Adam Blake Carter

Adam Blake Carter, 40, of Swissvale passed away peacefully in his sleep, Tuesday, December 17, 2024. He was born January 26, 1984 in McKeesport and is the beloved son of Jeffrey and Mary Ann (Karlovski) Carter of Buena Vista. Adam graduated from Elizabeth Forward High School in 2002 and attended Allegheny Community College for Paralegal. He had a big heart, and was so full of compassion. He loved to make people laugh and smile. He appeared as a comedian at the Funny Bone Comedy Club in Pittsburgh, a free-lance writer, and a server. Him and his daughter were Batman and Star Wars fanatics. He was always so proud of her, and loved her so deeply. Adam believed in and loved the Lord and at times would attend Mass at Sts. Joachim and Anne Parish - St. Michael Church with his daughter. He will be forever missed. 

In addition to his parents, Adam is survived by his daughter, Phoenix Pridmore; brother, Joshua D. Carter; girlfriend, Natalie Perkowski; and uncle Mark Kumf. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, John & Shirley Karlovski, and Mark & Mary Jane Kumf. Friends are welcome Friday, December 20, 2024 from 5-8pm at the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. A Memorial Mass will be held the following Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am at the Sts. Joachim & Anne Parish - St. Michael Church. Inurnment will take place at the Mount Vernon Cemetery. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com