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Inez Irene Rayzer (Dillard)

Inez Irene Rayzer (Dillard)

1942-11-30 2001-01-13

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. View Memorial and Tributes

James Terrell Hughes

James Terrell Hughes

1972-09-05 2014-12-31

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...

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Barbara Rayzer (Jackson)

Barbara Rayzer (Jackson)

1947-03-22 2005-06-06

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. WEST FUNERAL HOME INC., 2215 Wylie Ave. Visitation Friday, 2-9pm. Funeral Service Saturday, 11am, in the chapel. Interment private.

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Eugene Campbell (Mickey Rayzer)

Eugene Campbell (Mickey Rayzer)

1933-09-26 2008-07-20

Eugene "Mickey" Rayzer Campbell was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on September 26, 1033 to the late John Lee Rayzer Sr. and Dorothy Campbell.


 


Eugene attended the Pittsburgh Public Schools.  After High school he joined the United States Army.  He was married at a young age and was the father of five children, Victoria, Sharon, Renee, Gene, and Malinda.


 


Eugene moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1969 where he met and married Thelma Boyd.


 


He worked  for Stouffer's Frozen Foods for 25 years., while maintaining his own cleaning business with his wif...

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Dorothy Rayzer

Dorothy Rayzer

1938-01-05 1990-03-06

Dorothy Elizabeth Rayzer daugher of Mrs. Isadore Rayzer and the late Clarence Rayzer, Sr. was born on January 5, 1938 in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania.  She departed this life early Tuesday morning, March 6, 1990 in Montefiore Hospital.

Dorothy was formally educated in the public schools of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

She was an active member in the Title III Headstart Program and participated in various community organizations.

Dorothy was united in marriage to Delbert Henderson, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  She had three children, a daugher Diane Marie Reed, son Anthony Clarence Martin Rayzer, and son Aaron Richard Lee Henderson.

She was well...

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Irene Berry-Turner (Rayzer)

Irene Berry-Turner (Rayzer)

1938-04-01 2002-01-15

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...

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Samuel Rayzer

Samuel Rayzer

1943-04-09 2003-07-24

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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Isadora White (Rayzer)

Isadora White (Rayzer)

1935-10-13 1995-09-19


Isadora Rayzer White, daughter of the late Clarence and Isadore Rayzer was born on October 13, 1935 and was called by God quietly, early Tuesday morning, September 19, 1995.


 


Isadora was formally eductation in the Pittsburgh Public School System, however her true knowledge and wisdom came from her unquenchable desire to learn more.  She was well learned in a myriade of topics including medicine, health, history, politics and most impressively, the Bible.  This passion for learning was undoubtedly passed onto her children.


 


Isadora was a strong believer in family and was...

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Louise Daniels (Rayzer)

Louise Daniels (Rayzer)

1919-11-11 2011-11-29


Louise Rayzer was born on November 11, 1919 in Orangeburg, South Carolina.  She was the youngest of three children from the union of the late Olivia and Leo Rayzer.  The family relocated to Rankin, PA where she and her siblings were raised.  In her teens, with the family now living in the city, she continued her education in the Pittsburgh Public School System.  Louise, as a young adult, moved to Baltimore, MD.  There she met and married the late Danny Daniels.  Their union was not blessed with children, but she was mother to so many; spending the greater part of her adult life as a house mother caring for young girls and boys in group homes, juvenile setti...

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Melvin Rayzer

Melvin Rayzer

1947-07-05 2016-03-04

Age 67, of Oakland, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 4, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. Preceded in death by both parents, Clarence and Isadore; three sisters; two brothers; host of nieces, nephews, and loved ones. Memorial service Friday evening, March 11, 2016, at 7 p.m., at Friendship Community Church, 181 Robinson Street, Pittsburgh 15213. Final celebration has been gently placed into the hands of House of JACKSON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 546 Thompson Ave., Donora, PA, 724-379-5420, Karl Jackson, Funeral Director.

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