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Mary Ella (Pryor) Fagan
Obituaries | The Tube City Almanac | March 04, 2026
Mary Ella Fagan, 84, of McKeesport, PA, was born on February 2, 1942. She was the beloved daughter of the late William T. Pryor and Pearl Thomas Pryor.
Mary graduated from McKeesport High School. After which she worked for Cox’s Department Store in McKeesport and was later employed at Peoples Gas in the Accounting Department for 25 years. During her employment at Peoples, she attended CCAC and later attended Carlow University.
She gave her life to Jesus in the early years of her marriage, but would say growing up that He had always been her closest friend. She had a high regard for God’s Word—the Bible—and made sure she spent time in the Scriptures daily.
Member of Zion Baptist Church most recently; was also a long-standing member of Bethlehem Baptist Church and Rainbow Assembly of God prior. She served as a trustee and on the missionary board, but her passion was singing in the choir. She loved hearing a good, preached word from the Bible so that she could personally grow in her relationship with the Lord. She led her two daughters to Jesus when they were young and would boldly tell others about her faith. She loved Jesus!
Mary always liked to put her mind to good use by: reading; figuring out whodunnit shows like British mysteries and Perry Mason episodes; and solving word puzzles, like crosswords or the final puzzle on Wheel of Fortune. That good mind also contained a sharp wit. She was funny and loved to make people laugh. She liked being active and had a weekly exercise routine until the last few years. A passionate bowler, Mary was on several leagues throughout her life. She was a HUGE sports fan and wouldn’t miss college football season (‘Bama was her favorite team) and of course could be heard screaming at the tv when the Steelers played. She would often say, “I had to change the channel because my blood pressure can’t take it.” In reference to the Steelers’ game play.
She never met a stranger and would engage anyone in conversation. Never shy to voice her opinions, she always said exactly what she thought. What you saw was what you got, and she expected the same. Honesty and integrity were high values of hers, as were her relationships. She loved her family and friends, but she adored her grandson Austin. She was willing to serve them however she could. She used her life to bless others.
Mary departed this life on February 25, 2026, at her home in McKeesport, PA. She is preceded in death by her parents, father, William T. Pryor, mother, Pearl Thomas Pryor, grandson, Austin Taylor Fagan, and sister, Brenda Pryor.
She left behind her two daughters, Danean Fagan and Danielle Fagan; siblings William (Billy) Pryor and Sandra Pryor; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, family, and friends.
Arrangements are in care of Robert A. Waters Funeral Home. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary, please visit our floral store.
Visitation
Friday, March 6, 2026
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Zion Baptist Church
1300 Locust Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Funeral Service
Friday, March 6, 2026
11:00 am
Zion Baptist Church
1300 Locust Street
McKeesport, PA 15132
Interment following funeral service
Friday, March 6, 2026
McKeesport & Versailles Cemetery
1608 Fifth Avenue
McKeesport, PA 15132
Originally published March 04, 2026.
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