Frances J. Harbison
Apr 24, 2025
Frances J. "Sis" (Kort) Harbison, 87, of Tarentum passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2025. She was born January 9, 1938 in Natrona to the late Edward and Jane (Malak) Kort. Sis worked at First Commonwealth Bank (formerly Southwest Bank) as a teller for 40 years. She enjoyed doing word searches, QVC shopping, taking care of her cats, and keeping...
Patricia Sober
Apr 15, 2025
Patricia "Pat" (Hranica) Sober, 81, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. She was born April 12, 1944, in Natrona Heights to the late John Hranica and Ethel Vojtecky Hranica Pajewski. Pat was a member of Guardian Angels Parish in Natrona Heights. She is survived by her children, Lin (Doug) Monardo, Doug (Kim) Sober and Chad...
Jacob D. Thompson
Apr 11, 2025
Jacob D. Thompson, 34, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born October 26, 1990, in Natrona Heights to David & Mary Jane (Sakowski) Thompson, of Lower Burrell. Jake was a 2009 graduate of Burrell High School. He worked for Lendable Linens in their warehouse. Jake was an avid Pittsburgh Sports fan, enjoyed playing video...
James R. Cortese
Apr 11, 2025
James R. "Jim" Cortese, 94, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was born February 15, 1931, the last surviving child of the late Francesco "Frank" and Angeline (Mastroianni) Cortese. Jim served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was an avid train collector and proprietor of...
William McClain
Apr 8, 2025
William A. McClain, 89, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge. He was born May 1, 1935, in Natrona Heights to the late Lawrence M. and Hattie (Adams) McClain. Bill served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He retired in 1999 from the former Pullman Standard in Butler....
Lynette M. Zimmer
Apr 2, 2025
Lynette M. (Spysinski) Zimmer, 59, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at her home. She was born December 6, 1965, in Natrona Heights to the late Edward & Sophie (Brzozowski) Spysinski. Lynette was a 1983 graduate of Highlands High School. She has worked for the past 20 years for Allegheny Textile Service. She was a member...
Catherine Freehling
Apr 1, 2025
Catherine Freehling, 75, of Tarentum, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at the Embassy of Saxonburg. She was born May 18, 1949, in Natrona Heights to the late William and Catherine (Debor) Freehling. Catherine was a 1967 graduate of Freeport High School. She was a member of the Central Presbyterian Church in Tarentum. Catherine enjoyed her trips to...
Charles L. Hockenberry Sr.
Mar 31, 2025
Charles L. Hockenberry Sr., 63, of Tarentum, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2025. He was born August 5, 1961, in Butler to the late Delbert and Mary Jean (Holtz) Hockenberry. Chuck was a 1979 graduate of Valley High School. He served his country as a specialist in the United States Army. Chuck worked as a truck driver for various...
Thomas E. Kanzic
Mar 25, 2025
Thomas E. "Slant" Kanzic, 65, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 in Harmar Village Health & Rehab Center. He was born January 31, 1960, in Natrona Heights to the late Anthony and Theresa (Okopal) Kanzic. Tom was a 1978 graduate of Highlands High School. He worked for his uncle's plastic company (OR Plastics) for 10 years...
Marie J. Sokol
Mar 21, 2025
Marie J. (Ryba) Sokol, 86, of Fawn Township, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 21, 2025 in her home. She was born April 3, 1938, in New Kensington to the late Anna Ryba and Stanley Pelczarski. Marie lived her life with a deep devotion to her faith and to her family. She delighted in watching her children and grandchildren grow...
Barbara Pleva
Mar 19, 2025
Barbara Thurmer Pleva, 90 of Natrona Heights, passed away on 3/19/2025 peacefully in her sleep. She is preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Anthony Pleva, daughter in infancy Barbara Pleva, parents James and Mae Thurmer, and son in law Dennis Cummings. She is survived by her daughters Marie Cummings and Marianne (Larry) Drane, and her daughter by...
Joseph Walkiewicz
Mar 16, 2025
Joseph Walkiewicz, 83, of Buffalo Township, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at their home. He was born December 1, 1941, in Natrona Heights to the late ZIgmunt & Helen (Urbanski) Walkiewicz. Joe served his country in the Army Reserve working with the Army Corp of Engineers. He retired in 1998 as...
Martha S. Finley
Mar 15, 2025
Martha S. "Marty" Finley, 90, of West Deer Township, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 15, 2025. She was born January 19, 1935, in Natrona Heights to the late Charles H. and Martha (Amschler) Schroeder. Marty retired after 32 years of service from General Electric Company, where she worked as a secretary. She was a member of St....
Gary M. Fall
Mar 14, 2025
Gary M. Fall, 70, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 14, 2025 at home with his wife at his side. He was born June 9, 1954, in Homestead, a son of the late Philip and Alice (Mikulla) Fall. Gary was a 1975 graduate of Point Park University, where he received his bachelor's degree in computer science. He...
Kathy B. Harenski
Mar 2, 2025
Kathy B. (Boroto) Harenski, 75, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She was born August 4, 1949, in Natrona Heights to Lois Ruth (Savage) Boroto, of Natrona Heights and the late Samuel Boroto. Kathy was a lifelong resident of Natrona Heights. She worked as a registered nurse for over...
Debra Ann Weleski
Feb 27, 2025
Debra Ann (Korbeck) Weleski, 69, of Natrona Height passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 27, 2025 in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born October 16, 1955, in Natrona Heights to the late Thomas C. and Betty M. (Dlubak) Korbeck Sr. Debra worked in several clerical positions first at the former Gulf Research in Harmarville, Dlubak Glass in Natrona...
Leah D. Kreitzer
Feb 24, 2025
Leah D. (Rogers) Kreitzer, 89, of Natrona, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 24, 2025. She was born January 21, 1936, in Natrona to the late Clarence and Thelma (Metzler) Rogers. Leah retired from the ALCOA Research Center in Upper Burrell where she worked as an Administrative Assistant in the shipping department. Leah was a member of the former Eastern...
Glenn Baker
Feb 23, 2025
Glenn F. Baker, 82, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 23, 2025. He was born February 10, 1943, in Bethel Township to the late Charles and Olga (Beck) Baker. Glenn retired in 2009 from H.W. Nicholson, inc. where he worked in metal fabrication for over 25 years. Glenn was a life member of the North Apollo Volunteer...
Mary Kathryn Degler
Feb 16, 2025
Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Degler, 68, of Butler, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, in Butler Memorial Hospital, Butler. She was born November 29, 1956, in New Kensington to the late William A. and Agnes (Trenski) Simback. Kathy was a public servant at heart. She was the first woman firefighter at Harrison Hills Volunteer Fire Department #4 in the...
Eleanor Valasek
Feb 14, 2025
Eleanor (Norbut) Valasek, 86, of Buffalo Township, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 14, 2025. She was born July 2, 1938, in Verona to the late Walter and Eleanor (Pablonis) Norbut. Eleanor was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Natrona Heights Campus. She enjoyed playing bingo, horror movies, playing her numbers, and was an avid Steeler fan. Eleanor...