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James Terrell Hughes was born Labor Day September 5, 1972 to James Oliver and Sharon Denise (Campbell) Hughes in Pittsburgh, PA.  In Cleveland he was known as James and to his family and friends he was known as Terrell.  He attended Lincoln Elementary, Margaret Milliones Middle School,  School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) and Schenley High School.  In the 6th grade he began to play the bariton saxophone.  People would say "look at the little kid with the big saxophone."  During his years at CAPA Terrell continued to play the Baritone and Alto Saxophone.  He was selected for the All City Orchestra where he was "first chair," a prestigious position.  He continued to play his horn as adulthood.

Terrel worked his whole life starting at age 14 with Urban Youth Action, Inc., where he caught the entrepreneurial spirit.  He attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania where he studied hotel and resturant management.  In 1993, he moved to Cleveland, Ohio where he worked for a window manufacturer.  Terrell studied the window business from the ground up.  He became certified in window installation, and subsequently left the comjpany to start his own remodeling and window installation business, Window Crafters, LLC.

Continuing his entrepreneurial interests he entered the real estate market where he bought and sold many properties until the housing market collapsed several years ago.  Being self-employed was not always easy but with the skill and determination he always presevered.  In addition, to running his own companies he worked as a representative for American Communications Network (ACN) on a part-time basis.  Recently he began working in his off-season for the Marriott Hotels returning to his interest in hotel management.  Terrell was an officer in his homeowners association where he lived and volunteered in his community.  Terrell was a very hard worker and took pride in everything he did.

Terrell enjoyed music and was a good golfer.  He enjoyed palying golf with his later Grandfather, Eugene Campbell, and he often took his five-year old daughter Sarah to play golf.  Terrell was a great father and loved all his children.  Unexpectedly on December 31, 2014 Terrell left this life.  He leaves to mourn his wife, Tazi Powell-Hughes: Jaiya A. Hughes, son Elijah D. Smity, daugher Sara J. Hughes, father, James O. Hughes; mother, Sharon Morris ; step-father, Jerome Morris; brother, Ronnell Hughes; sister, LaShell Reese-Allen; sister, Malikah Grant; grandmother, Thelma Campbell; great-great Uncle Herbert Campbell (Ardella); Uncles, Gene Campbell (Cathy) and Dennis Hughes (Mary); Aunts Renee Dugger (Edward); Malinda Campbell, Cheryl Diane Hughes and Alberta Hughes; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.... too many to name but not forgotten.

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Rebecca White Perry affectionately know as "Becky" was granted her Angel wings on August 6, 2014.  Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Becky had touched in some small way throughout her short, yet very memorable life.

Becky was born on April 18, 1959 to Isadora (Rayzer) White Samuel (Amos) - both preceeded her in death and David White (Norma).  Of eight children she was born fourth.  She attended Pittsburgh Public Schools and graduated, with honors, from George Westinghouse High School.  Always a leader, Becky shined as Captain of Pomerettes; Captain, girls basketball team; Captain of girl's volleyball, which continued long after graducation!  She breathed, bled and took pride in being a Lady Bulldog and Westinghouse alumna.  Blue and gold was in her veins!  She was multi-talented and had a variety of occupations but she humbly proclaimed that her biggest accomplishment was motherhood.

She was intelligent, feisty, spoke her mind, and opinionated.  She gave us all such courage, and hope and reminded us of the preciousness of life.  She loved spending time with family and friends especially during out monthly ritual of "Family Game Nite."  Some of her hobbies included line dancing, reading, and traveling.

She inspired us all- especially the next generation- to follow her entrepreneurial example.  She was well known for her Better-e-Barter business and acumen for accounting.  Some of her passions included essential oils, natural healing, reflexology, among other things.

Becky is survived by her husband Arnold Perry; children Shamarra White, Quannah Perry, Natasha Williams (Joseph) of Charlotte, North Carolina and Raheem Perry; siblings Linda Taylor, Mary Oladarin, Ruth White, Edith Johnson (Richard) of Delaware, David White (Janice), Joseph White (Doreen) of California, and Diana Rayzer White Bennett (Darren); siblings-in-law, Mattie Woods (Gerald), William Perry (Margo); grandchildren Qaadir Perry, Chantel A. Young and Joseph Williams IV of Charlotte, North Carolina; and a host of nieces and nephews and other family members.

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Age 58, peacefully on Mon., June 6, 2005, of Sheraden. Beloved daughter of Ella Turner. Loving mother of Camille Smith (Barry, Sr.), David Lee Rayzer, Jr. and Lisa Reid. Five grandchildren. Four sisters. Three brothers. Nieces, nephews, numerous other relatives and friends.

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Samuel Rayzer was born on April 9, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Clarence and Isadore Rayzer, he died suddenly on July 24, 2003,  Samuel was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School system.  He completed his education at Fifth Avenue High School.  In his youmger years he played baseball and basketball.  As a child he was on various little leage teams.  He won awards for playing sports.  Throughout his life he worked in different maintenance areas.  He retired from the Morrowfield Apartments after 20 years of service as a mntenance worker.  Samuel was a fun loving, strong man, that love his family. He had a strong work ethic and he was always willing to help in any capacity. 

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Irene Rayzer Berry Turner was born on April 1, 1039 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Clarence and Isadore Rayzer.  She departed this life quietly on January 15, 2002.
Irene was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School System, where she graduated from Irwin Vocational High School.  She furthered her education and obtained a degree from Duff's Business Institute, majoring in office machines.
Irene embodied the entrepreneurial spirit and was a true saleswoman.  She sold insurance for several years, later becoming a real estate agent.  During her twenty year career in real estate, Irene helped hundreds of families realize home ownership.  She was know for  taking the worst financial situations and getting mortgages approved.  As an agent for Ghafoor Realty in Homewood, she recieved numerous awards including Agen of the Year for the West Penn Multi-LIst Service.  Irene was a community activist wherever she called home.  In Hazelwood, she volunteered with the neighborhood Improvement Association, and at Burgwin Elementary School.
Possessing a strong commitment to education Irene volunteered with the Coalition of a United Clairton, an organization dedicated to provide tutoring and culture to the children of Clairton.  Irene also taught in the Sunday school at Gethsemane Church of God in Christ, her church home for over twenty five years.
Irene was a fun-loving, strong woman, fiercely devoted to her family.
Irene united in marriage to her High School sweetheart, Alfred J. Drawn, and to this union was born two daughters, Lynette Irene Drawn-Williamson, and Shelly Renee Brown.
Later, Irene married her life companion, Rev. Dr. Charles Turner, whom she affectionately called, Charlie.  Dr. Turner lovingly shared her life and was by her side when the Lord called her home.
She leavs to cherish: her husband, Rev. Dr. Charles Turner, Clairton, PA; children Lynette Irene Drawn-Williamson, Pittsburgh, PA, Shelly Renee Brown, Penn Hills, PA, James Berry, Jr. and Jonathan Berry, both of Clairton, PA and Alissa Mona Berry, Pittsburgh, PA; siblings Thelma Rayzer (deceased); LaRoe Rayzer (deceased); Clarence Rayzer, Jr., Bertha Ann Brown (Rev. Robert Brown), Isadora White (deceased); Loretta Waddell, Dorothy Elizabeth Rayzer (deceased); Oliver "Cookie" Rayzer (Ethel Rayzer); Samuel Rayzer, David Lee Rayzer, and Melvin Rayzer, all of Pittsburgh, PA, and Peggy Ikemma, Blackridge, PA; grandchildren: Avanalist Jackson, III, Brandi Dominique-Siobhan Jackson and Monica Brown, Penn Hills, PA; Jaston James Ball, Clairton, PA; Robert Joel Williamson, Jr.; Pittsburgh, PA; Emmett Lawrence Brown, Jr., Penn Hills, PA, Shealyn Irene Williamson, Pittsburgh, PA; and Noaha Emeka Bradley-Berry, Clairton, PA; sons-in-laws: Robert Joel Williamson, Sr., Pittsburgh, PA and Emmett Lawrence Brown, Sr., Penn Hills, PA, Aunt Louise Daniels, Pittsburgh, PA, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and beloved friends. 

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Inez Irene Dillard Rayzer was born on November 20, 1942 to the late Hamp Dillard, Sr. and Inez Dalton Dillard in Pittsburgh, PA.  She departed this life on Saturday January 13, 2001 at Montefiore Hospital.
Inez was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School System where she graduated from Fifth Avenue High School, later to attend the Community College of Allegheny County.
Inez was a devoted Buddhist.  She was united in marriage to Oliver Rayzer, Sr., and from this union she leaves to mourn five children, Oliver Rayzer Jr. of Dallas, TX, Phillip Rayzer and Howard Rayzer of Pittsburgh, PA, Stephanie Rayzer of Montego Bay, Jamaica, and Steven Rayzer of Annapolis, MD.
Inez also leaves to mourn, one step-daugher Kimberly Allen Thomas of McDonald, PA; eleven grandchildren; five brothers whom proceeded her in death, Hamp Dillard, Jr., Willie James Dillard, Barry Lee Dillard, Fletcher Dillard, Tommy Dillard, all of Pittsburgh, PA; five sisters, Delores Chatman, Carolyn Riveria, Antoinette, Cassandra, and Stephanie Lynn Gardner; brother, LeRoy Dillard; one brother-in-law, Miguel Riveria; two sisters-in-law, Gwendolyn and Devora Dillard; one stepson-in-law, Ronald Thomas; three daughers-inlaw, Shanna Rayzer, Catherine Rayzer, and LaSaune Rayzer; and a host, host, host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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John Lee Rayzer, Sr. was born on March 11, 1915, in Orangeburg, South Carolina.  He was the second born of two sons of the union of Maggie Olivia Pugh and Leo Rayzer.  His parents moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, during his early childhood.
While living in Pittsburgh, John attended trade school, enjoyed running track and winning bowling contests with his older brother, Clarence Rayzer, Sr.
During his yound adulthood, while still living in Pittsburgh, he entered into a 56 year long union of marriage on October 23, 1937, to his beloved wife, the late Miss Ivern Mae Burch.  This union was relocated to New York City, where it brought forth four sons: John Lee, Jr., Thedrus Charles, Sr., Terrence Kevin and Eric Sean.
A veteran of World War II, John served four years in the South Pacific and was honorably discharged from the United States Army April 11, 1946.  John was employed by the Metropolitan Life Insurance Company, Inc. at the Riverton Houses for 20 years.  He was a loyal employee for over 30 years for Dr. John L.S. Hollman, Jr. of the Riverton Laboratories.  And then retired after 20 years of service with the New York City Housing Authority.
John Lee Rayzer, Sr.  will be remembered as "Daddy", the devoted husband, dedicated father and hard working provider for his family, friend and loved ones.  He leaves to mourn him: a daugher, Jeanette Williams, Pittsburgh, PA.; five sons: Eugene Campbell, Highland Hill, Ohio, John Lee, Jr., Thedrus Charles, Sr., Terrence Kevin, and Eric Sean, all of New York City; three grandsons: John Lee III, Thedrus Charles, Jr., and Brandon B'Shar; two great-grand sons: Kahlil Anthony and Taequan Charles; a sister: Mrs. Louise Daniels, Pittsburgh, PA.; two sister-in-laws: Mrs. Ruth Summers and Mrs. Marvina Bryant of the Bronx, NY, and a great host of loving nieces, nephews and friend.
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