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Eunice H. Sayles

September 04, 2019 |

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

Eunice H. Sayles, 65, of West Mifflin, Pennsylvania, departed this life on  Friday, August 30, 2019, in Allegheny General Hospital.

Ms. Sayles was born on October 1, 1953, in McKeesport, PA.  The daughter of the late Frank Sayles, and Evelyn Simms Sayles. Eunice was also preceded in death by her son Arthur Sayles in 2003.

She was a member of children's programming and women's ministry at the Salvation Army in McKeesport.  She was a loving mother who also worked hard caring for her family while creating and maintaining a happy home.

 
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Vameer Davis

August 16, 2019 |

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

Vameer Davis, 37, of Rickenbacker, Ohio, departed this life on Saturday, August 10, 2019, in Hamilton Township, Ohio.

He was born August 8, 1982, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Leevan and Ruth Lena Davis of Charlotte, North Carolina.

Vameer formerly attended Creative Ministries Berachah, while residing in the McKeesport area.  He worked for a shipping and handling company in Columbus as a Forklift Operator.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother and father, Leevan and Ruth Lena Davis of Charlotte, North Carolina; children, DeShea Davis and Triston Davis and their mother and his devoted companion of fourteen years, Britney N. Brown all of McKeesport; siblings, Leevan Jefferson of Florida, VanTara Burney of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, VanLavar and Leticia Davis of Turtle Creek, VeeJay Davis and Vonbreem and Kayla Davis both of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Jessica Gentile of Penn Hills, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 
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Brandon McKinley Clifford

August 12, 2019 |

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

Brandon McKinley Clifford, 28, of Pittsburgh, departed this life on Wednesday, August 7, 2019, in UPMC East Monroeville.

He was born October 17, 1990, in McKeesport, son of Bonnie M. Clifford of Clairton and the late Guy S. Hurt.  He was also preceded in death by his grandparents, Martha and Philip Clifford.

He was a 2009 graduate of Clairton High School and attended Pittsburgh Job Corp.  He worked as a Certified Nurse's Assistant, Caregiver, and Home Health Aide.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Bonnie M. Clifford of Clairton; son, Demetrius Lindsay of East Pittsburgh; Godmother, with whom he resided, Arletta Williams of Pittsburgh, six brothers, Breylon M. (Toni) Clifford of United States Navy Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, Bryon M. Clifford of Clairton, Guy Hurt, and Terry Hurt, Todd Hurt all of McKeesport, Caleb Hurt of Uniontown; grandparents, Sanford and Barbara Hurt of Clairton, Cecilia Williams; Godbrother, Tyler Williams; aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

 
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Marguerite Elizabeth Accoo

August 06, 2019 |

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

Marguerite Elizabeth Accoo, 92 years old of Duquesne, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2019, in UPMC Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

She was born December 3, 1926, in Long Branch, New Jersey, daughter of the late Joseph and Lena E. Smith Swain; She was also preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph V. Accoo, Sr. and daughter, JoAnn Accoo.

She worked as a Manager in the Uniform Department at Top Hat Cleaners in Long Branch, New Jersey.  She like going fishing and crabbing and also loved to watch Western movies.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Cecilia Crawford of Duquesne; son, Rudolph V. (Brenda) Accoo, Jr. of Saginaw, Texas; eleven grandchildren, twenty-five great-grandchildren, thirty-three great-great-grandchildren, and one  great great great grandson; sister-in-law, Janie Accoo of Long Branch, New Jersey, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

 
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Stephanie Denise Donelson

July 27, 2019 |

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

Stephanie Denise Donelson, 65, died July 24, 2019. She was born March 18, 1954. Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Trinity Church of God In Christ, 2216 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 12 noon. Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

 


Donald Howard "Duck" Herndon

July 24, 2019 |

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

Donald Howard "Duck" Herndon, 77, died July 21, 2019. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2019, at First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 177 Mitchell Ave., Clairton, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.

 


Brett S. Fort

July 11, 2019 |

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

Brett S. Fort, 59, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Sunday, July 7, 2019, at home.

He was born August 19, 1959, in McKeesport, son of the late Jimmy Lee and Betty Lou Carter Fort.

Brett was a former member of Mt. Olive First Baptist Church, proudly served in the United States Marine Corps, and attended C.C.A.C, where he earned his associate degree.  Brett was an Electrician with the I.B.E.W. Local 5 and owner of Fortitude Handyman Services and while living in New Jersey, he was employed with RCA. 

Left to cherish his memory are his are daughter, Phoenix N. Moore of Pittsburgh; son, Stephen L. Fort (Janaya) of Clairton; stepdaughter, Meagan K. Edwards of Lorton, Virginia; nine grandsons, sister, Tierra Jones of Clairton, and other loving relatives and friends.

 
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Gertrude Mae (Phillips) Sterling

July 07, 2019 |

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

Gertrude Mae (Phillips) Sterling, 93, died July 3, 2019. She was born May 31, 1926. Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 9, at Gospel of Jesus Church, 202 S. 3rd St., Duquesne, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 10. Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

 


Marzetta R. "Marz" Williams

July 05, 2019 |

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

Marzetta R. "Marz" Williams, 55, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Tuesday, July 2, 2019, in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital.

Marzetta, affectionately known as “Marz”, was born October 9, 1963, in Cleveland, Ohio, daughter of the late Eugene and Rosetta Mae Tillman Hammock.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Tyrone Williams, Jr., and siblings, Samantha Allen and Eugenia Hammock.

She worked as a Supervisor of Security at Duquesne University.

Left to cherish her memory are her daughter, Paris Williams of Clairton, two grandchildren, and brother, Eugene Jones, a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, a many other who called Marz a friend.

 
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Alvin Joseph Holloway, Sr.

June 28, 2019 |

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

Alvin Joseph Holloway, Sr., 69, died June 24, 2019. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. July 1, 2019 at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport. A funeral service will be celebrated at 11 a.m. July 2 at First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 177 Mitchell Ave., Clairton. Services in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

 


Dana Mikell

June 20, 2019 |

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

Dana Mikell, 61, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life on Monday, June 17, 2019, at home.

He was born December 31, 1957, in McKeesport, son of the late Frank Mikell and Doris Washington.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Mikell.

Dana took pride in his work as a Salesperson for Brooks Brothers for twenty-one years.

Left to cherish him and his memory are his daughters, Dayna Mikell and Teahauna Floyd both of Pittsburgh; three grandchildren; siblings, Cuyler Mikell, Marva Mikell, Charles Martin, and Darnell Martin, nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

 
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John Arthur White

June 17, 2019 |

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

John Arthur White, 84, of Duquesne, Pa., died June 12, 2019, in UPMC Montefiore.

He was born June 30, 1934, in Durham, GA.  He is the son of the late Thomas and Sarah LE Coleman-White.  John was preceded in death by his brother, Raymond E. White and daughter, Jolene White-Davis. 

He was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church.  He retired from the United States Steel Duquesne Works.

He is survived by his loving wife, Rose L. Brookins-White of Duquesne; 3 children, Alicia White of Duquesne, John A. White, Jr. (Kerry) of Philadelphia and James D. White of Duquesne; three step-children, Denise Brookins of Duquesne, Robert Brookins of McKeesport and Ronald Brookins of Duquesne; 8 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren, a sister, Mary Catherine White-Pitts of West Mifflin, an adopted sister Christine Perry and a host of  nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

 
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Charles E. Warfield, Sr.

June 15, 2019 |

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

Charles E. Warfield, Sr., 87, died June 12, 2019. Visitation will be 4 to 8 p.m. June 17, 2019, at Morning Star Baptist Church, 307 Shaw Ave., Clairton, where a funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. June 18, 2019.

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

 


Ciquann Eldavon Dudley, Jr.

June 05, 2019 |

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

Ciquann Eldavon Dudley, Jr., 17, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019, in McKeesport.

He was born August 2, 2001, in Pittsburgh, PA, son of Ciquann Dudley, Sr. and Ieesha Rajab; He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Brenda Dudley Murray.

He was a junior McKeesport Area High School and employed at Tillie’s Restaurant, McKeesport.  Ciquan enjoyed playing basketball and PlayStation 4.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Ieesha Rajab and father and step-mother, Ciquann (Dana) Dudley, Sr both of McKeesport; siblings, Trequann Dudley, Dazhia Clark, Dominique Clark, Damier Clark, Devine Clark all of McKeesport; grandparents, Franshawn  and Wayne Gordon of Daytona Beach, FL and Ivan Hale, Sr. of Philadelphia, PA, James McLean of McKeesport; great-grandparents, Edward, Sr. and Iris Dudley of McKeesport, Cheryl Phillips of Homewood, a host of loving aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

 
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John Dixon III

June 04, 2019 |

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

John Dixon III, 61, of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, in Heritage Place, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

He was born July 28, 1957, in McKeesport, PA, son of the late John Dixon, Jr. and Jimmie Roberta Elizabeth Greer Dixon.

He worked as a Laborer.

Survivors include son, Derrick Dixon of Belle Vernon; daughter, Caylyn (Tyrone) Carter of Reading, PA; six grandchildren; siblings, Audrey Hines of Braddock, Jacquelyn (Samuel) Givens of Elizabeth, Beverly Dixon of Atlantic City, NJ, Glenn Jones of Latrobe, Chandler Dixon of Okinowa, Japan, and Randy Washington of Ogden, Utah; girlfriend, Geraldine of Wilkinsburg, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

 
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