March 01, 2024 |
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Clark R. Barber of McKeesport, was born November 1, 1977, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Jerome (Kimberly) Eugene Sawyer and Anita Barber.
Clark attended school in the McKeesport School District. He had various jobs in the past, his last employment was as a Dietary Aid for the Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Mifflin, PA.
Clark loved spending time with his children, family, and friends. Although he enjoyed all sports, Clark was an avid Steelers Fan! He loved listening to music and various rap artists. Clark was a member of the LaRosa Boys Club in his youth. He was a well-loved young man and was considered a McKeesport Legend.
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March 01, 2024 |
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Wilma Jean Spence, 84, beloved daughter of the late Isaac Mabon Webb and Helen Inez Jeffries Webb, departed this life peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at her home in Braddock, PA.
Wilma was born on November 2, 1939, in Wheeling, WV, and was one of eighteen children. She was raised in Wheeling, WV, and later came to live in the North Side neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA in 1957. Wilma graduated from The Pittsburgh Beauty Academy with a cosmetology degree and also earned a degree in culinary arts. In 1982, Wilma settled her family in Clairton, PA where she raised and loved her six children. She was employed by Allegheny County Youth Programs where she worked as a lunch coordinator.
As a young adult, Wilma played softball and was a proclaimed accurate left-handed pitcher. Her brother Donnie has a scar on his forehead to prove her accuracy in pitching. She was an avid reader of Harlequin Romance novels and many different types of mystery novels. She enjoyed Westerns and watching football especially her favorite team, the Cleveland Browns. She liked to garden, BBQ, and spending time in the kitchen cooking for her family; everyone’s favorite dish was her famous macaroni and cheese. Wilma, affectionally called “Nana” by her grandchildren, loved being a grandmother and great-grandmother and was a major presence in their lives.
Wilma gave her life to Christ at a very young age. She could recite the bible scripture word for word and has been a long-standing member of the Church of Christ. She was a member of the White Oak Church of Christ, Homewood Church of Christ, and later became a member of the McKeesport Church of Christ.
Wilma was preceded in death by her three sons, Willie Coles, DeWayne Keith Coles, and Dale Sean Coles, Sr.; daughter, Willa “Dee Dee” Coles; father, Isaac Mabon Webb and mother, Helen Inez Jeffries Webb; sisters, Virginia Taylor, Elizabeth Webb, Edna Thompson, and Paula Webb; brothers, Raymond Webb, Floyd Webb, James Webb, Burke Webb, and Paul Webb; grandson, Damian Keith Coles, granddaughter, Kyra Evans; great-grandson, Kevin Joseph Coles III; husband, Leonard Spence; former husband, Elmer Coles, Jr.; and devoted companion, Paul Foster.
Wilma is survived by her beloved children: three sons, Elmer Coles, III of Pittsburgh, PA, Kevin (Evette) Coles, Sr. of Penn Hills, PA, and Kareem (Kathleen) Coles, Sr. of Murrieta, CA; daughter, Tonya (Gerald) Coles-Mitchell of Monessen, PA, and stepdaughter, Mona (Spence) Sizemore of Penn Hills, PA; 85 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby (Willie) Dukes of Duquesne, PA; two brothers, Donald (LaVaughn) Webb of Bridgeville, PA and Robert (Blanche) Webb of McKeesport, PA; and a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
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March 01, 2024 |
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Theodore Alvin Saunders, 63, of McKeesport, was born on April 27, 1960, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Ruth Mathews and the late George Saunders.
Theodore attended school in the Elizabeth Forward School district where he graduated. He enlisted in the United States Air Force. Theodore worked in construction; his last place of employment was at Sara Catholic Church in the janitorial department.
Theodore was a member of the Gospel of Jesus Church in Duquesne, PA.
Theodore loved watching movies, cheering on his Steelers, swimming, and enjoyed spending time with his nieces and nephews.
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March 01, 2024 |
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Nathan Tyrone Taylor, 54, of Duquesne, was born December 30, 1969, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Michael Wilson and Yvonne Taylor Reed. He was the oldest of 6 siblings.
Nathan attended school at Ashworth College in Norcross, GA, and majored in Plumbing. After which he obtained employment with Septic & Plumbing in Ellenwood, GA, Rooter Plus in Norcross, GA, and RC Plumbing in Chino Hills, California as a Septic/Master Plumber and eventually opened his own business called Absolute Septic & plumbing in Duquesne, PA.
He loved comedy so much he thought he was a comedian and playing basketball. Nathan was a member of Higher Living Church in Atlanta, GA. for 7 years.
Nathan departed this life on February 21, 2024, at his home in Duquesne, PA. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Eric Taylor, and Shon Taylor.
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February 15, 2024 |
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Peter Horace Hawkins, 86, of Duquesne, affectionately known as Pete, was born January 14, 1938, in Moultrie, GA. He was the beloved son of the late Dock and Adeline McKenize Hawkins. Pete peacefully departed this life on February 8, 2024, surrounded by his beloved family in Duquesne, PA.
Pete dropped out of school at an early age to help take care of sisters and brother. Pete protected his siblings and shared a special bond with all of them. Pete and his sister Patricia have the same smile that would light up a room. Although Pete did not finish school. He was a diligent worker.
He worked in construction as a laborer for over 50 years. Union Local 373. He retired on January 1, 2000. When he retired, he attended events for construction workers. He also attended and participated in the Labor Day Parade in Downtown Pittsburgh. He took several family members with him. Pete was a passionate and loving man he loved all his family and friends. Pete was a smooth fellow, always dressed nicely, and during family events and gatherings, you could catch him on the dance floor doing his two-step and spin-around dance.
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February 15, 2024 |
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Audrey June Hines, 74, of Pittsburgh, was born September 13, 1949, in McKeesport, PA.
Audrey departed this life on February 10, 2024, at Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.
She was the beloved daughter of the late John Dixon Jr. and Jimmie Roberta Elizabeth Greer Dixon. Audrey was the oldest of six children and growing up in Smithdale, Pennsylvania where she attended Bethlehem Baptist Church and accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord and Savior at a young age.
After graduating from Elizabeth Forward High School class of 1967, Audrey furthered her education and received a master’s degree from the University of Pittsburgh in Library and Information Science. She soon went to work in the Carnegie Library system working both at the Oakland and Squirrel Hill Libraries until retirement.
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January 23, 2024 |
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Antonio “Romo” Smith, 27, of McKeesport, was born January 12, 1997, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Anthony Smith and Tirra McKinnon. Antonio was commonly known as “Bro” by his close friends and family.
Antonio grew up in McKeesport. He attended and graduated from McKeesport High School in 2016. After graduation, he fell in love with music and began writing his own music.
Antonio enjoyed dancing, making people smile, playing PS5, traveling, and spending time at the casino betting on sports. Antonio was a devoted fan of The Pittsburgh Steelers. He was always known as a jokester. Antonio loved money. He displayed his love for money by showcasing one-of-a-kind shoes and being a trendsetter with his attire that was always sure to turn heads. But what he loved most in this world was his daughter, Alonah. Antonio’s dream was to have a family that he created.
Antonio departed this life on January 12, 2024, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Raedena McKinnon; grandfather, Robert Smith and brothers Anthony & Anthon Smith.
Antonio is survived by his beloved parents, Anthony Smith & Tirra McKinnon, daughter, Alonah Smith; sisters, Ashley & Alea Smith; brothers, Shawn Robinson, Jason Martin, Jace & Dallas Scott; grandmother, Regina Smith; Godbrothers: Kilontae Fisher, Jayvon Germany, and Andre Berry; nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, extended family, and friends. Bro was loved by many, and many were loved by Bro.
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January 18, 2024 |
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Robert Cecelia Mulgado, 87, of McKeesport, was born on April 4, 1936, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Olive Marie Goines Coleman.
After graduating high school, Robert went to Arizona State University, from 1953-1957. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1958. He also played Canadian Football for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Followed by a Pittsburgh Team called the Duquesne Ironmen. Robert was on the McKeesport Police Force for 30 years.
Robert was a longtime member of the First United Methodist Church.
Robert departed this life on January 4, 2024, at his residence in McKeesport. He was preceded in death by His mother, Olive Marie Goines Coleman, sisters, Lillian Hershey, Evelyn Norris, Lucille Flowers, and Hazel Coleman; brothers, Jesse Coleman, brother, Donald Mulgado, and Claudius Moses; great-grandson, Danny Bracey.
Robert is survived by his loving family; daughter, Leona Boynton, Jazzmin Gaston; granddaughter, Donalle Schley; great-grandson, Marc Davis, Jr.; two sisters, Dolores Sledge of McKeesport, Geraldine Currie of CA; brother, Mustafa Musa; nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Arrangements were in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robert Cecelia ("Bobby") Mulgado, please visit our floral store.
January 18, 2024 |
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Norma Turner, 93, of Clairton, was born in 1930, in Monongahela, PA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Phillip and Mary Jane Davis Walker.
Norma graduated from Monongahela High School in 1948.
She worked for the United Steel Workers of America for many years. She was also a member of the Ebenezer Baptist Church, where she arranged music and played the piano for Sunday services.
Norma departed this life on January 5th, 2024, at McKeesport PA. She was preceded in death by her daughter Kimberly Turner, brother, Kenneth Walker, Father Phillip Walker, and Mary Jane Davis Walker.
Norma is survived by her loving grandchildren, one grandchild Raymond Maurice Turner of McKeesport, PA. one grand niece and nephew, Erik Walker, and Erica Walker. And two great-grandchildren, Nylen Turner and Jayden Turner.
Arrangements were in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.
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January 08, 2024 |
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Shirley Ann Simmons, 80, departed this life on December 31, 2023, in Shadyside Hospital Pittsburgh, Pa. Shirley was born August 28, 1943, in McKeesport, Pa. She was the beloved daughter of Alvin R. and Lucy Mae Brown Simmons.
Shirley attended Shaw Ave. School in McKeesport. She was employed and retired from The Jewish Home in Squirrel Hill, PA where she started as a Nurse's Aide and was later promoted to Office Manager.
Shirley loved traveling, visiting places like Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Bahamas to name a few. She also loved watching sports like baseball and football. She was an Eastern Star, board member of the YMCA in McKeesport. Shirley had a passion for helping people who needed housing.
Shirley was a member of Bethlehem Baptist Church in McKeesport where she was baptized in 1990.
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December 27, 2023 |
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Deacon Cornell James Broadwater, 83, died December 22, 2023. Arrangements are in charge of
Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.
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December 15, 2023 |
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Dana Hopkins, 66, died December 7, 2023. Friends will be received at 9 a.m. December 16, 2023, St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church, 1350 Locust Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, until the time of service at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
December 15, 2023 |
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Eric Duane Martin, 69 of Baltimore Maryland departed this life on Thursday, December 7, 2023, at his residence in Baltimore, Maryland. Born July 24, 1954, was the beloved of Henry L. and Dorothy L. (Smith) Martin. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Henry L. Martin Jr.
Eric attended school, in the Mckeesport Area School District where he made a host of friends. He was employed as a laborer by US Steel in McKeesport and a stock worker at B. Green Company in Baltimore MD. Eric, affectionately known as “Ricky” to his family and “E-Man” to his friends had a lot of wisdom based on his life experiences and did not mind sharing his testimony with anyone. He was known for his enthusiastic sense of humor.
He enjoyed making people laugh with his jokes and great impersonations, which came so naturally to him. Eric was also a lover of tasty food. If it were good, he would not even come up for air until it was all gone. He was a great cook and loved telling people the dos and don’ts of cooking. Eric was a fitness buff, always exercising to keep his arms and waist in shape to wear his many sharp outfits. His impressions of family members and friends were spot on and made you feel like you were listening to the person he was imitating.
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December 15, 2023 |
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Armond Lewis Lann, 74, of Pittsburgh, was born September 28, 1949, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Blease Lann and Elizabeth Elkins.
Armond was a 1967 graduate of McKeesport High School. Armond had an extensive career at U. S. Steel Clairton Works and later retired from Eastman Chemical, he also worked various other jobs such as driving for Yellow Cab and Access. Armond was someone who loved music and enjoyed playing the drums. His natural talent and sharp ear for music attracted friends with the same talent. They performed in various local venues for many years.
Before entering Kane Community Living Center, he was the drummer for Bethlehem Baptist Church of McKeesport, PA, where he was a 50+ year member. His favorite music artists were Earth Wind and Fire, Frankie Beverly, and Maze, just to name a few. Armond was a loving and kind soul with a bright smile, he was a people person, and he was also someone who could make a friend anywhere. One thing Armond loved, perhaps more than anything was fried chicken (KFC).
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