Donald A. Turowski
Jan 8, 2025
Donald A. Turowski, 77 , of Harrison Township, passed away with his family at his side on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was the son of Alex and Elizabeth (Rychlik) Turowski and was born on March 26, 1947 in Natrona Heights.
Mr. Turowski was a lifelong resident of Natrona and Natrona Heights. He was a 1965 graduate...
Rodger S. Bertram III
Jan 4, 2025
Rodger S. Bertram III, 47, of New Kensington, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025. He was born on October 29, 1977, in Natrona Heights to the late Rodger Jr and Joyce (Rohay) Bertram. Rodger was a 1995 graduate of Springdale High School. After completing culinary school he went on to work at Hoffstots as a chef for 10 years....
James C. Russo
Jan 1, 2025
James Carmen Russo (Jim), a devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on January 1st, 2025. Jim, son of the late James and Eleanor Russo, was born in 1958 in Pittsburgh Hospital. He graduated from Plum Senior High School in 1976, and was a long-time resident of Plum Borough. After high school, Jim went on to work for...
Dennis Cummings
Dec 31, 2024
Dennis Cummings, 71 of Natrona Heights, unexpectedly passed away on 12/31/2024 while at home with family. Born 4/28/53 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of the late Leonard and Lydia Cummings. Denny was always a hardworking family man, tough, and honest. He was an employee of 43rd Street Concrete for 44 years, and had been retired since 2016. He...
Joseph H. McCullough Jr.
Dec 17, 2024
Joseph H. McCullough, Jr, 75 of Fawn Township, passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, December 17, 2024. Born June 23, 1949 in Natrona Heights, to the late Joseph “Bud” H. McCullough, Sr and Alice (Artman) McCullough. He was a lifelong member of St. Barnabas Church. A 1967 graduate of Tarentum High School and 1968 graduate of the Western Pittsburgh...
Margaret D. Adams
Dec 16, 2024
Margaret (Peggy) Adams, age 92, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 16, 2024. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Born June 26, 1932, in New Kensington, to the late Edward Arnold Jackson and Mable Ruth (Van Dorn) Jackson Harnish. She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, New Kensington, where she belonged to...
Jill A. Sadecky
Dec 14, 2024
Jill A. (Bamonte) Sadecky 57, of Natrona Heights, passed away with her family at her side on Saturday, December 14, 2024 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born December 14, 1967, in Natrona Heights to Eleanor (Pjontek) Bamonte, of Natrona Heights and the late Dr. John A. Bamonte. Jill was a 1986 graduate of Highlands High School and a...
Florence Glogowski
Dec 7, 2024
Florence “Honey” Glogowski, 92, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully in her home the afternoon of Saturday, December 7th, 2024. She was born July 12, 1932, in Natrona Heights to the late Anton J. Mandak and Anna K. (Stastny) Mandak, early immigrants from the region now known as Slovakia. Florence was a lifelong resident of the AK Valley and retired...
Melissa Kay Elliott
Dec 6, 2024
Melissa Kay "Missi" (Walters) Elliott, 63, of Natrona Heights passed away with her family at her side on Friday, December 6, 2024 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born February 1, 1961, in Natrona Heights to the late Paul G. and Phyllis A. (Hines) Walters Sr. Missi was a 1979 graduate of Highlands High School.
Missi was a hard and...
Cecelia Rozewicz
Dec 2, 2024
Cecelia Rozewicz, 94, of Tarentum, died on Monday, December 2, 2024, at home. She was born on June 18, 1930 in Natrona.
Before retiring, she worked at Princess Pastries in the Heights Plaza and at Kummer's Bakery in Tarentum.
Mrs. Rozewicz was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Natrona Heights Campus. She enjoyed baking cookies, especially at Christmas, and doing word search...
Robert V. McMullen
Nov 25, 2024
Robert V. McMullen Sr., 82, of Altoona passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024 in UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born on March 14, 1942 in Altoona, a son of the late Vincent J. and Marie (Krug) McMullen. Robert was a US Navy veteran serving during the Vietnam war. Robert worked for over 50 years as a craneman...
Janet L. Walters
Nov 25, 2024
Janet Lucille "Double" Walters, 92, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family, on Monday, November 25, 2024. She was born on January 19, 1932, in Sligo, a daughter of the late Samuel and Hazel (Heeter) Courson.
Janet was a 1949 graduate of Sligo High School. She began her career as an assembly worker at the...
Edith G. Schottenheimer
Nov 21, 2024
Edith G. Schottenheimer, 77, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday November 21, 2024. She was born September 13, 1947, in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Boyer) Meinen. Edith was a 1966 graduate of Har-Brack (now known as Highlands). Edith was a Homemaker all of her life. She was a member...
LaRay C. McMullen
Nov 18, 2024
LaRay C. (Patterson) McMullen, 78, of Altoona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 18, 2024, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born on January 14, 1946, in Altoona to the late Thomas and Myrtle (Leonard) Patterson. LaRay worked for many years as an executive secretary for Automotive Supply and later for Fishers Automotive, retiring in 2009. She was...
Donald Pomaybo
Nov 18, 2024
Donald Pomaybo, 88, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully at his home on Monday November 18, 2024. He was born July 28, 1936, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late Joseph and Stephanie (Hatiar) Pomaybo. Don was a 1954 Graduate of Har-Brack (now known as Highlands). Don worked as a skilled cabinet maker for many years and owned his...
David J Pavlik
Nov 17, 2024
David J. Pavlik, 60, of Fawn, passed away at his home on Sunday, November 17, 2024. He was born on February 29, 1964, in New Kensington to Joseph and Francis (Golembiewski) Pavlik. David worked to complete his BS in Healthcare Administration Management, and his Master of Science in Healthcare Administration at Southern New Hampshire University. After retiring, David was a...
Karen A. Derda
Nov 15, 2024
Karen Anne (Karpinski) Derda, 77, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 15, 2024. She was born June 28, 1947, in Natrona Heights to the late Chester J. and Martha J. (Antkoviak) Karpinski. Karen was a graduate of Har Brack High School class of 1965. She graduated from the University of Pittsburgh in 1969 and she received her...
Shirley Crispens
Nov 15, 2024
Shirley E. (Costanzo) Crispens, 63, of Brackenridge, passed away at her home on Friday, November 15, 2024. She was born March 7, 1961, in Pittsburgh to the late Gabriel and Esther (Taormina) Costanzo. Shirley was a staffing coordinator of UPMC before retiring fully. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling, gardening, puzzle books, spending time with her dog Anna and...
Darlene Ann Krynicki
Nov 7, 2024
Darlene Ann (Malecki) Krynicki, 73, of Middlesex Township, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 7, 2024. She was born February 13, 1951, in Natrona Heights to the late Chester and Helen (Kravitz) Malecki. Darlene was a 1969 graduate of Highlands High School and a 1973 graduate of I.U.P. with a bachelor's degree in education. She was an elementary...
Lucille M Galli
Nov 5, 2024
Lucille M. (Mastrocesare) Galli, 95, of New Kensington, Pa., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Sunrise of McCandless. She was born March 13, 1929, in Oakmont, to the late Joseph and Mary (Rantucci) Mastrocesare. Lucille married Joseph Galli Sr. in 1948 and remained happily married for 60 years.
Lucille loved her growing family. She is survived by her...