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Mabel V. Sumter Davis, age 87, passed peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.  Devoted mother of Harry A (Rosalind) Davis, Sr. of Penn Hills, PA, Sharon M. Davis (Timothy) Bradford of Hopkins, SC, Cheryl V. Davis of Duluth, GA and Deborah Y. Davis of Verona, PA;  grandmother to 9; great-grandmother to 21 and great great grandmother to 25.  Mabel is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, family and friends.  Preceded in death by her beloved husband: Dr. Harry Davis: parents, Mott and Anne Louise Sumter: Sister, Ella Sumter Jeffrey.  Friends received Monday, January 12, 2026 9am til time of service at 11am at Shiloh Community Missionary Baptist Church, 6940 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208. Live streaming will be available: Youtube, Facebook, church website: scmbcpgh.org.  In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the church in her memory.

May 8, 1937 – January 5, 2026 Isaak Pekelny was born on May 8, 1937, in Kiev, Ukraine, the only child of Hiam Pekelny and Maria Pekelnaya. Throughout his life, Isaak was surrounded by dear friends who remained a constant source of joy, laughter, and companionship. He proudly served in the military before embarking on a long and accomplished career designing shipping vessels. An exceptional draftsman with a steady hand and keen eye, Isaak took great pride in his work and craftsmanship. Above all else, his greatest pride and joy was his only child, Anna (Pekelnaya) Zaydenberg, whom he adored deeply. In 1992, Isaak immigrated to the United States with his family and began a new chapter of life in Squirrel Hill. He quickly became a pillar of the community, known for his warmth, integrity, and love of time spent with friends—especially around a card table. Isaak was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Vera Pekelnaya. Later in life, he was fortunate to find companionship again with his wonderful partner, Mila. A lover of travel and lifelong learning, Isaak found special joy in teaching his great-grandsons how to play chess, passing down not only the game, but patience, strategy, and connection. He is survived by his daughter, Anna Zaydenberg; his son-in-law, Lev Zaydenberg; his granddaughter, Marsha Simonds; Marsha’s partner, Jonathan Goodrum; and his cherished great-grandsons, Lucas Simonds, Jackson Simonds, and Ari Goodrum. May his memory be a blessing. The family will receive friends and family: Tuesday, January 6, 2025 at Homewood Cemetery Chapel, 1599 S. Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15217 1pm til time of Service. Flowers may be delivered to: The Homewood Cemetery Chapel 1599 S. Dallas Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

Age 80, of Pittsburgh, passed away suddenly, Friday, December 19, 2025. Beloved husband of the late Christine Welka. Stepfather of Staci (Bob) McKillop. Grandfather of Ava and Bobby. Jim was loved dearly by many neighbors and friends. He was an avid golfer and Pirates fan. Services and Interment private. Arrangements by ROSE FUNERAL HOME CREMATIONS AND SERVICES

Age 92, of Mckeesport, PA, formerly of Penn Hills, PA.  Devoted mother of Gina (Gregory) Castellucci-Spanos and Nicholas (Bobbi) Castellucci.  Beloved grandmother of Nicole, Casey and Brandon.  Aunt of Cookie and Rose.  Friends received Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 4pm until time of Service at 6:30pm at Rose Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 10940 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235

Henry Maddock Livingston, 84, of Churchill, PA passed away on November 16, 2025, after a prolonged illness surrounded by family. Henry was born September 5, 1941, in Miami, Florida, the son of Dewey Sr. Livingston and Lillie Duhart. Henry graduated from Schenley High School in 1959, then went to the University of Pittsburgh earning a degree in English secondary education. He later went on to earn a master’s degree in school administration from Duquesne University and a master’s in divinity from the Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. Henry married Marva Taliaferro on August 20, 1966, in Penn Hills, PA. In fact, it took only two months to solidify their union after a blind date on Memorial Day weekend. They remained married for 52 years until Marva’s passing in 2018. For over 30 years, Henry worked for the Pittsburgh Public Schools serving as a high school English teacher and Dean of Students. As a man of faith, family, and intellect, he enjoyed listening to talk radio as well as a diverse body of music, watching Pittsburgh sports, attending church, and going on family vacations. He was a member and Associate Minister of Bethel AME Church and was active in the church’s efforts to reclaim rights to their original location. Henry will forever be remembered for his fiery sermons, keen intellect, robust smile, and love of literature. Remaining to cherish Henry are his children Carmen and Tasha; granddaughter, Queonia; sisters, Jacqueline (Bertram), and Patricia; brother-in-law, Bertram Gardner, and nephew, Alex Gardner. Preceding in death are spouse, Marva; daughter, Dorothy; parents, Dewey, Sr., and Lillie; brothers, David and Dewey, Jr.; and sister Cynthia. Visitation will be held November 23, 4pm to 7pm, at Rose Funeral Home, 10940 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235. Funeral services will be held November 24, 12pm, at Bethel AME Church, 2720 Webster Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Interment will be at Homewood Cemetery.