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Daniel T. Smith
Feb 5, 2022
Daniel T. Smith, 72, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was born December 30, 1949, in Pittsburgh to the late Frederic E. and Ann (Hren) Smith. Dan was a veteran of the Vietnam war serving in the U.S. Army. Dan worked for 31 years as a warehousemen for...
Dolores Mckrisky
Feb 5, 2022
Dolores "Dolly Mack" (Drupiewski) Mckrisky, 90, of Natrona Heights died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on February 5th, 2022. She was born August 4, 1931, in the historic Penn Salt Houses in Natrona, Pa and was the daughter of Polish immigrants, Stanley and Blanche (Cieslak) Drupiewski. Dolly left school in the 8th grade to take care of her...
Mimma Spataro
Jan 30, 2022
Mimma Spataro, 43, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was born June 2, 1978, in Natrona Heights to Sam Spataro, of Natrona Heights and the late M. Josephine (DeFina) Spataro. Mimma was a 1996 graduate of St. Joseph High School. She worked as a Teachers Aid for Highlands School District. Mimma was a member...
Theresa Grzywinski
Jan 30, 2022
Theresa (Dolny) Grzywinski, 93, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 30, 2022. She was born March 30, 1928, in Natrona Heights to the late Stephan and Katherine (Usjak) Dolny. Theresa was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Natrona Heights, Rosary Society of O.L.P.H. and was a former CCD teacher at...
Laura Jean Kish
Jan 29, 2022
Laura Jean (Gaurich) Kish passed from this life from natural causes in her home on Saturday, January 29, 2022, joining her Lord and her beloved husband, Thomas (Shorty) Kish. Jean was a sprite 92 years young, born on August 13, 1929 in West Deer Township to the late Peter and Susan (Steffan) Gaurich. She was sister to Helen, Martha, William,...
Amelia S. Cook
Jan 28, 2022
Amelia "Millie" S. (Minarik) Cook, 78, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 28, 2022. She was born December 24, 1943, in Natrona Heights to the late John and Veronica (Gajdos) Minarik. Millie resided in Natrona Heights most of her life. She was a 1961 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She resided in the Madison, Wisconsin area for...
Dana Lynn Susa
Jan 26, 2022
Dana Lynn Susa passed away peacefully, with her family at her side on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. She was born on May 29, 1970, to Patricia (Chelko) and Robert Lisco. Along with her parents, Dana is survived by her son, Noah, his fiance`, Victoria Johnson, and her daughter, Olivia Susa. Along with her brother Jeffrey (Kelly O` Rourke) Lisco of...
Lawrence D. Maskas
Jan 26, 2022
Lawrence D. "Larry" Maskas, 69, of Buffalo Township, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. He was born January 10, 1953, in Fawn Township to the late Laverne and Virginia (Kovach) Maskas. Larry was a 1971 graduate of Highlands High School, where he played quarterback. He worked for 30 years at M. Maskas and Sons in Tarentum and later worked...
Nancy M. Cochran
Jan 25, 2022
Nancy M. (Galbreath) Cochran, 98, of Natrona Heights , passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge. She was born May 13, 1923, in Brookville to the late Howard and Lottie (Cyphert) Galbreath. Nancy worked as a cook at Highlands Senior High School for 20 years retiring in 1993. She was a member of the Natrona...
Donald R. Burk
Jan 22, 2022
Donald R. Burk, 75, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born September 17, 1946 in Northumberland, Pennsylvania to the late Francis and Phoebe (Hamor) Burk. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He was the owner and operator of Hetrick...
James H. George Jr.
Jan 22, 2022
James H. George Jr., 73, of Brackenridge, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, January 22, 2022. He was born November 12, 1948, in Natrona Heights to the late J. Harold and Elizabeth (Friel) George Sr. JIm was a 1966 graduate of Har-Brack High School. He retired after 42 years a a Senior Master Sergeant, from the United States...
Karen (Conti) Schott
Jan 21, 2022
Karen Conti Schott, 71, of Southpointe (formerly of Natrona Heights) passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh with her family at her side. Karen’s greatest love was her family. Being a wife, mother, and grandmother were roles that gave her much pride and joy. Karen was born in Natrona Heights, PA on January 27,...
Leonard B. Sarnosky
Jan 21, 2022
Leonard B. Sarnosky, 76, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. He was born September 24, 1945, in Natrona Heights to the late Blair and Regina "Irene" (Dudzinski) Sarnosky. Leonard was a retired teacher working for Highlands School District. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary R.C. Church in Lower Burrell. Leonard...
Ronald J. Cheesman
Jan 19, 2022
Ronald J. "Smoothie" Cheesman, 59, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born April 6, 1962, in Natrona Heights to the late Edward and Evelyn (Olczak) Cheesman. Smoothie was a 1980 graduate of Highlands High School. He was the owner of Smoothie's Auto Body and Sales and the Charred Paddock both in Natrona Heights. Smoothie...
Randy Decroo
Jan 15, 2022
Randy Decroo, 69, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born March 6, 1952 in Natrona Heights to the late Gale Decroo and Iris (Hill) Valarik. Services and burial for Randy were private.
Arthur Da Mayer
Jan 15, 2022
Arthur DA "Art" Mayer, 53, of Ford City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home. He was born August 4, 1968, in Rocky River, Ohio to the late Friedrich and Ilga (Krumins) Mayer. Art worked as a truck driver for the past 20 years. He enjoyed cooking and all types of music. Art is survived by...
Rose M. Holes
Jan 11, 2022
Rose Marie Holes was called home to the Lord on January 11, 2022. She was born on December 2, 1950. Rose was a devoted Christian, spending time reading the Bible and attending church services at Allegheny Church of God. Rose was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She often loved to bake and do...
Stanley J. Jablonowski
Jan 7, 2022
Stanley J. Jablonowski, 70, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2022 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born October 16, 1951, in New Kensington to the late Henry A. and Dorothy V. (Orkwis) Jablonowski. Stanley retired from Allegheny Ludlum Steel in Brackenridge, where he worked as a ladleman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and trips to...
Edward A. Petit
Jan 5, 2022
Edward A. Petit, 66, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was born December 15, 1955, in Natrona Heights to the late J. Bernard and Vera (Wegner) Petit. Ed was a 1974 graduate of Highlands High School and served his country in the United States Army. He worked at PPG Paint in Springdale. Ed...
Christian Cole Mundy
Dec 31, 2021
Christian Cole Mundy, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, after losing his battle with addiction. He was born on August 13, 1996, in Pittsburgh. Christian graduated from Highlands High School in 2014. Christian loved cooking and eating large portions of food, was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Christian...
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