June 13, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Franchi Antonio Tines Mitchell transitioned peacefully in his sleep into the presence of the Lord on June 1, 2020. He was the second son born in McKeesport, PA on December 12, 1963, to Thelma Jean Tines and Frank Ross.
At the age of four, he received his call to preach. At five, he started singing with his brother Deryck with their mother as she traveled and played for the mount olive baptist church in Clairton, Pa. They were nicknamed “French Fries and Ketchup.” He was fathered and pastored by the late Bishop George F. Mitchell, who also baptized him and encouraged him to play the drums as our first drummer in Freedom, PA. Franchi, himself was a follower of Christ and was a founding and lifelong member of the Free Holiness Church of Deliverance. He graduated from Duquesne High School in 1981 desiring to be an accountant. He attended Kent State University in Kent, Ohio for Accounting and Business Management on a full baseball scholarship. He was an amazing shortstop and team player who was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.
In 1981, he became the proud father of his first child, Nikkia Boyd. She is the first of all of the grandchildren. He later married Carmen Johnson, and they have remained friends until his death. In the early 1990’s, Franchi moved to Virginia where he met Daphne Patten, his companion of his last 28 years. To this union were born two sons, Franchi Antonio Jr. and Fahrraan Mitchell.
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June 13, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Edward Alexander, Sr. son of late Mary Long, passed away on June 7, 2020 at UPMC McKeesport Hospital.
He was born on April 30, 1944 in Salisbury, North Carolina. Edward served his country by joining the United States Marine Corps. He later worked as a Pipe Cutter for Duro-Bond Industries.
Edward was a kind and generous man. He volunteered his time at the 9th Street Clinic. Every Sunday, you could find him watching football. He loved Tennis also; his favorite player was Serena Williams.
Edward is survived by the love of his life, Nina Johnson; sons, Edward (Pamela) Alexander, Jr., Robert Alexander, William Guy, Terrence Pitts, Brian Johnson, Ralph Johnson, Keith Johnson, Edwin Johnson, Kierre Johnson; daughters, Crystal Alexander, Angelina Johnson, Ashant-e Johnson;19 grandchildren, great-grandchildren; extended family and friends.
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June 05, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
NaDarrius Wayne Lundy, 15, son of Waynesha Monique Lundy, died May 27, 2020.
He was born on September 23, 2004.
“Dinkum” as he was affectionately known by family and friends, attended Duquesne Elementary School and was presently a student at West Mifflin Middle School. He enjoyed doing what most teenage boys do, playing video games in his free time. His favorite game was Fortnite. Dinkum also loved to sing and dance. He had a deep love for his family; his personality was golden.
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June 05, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Charles Young Powell, 72, son of the late Isaac and Rose Lee Powell, died June 1, 2020.
He was born on April 3, 1948, in Pittsburgh. He was a graduate of Duquesne High School and worked as a Laborer for U.S. Steel.
Charles, affectionately known as, “Charlie Boy,” was a beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who was above all passionate and proud of his family. He loved to eat; he especially enjoyed his daughters cooking. Such an avid football fan, his favorite pastime was watching the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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June 02, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Willie Lou Lewis, 78, died May 28, 2020.
Daughter of Ella Smith and the late Willie Smith, she was born May 16, 1942, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Affectionately known as Lou Lou, was a caring and loving person. She loved to cook and one of her favorite pastimes was playing bingo.
A woman of faith, Willie Lou was a member of St. Luke Baptist Church for many years. She sang on the choir and was an usher, the gatekeeper for the house of the Lord. On May 28, 2020, Willie Lou passed away peacefully surrounded by her family. She was also preceded in death by her late husband Edward J. Lewis and brother Johnnie Smith.
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May 28, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Annie Faye Robinson Thomas, 80, died May 24, 2020.
She was born May 16, 1940 in Whittakers, Nash County, N.C., the daughter of Geneva and Eddie Robinson, and moved to Pittsburgh at age 15 to live with her uncle, Lonnie Broddie, and his wife, Mary Esther Broddie.
She is survived by children Silko Renaldo Thomas, Antoinette “Toni” Thomas and Mary Elizabeth Thomas-Man; son-in-law Doug Man; grandchildren Natalia Thomas, Alicia Walker, Rico Alphonso Walker, Geneva Johnson, Lauren Alexis Thomas, Brandon Silko Thomas, Imani Man and Donovan Man; five great-grandchildren; a brother, Wilber “Uncle Mickey’ Robinson; and sisters Effie Robinson-Moore, Barbara Robinson, Dianna “Aunt Shamie” Robinson-Bobbit and Louise “Aunt Neal” Robinson.
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May 09, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Bernice Truesdale, 95, loving daughter of the late James and Elizan Smith, departed this life on May 5, 2020 at Kane Regional Medical Center, McKeesport.
“Mrs. Bernice” was born on July 8, 1924, in Sumter, South Carolina. In 1940, she met and married Henry Truesdale in Sumter, South Carolina. Shortly thereafter, they joined the Great Migration and came North, seeking a better life. They eventually settled in Duquesne, Pa. where they became staunch members of Macedonia Baptist Church. Their union produced 5 children: Henrietta, Doris Ann, Larry, Veneda and Delores. While raising their 5 children, Bernice was also employed for many years first at Presbyterian Hospital, then McKeesport Hospital until she retired.
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May 05, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Aaron White was born on March 26, 1943 to the late John Thomas and Anna Lou White. He peacefully passed away in his home on April 27, 2020. He was also preceded in death by his brother’s Andrew White, John White and sister Mary (White) Dumas.
Aaron was a graduate of Clairton High School. He joined the United States Marine Corps for four years. He served a tour in Vietnam and was honorably discharged. After his time in the Marine Corps, he was a former police officer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He also worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Washington, D.C. Aaron enjoyed playing cards and loved reading novels. He was a man of many talents, one of them included fixing cars.
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May 05, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Wilson Jefferson Reaves, of Clairton, Pennsylvania, departed this life in AHN Jefferson Hospital on Tuesday, April 28, 2020. Wilson was born May 10, 1934, in Philadelphia, PA, to the late Fredrick O. Jefferson and Florine R. Macklin Jefferson. He was the second of four children. His son, Wilson Jefferson Reaves III; daughter, Stacie Ann Reaves; brother, Elbert, and sister, Charmaine McCormick, preceded him in death.
Wilson, affectionately known as Buzzy or Buzz, was born and raised in Philadelphia, PA. He was educated in the Philadelphia Public Schools. He joined the Air Force in 1956. After returning home, he worked several jobs until he became a mail handler for the U. S. Postal Service; from there he retired. Buzz later met and married Wilma J. Ellis of Clairton, PA. Both were avid bowlers and together won many tournaments and trophies.
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April 30, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Adele Marie Webb, 89, died April 23, 2020. Some called her Del and others Ms. Webb, but all knew her as a loving, generous force of nature despite her often quiet demeanor.
Adele Webb was a New Orleans, La., native who migrated north to Clairton, Pa., to raise her family. She met her husband English Webb Jr., while he was studying at Xavier University School of Pharmacology. English and Adele married May 13, 1950 and was married for 66 years. Adele is survived by three sons, English, Joseph, Isaac and three daughters, Alita, Julie and Treena.
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April 26, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
On Monday, April 20, 2020, Eugene Ralph Marshall (Babe), loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and cousin, passed away at the age of 88.
Babe was born on October 12, 1931, in Clairton PA to the late Albert and Lillie Marshall. After graduating from Clairton High School, he attended Howard University for two years and served in the United States Army. Babe returned to Clairton to own and operate the Schmidt Hotel for a number of years before working and retiring from United States Steel Coke Works in Clairton. He later obtained a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh.
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April 21, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Mary Magalene Long, born August 5, 1922, in Salisbury, North Carolina to the late Savilla Bell Alexander, departed this life peacefully on April 12, 2020, at the Family Hospice Center, Pittsburgh, PA. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert C. Long.
A woman of faith, Mrs. Mary worshipped at Payne Chapel A.M.E for many years. She served on the Senior Usher Board and sang with the Martineer Choir. Although she is absent from the body, and present with the Lord, her memories live on in her children, Edward Alexander of McKeesport and Ruth Holmes of West Mifflin; 9 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren; brothers, Martin and Norris Alexander; extended family and friends.
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April 21, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Rev. Kenneth O’Dale Coleman, 72, was born on July 4, 1947 to the late Charles and Willa Mae Coleman in Scott Haven, PA. He departed this life on April 17, 2020 at Glen Hazel Nursing Home, and was preceded in death by his siblings, Carl Coleman, Charles Coleman, Leonard Coleman and Rebecca Coleman
As a youth, Kenneth graduated from Yough High School. He joined the United States Army and completed his service in 1973. After the military, he worked many years with Duquesne Light until he retired.
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April 17, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Robin Bush, 56, born November 28, 1963 to the late Carl Bush and Shirley Ballard, departed this life on April 11, 2020 at UPMC. Robin was raised in Clairton from a young age and was a 1982 graduate of Clairton High School. She went on to obtain a BA degree in Fashion Design with a minor in Accounting from IUP. Robin, known to those who loved her as “Shake” lived her life to the fullest. She was forever encouraging her family and friends to do the same. She was a fabulous and devoted mother to her sons, Miles and VJ. She was a daughter, cousin, friend, confident, and guider to many. Robin was a fighter.
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April 13, 2020 |
By Robert A. Waters Funeral Home | Posted in: Robert A. Waters Funeral Home
Mrs. Frances Brown Booker, 93, of Clairton, Pa departed this life peacefully on Saturday, April 4, 2020, in Manor Care Whitehall, PA. She was born May 3, 1926, in Clairton. She was the third of twelve children born to Deacon Richard and Sister Agganora Pipkin Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years Deacon Joseph Booker, her parents, son, Dr. Joseph Booker, daughter, Marlene "Cricket" Moore, brothers, Elder James Willie Brown, Dr. Richard Brown, Jr., Dr. Charles Curtis Brown, Sr., and Elder Robert Lewis "Cee" Brown.
She was a lifelong member of the Clairton Church of God in Christ, later renamed Gethsemane C.O.G.I.C, having been born the year the church started in Lincoln way. She served as a Sunday School teacher and church secretary under then Pastor Elder Ithiel C. Clemmons, She was more recently appointed Church Mother under current Pastor and her youngest brother, Dr. Melvin Brown, Sr.
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