Cheryl La Verne Carlock – formerly of Donora

FORMERLY OF DONORA Cheryl La Verne Carlock, formerly of Donora, went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 4, 2026, in Virginia, where she resided with her sister. Cheryl graduated from Ringgold High School, Donora campus, in 1979. Known to be a fierce protector of her younger siblings, she never backed down from a challenge. Many people were not aware that Cheryl demonstrated amazing talents in art, poetry and writing short stories because she never had anything published. A movie buff, Cheryl had a collection of at least a thousand DVDs and found pleasure in watching soap operas and planned her activities around their air times. Doing word search puzzles and reading occupied much of Cheryl’s time until she experienced impairment in her vision. An avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, Cheryl could be seen sporting her black and gold. She began her walk with Christ in the 1980s and was a member of Bethel Worship Center in Springfield, Va., where she attended services when physically able under Pastors Jonathan and Quanetta Lewis. After high school, Cheryl enlisted in the U.S. Army, where she achieved the rank of (E5) Sergeant, working in telecommunications and videography and receiving many accommodations and awards for outstanding job performance. In addition, she received the Bronze Star as she was injured in performance of her service duties. Serving in Desert Storm, Cheryl did three tours in Germany and was also stationed at Fort Irwin in California for a time. Working at the Pentagon afforded her the unique opportunity to work with Steven Spielberg and Montel Williams on an assignment. After 12 years of service, Cheryl was honorably discharged due to a medical condition and became an interpreter as a civilian and continued her career in telecommunication. Cheryl was preceded in death by her father, Eugene Neil Carlock Sr., and her mother, Mary Ann Carlock; a sister, Mary Louise; and a brother, Eugene Neil Carlock Jr. She is survived by her daughter, Kisha Monet Carlock; and one uncle, the Rev. Ronald (Glendel) Moon of Maryland, who mourn her death along with six siblings, Patricia Carlock of Ohio, James Carlock of Charleroi, Anita (Benjamin) Evans of Virginia, with whom she resided, Catherine (Reuben) Brown of Donora, John (Kisha) Carlock of Virginia and Mark (Susan) Carlock of California; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; and her Bethel Worship Center and Whole Truth Church families. Viewing will be held at the Whole Truth Church of God in Christ, 1004 McKean Ave., Donora, at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2026, with a celebration of life service following at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora, immediately following the service. Arrangements of care entrusted to HOUSE OF LAW INC., www.houseoflawinc. com.