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Khemberlin Denise Houser 62, of New Kensington, PA went home to be with the Lord while surrounded by family on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at Presbyterian UPMC Hospital, Pittsburg, PA. Kim or Kimmie as family calls her, was born November 29, 1963 in New Kensington, PA.
She was a graduate of Valley High School class of 1982. She was employed at Leed for 15 years. She will be remembered for her love for family, that wonderful laugh, her kindness, and her hospitality. Kim loved spending time with family and having everyone under one roof. She loved and adored her grandchildren they were her world. She loved holiday get-togethers, cooking for everyone, dance parties, shopping for décor & rugs, and obsessed with cleaning! Kim loved hanging out with her sister Glo as much as she could. Kim loved with her whole heart and anyone who met Kim immediately felt her love and was greeted with her welcoming smile.
Khemberlin is survived by her husband, Herman Branch II and their children: Alexis Garland, Raven Hcnarb, Chavise Houser (Denna Copenhaver) Herman Branch III (Madison Bocka) her grandchildren Dennver Copenhaver, Cavan Houser, Casen Houser, Anthony Bocka, Aubrey Bocka, Amiri Branch, and Aman Branch. Her six brothers Kevin Houser (Stephaney), Zachary Houser, Edrick Houser, Jeffery Houser, Gerald Houser, Jr. and Jody (Jenny) White and two sisters Gloria Houser-Lee (Harold), and Whitney Houser, two aunts Gloria Guy and Barbara Branson of Shepherdstown, WV, four uncles Richard McDonald (Cora) of Martinsburg, WV, Charles McDonald, William McDonald, and Nelson McDonald all of New Kensington, Pa and host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents Gerald E. Houser & Helen R. (McDonald) Houser, Sr., Kenneth Houser (twin brother), her sister-in-law Tracey Houser, her maternal grand-parents Norman McDonald and Cora Hughes-McDonald, and paternal grandparents Rev George Houser, Sr and Kate Mae (Stoudemire) Houser. Kim has touched the lives of so many people and will always hold a special place in hearts of everyone who knew and loved her.
Rest in Power with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ our Dear Kimmie
Friends and family will be received on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 4 PM to 8 PM at RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 1000 Freeport Road, New Kensington.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 11 AM in the funeral home chapel.
RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service
RJ Slater IV Funeral Home & Cremation Service
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