All Obituaries

Vincent S. Sisco was born on February 20, 1941 to the late Paul and Willa Mae Sisco.  He was raised in the Hill District and graduated from Fifth Avenue High School.  Shortly after graduating, he married and became the father of six children.  Vincent later decided to further his education by attending Point Park College where he obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in accounting.  He then began his employment as an accountant in the Pittsburgh...

Leonard Rector entered his eternal rest on June 5, 2022 after a brief illness.  He is predeceased by his wife, Myra and daughter, Courtney, six sisters and three brothers. He leaves a multitude of nieces, grand nieces, nephews and grand nephews to celebrate his life. Leonard was born June 7, 1937 in Braddock, PA. He was the son of the late Martha Rainey Rector and Elmer Lawrence Rector, Sr. At Braddock High School, he played and lettered in football. After graduation, Leonard...

Anna (Annie) Leila Mitchell age 73, an adoring wife to husband Joseph Mitchell Sr.  and loving mother of four children was born April 30 1949 in Pittsburgh, Pa. She lived in Pittsburgh with her siblings until her family moved to New York when she was 14 years old. In 1967 when Annie returned to Pittsburgh to visit family, she ran into her childhood sweetheart Joseph Mitchell. They wanted to be with each other unconditionally, so she decided to stay in Pittsburgh and married October...

Age 88, transitioned on April 14, 2022.  Donald was born on June 27, 1933 in Pittsburgh, PA from the union of James Hall and Helen Jefferson.  Donald spent life dedicated to his family and work.  He leaves to cherish his memory his children as well as his many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.  Donald will be eternally missed.   Services will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022 at Aldrich Funeral Homes   Visitation:...

Priscilla Rich-Horsley was born July 16, 1947 in Pittsburgh PA to the late Roy and Emma Rich. Priscilla was called to eternal rest on April 3, 2022. Priscilla was educated in the Pittsburgh Public Schools and she graduated from Sampson High School in Clinton North Carolina. Priscilla worked for the Pittsburgh Board of Education and worked with troubled young adult females. Priscilla was a faithful member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the kitchen committee and...

Age 73, transitioned on March 15, 2022.  Edward was born in Washington, PA on January 27, 1949 from the union of Edward Sr. and Eleanor Snowden.  Edward was always a loving and kind spirit.  He would lend a helping hand to all those who knew him.  After graduating high school, Edward began working.  He eventually began working in construction, which he truly loved.  Edward enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his loved ones and friends.  He will...

Betty Gray Mabry Davis July 26, 1944 - February 9, 2022 Betty Gray Mabry Davis, age 77 of Homestead, PA passed away peacefully on February 9, 2022. Betty was the daughter of the late Henry and Betty Mabry. Betty was preceded in death by her brother Henry "Chuckie" Mabry. Betty Gray, as she was known, by her family, Homestead neighbors, and childhood friends, was born July 26, 1944, in Durham, North Carolina, and moved in early adolescence with her family to Homestead, where she...

Roderick “Ronnie” Craighead Sr., 77 of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania peacefully departed this earthly life on Friday, February 4, 2022.  He was born March 18, 1944, to the parents, father Theodore Craighead and mother Alice Louise Craighead who preceded his death and also a brother William (Punchie) Craighead.  He leaves behind a sister to mourn, Michelle (Mickey) Craighead.  He was the youngest of three children. Ronnie, as a teenager caddied at Churchill Golf...

Douglas Woodbury, a resident of Charlotte, NC, and a Pittsburgh, PA native, faced many challenges in his life that made him a better person but after a battle with COVID 19 the master saw it fit to end the battle and release him of the fight by taking him onto Glory at 6am on January 16, 2022, a snowy winter day. His passing proved a man whose influence went further than one could imagine leaving families and friends to rejoice in the memories of a life well-lived. Douglas’ legacy...

Ethelene was born on November 7, 1938 from the union of Albert Miller and Ethel Mae Johnson in Pittsburgh, PA.  She attended and graduated from Wilkinsburg High School.  Ethelene later met and married the love of her life, the late Paul Rhodes and from this union their son Darrell was born.  Ethelene was a devoted wife and mother.  She cared for her family and loved them dearly.  Aside from caring for her family and others, Ethelene enjoyed cooking.  Ethelene...