Donald R. Burk, 75, of North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born September 17, 1946 in Northumberland, Pennsylvania to the late Francis and Phoebe (Hamor) Burk. Don was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Vietnam War. He was the owner and operator of Hetrick...
Karen Conti Schott, 71, of Southpointe (formerly of Natrona Heights) passed away peacefully on Friday, January 21, 2022 at Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh with her family at her side. Karen’s greatest love was her family. Being a wife, mother, and grandmother were roles that gave her much pride and joy. Karen was born in Natrona Heights, PA on January 27,...
Leonard B. Sarnosky, 76, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 in Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. He was born September 24, 1945, in Natrona Heights to the late Blair and Regina "Irene" (Dudzinski) Sarnosky. Leonard was a retired teacher working for Highlands School District. He was a member of St. Margaret Mary R.C. Church in Lower Burrell. Leonard...
Ronald J. "Smoothie" Cheesman, 59, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. He was born April 6, 1962, in Natrona Heights to the late Edward and Evelyn (Olczak) Cheesman. Smoothie was a 1980 graduate of Highlands High School. He was the owner of Smoothie's Auto Body and Sales and the Charred Paddock both in Natrona Heights. Smoothie...
Randy Decroo, 69, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 15, 2022. He was born March 6, 1952 in Natrona Heights to the late Gale Decroo and Iris (Hill) Valarik. Services and burial for Randy were private.
Arthur DA "Art" Mayer, 53, of Ford City, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at his home. He was born August 4, 1968, in Rocky River, Ohio to the late Friedrich and Ilga (Krumins) Mayer. Art worked as a truck driver for the past 20 years. He enjoyed cooking and all types of music. Art is survived by...
Rose Marie Holes was called home to the Lord on January 11, 2022. She was born on December 2, 1950. Rose was a devoted Christian, spending time reading the Bible and attending church services at Allegheny Church of God. Rose was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She often loved to bake and do...
Stanley J. Jablonowski, 70, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 7, 2022 in Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville. He was born October 16, 1951, in New Kensington to the late Henry A. and Dorothy V. (Orkwis) Jablonowski. Stanley retired from Allegheny Ludlum Steel in Brackenridge, where he worked as a ladleman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and trips to...
Edward A. Petit, 66, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. He was born December 15, 1955, in Natrona Heights to the late J. Bernard and Vera (Wegner) Petit. Ed was a 1974 graduate of Highlands High School and served his country in the United States Army. He worked at PPG Paint in Springdale. Ed...
Christian Cole Mundy, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away on Friday, December 31, 2021, after losing his battle with addiction. He was born on August 13, 1996, in Pittsburgh. Christian graduated from Highlands High School in 2014. Christian loved cooking and eating large portions of food, was an avid Pittsburgh sports fan and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Christian...
Frank D. Cassoni, 82, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 in West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born May 27, 1939, in Deferiet, New York to the late James P. and Grace (Ricco) Cassoni Sr. Frank was raised in Carthage, New York. Frank served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He worked as an...
Tomas W. Sloan, 74, of Natrona Heights, passed away with his family at his side on Saturday, December 25, 2021. He was born June 10, 1947, in Butler and was raised by the late Donald and Ana (Alers) Stewart. Tomas (Tom) received his Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering from Tri-State College and his Master's in Business Administration from Robert...
Edna L. (Haller) Beglin, 96, formerly of Beaver, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Longwood at Oakmont. She was born January 31, 1925, in Washington, D.C. to the late Frederick and Ethel (Wheatley) Haller. Edna was a member of the Oakmont Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Tracey (Mark) Zigo, William (Patty) Beglin and Earl...
James A. Korczynski, 66, of New Kensington, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was born July 29, 1955, in Natrona Heights to the late Roman J. and Emily (Napierkowski) Korczynski. Jim had been a resident of New Kensington for the past several years after residing in Broadview Heights, OH, raising his three children and...
Joseph S. Pollock, 80, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 21, 2021. He was born April 4, 1941 in Black Lick. Joe retired after 40 years of service from Allegheny Ludlum Steel in Brackenridge, where he worked as a repairman. He was a member of the Tarentum Eagles since 1972 and enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing....
Florence E. (McClain) Jablonowski, 93, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She was born May 10, 1928, in Natrona Heights to the late Lawrence and Hattie (Adams) McClain. Florence was a 1947 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She worked for many years at Eddie Mack's Corner Store in Natrona. Florence enjoyed walking, cooking and baking....
David E. Peters, 79, of Tarentum, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 5, 2021 in Belair Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Lower Burrell. He was born October 3, 1942, in New Kensington to the late Helen (Andrassey) Pugh. David retired from Allegheny Lumber in Tarentum, where he worked as a truck driver. He was an avid Steeler fan and enjoyed country...
Richard J. Ponteri Sr., 81, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Saturday, December 4, 2021 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born June 16, 1940, in Natrona Heights to the late Frank J. and Rose M. (Conte) Ponteri. Rich was a 1959 graduate of Har-Brack High School. He served his country...
Lucille M. (Dombrowski) Kabay, 79, of Natrona, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. She was born December 12, 1941, in Natrona Heights to the late Zygmund and Gabriella (Sobotka) Dombrowski. Lucille was a 1959 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She worked all her life in the healthcare field at Allegheny Valley Hospital and later at Allegheny Ophthalmology. Lucille...
Patricia Louise (Wray) (Wood) Colin, 88, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28, 2021. She was born December 15, 1932, in Tarentum to the late Eric Nason and Mildred Clare (Shaffer) Wray. Patricia was a graduate of Har-Brack High School class of 1950. She retired in December 1991 as supervisor of the Intake Department of the Department...