December 24, 2021 |
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Gloria M. Jefferson, 88, of McKeesport, was born August 19, 1933, on Long Island, NY, and departed this life on December 20, 2021, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital in McKeesport, PA.
Gloria graduated from high school in 1952 where she lettered in softball and was a member of the school library and volleyball clubs. She worked as a Nurse’s Aide at McKeesport Hospital for over twenty-five years. She was honored as an exemplary employee upon her retirement in 1996.
In 1963 while visiting relatives in McKeesport, PA she met her husband of 31 years, John H. (Johnny) Jefferson. From this union, they produced one (1) son, Dayne, and added two (2) precious sons to her life, John Darryl & Derrick. These three boys were the loves of her life, and she gave everything she had to ensure that they were raised right. Gloria and Johnny remained married until his death in 1995.
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December 19, 2021 |
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Avonda Danielle Sims, 48, died December 8, 2021. Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
December 19, 2021 |
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Frances E. Baker, 98, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 9, 2021 in McKeesport, PA.
Frances, affectionately known as, “Ma, granny, and Ms. Baker,” was born on May 13th, 1923, in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the late Doc and Alice Shelton. She was one of four siblings. Frances spent her childhood and early adult years in Shelbyville. She met her husband, the late Walter B. Baker, while he was stationed in Tennessee. The couple relocated to McKeesport in 1948. From their union, in 1953, they welcomed a daughter, the late Clarissa F. Baker.
Frances was a homemaker and loyal member of Christ Temple AME Church of McKeesport. She was a devoted usher for several years. Frances was a fun-loving woman who enjoyed cooking and baking for family and friends. Friends and family all enjoyed spending time with her and hearing her unique laugh.
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December 08, 2021 |
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LaRue Nae George, 63, died Dec. 5, 2021. She was born June 18, 1958, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She was the beloved daughter of Calvin and Georgia (Dunn) George.
In 1976, LaRue graduated from Duquesne High School and went on to attend Duquesne University, where she majored in Pre-law. LaRue held many jobs over the years but it was no surprise that she most enjoyed her work as a Banquet Server at the Westin Hotel & Convention Center in downtown Pittsburgh.
LaRue loved talking and making people laugh. She was truly the life of the party.
LaRue departed this life peacefully at her home on December 5, 2021.
She leaves to cherish her memory, parents, Georgia George and Calvin (Barbara) George; two siblings, Terrie Sayles (Richard) and Calvin George of Duquesne; two sons, Juan George (Angela) of Turtle Creek, Patrick George (Lashawna) of West Mifflin; five grandchildren, Jade, Jazmine, Khloë, NaeCid, and Jose; life partner, Clifford Bey and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.
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December 08, 2021 |
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Linda Denise Foster, 65, died December 2, 2021. An author, entrepreneur, missionary, and a life-long resident of McKeesport, Linda was born August 5, 1956, in Clairton, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Bishop James and the late Pauline Jones Foster.
She graduated from Clairton High School. She obtained an Associate Degree in Accounting. She retired as a night monitor at Auberle but loved the job and the people, she went back to work part-time.
Linda loved her family & was an advocate in her community. Her passion for feeding others was displayed in every aspect of her life. Rather it was feeding someone spiritually or providing them with a hot meal, she made sure to fill your mind, body, and soul.
She was an active member of Trinity Church of God in Christ. Where she allowed her dedication to helping others to lead her in various ministries. Besides serving in the church, Linda founded Big Momma’s Soup Kitchen, where she fed anyone in need. She was the founder of The Community Choir that embraced every soul to sing all over the city. She was an avid writer. She wrote a host of poems, scripts, plays and published a book, Sarah’s Secret Struggle.
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December 08, 2021 |
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Freddie Mae Davis, 77, died Dec. 4, 2021. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 at Creative Ministries Berachah, 1422 Evans Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Freddie, please visit our floral store.
November 29, 2021 |
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Alexia Ann Pruitt, 19, died Nov. 24, 2021. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 1, 2021 at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 449 Mitchell Ave, Clairton, PA 15025. A funeral service will be celebrated at 12 noon Dec. 2, 2021, at Round Hill Cemetery, 2131 Round Hill Church Road, Elizabeth Twp. Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Alexia, please visit our floral store.
November 29, 2021 |
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Aliah Elizabeth Johnson, 17, of McKeesport, was born June 11, 2004 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Chris Johnson, Dawn Gibson and Lyndrena Webb.
Aliah was a Junior at Gateway High School. She cheered for the Little Tigers and was part of the McKeesport Girls Soft Ball League. She attended the Community Empowerment Program in McKeesport. Aliah was a member of Oasis Ministries.
Aliah was a loving, caring and affectionate young lady. She loved doing puzzles and spending time with family and friends. Most of all, she loved spending quality time with her little cousins; Delanie and Paige.
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November 26, 2021 |
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Alan H. White, 73, died November 23, 2021. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 27, 2021, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran St., Duquesne, PA 15110, where a service will be held at 11 a.m. Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
November 22, 2021 |
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Walter Donnell Holmes, 86, was born April 16, 1935 in Greensboro, North Carolina. Walter departed this life on November 16, 2021, at Transitions Healthcare, Irwin, PA.
He was the beloved son of the late Aaron Holmes and Theodoshia (Mitchell) Everette.
In his early twenties, Walter served in the United States Army as a paratrooper. He married Paralee Cunningham and to this union four children were birthed.
Walter loved to travel, he was part of the Traveling Kings and Queens, Jolly 5 Campers and National African American RVers Association.
Walter was a longtime member of Bethlehem Baptist Church. His life was an example of Matthew 25:21 “Well done good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things; I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of the Lord.” Walter was a Deacon. He was on Noah’s Ark Board of Directors. He also served as Youth Church Leader and sung with the Gospel Choir.
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November 13, 2021 |
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George C. Booker, 84, of Duquesne, was born November 21, 1936 in Braddock, PA. He was the beloved son of Helen Booker (deceased). George departed this life on November 5, 2021 at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Booker.
He attended North Braddock High school (Scott High), where he was the ball and bat receiver for the baseball team. George worked various jobs including duct, vent & chimney cleaning before retiring from the West Mifflin School District where he worked for many years in their Janitorial Department.
George is well known around Braddock, Rankin, & Duquesne could not go anywhere without someone greeting him. George Booker met his wife Jane of 21 years at the Jerusalem Baptist Church in Duquesne, PA where they would also wed on George’s birthday November 21, 1996. Later they moved & remained at the Payne Chapel A.M.E Church in Duquesne.
George loved putting together his model cars, planes, and boats. He enjoyed organizing his tools, he like to collect different kinds of pocketknives. He likes to go fishing, He loved to watch his favorite football team the Pittsburgh Steelers and the many family gatherings.
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November 05, 2021 |
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James L. Butler, 57, died November 3, 2021. Friends will be received from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 7, 2021 at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran St., Duquesne, PA 15110, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, November 8, 2021. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
November 03, 2021 |
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David Richard Williams, Jr., 13, was born January 2, 2008 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was the beloved son of David Richard Williams, Sr. and Audrey D. Hampton. The Lord called David home on October 25, 2021. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Betty Williams.
Dave, as he was affectionately called, attended Minadeo and Sunnyside Elementary School. More recently, he was a student at the Pioneer School. Dave loved music, cheesecake, and plenty of good food. If it had wheels, he claimed it as his own! Jokes were a part of his day; he loved to tell jokes and was a constant jokester; we were playing “would you rather” on the bus he was asked if he would rather be the president or a chicken he responded “chicken.” His auntie Adama, was his heart, and just the mention of her name and hearing her voice brought a beautiful smile to his face. David loved to flirt and steal your phone to take selfies and random photos of whoever was with him. Shaun his older brother was Dave’s protector and constant in his life.
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November 03, 2021 |
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Legendary, lyrical, and loved, Ron Chavis, 69, the iconic voice of Pittsburgh and nationwide radio, peacefully went home to the Lord on October 8, 2021.
Nicknamed “Rockin’ Ron” by famed rocker Norm Nardini, Ron began his more than four-decade radio and voice-acting career while a journalism and communications student at Pittsburgh’s Point Park University. “I stumbled into radio,” said Ron during a 2008 interview with All Access, the web’s largest radio and music industry community. “My first week at college I bumped into a childhood friend who was working at the school station. I visited there and it’s been radio ever since.”
From college Ron was recruited to 102.5 FM WDVE, where he not only learned the art of “working a mic” but also became the country’s first full time Black radio host at a major market rock station. With the help of Ron’s seductive voice, which captivated audiences and transcended racial divides, WDVE became the most successful FM radio station in Pittsburgh throughout the 1970s.
During the 70s, Ron also graced the airwaves at Pittsburgh’s 104.7 FM WYDD, where he was radio host and radio/television commercial producer before leaving the station to join major market FM WKLS in Atlanta and, later, KZOK, Seattle’s classic rock station.
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October 29, 2021 |
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Emanuel Daniels, 75, died October 24, 2021. He was born August 12, 1946. Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Nov. 3, 2021, at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, 2326 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport, Pa., where a funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Emanuel Daniels, please visit our floral store.
