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Brittny J. Ball

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | November 28, 2023

Brittny J. Ball, age 29, of McKeesport, passed peacefully on November 21st, 2023, at UPMC Mercy Hospital. Born on March 2nd, 1994, Brittny was a true Pisces with a beautiful soul. Brittny was the daughter of Joseph and Leslie (Law) Ball. Brittny graduated from McKeesport Area High School in 2012. After that, Brittny attended Pittsburgh Technical College and obtained her certificate in Licensed Practical Nursing in 2015. Brittny changed career paths and became a Pharmacy Technician at Giant Eagle Pharmacy and UPMC Shadyside. In 2023, Brittny returned to nursing school to obtain her Registered Nursing Diploma at UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing.
Brittny enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas to gamble and Florida to watch her favorite animals, Dolphins, swim in the ocean. Brittny had a sense of fashion with her large collection of shoes. While Brittny was in inpatient rehab at UPMC Mercy, Brittny's artistic ability came to fruition. Here, she painted multiple portraits including a moral of her late grandfather. Even though Brittny was born and raised in Pittsburgh, it was well known that she was a die-heart Philadelphia Eagles fan.

In addition to her parents, Brittny is survived by her brothers Joseph Ball, Jr. (Adia), Desmond (Cassidy) Ball, Ja’Meal (Abigail) Ball, Keshon Ball; nieces Ja’Nya, Jo’honna, and McKenna; nephews Joey and Jayceon, aunts Siri Law and Bridggette Ball-Berry, uncles Leonard (Clariza) Law, Scott (Terra) Law, Clarence (Nakeia) Ball, and Craig Barlow, Grandmothers Dorothy Law, and Libby Ball and Grandfather Joseph Ball. Great-grandmother Mildred Cromerdie, twin cousin, Latoya Ball, and God-Brother Theron Mahone. Brittny is also survived by many cousins, family members, and friends who loved her dearly; as well as her favorite cats, Mylo, La Kylo, and her family dog Buddy. Brittny was preceded in death by her grandfather, Charles Law; great-grandfather Collie Holmes; and great-grandmother, Anna Mae Williams. Brittny was also preceded by her first cousin, Quanisha Ball.
Family and friends will be received at Willig Funeral Home & Crematory on Wednesday, November 29th, 2023, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on Thursday, November 30th, 2023, from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. The burial will follow at Penn Lincoln Memorial Park.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.willigfuneralcremationservices.com. Charles Danforth, Supervisor

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Originally published November 28, 2023.

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