Mother Inez Pettis peacefully entered the presence of our Lord on Monday, June 2, 2025. Born on November 6, 1928 in Aliquippa, Pennsylvania, she was the youngest child of the late Hector and Mary Williams Pettis. She was preceded in death by her parents Hector and Mary Pettis, her siblings, Dr. Samuel Pettis Sr., Curtis Pettis Sr., and Minnie Woods and Niece Jan Anderson, Nephews Brent Woods and Simeon Pettis.
Inez leaves to rest her nieces and nephews: Mary Staples, Phyllis Woods, Roderick Pettis, Samuel (Rey) Pettis Jr., Dell Woods (Tujuana), Curtis Pettis Jr. (Vicki), Bryant Woods (Patricia), Jonathan Pettis (Angela), Vastine “Winkie” Pettis (Apple), Lydia Pettis, L’Tesha Pettis (Simeon deceased) godchildren, great and great-great nieces and nephews.
A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at 11 a.m. at The Church in The Round, Aliquippa, Pennsylvania. The Inez Pettis Scholarship Fund will be established to continue her legacy of support for education.
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We are saddened yet rejoice to announce that on Saturday, January 20, 2024, Bishop Melvin Eugene Clark, Sr., 92, of Monaca, PA, entered into eternal reward.
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Bishop Melvin E. Clark, Sr.
On January 20, 2024, His Grace Bishop Melvin E. Clark, Sr. transitioned to his eternal reward. Homegoing Services of Triumph will be held January 31st at 7 pm for Local and Jurisdictional Observance. A National Service will be held on February 1st.
For over 64 years of dynamic ministry and progressive community leadership, Bishop Melvin E. Clark, Sr., has been considered a leader among leaders. He is a highly-regarded theologian, presidential advisor, international thought leader, executive level advisor and accomplished businessman who has never lost his love and concern for the people of Aliquippa.
