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Donisha Janeen Bryan-Franklin
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | June 18, 2024
Donisha Janeen Bryan-Franklin, 45, of Pittsburgh, was born December 21, 1978, in McKeesport, PA. She was the beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Stephanie Williams Bryan-Franklin.
Donisha departed this life on June 4, 2024, at UPMC McKeesport Hospital in McKeesport, PA. She was preceded in death by her father, mother, and sister, Mary Howard.
Donisha graduated from McKeesport High School class of 1997 with high honors. She also went to college for 1 year to study computer technology. Her job career started with the Peer Group on 5th Avenue located in McKeesport, PA where she worked for many years until the center closed. She then moved to the Swissvale area where she pursued employment in childcare for a few years. Donisha’s current job was still involved working with children. That is how much compassion she had and loved helping them. When she parted ways, she was working at the Professional Limousine Service as a school bus driver, and she was very content and happy working there.
Donisha was the second oldest of 13 children and had a Large Family. She loved to sing and dance. She also learned how to mix music and was going to start D.J. services at local events. She enjoyed driving sports cars, Chevy Camaro was one of her favorites. She enjoyed family gatherings, where she was the life of the party. She was a member of Zion Baptist Church for most of her life.
Donisha is survived by her beloved children; son, Nazir Franklin; daughter, Na'siya Franklin; five brothers, Larry Bryan, Omar Como, Ramon Howard, Jabar Howard, Arthur Franklin, III; five sisters, Tia Como, Stephanie Howard, Minnie Howard of McKeesport, PA., Markashia Leonard, Mary Knowell; her special friend, Lloyd Benjamin, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
Visitation
Thursday
June 13, 2024
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Zion Baptist Church
1300 Locust Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Funeral Service
Thursday
June 13, 2024
11:00 AM
Zion Baptist Church
1300 Locust Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Interment following funeral service
Thursday
June 13, 2024
McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery
1608 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport, PA 15132
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Originally published June 18, 2024.
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