Richard W. Shoop, 74, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022. He was born September 17, 1948, in St. Cloud, MN, a son of the late Richard E. and Erma (Morrow) Shoop. Rick attended Springdale HS. He worked as a dock worker for 20 years at Action Industries in Cheswick where he was also a Teamsters...
Linda L. (Pryor) Dixon, 74, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. She was born June 2, 1948, in Sharon. a daughter of the late Robert and Lillian (Gahagan) Pryor. Linda retired as the executive secretary for Dr. Dixon from the Allegheny County Health Department after 35 years of service. She enjoyed reading, adult coloring books,...
John E. Estok, 77, of Tarentum passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022. He was born May 22, 1945, in Homestead, a son of the late John and Erma (Sabo) Estok. John was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the United States Air Force from 1966-1970. He was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, life member of the V.F.W. Post 894...
Jane Marie (Dalka) Kaminski 95, of Juniper Village of Monroeville, passed away peacefully of advanced age on Sunday, December 11, 2022. As a housewife, she enjoyed cooking, Polka dancing, and caring for her family. Jane was born October 12, 1927 as the fifth child of Antoni and Laura (Anuszek) Dalka, of Natrona. After graduating from Har-Brack High School she married...
Judith V. (Smith) Raney, 57, of Natrona, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was born November 17, 1965 in Carson City, Nevada a daughter of the late Bill and Martha (Salmon) Smith. Judy was the owner of the Raney Day Learning Center in Creighton and also worked as a clerk at the Vandergrift Post Office....
Philip Calabrese, 44, of Oakmont, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.
Born on October 18, 1978, Phil was a long-time employee of Oakmont Country Club. Phil was one of the kindest people anyone could meet, and would do anything to help a friend. He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Tara (Malecki) Calabrese, and their two beloved dogs,...
Leo A. Wasilowski, 88, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Allegheny Valley Hospital. He was born April 11, 1934, in Natrona Heights a son of the late Stanley and Mary Wasilowski. Leo was a 1952 graduate of Har-Brack High School. He retired from the shipping and receiving department...
Elizabeth (Dolny) Dosch, 98, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. Elizabeth was born July 5, 1924, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Stefan and Katherine (Usjak) Dolny. She was a 1942 graduate of Har-Brack High School. Elizabeth was...
Our loving father, Raymond S. Ameel, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born August 5,1928 in West Natrona, the son of the late Albert A. and Stella (Wlodarczyk) Ameel. He was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, St. Ladislaus Church. Raymond attended Har-Brack High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1948 and proudly...
Guy R. Gula, 85, of Brackenridge passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Feb. 11, 1937, to the late Guy S. Gula and Edith Broggi Gula. Guy was a graduate of Tarentum High School and was the former retired chief of police for Brackenridge. A member of Guardian Angels Parish Most Blessed...
Kelly Pawloski passed away at age 57 surrounded by her loving family on November 9th. Kelly was raised in New Kensington and resided around that area before moving to her home in Tarentum. She loved being a mother and spending time with her family and friends. She was married to her loving husband, Stan for over 29 wonderful years. Earlier...
It is with great sadness that the family of Roy F. McLaughlin, 82, of Frazer Twp. announce his passing on Friday, November 4, 2022, after a brief illness surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Creighton, Pa on April 25, 1940 to the late Alfred and Ella Mae McCracken McLaughlin. Roy lived in the East Deer...
Walter E. Dlubak Jr., 64, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Murrysville Rehabilitation Center. He was born November 4, 1957, in Natrona Heights to Joan (Farrell) Dlubak Kunkel, of Natrona Heights and the late Walter E. Dlubak Sr. Walt worked for many years as a machine operator at Dlubak Glass in Natrona Heights. He...
Nancy D. (Vogel) Davis, 64, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Thursday, October 27, 2022. She was born January 3, 1958, in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late Donald & Ellen (Rosenberger) Vogel. Nancy was a 1976 graduate of Highlands High School. She worked as a secretary for the Highlands School District. Nancy was a member of Grace United...
David Traenkner ,79, of Erie, PA was peacefully called home by the Lord on October 27th while surrounded by his family. A devoted & much loved husband, a father who fiercely loved his sons & their families & a patriot who cherished his country, he will be sorely missed but always present in our hearts.
David was born in Natrona, PA...
Willard W. "Skip" Wolfe Jr., 75, of Tarentum, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from complications from an unfortunate accident. He was born October 30, 1946, in Natrona Heights to the late Willard and Anna (Vantine) Wolfe. Skip grew up and lived most of his life in Campton area of Natrona Heights. He graduated in 1963 from Har-Brack High...
Vincent M. Kabay, 85, of Brackenridge, passed away on Monday, October 24, 2022. He was born February 26, 1937, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late George and Anna (Fabry) Kabay. Vince was a 1954 graduate of Har-Brack High School. He served his country in the United States Army. Vince worked at Burrell Construction as a truck driver most...
Alice K. (Michel) Perpiglia, 87, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully with her daughter at her side on Wednesday, October 19, 2022. She was born September 13, 1935, in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late Albert and Virginia (Cypher) Michel. Alice worked for many years in the mail room at Allegheny Valley Hospital. She was a member of Guardian...
Mary Ellen (Salkeld) Jones, 76, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully at home with her husband at her side on Monday, October 17, 2022. She was born July 20, 1946, in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late Leroy and Thelma (Shields) Salkeld. Mary Ellen was a lifelong resident of Natrona Heights. She was a 1964 graduate of Har-Brack High...
James M. Sipes, 70, of Natrona Heights, passed away with his wife by his side on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at the Advanced Care Center, Butler. He was born March 9, 1952, in New Kensington, a son of the late James S. and Mary (Elosvai) Sipes. Jim bravely fought cancer for two and a half years. Jim was a 1970...