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Daisy Gertrude Jones (Shine)

June 11, 2021 |

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

Daisy Gertrude Jones (Shine) of West Mifflin, PA passed away June 4, 2021, at Locust Grove Personal Care and Memory Care in West Mifflin, PA. She was born May 12, 1923, in Red Springs, NC, to the late Henry and Gertrude Lennon.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Wade Jones and her sisters Josephine Lennon, Mary George, Atha Bell, Nellie Davis and Cassie Lennon.

Daisy attended and graduated from Duquesne High School in 1941.  She was a member of Jerusalem Baptist Church for many years.  While there, she joined and volunteered in several organizations and functions.  Daisy entered the workforce at an early age with a strong work ethic.  She worked at Kennywood Park, performed domestic work for a Jewish family, that has embraced her as a member until this day.  She was also a hairdresser and even was a “Rosie the Riveter” welder on transport ships in Ambridge, Beaver County, PA during WW II.  In her twenties, she found the job she was born to do – a charge nurse at Canterbury Place Personal Care Home.  She later received her LPN nursing license.  She had high standards for herself and her goal was to treat every patient the way that she would want her Mother treated.  After retiring she continued to work for them part-time.

Daisy was married to Wade Jones for 46 years of whom she shared a strong bond.  They loved to entertain, travel and created many fond memories together. Daisy was well known and a beloved fixture in her Riverview Homes neighborhood of West Mifflin.  She could be found outside tending her plants and flowers in her yard.

Daisy leaves to cherish her memory her brother-in-law, Clifton Davis of Neptune, NJ, godson, Lynn (Madeline) Harris of West Mifflin, and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbors. Daisy was one of a kind and will never be gone from the hearts of her family and friends. She will be remembered for her boldness, outspokenness, fearlessness, strong will and generous spirit.

 
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Cynthia Smith Dorsey

June 02, 2021 |

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

Cynthia Smith Dorsey, affectionately known as Sookie, 69 years old, was born February 6, 1952 in McKeesport, PA.  The beloved daughter of the late Essie and Tina (Taulton) Williams, said her final farewell to the world on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was preceded in death by her late husband, Charles Dorsey, her parents, and siblings, Belinda Williams, Patricia Lee and Essie Williams.

Sookie was a graduate of Elizabeth Forward High School and Community College of Allegheny County, where she obtained an Associate’s degree. She worked for the United States Census Bureau and later retired from McKeesport High School where she enjoyed working as a counselor in the teen parenting program.  

She was a devoted wife, loving mother, and caring grandmother who enjoyed spending time with her family. Sookie was loved by so many people because of her loving heart and generous nature. Sookie was a member of Mt. Ararat Baptist Church in East Liberty and enjoyed attending service there when she was able to.

 
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Mabel Bernice Greene Bookert

May 28, 2021 |

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

Mabel Bernice Greene Bookert, 98, passed away peacefully on January 20th 2021. Born in Wilmington, North Carolina on November 21st, 1922 to the late John Wesley Greene and Minnie Hill Greene. Mabel was a devoted wife to the late Dr. Charles C. Bookert, mother to Dr. Lisa M. Bookert Cross, mother-in law to Douglas K. Cross and grandmother to Kenny Cross, Neville Cross and Blair Cross. She attended Fisk University and was a graduate with a BA degree from the School of Education at The University of Pittsburgh.

Mabel married her high school sweetheart, Dr. Charles C Bookert in Clairton, Pennsylvania. In the early days, Mabel worked alongside her husband to promote and support his private Medical Practice.

She was a pillar of her community in Clairton and the Pittsburgh area. Mabel was a member of First AME Church, Clairton, PA. Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, and the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Links.  She was on the International Poetry Forum Advisory Board, and Women’s Auxiliary to McKeesport Academy of Medicine.  Mabel served on the United Way Allocations Committee, the board of the McKeesport Cancer Society, Family and Children’s Service of Pittsburgh, The National Board for Family Service of America and was a major donor and supporter for the Black Heritage Swimming Championships.

 
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Apostle Lynne Marie Randolph

May 28, 2021 |

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

Apostle Lynne Marie Randolph, 52, was born in McKeesport, PA.  She was the beloved daughter of Raymond and Wilhelmina (Giles) Carter. Lynne entered the world on June 29, 1968, and departed this life on May 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Raymond, Jerome, Paul, and Brian Carter.

Lynne graduated from McKeesport High School in 1986. She received an associate degree in Computer Technology. She was extremely outgoing. She loved to sing and dance. She loved being with her family. Lynne installed in her children that family sticking together is important. She also loved fashion yet hated wearing pants. She could turn a tablecloth into a dress. “True Fashionista.”

Apostle Lynne Randolph was the founder of Speak Life International Ministries for over 10 years. She was a woman after God’s heart. She loved preaching the word of God; winning souls was her passion. If you ever needed a listening ear, prayer, clothes, and food; she would literally give you her last. Her soul was kind, and she had a pure heart. Lynne walked gracefully and the presence of God was always with her. She touched the lives of so many people. She made an everlasting imprint on everyone she met.

 
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Robin Clarissa Russell

May 28, 2021 |

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

Robin Clarissa Russell, 61, of Rankin was born March 14, 1960, in Braddock, Pennsylvania.  She was the beloved daughter of the late LD and Mary Elizabeth (Howard) Russell. Robin departed this life on May 14, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Ronald Russell of Minnesota.

Robin was a 1978 graduate of McKeesport Area Senior High School.  She graduated with the highest of honors, and was a member of the Who’s Who High School Student Honor Society and studied Math and French.

Following high school, she attended the Community College of Allegheny County and continued to devote her time towards the greater good of mankind by being an avid supporter of many charitable causes and contributing to both local and national organizations.

 
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Jered JaRod Gambrill

May 28, 2021 |

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

Jered JaRod Gambrill, 21, departed this life on May 22, 2021, he was born in McKeesport, PA on May 18, 2000 to Donita (Muffin) Gambrill and Dominique (Nick) Townsend. Jered was an adorable baby, full of laughter, joy and an infectious smile that melted the hearts of everyone that came in contact with him. As a young boy Jered attended Calvary United Methodist church in McKeesport. He was a kind, tender hearted and funny young man. He never had many words, except when he was in the presence of his Gram, whom he was very close to. The joy of his life was his precious baby boy Carter.

Jered attended Propel Charter Schools where he graduated in 2018. He attended California University where he was pursuing a general studies degree. He was a very skilled basketball player and was part of an adult basketball league. He enjoyed the sport immensely; he not only had a heart for the sport but he also had a heart for his coach Zack Barker who showed love and kindness towards him. He had a flair for fashion, loved to dance and a serious shoe game. His favorite colors were yellow, blue and white.

 
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Parrish B. Middlebrook

May 13, 2021 |

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

Parrish B. Middlebrook, 49, died May 7, 2021. A walk-through viewing will be held Wednesday, May 19, 2021, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran St., Duquesne, PA 15110, where a funeral service will be held at 12 noon. Arrangements are in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.

 


Arthur (Aufie) James Bryan

May 13, 2021 |

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

Arthur (Aufie) James Bryan, 78 was born August 29, 1942 in McKeesport, Pa. He was the son of the late John Bryan and Lena (Carter) Bryan Miller.

Aufie graduated from McKeesport High School in 1962.  He worked as a Machine Operator for several warehouses and retired after 35 years with local 205 from Schneiders Dairy.  Music was his medicine.  His production Company AB Productions hosted many college dances and parties and entertainment for the local teens.  Sitting on his back porch listening to Doo Wop and the oldies with his Cherikee Red Pop was a good day. He loved to travel, and cruising was one of his favorites; a total of 12 or more cruises. Aufie was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.  The McKeesport Past & Present Organization was another one of Aufie’s loves.  He was one of the original members of the organization. He was a very dedicated worker.

 
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Toni Joann (Hill) Reid

May 03, 2021 |

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

Toni Joann (Hill) Reid, 70, died April 30, 2021. Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to 12 noon Wednesday, May 5, 2021, and a funeral service will be celebrated at 12 noon at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran St., Duquesne, PA 15110. Arrangements in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home.

 


Robyn Faith Sims

May 01, 2021 |

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

Born to eternal life on April 22, 2021 at UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was a blessing to her parents Robert Foster and Carla Sonel Sims, III; sister to Robert Foster Sims, IV, Michael Carlan and Camren Richard Sims; granddaughter to Coral Sims and Robert Foster (Judi) Sims, Jr.; granddaughter to Carl and Deborah Sumpter (deceased).

Arrangements were in charge of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Robyn Faith Sims, please visit our floral store.

 


Chris L Westbrooks, Sr.

April 27, 2021 |

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

Chris L Westbrooks, Sr., 57, died April 22, 2021. Friends will be received Thursday, April 29, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132, where a funeral service will be held at 12 noon.

 


Marian L. (Franklin) Nash

April 27, 2021 |

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

Marian L. (Franklin) Nash, 61, died April 24, 2021.

Friends will be received Thursday April 29, 2021 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind Street, McKeesport, PA 15132. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, April 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran Street, Duquesne, PA 15110.

 


Pamela Lucretia Pittman Smith

April 16, 2021 |

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

Pamela Lucretia Pittman Smith was born August 10 1964 in Jackson County, Florida to the late Millie J. Pittman & the late M.D Watts . She was raised by the late Mildred & Tony Smith in Duquesne, Pa.  Pamela graduated from Duquesne City School District in 1983 . She worked numerous jobs at Children’s Hospital, LaidLaw as a bus monitor & at American Textile. Pamela loved Bingo, Music & Church .

Pamela attended Payne Chapel AME Church in Duquesne, Pa where she was a Stewardess. She was in the Choir & was with the Alma A. Polk Missionary Society. She was a giver & loved everyone around her .  She’s preceded in death by her siblings Diane, Edward & Edna Smith; also her nieces, Evette (Anthony) Butler & Tawnzella Smith Of Duquesne, Pa .

 
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Howard (Howie) James Reid, Sr.

April 09, 2021 |

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

Howard (Howie) James Reid, Sr. 74, of Duquesne, was born on September 28, 1946, in Pittsburgh, PA.  He was the beloved son of the late Russell James and Helen Louise (Turner) Reid. Howard departed this life on April 6, 2021, at the VA Hospital in Oakland Pa. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, grandmother, Cora Williams, Aunt Henrietta Reid and two brothers, Donald Reid, Sr. and (Baby) Richard Reid.

Howard graduated from Duquesne High School in 1967. He also graduated from CCAC, South where he focused on photography. He entered the US Army in 1967 and served in the Vietnam War where he received medals and awards.  Howard started his career at US Steel Homestead Works in 1970.  His career there ended 1985 after the mill closed. Howie enjoyed fishing with his friends and family. 

He loved watching sports, especially football and basketball.  He loved western and action movies, and watching the news.  He loved all types of music, especially jazz. He coached Duquesne little league baseball and midget football.  Howie transported many children in the Duquesne school district to and from school on the Blue Pap Pap Van.  Howie was a jitney driver for many years, before opening his own station in 2011, he called it “HOWIE’S CAR SERVICE”.  It remained open until 2020.  Howie enjoyed spending time with the love of his life Rosie Mae, grandchildren/great grandchildren, family and friends.  He loves to tease people and joke around.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife.

 
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Georgia (Urquhart) Manns

April 05, 2021 |

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

Georgia (Urquhart) Manns, 89, died April 3, 2021. Visitation will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Robert A. Waters Funeral Home, Inc., 2326 Jenny Lind St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Services will be private.