Rebecca Jean (Shields) Trimpey, 63, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at her home. She was born December 24, 1958, in New Kensington, a daughter of the late Raymond & Paula Mae (Bowser) Shields. Becky was a 1976 graduate of Kiski Area High School, where she was a member of the Color Guard. She was the...
David A. Etzrodt, 57, of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022. He was born March 19, 1965, in Natrona Heights, to Carol (Pugh) Etzrodt and the late Thomas Etzrodt. David was a 1983 graduate of Highlands High School. Upon graduation, David enrolled in the Navy, where he served on the USS Coral Sea. He was a jack of...
Gerald J. Bloch, 80, of Harmar Township, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born October 14, 1941, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late Stanley F. and Eleanor R. (McCullough) Bloch. Gerald was the Co-Owner of the Stanley F. Bloch Agency in Tarentum. He was an avid golfer. His memory...
Terry L. Lehman, 79, of Jefferson Township, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 26, 2022 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. He was born October 15, 1942, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late Cyril and Martha (Gangloff) Lehman. Terry was a 1961 graduate of Har-Brack High School. He was a Vietnam War veteran serving from 1962-1966 in the United...
Randolph "Randy" Malinoski, 68, of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 surrounded by his family at Allegheny Valley Hospital. He was born April 30, 1954, in Natrona Heights a son of the late Teddy F. and Regina (Polaski) Malinoski. Randy was a 1973 graduate of Highlands High School. Randy retired after 30 years of service from P.P.G. Industries...
Arthur J. Rieger, 84, of Fawn Township, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born February 28, 1938, in Natrona Heights to the late Paul C. and Lucille (Jack) Rieger Sr. Art retired as a cabinet maker from Phillips Cabinet Shop. In addition to the love for his family, he enjoyed a...
Joyce A. (Wagner) Koncki, 90, of Natrona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 15, 2022. She was born November 20, 1931, in Natrona Heights to the late Frederick and Esta (Stark) Wagner. Joyce worked as a secretary for ALCOA in New Kensington. She was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, St. Ladislaus Church in Natrona. Joyce enjoyed watching Dancing with...
Andrea J. (Pacek) Brewer, 72, of Natrona Heights passed away on Monday, September 12, 2002 at her home. She was born July 2, 1950, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Andrew and Giovanna (DiGiacobbe) Pacek. Andrea worked for many years at the former Plaza Lanes in Natrona Heights and then was the Owner of the Foward Lanes in...
Francis V. Cieslinski, 83, of North Buffalo Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 10, 2022. He was born April 13, 1939, in Natrona Heights a son of the late Leo and Valeria (Zdunkiewicz) Cieslinski. Francis worked as a Kiln Fireman for AP Green Refractories in Tarentum for 43 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Francis is survived by...
Delores A. (Skowronski) Sowinski, 79, of Washington Township, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 7, 2022. She was born January 16, 1943, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Charles & Mary (Kocon) Skowronski. Delores was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Natrona Heights and the Westmoreland Ski Club. She enjoyed skiing,...
William R. Sobol, 66, of Brackenridge, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022. He was born May 26, 1956, in Hazelwood a son of the late Henry J. and Jean (Napolitano) Sobol. Bill served his country as an MP in the United States Army. He worked in the laminating department at PPG in Creighton. After working at PPG, Bill attended...
Sandra (Urban) Lorenzini, 84, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 26, 2022. She was born February 12, 1938, in Pittsburgh a daughter of the late Vincent and Mildred (Bauman) Urban. Sandy worked for many years as a bank teller for the former Southwest Bank in Tarentum and Natrona Heights. She enjoyed spending time with her family, playing...
Frank L. "Dyke" Klimkowski, 83, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 25, 2022. He was born November 26, 1938, in Natrona Heights a son of the late Gwidon and Sophie (Olczak) Klimkowski. Dyke was a 1956 graduate of Har-Brack High School where he played football (1954-1955) and baseball (1954-1955-1956) playing on the 1956 WPIAL Champions. He played...
THE LIFE OF MICHAEL "MIKE" K. RAFALKO
Born in Natrona Heights, PA, raised in Sarver, PA and a 1985 graduate of Freeport High School, Mike passed away from an apparent heart-attack on August 24th 2022. While his family and friends were shocked by his sudden passing, they are thankful for the extraordinary life he lived.
Mike was a spirited and outgoing person...
Beverly A. Cornuet, 69, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 17, 2022 in Belair Health and Rehabilitation Center, Lower Burrell. She was born September 25, 1952, in Natrona Heights to Helen Valasek, of West Tarentum. Beverly was a 1970 graduate of Divine Providence Academy. She worked for many years as a clerk for Calligan Pharmacy and later...
Stephen B. Radvan, Jr., 80, of Sarver, formerly of Fawn Township, passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 in Concordia Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. Steve was born August 4, 1942, in Tarentum to the late Stephen B. and Anita (Eccel) Radvan Sr. He was a 1960 graduate of Tarentum High School and attended California University of Pennsylvania. He served in...
Diane L. (Negley) Poston, 62, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Saturday, July 30, 2022. She was born June 15, 1960, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Donald Negley. Diane graduated from Highlands High School. She worked at the VFW Post 894 in Natrona Heights, the fomrer Shop N Save in Natrona Heights and was working as a...
Georgia (Burns) "Bo" Cielicki, 79, of Natrona Heights, passed away at Quality Life Services of Apollo on Thursday, July 28, 2022. She was born June 4, 1943, in Brackenridge to the late Wilbur and Mabel (Bryan) Burns. Georgia was a 1961 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She attended Connelly Nursing School and worked as a nursing assistant for over 20...
Donna N. Jacques, 91, of Sarver, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. She was born March 18, 1931, in Jamestown Pennsylvania to the late William and Mamie (Owen) Neider. Donna attended Evangel Heights Assembly of God. In her spare time she enjoyed playing cards, bowling, and most importantly spending time with her family. Donna is survived by her daughters...
Mary Fran Sincell Jankosky formerly, of Natrona Heights, PA, passed away at the age of 89 on Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Our Lady of Perpetual Care in Virginia Beach, VA. She was born on July 1, 1933, in Fairmont West Virginia, VA, daughter of late Charles Morris Sincell and Elizabeth Staley Sincell. Fran was a graduate of St. Peter’s...