Jaren Kyreek Wilkerson

Jaren Kyreek Wilkerson, age 28, of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, formerly of McKeesport, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. He was born in Pittsburgh on August 21, 1997, the son of Jason Wilkerson of McKeesport and the late Karen Angeline Franklin, who died on February 6, 2026.

Jaren worked at various jobs, including at a local pizza shop and as an Uber driver. He held a deep passion for music and rapping that brought joy to those around him.

He is survived by his daughter, Jordyn Wilkerson; his son, Tolken Wade; his brother, Kiondrae Vangiliste; his sister, Dymonique Schoefield; his maternal grandparents, Herman and Jemiline Franklin; and his paternal grandfather, Daryl Wilkerson. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Mary Clark.