Walter A. Valasek
Jun 28, 2025
Walter A. Valasek 92, of Brackenridge, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born December 24, 1932, in Brackenridge to the late Michael and Karolina (Hrustinec) Valasek. Walter proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He retired as a millwright from Allegheny Ludlum Steel in Brackenridge. Walter was a member of...
Alyssa M. Bash
Jun 26, 2025
Alyssa M. Bash, 34, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was born January 28, 1991, in Pittsburgh to the late Richard Trapani and Anna Marie Zaborowski. Alyssa was a 2009 graduate of Highlands High School. She worked as a rural mail carrier for the US Post Office in Gibsonia. Alyssa enjoyed spending time with her...
Beverly A. Davis
Jun 23, 2025
Beverly A. (Paganelli) Davis, 87, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. She was born February 6, 1938, in Natrona Heights to the late Albert and Aline (Watts) Paganelli. Beverly was a 1956 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She retired after 26 years from Moonlight Mushroom. Beverly was a member of the P.N.A. in Natrona. Beverly enjoyed...
Charles Toby Baca
Jun 19, 2025
Charles Toby Baca, 60, passed away too soon on June 19, 2025 after a brief illness in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born to the late Charles “Toby” Baca (2013) and Phyllis (Medina) Baca on April 27, 1965. Charles was a 1983 graduate of Highlands High School and worked in road construction in several states but most recently Las Vegas....
Richard J. Valenti
Jun 19, 2025
Richard J. Valenti, 67, of Natrona Heights passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born May 10, 1958, in Natrona Heights to the late Geno and Frances (Lang) Valenti.
In 2015, Richard retired following 37 years of service at Allegheny Ludlum Steel in Brackenridge. He was of Christian faith but church to him was a peaceful walk through Todd...
Patricia Ann Meyer
Jun 12, 2025
Patricia Ann (Lutynsky) Meyer, 75, of Natrona Heights, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at her home. She was born October 24, 1949 In Pittsburgh to the late Walter M and Catherine (Hayson) Lutynsky. Patricia retired from Highlands School District where she worked as a custodian and after retirement she worked as a driver for...
Helen Boyer
Jun 9, 2025
Helen (Swain) Boyer, 96, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, June 9, 2025 at her home. She was born September 5, 1928, in Natrona Heights to the late Louis and Cecilia (Romanowski) Swain. Helen was a 1947 graduate of Har-Brack High School and graduated from Miss Conley's Secretarial School in 1947. She worked...
Lynn C. Sickler
Jun 5, 2025
Lynn Sickler, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully in her home on June 5, 2025. “I had a really great life,” she mused in her final months. That quote is being nominated for understatement of the year.
Lynn was born on April 23, 1952, in Williamsport, PA, the first child of the late Stewart “Bucky” Probst I and Roberta “Bobby” Probst....
Elizabeth A. Dowling
Jun 2, 2025
Elizabeth A. (Lynch) Dowling, 90, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Monday, June 2, 2025. “Betty Ann” was born, June 26, 1934, in Flushing, New York to the late John S. and Mary (O'Neill) Lynch. She was a member of St. Mary Mother of God R.C. Church in Freeport. Betty is survived by...
James L. Hussey
May 30, 2025
James L. Hussey, 62, of Tarentum, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born on October 7, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri. Known for his skills as a mechanic, James dedicated his life to his trade and took pride in his work.
As a Native American James learned the trade of large truck repairs growing up in Missouri. He...
Julie Anne Galli
May 21, 2025
Julie Anne Galli, born on October 3, 1965, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 21, 2025 after a long, courageous battle with cancer. Julie was an amazing partner, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose life was defined by her classy elegance, indomitable strength, and adoring love.Julie received her undergraduate degree in English from Florida Atlantic University and went...
Robert J. Kepes
May 19, 2025
Robert J. Kepes, 77, of Fawn Township, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, May 19, 2025 at his home. He was born June 17, 1947, in Natrona Heights to the late Louis and Helen (Biciolis) Kepes. Robert proudly served his country during the Vietnam War with the United States Army stationed in Germany. After earning his Engineering...
Edward S. Nycz
May 18, 2025
Edward S. Nycz, 90, of Natrona, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025 at his home. He was born September 22, 1934, in East Franklin Township to the late Frank and Salamaja (Platek) Nycz. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Army. His working career started at Pullman Standard in Butler and he retired from Haskells in...
Francis W. Wiskeman
May 16, 2025
Francis W. Wiskeman, 99, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully in his home with family at his side on Friday, May 16, 2025.Born August 6, 1925, in Saxonburg (Ivywood) to the late Elbert O. and Cecilia P. (Peco) Wiskemann, he was the youngest of 8 children. Fran was a 1943 graduate of Har-Brack High School.He proudly served his country as...
Joan L. Maliszewski
May 16, 2025
Joan L. (Hale) Maliszewski, 77, of Sarver, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on November 19, 1947, in New Kensington to the late Wilbur and Mildred (Rall) Hale.
Joan was known for her warmth, quick wit, and deep devotion to her family. A true Pittsburgher at heart, Joan was...
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....