August 13, 2021 |
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Leavy Gadsden, Jr., 77, died Aug. 10, 2021. Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 18, 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, August 19, 2021 at First United Methodist Church, 1406 Cornell St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.
August 03, 2021 |
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Wanda Elaine Wright was born in Washington D.C. to Alvena Blanche Wright (Hawkins) and Ernest William Wright on November 14, 1948. Wanda was raised in Johnstown PA. with her younger brother Ronald and was educated in the Johnstown public school system. As a student, she always had a deep appreciation for the arts and educating children. As a child she took ballet and tap lessons and learned to play both the piano and clarinet. As a high school student, she played clarinet in the marching band for her beloved Johnstown High.
After graduation, she attended Harcum Jr. college where she earned an associate's in Education and later attended Millersville State college for teachers in Millersville PA. While in pursuit of her degree she became pregnant with her first son Jason David. Determined to finish her education she made arrangements with family to finish her bachelor’s degree and then her Master’s in Education from what is now known as Millersville University.
Upon graduation, she moved to Pittsburgh PA to start a life with her son and became a Special Education teacher at Friendship Academy in the Bloomfield area of Pittsburgh. As a teacher she touched many lives developed life-long bonds with several of her students. A few years later she married and gave birth to her second son Adam Joseph. When Adam was still an infant she divorced and was a single parent to two young boys. She kept the boys busy in sports making it clear that education was their primary focus and top priority. She attended all their games, piano recitals, karate tournament, and events. During so, she met Jerry Sterling who she dated and eventually married in 1987. His son Emmanuel Scott became the third son to her trio of boys.
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July 21, 2021 |
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Kathleen Mae "Kitty" Cowans, 55, departed this life on July 14, 2021. She was born May 4, 1966, in Braddock, Pennsylvania. She was the beloved daughter of Pearl Ann Cowans and the late James Cowans, Sr.
Kathleen worked as a Senior Caretaker for 20+ years. She enjoyed helping and taking care of others. She loved her family and friends with all of her heart. Her favorite hobbies included bingo, scratch-off tickets, listening to slow jams and binge-watching her favorite tv shows.
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July 16, 2021 |
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Bonnie Clare Belton, 64, died July 8, 2021 at UPMC Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh, Uptown.
She was born at McKeesport, PA on September 4, 1956. She received her education from public schools and served as a nurses’ aide while rearing her son, Omar, and Daughter, Tia. She made time to help others who had no work. She was married to Gerald Allen Belton, sharing their love for over for decades. She also enjoyed her friendships and loved playing bingo with her friends.
Bonnie was not a stranger to trusting God and she put her faith and trust in Him during her bout with cancer, submitting her life to Jesus Christ when attending the McBLCOG as she sought healing, and was pronounced cancer-free over sixteen years ago. She always remembered that our Lord hears and answers prayers and sought counsel from Pastor Bates in August 2020, about her spiritual needs.
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July 13, 2021 |
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Marilyn Wood Baldwin, age 92 of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, passed away on Friday, July 9, 2021, at Sycamore Estate in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. She was born December 15, 1928, in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, also known as “Boyd Hill” to the late Percy “Sonny” Woods and Birdie Mae Woods Lodkey. She relocated to Duquesne, Pennsylvania at an early age and was reared by her grandparents, the late Rev. William Woods and Sarah Winbush Woods.
The oldest of 11 children, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Eugene Baldwin; sister, Myrtle Hampton of California; and two brothers: Charles Lodkey of Pittsburgh, PA and Franklin O. Lodkey of Wilmerding, PA. Marilyn was the sister of Eva (Clarence) Williams of Denver, CO; Barbara J. Freeman (late James) of Jefferson Hills, PA; Vera (Dave) Burke of Monroeville, PA: Bhavananda Lodkey-Dekker (JanJaap Dekker) of Santa Cruz, CA; Joseph A. Lodkey of San Francisco, CA; and Doris Eleanor Lodkey of Monroeville, PA.
She was the mother of Faith Baldwin Bray (late Frederick A. Bray Sr.); and the love of her life, granddaughter Felicia Danita Bray. She also was an inspiration to the children that she adored: the late Betty Hughes Corbett, Beverly Hughes Knight (late Adolphus), Marva (Lewis) Haynes and John “Sonny” Hughes; “Special” Grandsons: Elder Leslie E. Sandidge and Vernon “VJ” Cox Jr. She also was the godmother to Kim (Vaughn) Newberry; Marilyn Cotton; Dolores B. Sandidge; and Sidney Rae Eugene Tennon.
Marilyn attended and graduated from Duquesne High School in 1946. She graduated from Duff’s Iron City Business College, Pittsburgh, PA in 1948. She furthered her education by attending Gary College and Indiana University Extension in Gary, Indiana from 1948-1950. She was employed by Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, and retired in 1989 as an Administrative Secretary to Dr. Charles E. Copeland, Chief of General Surgery for 20 years. She also found time to share her musical talents and taught many children for years giving private piano lessons in her home.
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July 08, 2021 |
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Vanessa Robin Fullard, 58, died July 4, 2021. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind St., 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 Vanessa Robin Fullard, please visit our floral store.
July 08, 2021 |
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Shelton Dorsey, 58, died July 2, 2021. Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport, PA 15132.
June 29, 2021 |
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Alonzo L. Brown, Jr. 87, was born and raised in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He entered this world on October 23, 1933, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son to Alonzo L. and Minnie (Casen) Brown, departed this life on June 24, 2021, at home.
Alonzo attended the Mckeesport Area High School and graduated in 1951. Upon graduation, he would enlist and serve in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. After receiving an honorable discharge he would later reenlist in the Naval reserves.
Alonzo worked at USS Steel, National Tube Works and Mon Yough Community Services where he retired at the age of 80. He was a member of the American Legion and Post 0666. Alonzo was also a lifetime member of St. Paul AME Church. He served as a member of the Trustee Board and the Senior Usher board. Alonzo loved his family and being with his family. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, family vacations and attending the Brown-Gregory family reunions.
After retiring, Alonzo could often be seen driving his red truck and visiting with his friends at the “Coffee Shop”. He would leave early in the morning but was always home for lunch. In the evenings at home, he enjoyed watching the Travel Channel, The Antique Road Show and National Geographic. He instilled in his children an excellent work ethic. He taught them to underpromise and overdeliver.
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June 24, 2021 |
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Kenneth “Kenny” Anthony Buckman, 58, was born on November 8, 1962, in McKeesport, PA to loving parents Dorothy Buckman Moody and the late Danny Howard. Kenny departed his earthly life on Thursday, January 14, 2021, at his home in Clairton, PA, and is now happily present with the Lord.
Kenny was educated in the Clairton, PA and Washington, DC Public School systems. After graduating high school, he joined the U.S. Air Force. Kenny was a man of many talents and was not afraid to immerse himself into exploring his diverse interests. He was a tenor in a singing group, a bodybuilder, and for a short time tried his hand at construction. He even sold specialty vacuums, where he would eagerly visit customers in their homes and personally demonstrate the machines’ capabilities.
A common thread in Kenny’s pursuits was his love of people and his commitment to service. He worked as an EMT with the Clairton Medical Ambulance and was intent on making an impact by helping to save lives. He also served as an orderly at Jefferson Hill, PA Hospital, where he was a favorite among the elderly patients. He would tell them stories, read the books and Bible scriptures, and would sometimes sing their favorite hymns.
Over the years, Kenny became an avid cook, and would eventually channel this passion into a lasting career. He attended and graduated from Le Cordon Bleu Institute of Culinary Arts in Pittsburgh, PA, and from there worked as a professional chef for numerous restaurants, hotels, and private clients. Kenneth had a kind heart, a friendly smile, and was willing to go the extra mile for those in need. Even as he strived to make life better for himself, there was nothing that Kenny was too proud to do to help others.
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June 22, 2021 |
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Orlando A. Robertson, 52, born March 25, 1969 to the late James and Victoria Bryan Robertson, departed this life on June 14, 2021. He was preceded in death by brothers: Daniel (Danny) Robertson, Jeff Robertson, Michael Robertson: Nephew, Anthony (Tone) Robertson, and brother-in-law: James E. Gant Sr.
Orlando was a graduate of McKeesport Senior High School. Orlando graduated from SUNY/College at Old Westbury, Long Island, New York where he received his bachelor’s degree in American Studies, concentrating in Communications. During his college tenure, he achieved academic honors and awards. Orlando was the recipient of the Award for Academic Excellence & Community Service. His extracurricular activities included being a writer for the school’s newspaper, “The Catalyst”, a Peer Counselor, VP of Committee Relations on the board of Student Government Association, and designated Chairperson of the Food Service Committee.
Orlando not only gained job experience in the news business, Orlando, also learned valuable life lessons while he interned at WABC-TV in New York.
Orlando’s entrepreneurial skills debuted in 1991 when he developed & marketed specialized information packets, i.e. “Y2K: In A Nutshell.” Not long into the future and following graduation from college, Orlando also established “My Mourning Ministry”. A ministry he founded to support grieving families who experienced the loss of a loved one. Through poems, kind words & hand-written cards, he financed from his own pockets, he searched out & blessed others who were experiencing hurt. Orlando Inc. was later established. Orlando was also the developer of Orlando.org. & Orlando Productions, in which he sold an online video/management package of his expertise to upcoming hip-hop artists, as a first step to getting established in the business.
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June 11, 2021 |
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James Eugene Hawkins, 37, died June 6, 2021. He was born June 28, 1983. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of James Eugene Hawkins, please visit our floral store.
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June 11, 2021 |
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Daisy Gertrude Jones (Shine) of West Mifflin, PA passed away June 4, 2021, at Locust Grove Personal Care and Memory Care in West Mifflin, PA. She was born May 12, 1923, in Red Springs, NC, to the late Henry and Gertrude Lennon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Jones and her sisters Josephine Lennon, Mary George, Atha Bell, Nellie Davis and Cassie Lennon.
Daisy attended and graduated from Duquesne High School in 1941. She was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church for many years. While there, she joined and volunteered in several organizations and functions. Daisy entered the workforce at an early age with a strong work ethic. She worked at Kennywood Park, performed domestic work for a Jewish family, that has embraced her as a member until this day. She was also a hairdresser and even was a “Rosie the Riveter” welder on transport ships in Ambridge, Beaver County, PA during WW II. In her twenties, she found the job she was born to do – a charge nurse at Canterbury Place Personal Care Home. She later received her LPN nursing license. She had high standards for herself and her goal was to treat every patient the way that she would want her Mother treated. After retiring she continued to work for them part-time.
Daisy was married to Wade Jones for 46 years of whom she shared a strong bond. They loved to entertain, travel and created many fond memories together. Daisy was well known and a beloved fixture in her Riverview Homes neighborhood of West Mifflin. She could be found outside tending her plants and flowers in her yard.
Daisy leaves to cherish her memory her brother-in-law, Clifton Davis of Neptune, NJ, godson, Lynn (Madeline) Harris of West Mifflin, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbors. Daisy was one of a kind and will never be gone from the hearts of her family and friends. She will be remembered for her boldness, outspokenness, fearlessness, strong will and generous spirit.
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June 02, 2021 |
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Cynthia Smith Dorsey, affectionately known as Sookie, 69 years old, was born February 6, 1952 in McKeesport, PA. The beloved daughter of the late Essie and Tina (Taulton) Williams, said her final farewell to the world on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Charles Dorsey, her parents, and siblings, Belinda Williams, Patricia Lee and Essie Williams.
Sookie was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and Community College of Allegheny County, where she obtained an Associate’s degree. She worked for the United States Census Bureau and later retired from McKeesport High School where she enjoyed working as a counselor in the teen parenting program.
She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Sookie was loved by so many people because of her loving heart and generous nature. Sookie was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in East Liberty and enjoyed attending service there when she was able to.
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May 28, 2021 |
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Mabel Bernice Greene Bookert, 98, passed away peacefully on January 20th 2021. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina on November 21st, 1922 to the late John Wesley Greene and Minnie Hill Greene. Mabel was a devoted wife to the late Dr. Charles C. Bookert, mother to Dr. Lisa M. Bookert Cross, mother-in law to Douglas K. Cross and grandmother to Kenny Cross, Neville Cross and Blair Cross. She attended Fisk University and was a graduate with a BA degree from the School of Education at The University of Pittsburgh.
Mabel married her high school sweetheart, Dr. Charles C Bookert in Clairton, Pennsylvania. In the early days, Mabel worked alongside her husband to promote and support his private Medical Practice.
She was a pillar of her community in Clairton and the Pittsburgh area. Mabel was a member of First AME Church, Clairton, PA. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Links. She was on the International Poetry Forum Advisory Board, and Women’s Auxiliary to McKeesport Academy of Medicine. Mabel served on the United Way Allocations Committee, the board of the McKeesport Cancer Society, Family and Children’s Service of Pittsburgh, The National Board for Family Service of America and was a major donor and supporter for the Black Heritage Swimming Championships.
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May 28, 2021 |
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Apostle Lynne Marie Randolph, 52, was born in McKeesport, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Raymond and Wilhelmina (Giles) Carter. Lynne entered the world on June 29, 1968, and departed this life on May 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Raymond, Jerome, Paul, and Brian Carter.
Lynne graduated from McKeesport High School in 1986. She received an associate degree in Computer Technology. She was extremely outgoing. She loved to sing and dance. She loved being with her family. Lynne installed in her children that family sticking together is important. She also loved fashion yet hated wearing pants. She could turn a tablecloth into a dress. “True Fashionista.”
Apostle Lynne Randolph was the founder of Speak Life International Ministries for over 10 years. She was a woman after God’s heart. She loved preaching the word of God; winning souls was her passion. If you ever needed a listening ear, prayer, clothes, and food; she would literally give you her last. Her soul was kind, and she had a pure heart. Lynne walked gracefully and the presence of God was always with her. She touched the lives of so many people. She made an everlasting imprint on everyone she met.
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