyed traveling with his wife, and his Mom and Dad. He also enjoyed spending time with the many friends he has made at Juniper Village, in Forest Hills, PA, while visiting his wife Lois during her residency there. Joe cherished spending time and talking with his veteran buddies.
Throughout his life Louie was a caregiver to many of his family members. He leaves to cherisher his memory, his family and many friends.
Friends received Monday, December 19, 2022 9am til time of service at 10am at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Cecilia Williams
Cecilia R. Williams left this life to be with Jesus on Tuesday, December 12, 2022, at home with family after a brief illness. She was an indescribably loving and devoted mother and grandmother to her final breath.
Wife of the late Frank Williams she was also preceded in death by her parents, Alvis R. and Arletta Scott Ross, and brothers Norman, Alvis Jr. and Bruce.
Cecilia lived a full multifaceted life. She was a naturally gifted singer, phenomenal seamstress, dedicated friend, licensed beautician, original fashionista, consummate caregiver, extremely perceptive, insightful and intelligent.
Always engaged in a project it was not uncommon to find her trimming the hedges or planting a scrub, tinkering with a hymn on the piano, making new kitchen curtains or finding the next great deal at a thrift store.
An exemplary soprano, Cecilia performed and recorded in various choirs and ensembles most notably the Sounds of Heritage and her heart, the Swan Chorale, where she was an original member.
A season ticket holding no-nonsense Steelers fan from the seventies Cecilia attended each of the team’s first four Super Bowl games with husband, Frank and cruised with the team later in life.
Without question Cecilia loved the Lord and lived out that life of faith as a member of Warren United Methodist Church from the age of five. She served in numerous capacities: church secretary, financial secretary, chair of administrative council, altar guild president, chair spprc, church treasurer and of course chancel choir member and president.
A caregiver to many Cecilia is survived by her daughters, Arletta and Lisa, grandson, Tyler, sister-in-laws, Lois Hord (Phoenix) and Lois Ross (Detroit), dearest friends, Rose Williams, Armetta Swan, Gloria Barber, Gloria Burns and fur grandbaby, Laila Pincsky. As well as a host of extended family and friends.
Memorial donations may be made in Cecilia’s name on the Warren UMC website: warrenumcpgh.org
A Celebration of Life service honoring Cecilia Williams be held at Warren UMC in January 2023.
Samuel A. Tumminello
Samuel “Sammy” Tumminello, 58, of Penn Hills, PA, passed away on December 13, 2022.
Sammy is survived by his wife, Anna Tumminello; daughter, Brandii Saunders (Brock); step children, Jason (Becky), Tony, Cory (Megan) and Ashley (Casey); grandchildren, Caidence, Elliana and Danica. Sammy also leaves behind his mother, Marie Tumminello; siblings, Vincent and Julie Tumminello (Kenny); nieces and nephews, Maria (Chuck), Amber (Jason), Brittney (Nathan), Deidre (Mike), Talyn (Kevin), and Vinnie (Maria); several great nieces and nephews; and his furry companion, Gypsy Queen.
Sammy is now reunited with his father, Samuel Tumminello.
Friends received Sunday, December 18, 2022 1pm to 6pm at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Hattie Mae Jones
Passed away November 19, 2022