Judith P. Collins (Ferry)
Age 74, of Penn Hills, formerly of Homestead, peacefully passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017. Beloved wife of Ellis R.; mother of the late Shawn R. Collins; grandmother of Tyler O. (Significant Other Cassandra) and Caitlin Collins; excited great-grandmother to be of the unborn Elliana; sister of Carol (Bill) Angelelli; Daughter of the late Carl and Dolores Ferry; Judith worked for the Dollar General in Monroeville for 15 years. In Lieu of flowers please consider contributions to the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills where Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday from 2-4 and 6 until the time of the Blessing Service at 8 p.m. Interment Private
Barbara Louise (Schuck) Hupe
Our loving wife, mother and grandmother, age 85, of Pittsburgh, formerly of Carrick, died peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 in Arrowood at Southwestern, West Mifflin. Barbara was born April 19, 1932, in Pittsburgh, the daughter of Norman and Ruth Schuck of Mt. Lebanon. She was an employee in the credit department of Joseph Horne’s Department Store. Barbara was a graduate of Carrick High School and lived her entire life in the Pittsburgh area.
In addition to her parents, Barbara was preceded in death by her brother, Richard Schuck. Always with a radiant smile and words of caring and concern for others, Barbara will be greatly missed by her loving family. She is survived by her husband (of 65 years), Arthur (Bill) Hupe; her children, David Hupe (Donna) of Holland, Michigan, Sandra Harmon (Kenneth) of Monroeville, Douglas Hupe (Linda) of Penn Hills, and Darrin Hupe (Monika) of Beaver; her nine loving grandchildren and six great-grandchildren as well as various nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation. A private memorial only will be held. In lieu of flowers and contributions, the family requests prayers of love for Barbara. Remembrances may be made in the form desired by family and friends.
Lavon D. Hudgins Sr. “Booman”
Age 47, of Penn Hills, departed this life at 1:35 p.m, Friday July 21, 2017.
Lavon was born June 21, 1970, in Pittsburgh PA. He attended the Pittsburgh public school system, however he received his GED through Goodwill Industry. Lavon was an active member of Weight Master's Gym for over 25 years. Lavon had many goals in which he achieved by working with the youth, teaching them the skill of boxing. He also spent time mentioning the children at the YMCA of Homewood. Recently Lavon became a franchise owner of his cleaning company.
He is survived by his wife, Tara; children, Teyonta, Lavon Jr., Shaquela, Tachelle and Troy; grandchildren, Deven and Brielle; mother, Cynthia Hudgins; father, Jerome Finney, Jr.; grandmother, Janice McWhite; sisters, Lakesia (Walter) Andrews, Lisa Adkins (Samuel) and Jarmel Finney; brother, Andre Finney; nieces, Devonney, Shaunequa, Marla, Samantha, London, Imare and Keira. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Catherine Hudgins and Winston McWhite Francine and Jerome Finney, Sr.; aunt, Francine Finney.
Friends will be received at the William F. Gross Funeral Home, 11735 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Home going services will be held at Petra Church 235 Eastgate Drive Pittsburgh, Pa 15235 on Saturday at 11 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH