October 28, 2021 |
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Bernard Andrew King Jr., 84, died October 17, 2021. He was born on March 4, 1937 in Edgewater, Ala. to Bernard Sr. and Louise King. He was the second oldest of nine children. Bernard was preceded in death by his siblings Myrtle, Edith, Lillie, John Douglas, Melvin and Bruce. He is survived by siblings Virgil and Jacqueline.
Bernard accepted Christ at a young age and he moved with his family to Welch, West Virginia where he spent most of his childhood doing “Country Boy” things, as he liked to say.
Upon graduating high school, he decided to go into a trade, becoming a journeyman welder for J&L Steel, where he worked for 13 years. He was the first African-American to be enrolled and complete the Journeyman Welder Apprenticeship program. He then took up a career at Chrysler in 1969, where he worked in maintenance as a welder. As an employee for Chrysler for 35 years, he was very active in the union and showed his entrepreneurial nature by starting a small coffee business for the employees.
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October 28, 2021 |
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Marie L. (Price) Dawson, 92, died October 24, 2021. Arrangements are private and are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
October 22, 2021 |
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Edna M. (Singleton) Jones, 87, died October 16, 2021. Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
Friends will be received Friday, October 22, 2021, from 9 to 11 a.m. at Trinity (McKeesport), 2216 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m.
October 12, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Margo Johnson, 71, died October 6, 2021. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021, at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Creative Ministries Berachah, 1422 Evans Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132.
October 12, 2021 |
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Jessie Mae Brownfield, at the age of 76, Jessie was a loving mother of two children and two grandchildren. She passed away on September 30, 2021 at Riverside Nursing Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel P. Allen, Sr., Lillian J. Allen, and her son, William Brownfield.
Jessie was born October 17, 1944, in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She was the youngest of seven children. She was a graduate of the McKeesport Area School District She loved doing various crafts and putting jigsaw puzzles together. She often worked at her sister’s personal care home. Creative Ministries Berachah is where Jessie was a church member, she served on the prayer and bible school ministry; Mother’s Board; and Hospitality Team.
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October 12, 2021 |
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William Kenneth Law, II, 52, was born March 4, 1969 and raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He briefly resided in Austin, Texas. William was known best as Big Shug - Shuggy bear or as his God mother, God rest her soul Beverly Banks referred to him as “Bam Bam.”
William graduated from McKeesport Senior High School. He also earned a scholarship to Arizona State University. While attending Arizona State, William found his green thumb. He had a passion for plants and always for football. He also loved his fish Joan Brown given to him by his aunt Joanie. Above all, William loved his family and friends, he had a big heart. He loved good food.
On Tuesday, October 5, 2021, William was called to his eternal home. He was preceded in death by his father pap William Kenneth Law I, sister Crystale DeLainia Law, and niece Precious DeLainia DeAnne Law.
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October 12, 2021 |
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Emeric A. Randolph, 65, died October 6, 2021. A Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, October 15, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, with a service to follow at 2 p.m.
September 29, 2021 |
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Malik Andrew Norfleet, 30, died Sept. 21, 2021. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021, at Divine Restoration COGIC, 102 N 2nd St, Duquesne, PA 15110, where the funeral service will be held at 12 noon. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
September 29, 2021 |
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Rochelle (Shelly) Denise Williams, 53, was born May 2, 1968, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Yvonne (Buckner) Smith and the late John Richardson. Rochelle departed this life on September 23, 2021, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her father, John Richardson.
Shelly was a 1986 graduate of Taylor Allderdice High School and attended Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She was employed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in the Public Welfare Department.
Shelly had a vibrant personality and an infectious smile that lit up every room she walked in and touched every person she encountered. She was a fashionista who enjoyed shopping and being in the company of others. Shelly loved to laugh and have a great time. She was a devoted wife and mother whose children brought her great joy.
She was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church where she served on the J. Harold Hayes Scholarship Committee and the Esther Project.
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September 17, 2021 |
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Joyce Ann Brown, 78, was born and raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. She was the beloved daughter to the late James and Beatrice (Blackwell) Johnson. Joyce entered into this world on February 23, 1943, and departed this life on September 13, 2021, at Jefferson Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Warren Brown, Sr., son, Warren Brown, Jr., and siblings, James Johnson Jr., Bruce Allen Johnson, Karen Denise Johnson.
Joyce worked as an Auditor for Blue Cross/Blue Shield until she retired. Anyone that truly knew Joyce knew she was a loving, caring, warm person who devoted her life to the ones she loved. She loved holidays and birthdays where she was able to prepare a feast of food that everyone loved and enjoyed. She is survived by her daughter, Kristin (Carlis) Wiggins of McKeesport, PA; 4 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.
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September 17, 2021 |
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Karli Asti Short, 26, was born July 18, 1995. She was the beloved daughter of Brandon Short and Krista Pettis. Karli attended McKeesport Area School District and was a graduate of McKeesport High School Class of 2014.
At the age of four, Karli was a cheerleader for White Oak Falcons. Also, she played basketball at the McKeesport YMCA and was a majorette for Golden Eagle in North Huntington. Having studied cosmetology in high school, following graduation, Karli used that portion of her education working part-time as a hairstylist and makeup artist. She enjoyed making people feel their best by looking their best for special occasions. Additionally, Karli was an excellent cook and worked at PC Planning and Catering were her specialty dish was macaroni and cheese.
The job Karli loved the most was as a caregiver where she worked at Mt. Vernon of South Park and most recently, Senior Care Plaza. This work tapped into her caring nature and she felt joy helping those who needed help. In her youth, Karli attended Bethlehem Baptist Church where she was an active member of the Sunday School. She participated in the annual Easter and Christmas services and was always excited to deliver her speeches. Karli never strayed from her Lord and Savior Jesus.
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August 31, 2021 |
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John J. Turner, Jr., 70, died August 26, 2021.
Friends will be received from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 2021 at the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 1 p.m.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of John J. Turner, Jr., please visit our floral store.
August 31, 2021 |
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Walter Lee White Sr., 81, was born October 13, 1939, in Dora, Alabama. The beloved son of Moses White and Doris Ramsaw Cobb, departed this life on August 23, 2021, in McKeesport, PA. Walter grew up in Duquesne, PA where he spend most of his time.
Walter was a lifelong member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church, in Duquesne, PA. He attended school later in life where he earns his diploma.
Walter worked as Head Maintenance for the Pittsburgh Housing Authority, where he retired in 2007. Once retired Walter spends most of his time listening to music and watching his favorite movies and spending his days talking on the phone with his sister Esmarelda.
After the passing of his wife Deborah, Walter went to live with his beloved daughter Joy Burgwin in Elizabeth Township PA. Where he lived out the rest of his life.
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August 29, 2021 |
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Harvey Jacobs (Harv), 39, of Clairton, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021.
Born August 21st, 1981 in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Dewayne Jacobs, Sr. and Cynthia (Grubbs) McGowan. In addition to his father, Harvey was proceeded in death by his brother Quadre Jacobs.
Harvey will be remembered and missed by his loving mother, Cynthia McGowan, wife, Illiana Liriano, children, Kimony Harris, Harve’ya Jacobs, Eriana Johnson, Justin Jacobs, and Eric Liriano, siblings, Dewayne (Jean) Jacobs, Jermaine (Tammy) Jacobs, aunt, Minerva Fields-Baldwin; nieces and nephews.
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August 13, 2021 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Natasha Demery, 41, died Aug. 3, 2021. Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Natasha Demery, please visit our floral store.
