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Arthur Williams

January 09, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Arthur Williams, 82, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed peacefully on January 3, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.

Born December 18, 1937 in Clairton, PA, son of the late Essie Williams, Sr. and Donnie Williams. Preceded in death by Essie Williams, Jr., David, Robert, Charles, James, and Bernice Williams.

Arthur was married to Mary Williams for 37 years. (Together for 50 yrs)

He served in the U.S Air Force and later joined the National Guard. He retired from McKeesport Hospital. Arthur enjoyed nature, carving wood and making canes.

 
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Burke Webb

January 09, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Burke Webb, 70, was born on January 26, 1949 in Wheeling, West Virginia. He departed this life, Friday, January 3, 2020 at Kane Regional Medical Center.

Burke was the son of the late Isaac Webb and Helen Jeffries.  He was employed by Irvin Works and retired from the VA Center in Oakland.

He served in the United States Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.

 
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George Orean Saunders

January 09, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

George Orean Saunders, 88, was born on February 27, 1931 in Duquesne, Pennsylvania. He departed this life, Friday, January 3, 2020 at Jefferson Hospital. He was the son of the late Samuel Frederick Saunders and Amanda House. He was also preceded in death by his son William Saunders.

George obtained a Business Degree from Lincoln University. He was the loving husband of Ruth Matthews Saunders for 67 years. He retired from U. S. Steel after 35 years.  He was the Pastor for Gospel of Jesus Church in Duquesne, Pennsylvania for a number of years.

He loved his church. He enjoyed gardening, and admired everything about airplanes; although he never flew in one.

 
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Reagan Terin Cash

January 08, 2020 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Reagan Terin Cash, 23 months, was born on January 19, 2018, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She departed this life, Tuesday, December 31, 2019. She was the daughter of Jah-Mosia Cash and Christopher Simmons of McKeesport. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, James E. Robertson and her uncle, Mahlik T. Cash. Surviving are her brothers Zyon Cash, Giovanni, Christopher Jr., and Jadore Simmons; sisters, Giani, Onnesti, Kaniyah, and Alegacy Simmons; grandmothers, Teneshia Cash and Rosemary Martin; great-grandmother Rhonda Cash and Annie (Frank) Anderson; great-great grandmother, Mildred Cromerdie; grandfathers, Tashaki Simmons; great-grandfather, Leonard (Shirley) Robinson; godmother, Isha Johnson; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

 
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Clarissa F. (Baker) Allen

December 26, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Clarissa F (Baker) Allen, 66, died Dec. 21, 2019. Friends will be received from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 2019 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. Saturday.

 


The Rev. Raymond A. Still Jr.

December 26, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

The Rev. Raymond A. Still Jr., 72, of Liberty Borough, peacefully passed December 24, 2019 in UPMC McKeesport.

Born June 18, 1947 in McKeesport, son of the Late Raymond A. and Evelyn B. Still Sr.

Devoted Husband of Deborah Smith Still, Beloved Father of John (Stacey) Graves, Raymond A. Still III, Raquel Still, and Fawn Still. Loving Brother of Beverly MacKabee, Shirley Little, and Larry Still.

Raymond was a member of Covenant Church of Pittsburgh, and its Pastoral Team, and a retired Production Supervisor at GM B.O.C. Plant, West Mifflin.

 
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Robin C. Williams

December 10, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Robin C. Williams, 58, died Dec. 7, 2019. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Friday, Dec. 13, 2019, at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport, PA, where a funeral service will be held at 12 noon Friday, Dec. 13, 2019.

 


James E. Cowans Sr.

December 07, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

James E. Cowans Sr., 75, died Dec. 4, 2019. Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

 


Kenneth Lee McKissick Sr.

December 03, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Kenneth Lee McKissick Sr., 57, died Nov. 29, 2019. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Dec. 6, 2019, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran St., Duquesne, PA 15110, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Dec. 7, 2019. Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.

 


Paul Jerome Marshall

November 28, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Paul Jerome Marshall, 64, of West Mifflin, Pa., departed this life peacefully on November 25, 2019, in Canterbury Place.

Paul was born on January 7, 1955, in McKeesport, Pa., son of English Webb Sr. and Marion Young Marshall. P.J. was a member of Trinity C.O.G.I.C., where he served faithfully as a Trustee until his health failed him.

He worked as a Conductor for Amtrak in Baltimore, Maryland and Pittsburgh, where he later retired. Paul Marshall loved the kids and coached little league in his spare time.

 
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Lauren Ann Rose Smith

November 28, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Lauren Ann Rose Smith died Nov. 14, 2019. She was born Oct. 13, 2019.

Friends and family were received Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2019, at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport, where services were held at 1 p.m.

 


Theodosia Mitchell Holmes Everette

November 17, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Theodosia Mitchell Holmes Everette was born September 12, 1917 and departed this life on November 13, 2019.

She was the wife of the late Bruce Walter Everette, Mother of Walter Donnell Holmes and Paralee C. Holmes. God mother of the late Juan Donnell Holmes, Traci Nicole Holmes, and Edward Brian (Cyndee) Holmes. Great-Grandmother of Matthew Donnell Holmes, Great Great Grandmother of Kemori Holmes, Blaise Holmes, and Kingston Holmes.

She was a faithful member of the Bethlehem Baptist Church for many years.  She was previously President of the D.H. Pressley Missionary where she remained a faithful member until her death.

 
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Unika Lynn Williams

November 15, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Unika Lynn Williams, 43, of McKeesport departed this side of heaven peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2019 at AHN Jefferson Hospital.

Unika was born March 23, 1976, daughter of the late Willie H. Williams Sr. and Georgette Brice Williams.

Unika was an active and faithful member of Mt. Olive First Baptist Church until her health failed her. She was a former member of the caroletts, and a member of the Jr Usher Board.  She also studied hard and received her Associate's Degree.

 
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Annie V (Griffin) Freeman

November 15, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Annie V (Griffin) Freeman, 87, died Nov. 13, 2019. Visitation will be Monday, Nov. 18, from 4 to 8 PM at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran St., Duquesne, PA 15110, where the funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19. Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

 


Patrick Shewn Richardson

November 12, 2019 |

By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home

Patrick Shewn Richardson, 55, died Nov. 12, 2019. He was born April 30, 1964.

Friends will be received from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2019 at Mt. Olive First Baptist Church, 451 Park Ave., Clairton, PA 15025, where a funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m.

Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.