obituaries

Oct 18, 2022

Dorothy Anne Jennings (Thomas) was called from her earthly duties on October 18, 2022. She was born in Athens, Georgia on October 24, 1940, daughter of the late Allen Thomas Sr. and Annie Mae Thomas. She was the second oldest of 7 siblings. Dorothy was educated in the Pittsburgh Public School System where she attended South High School and...

Sep 8, 2022

Harrison Alvin Perry, 88 of West Newton, PA passed away peacefully Thursday morning September 8th, 2022 in Jefferson Hospital. He was born December 30th, 1933 in West Newton, the son of the late Bruce W. Perry and Gustava Black Perry.

He was a longtime member of St. Paul AME Church, where he served as a trustee and...

Sep 3, 2022

Age 26, Brandon Holly Jr. made his earthly departure on August 24, 2022.  He leaves to cherish his memory his parents Randolph and Charmell Estes, his siblings, and a host of other relatives and friends.

Private services held for close family and friends.

Arrangements entrusted to Aldrich Funeral Homes 431 E. 9th Ave Munhall, PA...

Sep 2, 2022

Edward Paul Pepper was born on November 10, 1954 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Paul Pepper and Eva Jeanette Pepper.  Edward, more affectionately known as Eddie, grew up in North Braddock and graduated from General Braddock High School in 1973.

After high school, he attended a few semesters at Clarion University but came home to do...

Aug 25, 2022

Enoch Anthony Leech was born as Frankie Duzykosky on August 2, 1937 in Braddock, PA from the union of Enoch and Frances Leech.  He was the oldest of 5 siblings.  Enoch was raised in the Braddock area and graduated from Braddock High School.  After graduating, Enoch began working in his community.  Enoch worked various jobs throughout his life.  He...

Jun 10, 2022

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...

Jun 7, 2022

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...

May 30, 2022

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...

Apr 14, 2022

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...

Apr 3, 2022

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...

Mar 15, 2022

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,...

Feb 9, 2022

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,...

Feb 4, 2022

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...

Jan 16, 2022

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...

Jan 2, 2022

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...

Dec 11, 2021

Age 65, transitioned on December 11, 2021.  Debra was born on July 18, 1956 in Pittsburgh, PA from the union of Robert Evans and Estell Gray.  She was one many siblings.  Debra was both a dedicated fiance to the love of her life Hameed and mother to her only son Cameron.  She devoted many years helping care for numerous...

Nov 21, 2021

Robert Alsberry, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 21, 2021 in his Beltzhoover home. Affectionately known as "Buzzy", he joins his wife Dorothy of 69 years, parents Joseph and Bessie Alsberry, brother Joseph Alsberry. He graduated from Peabody High School then joined the US Marine Corp and served during the World War 2. He had a successful career...

Nov 20, 2021

Age 68, transitioned on November 20, 2021.  Beverly was born in Pittsburgh, PA on December 3, 1952 from the union of Charles Marshman and Audrey Rogers.  She was one of many siblings.  After graduating high school, Beverly went on to obtain her Associate's Degree.  Beverly eventually had children and married her husband John Cheeks.

Beverly will be...

Nov 5, 2021

Age 86, transitioned on November 5, 2021.  Matilda was born April 27, 1935 in Pittsburgh, PA.  Matilda was known for her kind and loving spirit.  She devoted to her life to raising her children.  She was be eternally missed by all those who knew her and loved her.

Matilda leaves to cherish her memory sons Carl Horton...

Oct 18, 2021

Mamie Irene (Harris) Smith age 73, transitioned on October 18, 2021. Mamie was born of the late John Green Harris and Irene Baker Harris on May 19, 1948 in Mount Pleasant, Pennsylvania.

In addition to her parents, Mamie was preceded in death by her daughter Sonya Smith and son Alan Smith.  She is survived by her son...