December 19, 2022 |
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Ennis Jordon Davis, daughter of the late Jackie Renee Davis and Ennis Nash, transitioned to be with her Lord on November 24, 2022. Ennis was born and raised in Clairton, PA, and attended and graduated from Clairton High School, class of 2009. She then went on to attend the Bradford School of Business. After working several jobs Ennis found her niche in the Home Health Care and Services field. Ennis was always very creative and had entrepreneurial skills. She could create the most beautiful gift baskets, decorations for holidays, chocolate-covered strawberries, treats, centerpieces, etc. Ennis was a funny person and could be the most hilarious one at our family gatherings (next to her uncle Gov). She loved her family, but Ennis loved her son Santino beyond measure as she would say “ That’s my Sanman I’ll kill a rock for him”.
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December 19, 2022 |
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Mark Ammon Maletta, 62, of Duquesne, affectionately known as son, brother, uncle, dad, pap pap, friend, and “True,” died December 8, 2022. Mark was the beloved son to the late James and Norma Jean (Sparks) Maletta.
Mark was a graduate of Clairton High School, Class of 1978. After graduation, Mark enlisted into the United States Army, along with his lifelong friend Jimmy Nash, where he worked as a mechanic. Mark was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas and later stationed in Germany. Mark enjoyed his Germany days which allowed him to travel to beautiful countries in Europe.
Mark attended Rosedale Technical Institute earning a degree in Diesel Mechanics. Mark was employed by several companies including Midas Muffler, Meineke, and later Greyhound. Mark then met the love of his life Carla McPherson-Love. In 1988, Mark and Carla gave birth to their son Ian James Ammon Maletta, which he referred to as "his life." Carla and Mark remained loving friends and great parents. Later, Mark married Carol Maletta and had an extended family with her children Randy and Leah. Mark later was employed at Superior Windows and became a supervisor. Mark was also hired with CVS Pharmacy, traveling the east coast doing carpentry, maintenance, etc. Along with his full-time employment, Mark also was self-employed with his brother Norman starting their business Maletta Construction. He always had a job to do, carpentry, painting, mechanics, etc.
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November 25, 2022 |
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Phyliss Ewell, 71, died November 19, 2022. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Saturday November 26, 2022 at Divine Restoration Church, 100 S 7th Street, Duquesne, PA 15110, where a funeral service will be celebrated at 12 noon. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
November 25, 2022 |
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Quanisha Lashay Ball, 31, of McKeesport, PA passed away on November 17, 2022. Quanisha was born on September 20, 1991 to Courtney Tompkins & Clarence Ball, Sr. in Pittsburgh, PA.
Quanisha also known as Q, spent her younger years growing up in McKeesport, PA with her siblings where she enjoyed playing softball, basketball and mimed for Macedonia Church of Duquesne. She also enjoyed being a member of LaRosa boys and girls club.
After graduating high school in 2010, Quanisha moved to Port Vue, PA where she established her independence. She worked for Walmart for 5+ years, Aramark for 10+ years and UPMC where she started in the cafeteria before she worked her way up to an office position at Western Psych. All of the jobs, Quanisha worked hard and excelled to higher levels alongside her sister Alexis before she embarked on her new journey and chapter in Decatur, GA. While in Georgia, Quanisha continued to flourish and blossom into her own womanhood. Q found her niche at Emory Winship Cancer Institute where she felt at home and touched many hearts by assisting her patients.
Quanisha’s life was filled with love laughter and beautiful memories. Quanisha had a heart of gold. She loved to give and make those closest to her happy, especially her nieces and nephews who she adored. She enjoyed shopping, music, daily FaceTime conversations with her family and traveling. Quanisha enjoyed experiencing new things and going to new cities; Vegas being her favorite. She was in love with fashion with a big affection for her hats, Q had her own unique and beautiful style. Last but not least, if you knew Q, you knew she had a strong endearment for her wife, Rihanna.
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November 25, 2022 |
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Pat Laverne Patrick, 65, of McKeesport, PA. passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022, at home. She was the loving daughter of Clarence and Dorsie Patrick.
Pat was born November 2, 1957, in Brooklyn, New York. Pat attended McKeesport area high school; she worked as a Home Care Assistant in the McKeesport area.
Pat is survived by her mother, Dorsie Patrick daughter, Christina Francis of McKeesport, PA, son, Samuel (Krista) Francis of Arlington, TX, granddaughter Amahni Cargile, sister, Melinda (Kay) Patrick, brother, Clarence Patrick Jr, all of McKeesport PA, sister, Pam Bledsoe of Long Island, NY, her two favorite nieces, Chskeela and Ebony Patrick, of McKeesport PA, lifelong friends, Warren Francis and Ronald Sawyer, and a host of family and friends.
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November 14, 2022 |
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Mabel Juliet “Judy” Lawson, 84, died November 5, 2022. She was born on September 8th, 1938, at Braddock Hospital. She was raised in Rankin, PA. At just 10 years of age, Ms. Inez taught her how to iron. She used this to help her transition into what would become years of domestic work. She began her career at Presbyterian Hospital working in the housekeeping department. She worked there until retiring in, 2000. She then worked odd jobs as a personal housekeeper, jitney driver at Big How’s Car Service, and as a companion. Mabel became a member of both the Duquesne Family Support Center and Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.
She enjoyed talking on the phone and watching The Young and the Restless, Matlock, Murder She Wrote, and her Western Shows. Early in her retirement, following the passing of her daughter Lisa, she took guardianship of her two granddaughters Anitra and Jaquayla, her pride and joy. She often referred to them as Baby doll and Sugar babe. She cared for them up until her passing.
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October 13, 2022 |
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Patrick S. Massung, 86, of White Oak, PA. was born March 17, 1936, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Lawrence and Sarah (Neel) Massung. Patrick departed this life on October 10, 2022, in White Oak, PA. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Ruth (Haberland) Massung and son, Edward Massung.
He was self-employed with his own Construction Company, Four Tire businesses also worked at the Copperweld in Glassport, PA, and had many other working skills. He would be known as a “Jack of all trades.”
He loved gardening, hunting, canning, his lift chair, and reading the bible, the most.
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October 13, 2022 |
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De'Jour Duncan, born January 7, 2022, died October 6, 2022.
A Gathering of Family and Friends will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, October 14, 2022 at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, where a memorial service will be held at 3 p.m.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of De'Jour Duncan, please visit our floral store.
October 07, 2022 |
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Jackie Renee Davis, 64, of McKeesport, was born March 30, 1958, in McKeesport, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Julius and the late Patricia Ann (Davis) Wright.
Jackie departed this life on September 30, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. She was preceded in death by her mother, Patricia Davis Wright, and her oldest brother Kevin D. Davis.
She attended school at McKeesport Area School District where she graduated class of 1977 and continued her education at CCAC Allegheny Campus. Jackie worked as a CNA for over 15 years. Jackie lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Jackie was a very sweet and mild-mannered person with a loving and caring heart. Taking care of children as far back as the “Louise Child Care” Program providing In-Home Day Care services. Later she was employed with Duquesne School System Food Service Program. From there she went on to utilize her Nursing Certification with Helping Homes Inc. and PRN Home Health Care Agency.
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September 25, 2022 |
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Darnell K. Martin, 55, of McKeesport, was born September 9, 1967, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of his late father, Charles Martin, stepfather, Frank Mikell, and Mary (Larkins) Mikell. Darnell departed this life on September 16, 2022, at Forbes in Monroeville, PA.
He was a graduate of the class of 1986 from, McKeesport High School. Darnell lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Darnell was a nice guy with a big heart, would give anybody anything, always doing for others. Darnell enjoyed cooking, cookouts, and going out to eat, he hated eating alone. He always wanted someone to try his food or eat with him. He enjoyed traveling.
Darnell loved being around his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed shopping, he was the “fly guy”! He enjoyed watching westerns. Darnell's occupation was a full-time provider to his children and family. Darnell was a member of Calvary First United Methodist Church in McKeesport. When he was younger, he sang in the church choir.
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September 14, 2022 |
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Paul Braxton Fields Jr., 86, of McKeesport died September 9, 2022. Friends will be received from 9 a.m. until the time of service, 11 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, at Zion Baptist Church, 1300 Locust St., McKeesport.
Interment will be held Monday, Sept. 19, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, 1158 Morgan Road, Bridgeville, PA 15017. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc.
September 14, 2022 |
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On Tuesday, September 6, 2022, Laura Mae (Mena) Green departed this life peacefully at home in McKeesport, PA. She was born October 28, 1939, in Charleston, South Carolina, and is preceded in death by her parents, Julius and Ethel Taylor Green, and sister Patricia Green, all, of McKeesport, PA. Laura was a loving sister/cousin/friend to Karen Green Andrews of, McKeesport, PA., and Alvin (Thea) Green of, Marlboro, MD. Laura is affectionately known by her friends and family as the best cookie, pie, and scone baker. Laura considered her younger cousins as her own children, Laura’s goddaughter, Deanna Lee Adams of Melbourne Florida.
Laura graduated from McKeesport High School in 1959 and went on to the Douglas School of Business. She retired from the City of McKeesport where she worked for over 47 years. She served in various capacities including Clerk in the Earned Income Tax Office, Payroll, Business Privilege/Mercantile Collector, Accounts Payable, Deputy Finance Officer, and Pension Disbursement. She ended her tenure with the city in the accounting department as Supervisor/Treasurer. Laura also worked with the City of McKeesport Credit Union, post-retirement. Prior to working with the City of McKeesport Laura worked for Flairs Cleaners, also in McKeesport.
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September 04, 2022 |
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Tyrone Vincent Coward, 60, of McKeesport, PA born, March 14, 1962, suddenly departed this life on August 29, 2022.
Tyrone is the son of Joyce Gwendolyn Thompson and Louis Coward, Jr. He was preceded in death by his loving brothers Kenneth Coward, Joseph (JoJo) Hill, Jr., Michael Coward, and his beloved grandparents Lucille (Nana) and Woodrow Cozart, Luealla & Louis Coward.
Tyrone was a graduate of Duquesne High School. He worked hard continually since graduation. He was currently employed for many years at Bettis Atomic Power Lab in West Mifflin.
Tyrone loved the Lord and attended Calvary United Methodist Church in McKeesport, PA.
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August 29, 2022 |
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Maricco Alonzo Randolph, 32, of Duquesne, was born December 27, 1989, in Pittsburgh, PA he was the beloved son of the late Emeric and Lynne Randolph.
Maricco went to McKeesport high school where he was popular he loved everyone and everyone loved him. Maricco remodeled homes at Handyman Sam services Llc and with many other companies. He was the man with many plans! Maricco was the protector of the family. He was charismatic, outgoing, a comedian, and loved hard. His smile would brighten up any room he was in, his laughter was contagious and hugs were warm and comforting you felt love within. The love he had for children was unspeakable.
Maricco had a love for rapping and writing music. He would always randomly text his loved ones “What you doing?,” “you okay?” and “I love you.”
Maricco departed this life on August 18, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by his mother Lynne Marie Randolph and father Emeric Alfonso Randolph.
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August 15, 2022 |
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Douglas James Wright, 40, died August 4, 2022. Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Douglas James Wright, please visit our floral store.
