Albert "Al Knight" Whitehead

Albert “Al Knight” Whitehead, of Farrell, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away as he transitioned from this life on Friday, January 31, 2025, while a patient at UPMC – Magee Women’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, following an extended illness. He was 62.

Albert was born April 15, 1962, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, a son to Sylvester & Clara Mae (Samuels) Whitehead.

He attended Farrell High School and had worked as a custodian for the school district. In addition, he also worked for Big John’s Car Wash in Youngstown, Ohio.

He was a member of the Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, Farrell.

In his spare time, “Al Knight” spent over 20 years coaching baseball & football to the youth of Farrell. Furthermore, he liked playing the card game "Tonk", shooting pool, and throwing darts. However, he loved to entertain his grandkids the most.

Survivors include: his wife, Claudell Doria (Parks) Whitehead, whom he married August 31, 1984; children, Adrian Norris (Kathryane), of Sharon, Yvonne Whitehead (Jamar Brown), of Hermitage, Pennsylvania, and Quelonda Whitehead (Brandon Golden), of Sharon; grandchildren, Daijon Norris, Danai Norris, Ramarion Whitehead, Dyamond Smith, Tijah Norris, Ta’Maarion Whitehead, Trae’sion Whitehead, Zaleigha Norris, Kyha Norris, Travares Norris, Jr., Ja’Mariona Brown, La’Marion Brown, Kingston Norris, Jackie Knowles, Brycen Golden, & Ya’marionah Brown; great-grandchildren, Nova’Jah & Oaklynn Norris; brother, Lester Whitehead (Theresa), of Sharon; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Tavares Norris; and siblings, Naomi and Arleen Whitehead.

A Home Going Service to celebrate Albert’s life will be held on Monday, February 10, 2025, at 12:00 PM, in the Greater Mount Zion Church of God in Christ, 1825 Roemer Blvd., Farrell, with Superintendent Tyrone T. Steals officiating. His family & friends may call from 11:00 to 12:00 PM also at the church.

Expressions of sympathy may be left for his family at www.bricelandfuneralservice.com 

Coordination of this tribute for Mr. Whitehead was presented by Daniel Briceland, Owner & Director of Briceland Funeral Service, LLC, 379 State Route 7, SE, Brookfield, Ohio 44403. (330-509-3135)