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Kenneth L. Hudson, Sr., 84, of Pittsburgh, Pa was born November 22, 1939, to the late Robert L. Hudson Sr. and Edna (Cohen) Johnson along with his stepmother, the late China Hudson and Uncle DeWitt who also played a major role during his upbringing in Greenville, South Carolina. Kenneth was educated in the South Carolina Public School System, as well as the Pittsburgh Public School System, where he would later graduate from Taylor Allderdice High School. Upon completing high school, Kenneth would go on to serve our country in the United States Navy with Honors from January 7, 1955, to July 12, 1958.

Kenneth the Owner of HUDSON & SONS Construction Company was a self-taught man that was blessed with many talents and gifts. If he didn’t know how to perform a task, he would read books and teach himself. He was a hunter, fisherman, mechanic, a carpenter, an electrician, a plumber, DJ, and a seamstress. Come on now! You know y’all seen his one-of-a-kind outfits, as he refused to look like anyone else. Mr. Hudson had to stand out, he wouldn’t have it any other way. Oh, and let’s not forget, his love for motorcycles (HARLEY’S) to be specific as he was also a member of the Peace Makers Motorcycle Club. After a long fight with illness and running a good race, Kenneth L. Hudson, Sr. surrendered his life to Jesus Christ. Our Heavenly Father prepared a place for him and called him home during Holy Week, Thursday March 28, 2024, with the sun shining.

In addition to his parents and stepmother, Kenneth was preceded in death by, one son Lance Howard, three brothers, Robert Lee Hudson, Jr., Halim Adbul Karim (Steve Suswell),  and Mirrio Hudson Sr, one sister, Julia Rivera and one brother in-love Harry Heywood.

Kenneth leaves to cherish his memories; wife Mrs. Bessie S. Hudson, three daughters: Rhonda Berkley, Cannitha Brown, Kennice Hudson-Wise (Joseph), eight sons Kenneth Hudson Jr, Mark Hudson, Lamont Yarbough, Alex Collier, Eric Worsham (Lachanda), Kenneth Chambers, Darren Lipinski (Neocha), Kenneth Hudson all of Pittsburgh, Pa. He also leaves behind twenty-one grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren, and five great great grandchildren.

Thirteen Sisters, Catherine Heywood of Pittsburgh, Pa, Brenda Rudd (Maurice), Linda Henderson both of Cleveland OH, Shirley Cummings of Mauldin, SC, Joyce (Adam) Robinson of Gaston, SC, Cullie Dawson of Greenville, SC, Cindy Vaughn of Simpsonville, SC, Panky (Ray) Neal, Brunell (Russell) Blanton McDough, Georgia Hudson, Sylvia (Robert) Williams, Judy Hudson, Yvonne Hudson all of Greenville, SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Friends received Saturday April 6, 2024 10am til time of service at 11am at the funeral home

Passed away March 19, 2024 Friends received Wednesday March 27, 2024  5pm to 8pm A committal service will be held Thursday at 1pm at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies

Alfred Bryan Carl was born on July 7, 1929 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and died peacefully in the early hours on Sunday, February 18, 2024. He served in the United States Navy as a Seabee during the Korean War stationed in Okinawa, Japan.  Alfred, A.B. or “Scrappy”’ as he was affectionately known by friends and family was married to Dorothy Jean Wheeler and they had four children. A.B. later went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education. During this time he became a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.  Prior to his lasting career with Allegheny County, A.B. was employed with Westinghouse, Mesta Machinery and Duquesne Light. He spent the majority of his professional career as a Senior Planner for Allegheny County Planning Department, where he helped establish Allegheny County’s first Hydro-electric-powered dam. He remained with the County for 33 years, until his retirement. During his retirement, A.B. served as President and Board Member with the Turtle Creek Watershed Association, with a focus on clean water, restoration and protection for our communities. While residing in East Liberty, PA., A.B. led the “East Liberty Redevelopment Committee” to revitalize the community in culture, economic growth and sustainability. He was a Trustee and served on the Usher Board at Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in East Liberty, PA. During his latter years of County service A.B. met Eunice Hood and on June 6, 1992 he remarried and moved to Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania. In 1996, A.B.’s passion for environmental issues and pride in the Wilkinsburg community led him to combine his political interests to stand as a Mayoral candidate for the Borough of Wilkinsburg. During A.B.’s lifetime, he humbly served his community in numerous capacities well beyond what is written. He touched many lives with his charisma and passion with everything he did. Alfred is survived by his wife Eunice and the four children from his first marriage, LaChele Viñao Carl (Alejandro), d’Rene C. Benson (Cameron), Dana Carl and David Carl.  Also mourning his loss are his five grandchildren; Matteo Viñao Carl, Siena Benson, Summer Benson, Sia Benson, Sarafina Hood James (Justin) and many members of the Hood family, including Renee Hood, Rudy Hood, Cynthia Hood, Keith Hood(d), grandchildren Marlin, Marquette, Sultana, Jourdan, Eden, Supreme, Binti, Maya(d),Taj-Aura, Yahru, Saba, Ari  and A.B.’s sister Yvonne Nixon, nephews William Price Robinson (Debbie), Jeff Nixon (Donna) and nieces Monica Nixon, Leslie Adams, great-niece Jovonne Robinson and great-grands and his many friends. A.B. was preceded in death by his sisters Bernece, Melusena and brother Donnie. Memorial Service will be held Wednesday at 10:30 at the funeral home

Peacefully on February 16, 2024, Marilyn Williamson transitioned from this earthly realm to join our heavenly Father.  She was born February 13, 1936, to the late Henry and Alieen Wright.  She was the youngest of eleven children.  As a graduate of Greenville High School, Marilyn went on to become a well-known cook and worked at various establishments in Pittsburgh.  Marilyn also worked as a nurse’s aide at the VA Hospital for a number of years.  She married Bedford Williamson in 1954. Marilyn had a fondness for cats and was a collector of all types of bears and cookbooks.  Her hobbies were knitting, quilting, and plants, she loved all her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.  She loved having everyone over for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.  It brought her immense joy to cook for family and watching everyone enjoy what she had prepared. Marilyn is survived by one sister Grace Wright of Pittsburgh, Children Sherri Akitoye, Robert (Lynette) Williamson, Michelle Williamson, Mark Williamson and Theresa (Lamont) Ford, sixteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren three great great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Bedford Williamson Jr., her daughter Theresa Williamson, her son Bedford Williamson III, Five sisters, Lucille Ray, Barbara Ousley, Jacquelyn Wright, Florence King and Cella Wright.  Four brothers Alan Wright, Owen Joseph Wright and Donald Wright.

Friends received Wednesday, February 14, 2024 4 til time of blessing at 7:30pm, a graveside service will be held Thursday at Mt Carmel Cemetery