Ethel L. Joines

Ethel Lorraine “Lorrai” Joines, 90, of Sewickley, formerly of New Brighton, passed away on December 13, 2024. Born on September 25, 1934, in Bishop, Virginia, Ethel was the daughter of the late Vance and Gladys Joines and attended Christ Church at Grove Farm. She had worked for many years as an executive secretary for Alcoa Corporation, and then went on to work for her mother’s business, Joines Answering Service and Communication, and later finished her working career with a branch location of the answering service in Gibsonia. After retiring Ethel enjoyed attending craft shows and selling her one-of-a-kind creations. She also enjoyed traveling the world, especially with her close friend, Jane Haney. Along with her parents, Ethel is preceded in death, by her sister, Carrie Ellen Moore; and her brother, James Franklin Joines. Ethel will be sadly missed by her nephews and niece, Tim (Patricia) Moore, Tracy George, Tedd Moore, J. Bryan Joines, and Scott (Wendy) Joines; as well as numerous great nephews; and great-great nieces and nephews. As per Ethel’s wishes, no public services were held. Private inurnment will take place at Sylvania Hills Memorial Park at a later date.