Thomas R. Hurley, Jr.
Oct 11, 2021
Thomas R. Hurley, Jr. of Brackenridge passed peacefully October 11, 2021 after a long courageous cancer battle. He was a graduate of Har-Brack High School and Carnegie Tech Institute (now Carnegie Mellon) where he majored in mathematics. He was a computer programming trouble shooter for U.S. Steel Corp. for 31 years before retiring. A generous introvert, Tom was quite the...
Dona Jane Grey
Oct 7, 2021
Dona Jane (Magrini) Grey, 87, a longtime resident of Tarentum passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, October 7, 2021. Dona was born June 2, 1934, in New Kensington to the late Louis and Dolores Magrini. Dona was a Master Florist and started as a floral designer at 18 years old until 1970 when she became co-owner of Ralph's...
Evelyn N. Cheesman
Oct 5, 2021
Evelyn N. (Olczak) Cheesman, 87, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. She was born October 14, 1933, in Natrona Heights to the late Andrew and Anastasia (Wloczewski) Olczak. Evelyn was a 1952 graduate of Har-Brack High School. Evelyn worked as an RN at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was a member of...
Michael J. Slomkoski
Sep 28, 2021
Michael J. Slomkoski, 74, of Sewickley, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, September 28, 2021. He was born June 4, 1947, in Natrona Heights to the late Anthony and Mary (Guggie) Slomkoski. Mike was a 1965 graduate of St. Joseph High School and received his Bachelor of Science from Penn State University. He worked as a plant manager...
William C. Walkowiak
Sep 27, 2021
William C. Walkowiak, 70, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 27, 2021 at Logan Place, Lower Burrell. He was born December 19, 1950, in Natrona Heights to the late Joseph and Steffie (Wenskowski) Walkowiak. Bill served his country during the Vietnam War in the Air Force from 1970-1974. He retired from Hill-Rom Industries in Pittsburgh. Bill was...
Joanne Maeder
Sep 27, 2021
Joanne “Cookie” Susan (Varos) Maeder passed from this world on September 27, 2021. She left it as she lived, surrounded by love and family. Born on May 3, 1941, in Brackenridge, daughter to the late Anna M. (Knasko) Varos Grondwalski and Peter J. Varos. She was a member of Grace United Methodist Church and lived in Brackenridge most of her...
William James Mccall Iii
Sep 26, 2021
William James McCall III, 83, of Oakmont, passed away with his family by his side, on Sunday, September 26, 2021. He was born on January 24, 1938, in Pittsburgh to the late William J. and Mary E. (Brock) McCall. William or "Bill" grew up in Natrona Heights, graduated from Har-Brack High School in 1955 and graduated from Grove City College...
Virginia Ann Caldwell
Sep 25, 2021
Virginia Ann "Jean" (Hlavenka) Caldwell, 74, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 25, 2021 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born November 23, 1946, in Harrison Township to the late Jack and Veronica (Bednar) Hlavenka. Jean was a 1964 graduate of Tarentum High School and the Citizens General Hospital School of Nursing. She worked as a...
Elda C. Corso
Sep 23, 2021
Elda C. (Tadiello) Corso, 89, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 23, 2021 in the Good Samaritan Hospice Unit at Concordia, Cabot. She was born December 15, 1931, in Vandergrift to the late Mario and Marcella (Oboli) Tadiello. Elda was a 1949 graduate of Vandergrift High School. She was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed...
Lydia J. Barczykowski
Sep 21, 2021
Lydia J. (Fotheringham) Barczykowski, 63, of Tarentum, passed away peacefully at home with her family at her side on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. She was born May 8, 1958, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Robert M. and Doris (Negley) Fotheringham. Lydia was a 1976 graduate of Highlands High School. Lydia was generous and loving. She was an...
James B. Lorenzini
Sep 12, 2021
James B. Lorenzini, 84, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born November 20, 1936, in Tarentum a son of the late Bruno and Emma Louise (Maltagliati) Lorenzini. Jim was a 1954 graduate of Tarentum High School. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force serving as an...
Joanne J. Simon
Sep 8, 2021
Joanne J. (Thomas) Simon, 91, of Tarentum, formerly of Leechburg, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. She was born on April 19, 1930, in Georgetown section of Gilpin Township to the late John and Roza (Fabian) Thomas. Joanne was a member of Cross Roads Community Presbyterian Church in Leechburg and a former member of the Allegheny Valley Hospital...
John D. Stanzione Sr.
Aug 30, 2021
John D. Stanzione Sr., 76, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully with his family at his side at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot on Monday, August 30, 2021. He was born on August 8, 1945, in Natrona Heights to the late John A. and Rose M. (Malecki) Stanzione. John was a 1964 graduate of Har-Brack High School. John served his...
Frances Svitek
Aug 25, 2021
Frances (Kiselick) Svitek, 90, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born October 24, 1930, in Brackenridge to the late Stephen and Julia (Adams) Kiselick. Fran was a graduate of St. Joseph High School. She worked as a Nurses Aid for 13 years at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. Fran...
Joseph A. Chilia
Aug 21, 2021
Joseph A. "Joey" Chilia, 51, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 in UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born March 28, 1970, in Natrona Heights to Joseph M. and Vincenza (Martino) Chilia, of Natrona Heights. Joey was a 1988 graduate of Highlands High School. He worked as a machinist for Kiski Precision Industries, L.L.C. in Leechburg....
Bernadette J. Mudrinich
Aug 18, 2021
Bernadette J. (Pater) Mudrinich, 87, of Frazer Township, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born December 18, 1933, in Natrona Heights to the late Leo and Genevieve (Kort) Pater. Bernadette retired after over 20 years of service from Allegheny Valley Hospital. She was a...
Stella M. Zemla
Aug 17, 2021
Stella M. (Bashline) Zemla, 84, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. Stella was born on December 24, 1936 at home on the Laurel Run Farm near Goheenville in Armstrong County, PA, to parents Margaret L. (Butler) and Ross C. Bashline, while her older siblings were at Christmas Eve services....
Florence G. Wojciechowski
Aug 13, 2021
Florence (Gajda) Wojciechowski, 98, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Friday, August 13, 2021 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born August 19, 1922, in Natrona to the late William and Mary (Harenski) Gajda. Florence was a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church of Guardian Angels Parish in Natrona Heights. She enjoyed...
Walter S. Weleski
Aug 11, 2021
Walter S. Weleski, 94, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. He was born June 15, 1927, in Tarentum a son of the late Vincent and Angela "Nellie" (Glogowski) Weleski. Walter served his country in Italy during WWII in the US Army 88th Infantry Division Headquarters Battery 337th Field Artillery. He retired after over...
Brian C. Welsh Sr.
Aug 7, 2021
In loving memory of Brian C. Welsh, Sr. who was called into the arms of the Lord on Saturday, August 7, 2021. Brian was born on September 12, 1964 and was a 1982 graduate of Highlands High School where he excelled in football and track and field. He was employed as a driver/trainer at Air Products in Creighton, PA. He...