Le'Andre Chao Porch

Le' Andre Chao Porch was born May 30, 2002, to his parents Bobbie Jo Thomas and John Thomas. He departed this life on February 2, 2025 and was the 5th of 7 siblings. Unfortunately, Le' Andre (Dredo) was not baptized but did believe in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

He was welcomed into this world at Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, PA. Le' Andre was a true Northside native living here for most of his life.

He graduated from South Allegheny High school in 2019. Le Andre enjoyed spending time with his family, making music, playing video games and also spending time with his girlfriend of 5 years, Shyanne Cannon. Le' Andre had a way of lighting up any room he walked into. He was also known to be a jokester; and loved to make people laugh or smile.

He had such a caring soul he always wanted to help people, and in his passing he did just that. His organs were donated, and he saved the lives of 5 individuals.

Le' Andre is survived by his mother; Bobbie Jo Thomas and his father; John Thomas as well as six siblings: Patricia Mahich, Marvin Harden, Jamal Harden, Alexis Harden, John Thomas Jr, Lamont Thomas, and 2 stepbrothers Malik Harden and Keyshawn Harden.

As well as his aunts and uncles (Madge, Myra, LynnAnne, Casey, Michael, Zachary, Jerome, Ray, Isaiah and Jon) who played a big part of his upbringing. He also leaves behind 10 nieces and nephews that he loved dearly. Even though Le' Andre never had children of his own, he was one of the favorite uncles of all his nieces and nephews who always wanted their Uncle Dredo.

He was proceeded in death by his grandmothers Kathleen Wind, Deborah Mckissick, Jaqueline Pennix, and Beverly J.Porch, his step father Marvin Harden and serval uncles. Although his life was taken away from us we will always remember his smile, his caring heart, his laughter, and the love he had for everyone.