Alberta P. (Paganelli) Simpson, 84, of Tarentum passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. She was born in Natrona Heights to the late Albert and Aline (Watts) Paganelli. Alberta grew up in Natrona Heights, graduating from Har-Brack High School class of 1959. She was a self-employed income tax preparer for over 45 years.
Alberta is survived by her son William H....
The family of Sophia Kish, of Natrona Heights, is saddened to announce her passing at the age of 95.
Though our hearts are heavy, our souls are uplifted by God’s grace, wisdom, and the
love we shared with her. Sophia was a constant in the lives of her family and friends.
She did not have an easy life, but lived one filled with...
Victor E. Cousins, 67, of Natrona passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was born June 3, 1958 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Richard and Grace Anna (Johns) Cousins. Victor served his country for over 15 years with the United States Army. Victor is survived by his daughter, Jessica Cousins, and by his granddaughter, Emberleigh Ehrlich. In addition...
Arlene A. (Wilson) Hill, 85, of Cabot, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025 in Butler Memorial Hospital, Butler. She was born August 10, 1940, in Natrona Heights to the late James K. and Marion T. (Hepler) Wilson. Arlene was a graduate of Freeport High School, class of 1958. She worked for many years as a nurse's aide and pharmacy...
Dianne E. Cichello, of Natrona, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025. She was born on September 22, 1949 in New Kensington to the late Charles and Dorothy (Matisko) Misak.Dianne was a graduate of Burrell High School. She enjoyed baking, playing bingo, trips to the casino, and shopping on QVC.Dianne is survived by her children, Tammy (Dustin) Gentile, of Natrona...
Pam Davidson, 58, of Natrona, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday August, 23rd, 2025. She was born October 5, 1966 in Flemington, New Jersey to the late Major L. and Janet (Campbell) Davidson.She was a 1985 highlands highschool graduate and went on to get her bachelor's degree in business at point park university in 2003.Pam is...
Ralph J. Waner, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born October 28, 1951, in New Kensington to the late Ralph S. and Jayne (Winkler) Waner. Ralph was a 1969 graduate of Highland High School and a 1974 graduate of Penn State University. He worked for many years at Allegheny Ludlum as a pipe fitter....
Suzanne Silliman, 57, of O'Hara Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
If you knew Suzy, you know she was a passionate and vibrant person who lived life to the fullest. She was born on October 2, 1967, in Natrona Heights to Joan and the late Lawrence B. Silliman. After graduating from St. Vincent College in 1988 with a...
Suzanne "Suzy" M. (Jonczak) Rapp, 68, of Delmont, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born on June 4, 1957, in Harrison Township, the daughter of the late Chester Jonczak and the late Margaret (Golier) Jonczak. She was also preceded in death by her brother Timothy Jonczak, her brother-in-law Gene Lattus, and her three cherished Yorkies, who...
Barbara S. (Shearer) Malcolm, 94, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Concordia in Cabot. She was born April 8, 1931, in Leechburg to the late Howard L and Anna (Tench) Shearer. Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Leechburg High School and a 1953 graduate of Robert Morris University. She worked for many years as...
Marsha A. (Lentz) Lokar 86, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She was born December 2, 1938, in Natrona Heights to the late John and Ruth (Hess) Lentz. Marsha received her degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She retired as an elementary school teacher for the Highlands School District, where she taught...
Ronald D. McElhattan, 83, of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born June 18, 1942, in New Bethlehem to the late Roger and Dorothy (Polliard) McElhattan. Ronald was a truck driver for Harts Department Store and later on Saul's Lumber. He was an usher and member of the...
Carlton J. Crowe, 70, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born January 18, 1955, in Natrona Heights to the late Benton and Ruth (Horne) Crowe. Carlton was a 1973 graduate of Highlands High School. He was the owner of Crowe's Home Inspection and Crowe's Home Maintenance for many years. Carlton enjoyed trap shooting and...
It is with utmost sadness that we share the passing of our dear father and husband John. J. Slomkoski on July 20, 2025 at the age of 70. With Nicolas, Heather and Kathie at his side he left his worldly home and into the arms of his lord and savior Jesus Christ. He is finally at peace after suffering a...
Renee J. (Fogle) Luzik, 58, of Ford City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 15, 2025. She was born June 28, 1967, in Natrona Heights to the late Phillip and Nancy (Fantuzzo) Fogle. Renee was a 1985 graduate of Highlands High School. She worked as a nurse's aide for many years. Renee also worked doing private personal care. Renee was...
Kathryn Pearl Barch, 95, a longtime resident of Natrona Heights, PA, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at her home in Saxonburg. She was born on June 14, 1930, in Creighton, PA, to the late Ethel Blanche Stoneburner and Robert Stoneburner.Kathryn was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her loving children: Joseph (Debbie) Barch...
Martha Olga (Masarik) Mason, 98, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at Concordia of Cabot on Monday July 14, 2025.
Martha was born February 28, 1927, in Natrona Heights to the late Joseph and Mary (Talda) Masarik. She was a 1945 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Martha was a devoted member of Guardian Angels Parish and Most Blessed Sacrament Church,...
Patricia Louise (Romanowski) Yunker a longtime resident of O’Hara Township, passed away at Edwards Hospital in Naperville, IL on the evening of Monday July 7, 2025. She was 91 years old. Patricia was born on May 4, 1934 in Natrona Heights, PA to her parents Chester and Josephine (Chybrzynski) Romanowski, and she graduated from Har-Brack High School in 1952. After...
Shirley Mae (Balog) Smith of Natrona Heights, after 93½ well-lived years, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was never at a loss for words, and could turn the most minute detail into an hour-long phone conversation or an ongoing description of birds and deer in her backyard, the exploits of kids in the neighborhood, or the latest on her...
Caterina (Profiti) DeFina, 92, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Concordia in Cabot with her daughter at her side. She was born August 5, 1932 in S Onofrio, Italy CZ, to the late Francesco and Rosaria (Lapreiato) Profiti. Caterina immigrated to the United States with her two small children to meet up with her husband...