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Venessa E. Smith

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808 Talbot Ave

Braddock, Pennsylvania

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Nov. 10, 2025

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

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Venessa Smith Obituary

Venessa E. Smith, 72, of Duquesne, transitioned from this life on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2025. Mother of Cortez J. Lucas and Darnieka L. Cowans; sister of Harold "Dino" Wolford, Willie Wolford, Tammy Wolford, Tommy Issac, Corey Issac, J.J. Issac, Jack Issac, Moncez Stanford, Glenda Issac, Walisa Issac, and Samena Issac. Also survived by nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; other family members, and friends. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025, at WATTS MEMORIAL CHAPEL INC., where the closing remarks and prayer will begin after the visitation at 1 p.m., Monday, Nov. 10, 2025. Interment private. Services of comfort entrusted to Watts Memorial Chapel, Inc., 808 Talbot Ave., Braddock, PA 15104, (412)-271-3880. Nose and mouth protection is voluntary for attending visitation and service.

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Published by Triblive Online Only on Nov. 9, 2025.

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Visitation

11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Watts Memorial Chapel

808 Talbot Ave, Braddock, PA

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1:00 p.m.

Watts Memorial Chapel

808 Talbot Ave, Braddock, PA

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