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Yvonne Waugaman

Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | June 27, 2025

Yvonne Waugaman, 84, of McKeesport passed away Thursday, June 26, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born in Lumberton, NC to the late Carly Ruben and Nellie Mae (Woods) Royal. She took pride in her schooling, and got numerous degrees in applied sciences and psychology. As well as having true passion for interior design, she worked many years for Wonder Sells in McKeesport. Yvonne was a long time member of the Clairton Lions Club, a social member for Dravosburg Volunteer Fire Dept. #1, and the American Legion Post #380 Ladies Auxiliary. Between her bingo nights and many enjoyable trips to Atlantic City, you would catch Yvonne at any event for her kids, grandkids, or great-grandkids - from band gigs, to volleyball games, she was their #1 fan and just adored supporting her family in any way possible.

She is survived by her children, Donald C. Fite of Glassport, Charlene Fite of Dravosburg, Sherri (Dennis) Katona of Herminie, Aaron (Amanda) King of Elizabeth, Charlotte Waugaman of Pitcairn, and Sherri (Ben) McCaulley of Oklahoma; her grandchildren, Megan (Bobby) Hood, Chynna (Brandon) Palovsky, Don (Alli) Fite, Tara (Keith) Fite, Maddy, Libby, & Aarison King, Taylor & Cassidy Fite, Ashley & Daniel McCaulley, Calvin, Brooke, & Bree Waugaman, and Derek & Darci Betchey; a daughter in law, Joyce Fite; as well as her 11 great-grandchildren, and 1 great-great grandchild. In addition to her parents, Yvonne is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Waugaman; her son, Timothy O. Fite; and by her grandson, Timothy D. Fite. There will be no services at this time. A Private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are by the Gilbert Funeral Home & Crematory, Inc., 6028 Smithfield Street, Boston, Elizabeth Township. (412) 751-5000 Drew J. Gilbert, director. Condolences can be made at Gilbertfuneralhomeandcrematory.com

Originally published June 27, 2025.

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