David A. Ellena, 64, of Brackenridge, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born December 19, 1960, in New Kensington to the late Almo A. and Margaret (Pogas) Ellena. David was a 1979 graduate of Highlands High School. He worked with his father in the family welding business. David was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, former Holy...
Stephanie E. (Shupeck) Slobogian 100, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025. She was born September 23, 1925, in Fawn Township, to the late Albert and Veronica (Chmelo) Shupeck. Stephanie was of the Christian Faith. She enjoyed shopping, cooking and gardening. Stephanie is survived by her daughters, Susan Artman with whom she made her home, Carol Stankewicz,...
Margaret Gaydac, formerly of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025, at the remarkable age of 103.
Born in 1921 in Natrona, PA, to Matthew and Emilia Knasko Kovac, Margaret’s life was a testament to kindness, resilience, and love. Family was at the center of her world, and she took joy in every moment spent with her husband, children,...
Todd Moore, 58, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025. He was born, August 6, 1967, in Natrona Heights to the late Harry R. and Ann (Lincoln) Moore Jr. Todd grew up in Natrona Heights and graduated from Highlands High School class of 1985. He has worked several different jobs including ABB for several years and...
Judy Mae (Hirtz) McKrisky, 75, of South Buffalo Township, formerly of Freeport, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born May 26, 1950, in Natrona Heights to the late James P. and Alice (Swartzlander) Hirtz. Judy was a 1968 graduate of Tarentum High School and a 1990 graduate of Citizens Hospital...
Kevin T. Davis, 58, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 29, 2025. He was born, November 11, 1966, in Natrona Heights to Marsha (Bell) Davis, of Brackenridge and the late Teddy Davis. Kevin proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a member of the American Legion Post 48 and the P.N.A., both...
Ray E. Woodcock, 88, of Lower Burrell, formerly of Fawn Township, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He was born January 26, 1937, in Dunkirk, New York to the late Edwin and Irene Miriam (Streeter) Woodcock. Ray graduated from Fenn College, Ohio (Cleveland University) and worked as an electrical engineer & engineering...
Chester J. Romanowski Jr., 84, of Saxonburg, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Concordia, Cabot. He was born September 13, 1941, in Natrona Heights to the late Chester J. and Josephine (Chybrzynski) Romanowski Sr. Chester served his country in the United States Navy. He worked as a certified millwright at several area steel mills. Chester was a...
Van Marlin Hughes of Harmar Township passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the age of 83 after an extended illness.Van was born September 2,1942 in the Campton section of Natrona Heights, PA to Van M. and Eleanor E. Savage Hughes.
He was a proud graduate of Har-Brack High School class of 1960 and earned his Bachelor of Science...
Thomas W. Wright, 64, of Brackenridge, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. He was born May 21, 1961, in Natrona Heights to the late Donald and Vera (Ferry) Wright. Tom retired from R.I. Lampus Company where he worked as a Lab Technician. Tom was a 1979 graduate of Kiski Area High School. He was a member of the Parks...
Sandra Lee (Alexander) Ruediger, 81, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 21, 2025. She was born December 6, 1943, in Ellwood City to the late Kenneth and Elizabeth (VanGorder) Alexander. Sandra was a graduate of the former Citizens Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for many years as a registered nurse at Citizens General Hospital and Allegheny...
Edward T. Walsh, 82, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025. He was born September 29, 1942, in Natrona Heights to the late Edward and Grace (Haslett) Walsh. Ed worked for many years as a technician for Weshinghouse.
Service and burial for Ed were private. Arrngements are under the care of the Cicholski-Zidek Funeral Home, Inc., Natrona...
Brittney R. (Tilley) Wolfe, 33, of West Leechburg, passed away on Sat. 9/6/25. She was born 10/25/91 in Pueblo, CO to Brandon and Bridget (Zornjak) Tilley, of CO. Brittney worked for AHN, Walmart and Comfort Keepers. She enjoyed all outdoor activities, crafts & games. Her favorite holiday was Halloween. In addition to her parents, Brittney is survived by her husband...
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....