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Local Obituaries for Natrona Heights, PA, Allegheny County & Surrounding Areas

Ginnette F. Hetrick

Ginnette F. Hetrick

Apr 27, 2024

Ginnette F. (Muniz) Hetrick, 77, of Buffalo Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 27, 2024 at her home. She was born January 8, 1947, in New Orleans to the late Pedro Muniz and Ginnette Ruiz Muniz. Ginnette worked as a Spanish teacher for the Pittsburgh Public Schools and later worked as a CNA for Sunirse in Indiana Twp. She...

Barbara Lee Gilghrist

Barbara Lee Gilghrist

Apr 22, 2024

Barbara Lee Gilghrist (Jones) passed away peacefully on April 22, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA, at the age of 80. She was born on January 16, 1944, in Youngstown, Ohio and resided in Somerset, Pa. Barbara, a graduate of Youngstown High School in Ohio, was known for her love of animals. She leaves behind her cherished cat,...

Karen S. Malinoski

Karen S. Malinoski

Apr 19, 2024

Karen S. (Shoemaker) Malinoski, 68, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 19, 2024 at her home. She was born September 16, 1955, in Natrona Heights to the late Harry H. and Louise C. (Helgert) Shoemaker. Karen was a 1974 graduate of Highlands High School. Karen retired from the Tribune Review with life long friendships. Karen was diagnosed...

Maria A. Maliszewski

Maria A. Maliszewski

Apr 15, 2024

Maria “Ria” A. Maliszewski, 58, of Brackenridge, PA, journeyed peacefully home to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was the youngest, born December 26, 1965, of the late Henry “Hank” J. and Margaret “Marge” J. (Valasek) Maliszewski. Throughout her life, Maria was a member of the Catholic Church.

A 1983 graduate of Highlands High School,...

Beverly Frantz

Beverly Frantz

Mar 31, 2024

Beverly (Drury) Frantz, 90, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 31, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Clark and Hilda (Negley) Drury. Beverly was a 1951 graduate of Tarentum High School and attended New Kensington Commercial School for 1 year. She also attended Penn State and was a graduate of Realtors Institute. Before she...

Judith A. Jarosinski

Judith A. Jarosinski

Mar 28, 2024

Judith A. (Williamson) Jarosinski, 81, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 28, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Recently celebrating her 81st birthday, Judy was born on February 25, 1943, in Freeport. Daughter of the late Myron and Helen (Walker) Williamson, Judy was a 1961 graduate of Freeport High School, later attending Point Park Junior College...

Patricia A. Sample

Patricia A. Sample

Mar 26, 2024

Patricia A. Sample, 73, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born September 7, 1950, in Pittsburgh to the late Joseph and Jeanie (O'Byrne) Friend. Patricia was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus, Natrona Heights. Patricia enjoyed playing bingo and spending time with her family. She is survived...

Robert Murray Fotheringham

Robert Murray Fotheringham

Mar 25, 2024

Robert Murray Fotheringham, 74, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25, 2024 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born November 28, 1949, in Natrona Heights to the late Robert M. and Doris (Negley) Fotheringham. Robert served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired after 36 years of service from...

Valerie L. Smith

Valerie L. Smith

Mar 8, 2024

Valerie L. Smith, 45, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was born December 18, 1979 in Okinawa, Japan to Margaret E. "Margie" (Lingenfelter) Smith, of Natrona Heights and the late Robert J. Smith. Valerie was a 1997 graduate of Swansboro High School in Jacksonville, North Carolina. She moved...

William D. Mcleod

William D. Mcleod

Mar 2, 2024

William D. McLeod, 72, of Tarentum, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at his home. He was born August 11, 1951, in Miami, Florida to the late William and Hazel (Goza) McLeod. Before retiring, Bill was a Professor of Economics at Broward College in Florida and later worked as an Attorney at his practice in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida....

Mona Jean Smith

Mona Jean Smith

Feb 26, 2024

Mona Jean (Seber) Smith, 93, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2024. She was born September 1, 1930, in Brackenridge to the late Charles and Margaret (Schmitt) Seber. Mona Jean was a 1948 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She worked as a telephone operator for Bell Telephone in Tarentum. Mona Jean was a member of the...

David R.  Zembrzuski

David R. Zembrzuski

Feb 21, 2024

David R. Zembrzuski, 51, of Sarver, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, surrounded by his family. He was born May 11, 1972, in Natrona Heights to Edward R. and Mary Ann (Malak) Zembrzuski, of Natrona Heights. David was a lifelong resident of the community. He was a 1990 graduate of Highlands High School. David...

David A. Merchant

David A. Merchant

Feb 20, 2024

David A. Merchant, 72, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. He was born April 28, 1951, in Natrona Heights to the late Walter E. and Betty Lou (Welsh) Merchant. Dave was a 1969 graduate of Highlands High School. He retired after 37 years of service from Allegheny Ludlum Steel...

David P. Panach

David P. Panach

Feb 17, 2024

David Paul Panach 74, a lifelong resident of Natrona Heights Pennsylvania.

Born December 29,1949 to the late Paul and Dorothy Panach.

After a 16-year battle with multiple myeloma, Dave entered into Glory to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 17, 2024.

Survived by his loving wife and care giver, Connie (Greene) Panach and daughter Aimee Panach, stepson, Richard Craft (Marcie)...

Brandi L. Malinoski

Brandi L. Malinoski

Feb 11, 2024

Brandi L. Malinoski, 43, of Natrona Heights passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. She was born July 14, 1980, in Natrona Heights to Karen (Shoemaker) Malinoski, of Natrona Heights and the late Randolph Malinoski. Brandi was a 1998 graduate of Highlands High School and also earned her Phlebotomy license. She was of the Catholic faith. Brandi loved her boys...

Suzanne R. Martin

Suzanne R. Martin

Feb 8, 2024

Suzanne (Rolston) Martin, 82, formerly of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 8, 2024 .She was born to Donald M. Rolston and his wife, Freda P. Westlake in Natrona Heights on November 28, 1941.  She graduated from Har-Brack High School in 1959 and from Point Park Junior College with an Associate of Science degree in 1964.  Suzanne worked...

Michael  Frank Kalwarski

Michael Frank Kalwarski

Jan 30, 2024

Michael Frank Kalwarski, 72, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024 with his loving family and friends at his side.

Mike was born on July 23, 1951 and was the son of the late Walter and Eleanor (Crytzer) Kalwarski. He grew up in Natrona, PA with the most amazing friends and was in the first graduation class of...

Richard  F. Osiecki

Richard F. Osiecki

Jan 24, 2024

Richard F. Osiecki, 90, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.  He was born June 18, 1933, in Pittsburgh a son of the late Charles and (Jane E. Osiecki) Josefoski.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Richard retired from PPG Industries in...

Elizabeth Ann Mattern

Elizabeth Ann Mattern

Jan 23, 2024

Elizabeth Ann "Sissy" (Scoff) Mattern, 84, of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 with her loved ones by her side.  She was preceded in death by her husband, George F. Mattern and her parents, George J. & Toots Scoff.  Sissy is survived by a Son and Daughter along with a Brother in South Carolina.  She is...

Paulette Sloan

Paulette Sloan

Jan 21, 2024

Paulette (Trettel) Sloan, 73, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Vincentian Schenley Gardens, Pittsburgh. She was born August 17, 1950, in Natrona Heights to the late Samuel and Bruna (Casalini) Trettel. Paulette was a 1968 graduate of Freeport High School. She worked for many years for Macy's Department Store, finishing her career in their...

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