March 08, 2022 |
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Donald Oliver Kirby, 55, of Youngstown, OH., was born September 8, 1966, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son to Theodore and Ethel Mae (Warren) Kirby. Donald departed this life on February 26, 2022, at his residence in Youngstown, OH.
He attended schools in the McKeesport area School District. Donald worked as a Chef for various restaurants, to name a few, Heinz Field , PPG Paints Arena and in Youngstown, Buffalo Wild Wings. The job he enjoyed the most was being a chef at the Savoy in Pittsburgh’s Strip District. Donald especially took pride in operating “Kirby’s Kitchen” with his wife Paula. In 2003 he was awarded top chef in sales at Heinz Field. He was an Executive Sous Chef. He was an excellent car detailer. He was also a humanitarian, cutting grass, catering and event planning for people in his community.
Donald was a person who would give you the shirt off his back. He truly loved his family and friends, especially his grandchildren! He had a very strong relationship with his twin brother, Ronald. He was a former member of Zion Baptist Church. He also was a diehard Steelers Fan. He figuratively bled black and gold. To accept a loss to any team he was beyond his comprehension. Donald and Paula lived in Youngstown, Ohio, but every Sunday he would put his Steelers gear on, sit in front of his television, and cheer on the Steelers as if he was in the stadium.
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February 28, 2022 |
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Anthony L. Mack, 65, died February 22, 2022. Arrangements were entrusted to Robert A. Waters Funeral Home Inc.
February 24, 2022 |
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Ryan Blackwell, 65, of Pittsburgh, was born September 4, 1956, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of the late father, Charles Blackwell, and mother, Pearl Combs Blackwell.
Ryan grew up on Riverview Street in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. He went to McKeesport High School and played football, He then furthered his education at CCAC, where he met his wife, Deborah. They had two children, Kafi Blackwell-Khalid, and Ryan Blackwell. Ryan worked at the US Steel Mill for many years. His favorite thing to do in his free time was to watch football and spend time with his friends and family.
Ryan departed this life on February 16, 2022, in Pittsburgh, PA. He was preceded in death by His wife, Deborah (Young) Blackwell, father, Charles Blackwell, mother, Pearl (Combs) Blackwell, brother, Charles Blackwell.
Ryan is survived by his loving family, children, Kafi Blackwell-Khaild, of Aliquippa, PA., Ryan Blackwell, Jaquala Scott, daughter-in-law, of Duquesne PA., granddaughter, Aryah Scott of Duquesne, PA., two sisters, Karen Combs (Lavare) Williams, and Monica Brownfield Cash; sisters-in-law, Jade Tukes, of Turtle Creek, PA, Dorothy Blackwell, and Bonnie Simon, of Georgia, nieces, Leslee Belton, Princess Brownfield, and Bernadette Riles, nephews, Phil Williams and Carl Cash JR., and his dearest friends Jerome (Butchie-B) Morene, Iris Marshall, Barbara Thomas, Ronald Greer, and Ricky Dixon and a host of great and great-great nieces and nephews.
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February 24, 2022 |
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Jordan Vaughn Johnson, 27, of Penn Hills, was born August 18, 1994, in Pittsburgh, PA. Jordan departed this life suddenly on February 15, 2022.
He was the beloved son of Nicole Johnson. He was raised in Penn Hills where he attended William Penn Elementary, Linton Middle, before graduating from Penn Hills Senior High School in 2014. He furthered his education at the Community College of Allegheny County to study Information Technology.
In 2021, Jordan celebrated his seventh work anniversary as a custodian for UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital. While working, he followed his dream to be an MC in the music industry. Jordan loved all aspects of music since early childhood. He was the life of the party, as a party dancer, creating new beats, recording music videos, and as the entertaining stage performer, “Luffy The Kid”. He performed concerts across Greater Pittsburgh, including Stage AE on the North Shore, and Spirt nightclub in Lawrenceville.
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February 24, 2022 |
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Martin D. Mitchell Sr., of Braddock, was born August 25, 1960, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Lawrence and Mae (Brown) Mitchell.
He attended school at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf in Edgewood, PA. Martin worked as a janitor at milestone centers for people with developmental & behavioral health challenges for 25 years.
Martin departed this life on February 8, 2022. He was preceded in death by His father, Lawrence Mitchell Sr., mother, Mae (Brown) Mitchell, brother, Lawrence Mitchell, Jr.
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February 16, 2022 |
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Essie L. Bryan, 95, of McKeesport, Pennsylvania, departed this life peacefully on Friday, February 11, 2022, at Riverside Care Center.
Essie was born on September 21, 1926 in Elkins, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late John and Lena Bryan Miller.
Essie joined Trinity COGIC and was baptized and Filled with the Holy Ghost. The Lord lead her to Bethlehem Baptist Church where she loved attending church and singing on the choir. She really loved her Pastor Rev. Earlene Coleman. Essie loved the Lord and you could always find her praying, singing and playing the piano, giving God all the Glory.
Those left to cherish her memory, sister-in-law, Kathleen Bryan, niece, Rozella Sayles who is the oldest niece and was raised like a sister, a host of devoted nieces and nephews who she really loved, extended family and friends.
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February 14, 2022 |
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“Many are called, few are chosen” is an apt description of the passing of Yvette Marie (Jenkins) Pettiford of McKeesport, Pennsylvania on February 8, 2022, at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s (UPMC) McKeesport Hospital. Affectionately known as “Vettie”, “Ma Vette”, “Yvette Marie”, “Y-Vette”, and most appropriately, “Miss Yvette”. Chosen by God to be a forceful light while living, Yvette is now a chosen disciple in His Kingdom as evidenced by her last spoken words, “I am ready to go home to my Lord.”
Born on her late mother’s birthday July 6, 1941, in Monongahela, PA, her busy and fruitful life was spent in McKeesport living among her friends and many close and extended family members. Yvette attended Walnut Street Grade School, McKeesport Junior High School and was a 1959 graduate of McKeesport Senior High School.
Following graduation, she pursued a passion of hers by attending art school in Pittsburgh, PA. She married her ex - late husband, George Pettiford in 1961 and as a military wife, then briefly moved to Hawaii; returning to McKeesport in 1963 to raise her blossoming family. A true legend within her family, her community and places of employment, Yvette was an April 2021 Housekeeping Department Retiree of UPMC McKeesport, former Home Care Provider at Louisa Child Care and Housekeeper at UPMC’s Children’s Hospital.
Never one to mince words, you always knew where you stood with her. Yet through those often-caustic exchanges, you always felt loved, as Yvette was steadfast in her convictions and in caring for others. As Mother, Grandmother, Godmother, Sister, Sister-in-law, Aunt, Neighbor, Coworker and Friend, her seen and unseen acts of compassion and kindness are primary traits of the legendary status she achieved. Yvette loved her job, at UPMC and was so admired by her coworkers that she received a commendation from the hospital for her commitment to best practices and 40 years of dedicated service.
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February 10, 2022 |
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Keith Louis Stancato, 73, of West Mifflin, was born October 23, 1948, in Charleroi, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Louis and Margaret (Hudo) Stancato.
He attended school in Monessen, grades K-12, graduating in 1966 then studying Computer Programming and taking IBM classes. Keith was a veteran serving our country in the United States Army from 1968-1972, receiving an Honorable Discharge and obtained the rank of Specialist 4th Class with duties of Comm Center Specialist. After the Army, Keith attended the Institute of Computer Management.
Keith worked as a Senior Programmer Analyst for Dollar Bank in the Strip District. On April 22, 1989, he married Karen Shafer. To this union, they had 3 beautiful daughters. Keith and Karen lived in Belle Vernon and then moved to West Mifflin, Pennsylvania where they currently reside.
Keith was an avid sports enthusiast. He played baseball in the Army and then later was an excellent golfer, winning many local tournaments. Keith was very active in the church where he loved to teach and preach, first in Belle Vernon and then at Covenant Church of Pittsburgh where he became a Pastor. While in Belle Vernon, he attended the Mon Valley Institute where he graduated with a Master of Theology and Master of Divinity. Keith taught bible class for 8 years at the Harty Bible School in McKeesport.
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February 04, 2022 |
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Romaine Delphine Gallimore, 65, of McKeesport, PA departed this life on January 30, 2022, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. The beloved daughter of James and Jean McBride, she was born September 22, 1956, and was a 1974 graduate of Elizabeth Forward Senior High School in Elizabeth, PA.
Romaine was employed with Pennsylvania Coach Lines for over 20 years and was a member of New Beginnings Ministry, Inc. in McKeesport.
Anyone close enough to Romaine knew how much she loved her family and friends and how proud she was of her 32 grand- and great-grandchildren, who affectionately referred to her as "Granny".
Her biggest pastime hobbies were caring for her many plants, frequenting estate sales, and cheering on her Pittsburgh Steelers football team. She also enjoyed visiting her sons at their various military duty stations as far as Italy and Germany and especially loved spending time in Texas.
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February 04, 2022 |
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Duane F. Session, 74, died Jan. 27, 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 Duane, please visit our floral store.
February 01, 2022 |
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Melvin Thomas Gooden, affectionately known as “Mel”, age 86, of North Versailles, PA was born September 19, 1935, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of the late Thomas and Maggie (Williams) Gooden.
Melvin graduated from Duquesne High School in 1953. As a child, Melvin was diagnosed with a club foot, and it was challenging for him to walk. He overcame his disability and worked hard to walk, run and play resulting in a very successful sports career in high school. Melvin had a passion for playing football and basketball. He had an extraordinary left hand and was capable of snatching a football out of mid-air with his powerfully, graceful left hand. He was also a great track star earning a track scholarship to Temple University in Philadelphia PA. After attending Temple, Melvin continued to make Philadelphia his home. He married Eleanor (Phillips) Murtaza and to this union, four children were born. He became an entrepreneur and opened his own business which he ran for many years. Melvin was a committed and dedicated employee for the Delaware County Transit Authority until his retirement. In his later years, he returned home to Pittsburgh, and he became a member of the Prince Hall Masonic Lodge, Pride of the West 84 in McKeesport, Pa. He was intelligent and witty often laughing at his own jokes. Melvin was a God-fearing man and a lifelong member of Payne Chapel AME Church. Most of all, he loved the Lord and his church dearly. His favorite scripture was the 23rd Psalm which he frequently read.
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February 01, 2022 |
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Stephen W. Collins, 72, peacefully answered the Lord's call to come home after a long battle of illness at Forbes Hospital. Stephen was surrounded with prayer during his transition by his Pastor Paul Waite, his niece Tee, and cousins Ronay and Thelma.
Stephen was born on July 22, 1949, in Kearneysville, West Virginia to the late Paul "Pete" Ross, Sr., and Alice L. Washington. Stephen was raised by the late John Collins and Lucinda Washington-Collins whose name he carried.
Stevie loved the Lord and accepted Him as his Lord and Savior, and he loved the house of the Lord! St. Paul A.M.E Church is where he took pride serving as the President of the Nurse's Guild, member of the Steward Board, the Finance Committee, Senior Choir, and the Culinary ministry. Stevie loved his kitchen he was most famously known for his greens and cabbage!
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January 31, 2022 |
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James E. Sutton Sr., 63, of McKeesport, was born September 4, 1958, in McKeesport, PA. He was the beloved son of Doc and Clarice (McClanahan) Sutton.
James attended Clairton school district where he graduated in 1976, and he enlisted in the marines shortly after graduation. He served in the marines for seven years. After the military James went on to work as a maintenance man and cook for over ten years. On May 2, 1981, James married Tracie L. Spence. They were married for 41 years, and to this union they had four beautiful children. James and Tracie lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
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January 31, 2022 |
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Tracie Ladawn Sutton, 58, of McKeesport, was born January 22, 1964, in McKeesport, PA. She was the beloved daughter of Lawrence Jeffries and the late Patricia Spence.
Tracie was born and raised in Lincoln Way, where she moved shortly to Clairton. She attended McKeesport High School. She later moved to Seattle Washington, where she finished her education in 1982. Tracie worked as a CNA for over 10 years at Kane Community Living Center. On May 2, 1981, she married the love of her life James E. Sutton. They were married for 41 years, and to this union they had four beautiful children. Tracie and James lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania.
Tracie loved making crafts, camping, doing puzzles, writing fictional stories, dancing and singing. She also loved talking about conspiracy theories, but most importantly she loved spending time with her loved ones.
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January 31, 2022 |
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Agnes McDougal, 93, died January 25, 2022. Friends will be received from 10 to 11 a.m. February 5, 2022, at Macedonia Baptist Church, 17 Cochran Street, Duquesne, PA 15110. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Agnes, please visit our floral store.
