JoEllen Marie (Dempsey) Alberts, age 49, of Pittsburgh, unexpectedly on Friday, December 10, 2021. Beloved wife of 20 years to Keith M. Alberts. Loving mother of Makala Alberts, Michael Alberts and Jessica (Jerome) Ellis; cherished grandmother of Dexter; daughter of Marlyn Petri Dempsey and the late Robert Dempsey; sister of the late Sharon Lopes; also survived by many nieces and nephews and her dogs Blackjack and Georgiana. JoEllen was always there willing to help people. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Celebration of Life visitation Thursday, December 16, 2021, 6-8 PM at SCHEPNER=McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Avenue, Crafton followed by a blessing service at 8:00 PM. Donations in JoEllen's memory may be made to Allegheny County Children, Youth and Families, One Smithfield Street, Suite 400, Pittsburgh, PA 15222