Mary Ellen Jones
Oct 17, 2022
Mary Ellen (Salkeld) Jones, 76, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully at home with her husband at her side on Monday, October 17, 2022. She was born July 20, 1946, in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late Leroy and Thelma (Shields) Salkeld. Mary Ellen was a lifelong resident of Natrona Heights. She was a 1964 graduate of Har-Brack High...
James M. Sipes
Oct 12, 2022
James M. Sipes, 70, of Natrona Heights, passed away with his wife by his side on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the Advanced Care Center, Butler. He was born March 9, 1952, in New Kensington, a son of the late James S. and Mary (Elosvai) Sipes. Jim bravely fought cancer for two and a half years. Jim was a 1970...
Wilbur R. Paul Iii
Oct 12, 2022
Wilbur R. Paul III, 80, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 12, 2022. He was born June 11, 1942, in Greenburg, a son of the late Wilbur and Alice (Powell) Paul II. Wilbur received his degree in secondary education from the Indiana University of Pennsylvania. He taught science for 35 years, retiring in 2002 from the Highlands...
John Heller Sr.
Oct 11, 2022
John Heller Sr, 81, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge. He was born July 5, 1941, in New Kensington, a son of the late Albert E. and Gertrude E. (Black) Heller. John worked for Robroy Industries and later for Giant Eagle in R.I.D.C. Park. John was a former member of St....
John T. Mcvay
Oct 11, 2022
John T. "Jack" McVay, 90, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. He was born September 9, 1932, in Pittsburgh, a son of the late John and Mary Ellen (Flavin) McVay. Jack served his country in the United States during the Korean War, where he was a paratrooper instructor. He was a graduate of...
Ruth S. Cowan
Oct 11, 2022
Ruth S. (Stroud) Cowan, 87, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022. She was born May 21, 1935, in Ford City, a daughter of the late Charles and Ruth (Swaggler) Stroud.
She graduated from Har-Brack High School in 1954. Upon graduation, she became a programmer in the early years of computer technology at Gulf Research Technology. She left...
Rebecca Jean Trimpey
Oct 4, 2022
Rebecca Jean (Shields) Trimpey, 63, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at her home. She was born December 24, 1958, in New Kensington, a daughter of the late Raymond & Paula Mae (Bowser) Shields. Becky was a 1976 graduate of Kiski Area High School, where she was a member of the Color Guard. She was the...
David A. Etzrodt
Oct 2, 2022
David A. Etzrodt, 57, of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. He was born March 19, 1965, in Natrona Heights, to Carol (Pugh) Etzrodt and the late Thomas Etzrodt. David was a 1983 graduate of Highlands High School. Upon graduation, David enrolled in the Navy, where he served on the USS Coral Sea. He was a jack of...
Gerald J. Bloch
Sep 27, 2022
Gerald J. Bloch, 80, of Harmar Township, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born October 14, 1941, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late Stanley F. and Eleanor R. (McCullough) Bloch. Gerald was the Co-Owner of the Stanley F. Bloch Agency in Tarentum. He was an avid golfer. His memory...
Terry L. Lehman
Sep 26, 2022
Terry L. Lehman, 79, of Jefferson Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. He was born October 15, 1942, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late Cyril and Martha (Gangloff) Lehman. Terry was a 1961 graduate of Har-Brack High School. He was a Vietnam War veteran serving from 1962-1966 in the United...
Randolph Malinoski
Sep 25, 2022
Randolph "Randy" Malinoski, 68, of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 surrounded by his family at Allegheny Valley Hospital. He was born April 30, 1954, in Natrona Heights a son of the late Teddy F. and Regina (Polaski) Malinoski. Randy was a 1973 graduate of Highlands High School. Randy retired after 30 years of service from P.P.G. Industries...
Arthur J Rieger
Sep 22, 2022
Arthur J. Rieger, 84, of Fawn Township, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born February 28, 1938, in Natrona Heights to the late Paul C. and Lucille (Jack) Rieger Sr. Art retired as a cabinet maker from Phillips Cabinet Shop. In addition to the love for his family, he enjoyed a...
Joyce A. Koncki
Sep 15, 2022
Joyce A. (Wagner) Koncki, 90, of Natrona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She was born November 20, 1931, in Natrona Heights to the late Frederick and Esta (Stark) Wagner. Joyce worked as a secretary for ALCOA in New Kensington. She was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, St. Ladislaus Church in Natrona. Joyce enjoyed watching Dancing with...
Andrea J. Brewer
Sep 12, 2022
Andrea J. (Pacek) Brewer, 72, of Natrona Heights passed away on Monday, September 12, 2002 at her home. She was born July 2, 1950, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Andrew and Giovanna (DiGiacobbe) Pacek. Andrea worked for many years at the former Plaza Lanes in Natrona Heights and then was the Owner of the Foward Lanes in...
Francis V. Cieslinski
Sep 10, 2022
Francis V. Cieslinski, 83, of North Buffalo Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was born April 13, 1939, in Natrona Heights a son of the late Leo and Valeria (Zdunkiewicz) Cieslinski. Francis worked as a Kiln Fireman for AP Green Refractories in Tarentum for 43 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Francis is survived by...
Delores A. Sowinski
Sep 7, 2022
Delores A. (Skowronski) Sowinski, 79, of Washington Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. She was born January 16, 1943, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Charles & Mary (Kocon) Skowronski. Delores was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Natrona Heights and the Westmoreland Ski Club. She enjoyed skiing,...
William R. Sobol
Aug 29, 2022
William R. Sobol, 66, of Brackenridge, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born May 26, 1956, in Hazelwood a son of the late Henry J. and Jean (Napolitano) Sobol. Bill served his country as an MP in the United States Army. He worked in the laminating department at PPG in Creighton. After working at PPG, Bill attended...
Sandra Lorenzini
Aug 26, 2022
Sandra (Urban) Lorenzini, 84, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022. She was born February 12, 1938, in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Vincent and Mildred (Bauman) Urban. Sandy worked for many years as a bank teller for the former Southwest Bank in Tarentum and Natrona Heights. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing...
Frank L. Klimkowski
Aug 25, 2022
Frank L. "Dyke" Klimkowski, 83, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was born November 26, 1938, in Natrona Heights a son of the late Gwidon and Sophie (Olczak) Klimkowski. Dyke was a 1956 graduate of Har-Brack High School where he played football (1954-1955) and baseball (1954-1955-1956) playing on the 1956 WPIAL Champions. He played...
Michael K. Rafalko
Aug 24, 2022
THE LIFE OF MICHAEL "MIKE" K. RAFALKO
Born in Natrona Heights, PA, raised in Sarver, PA and a 1985 graduate of Freeport High School, Mike passed away from an apparent heart-attack on August 24th 2022. While his family and friends were shocked by his sudden passing, they are thankful for the extraordinary life he lived.
Mike was a spirited and outgoing person...