Deidra M. Cochran

Deidra M. Cochran, 59 of Pittsburgh, formerly of Washington, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, November 2, 2026 following a courageous two year battle with cancer.  She was born August 20, 1967 in Washington, PA a daughter of Clifton L. and Randa D. Patterson Cochran of Washington.  Deidra was a 1985 graduate of Washington High School and a 1989 graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania.  She was a member of the St. Paul A.M.E. Church in Washington.  Deidra was a valued member of HR and Civil Service, specifically the Pittsburgh Partnership Team, for more than 24 years.  She joined the City in 2002 as the RESET Program Supervisor.  Deidra dedicated her career to the Partnership and to serving its clients, advocating for underserved, overlooked and often counted-out women of Pittsburgh with commitment and compassion. 

Throughout her tenure, she successfully navigated many changes in the workforce development landscape, and in 2018 she was promoted to her current role overseeing all Pittsburgh Partnership programs.

Deidra’s commitment, knowledge and compassion made a lasting impact on her colleagues, partners, and the countless lives she touched through her work.  She will be deeply missed. 

Surviving in addition to her parents is her Life Partner of 32 years, John J. Adams of Pittsburgh; her bonus daughter, Nevaeh Hagan of Washington; two brothers, Darnel (Katie) Barnes of the State of California and Sean (Brandi) Washington of Washington, PA; three sisters, Denise (Larry) Jones of Massachusetts, Delfi (Rudy) Nieto of Massachusetts and Dana (Keith) Morman of Pittsburgh.  A host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive.

She was preceded in death by a sister cousin, Azure Dee Comedy.

Friends will be received on Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 11:00 A.M. Until 1:00 P.M. the hour of a funeral service in the Warco-Falvo Funeral Home, Inc., Wilson at East Katherine Ave., Washington, S. Timothy Warco, Owner/Supervisor, S. Timothy Warco II, Director, Holly Renay Warco, Director.  The Rev. Lowell Wright will officiate.  Burial will follow in Oak Spring Cemetery, Canonsburg PA.  Condolences may be expressed at www.WarcoFalvoFuneralHome.com