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Jaren Kyreek Wilkerson

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 14, 2026

Jaren Kyreek Wilkerson, age 28, of Duquesne, PA, formerly of McKeesport, PA, died on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA on August 21, 1997 and is the son of Jason Wilkerson of McKeesport, PA and the late Karen Angeline Franklin, who died on February 6, 2026. Jaren was employed at various jobs, including the local pizza shop and as an Uber. He has a passion for music and rapping.

In addition to his father, Jaren is survived by his daughter, Jordyn Wilkerson; son, Tolken Wade; brother, Kiondrae Vangiliste; sister, Dymonique Schoefield; maternal grandparents, Herman and Jemiline Franklin; and paternal grandfather, Daryl Wilkerson.

In addition to his mother, Jaren was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Mary Clark. Family and friends are invited to gather and honor Jaren’s memory on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. until Noon at Trinity Church of God in Christ, 2216 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. Services will begin at Noon and a burial will follow. Arrangements are being cared for by Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). To share a memory or condolence, please visit www.strifflerfuneralhomes.com

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Originally published March 14, 2026.

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