Elizabeth J. Van Leyen Frank
Jun 9, 2021
Elizabeth J. "Elly" Van-Leyen Frank, 88, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 in Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born September 5, 1932 in the Netherlands, a daughter of the late Teodorus and Maria Elisabeth (Werrij) Van-Leyen. Elly received her master's degree in Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She worked as a Therapist for...
Shirley M. Wise
Jun 5, 2021
Shirley M. (Parkinson) Wise, 86, of Buffalo Township, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born on May 25, 1935, in Bethlehem to the late Wilbert E. and Luella (Daugherty) Parkinson. Shirley was a 1954 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She retired after 35 years of service from Associate Ceramics and Technology,...
John P. Cieslinski
Jun 4, 2021
John P. Cieslinski 66, of Buffalo Township was called home by his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 4, 2021, after a two and a half year courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 21, 1954, in Natrona Heights to the late Stanley and Angela (Pawlowski) Cieslinski. John was a 1972 graduate of Lenape Vo-Tech. He retired after over...
Robert L. Robbins
Jun 1, 2021
Robert L. Robbins, 81, of Natrona Heights, passed away in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, on Tuesday, June 1, 2021. He was born on June 2, 1939, in Summerville to the late Clarence R. and Beverly M. (Smith) Robbins. Robert served his county in the U.S. Army as a Surveillance Radar Operator. He retired in 2005 from the The Children's Institute...
Bernice Marie Szymanski
May 25, 2021
Bernice Marie (Campbell) Szymanski, 89, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday. May 25, 2021, with her family at her side. She was born on August 10, 1931, in Ford Cliff, a daughter of the late Alvin and Edith (Lease) Campbell. Bernice was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Church in Natrona Heights....
Laurence D. Tiss
May 18, 2021
Laurence D. Tiss, 66, of Kittanning, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Platinum Ridge Center, Brackenridge. He was born March 31, 1955, in Darby a son of the late Richard and Gladys (Woodwell) Tiss. Laurence received his Bachelor of Science degree from Moody College in Chicago and has a Masters in Religious Studies. He worked for Reading Railroad,...
Linda Marie Barazanski
May 9, 2021
Linda Marie (Bell) Barazanski, 41, of Lower Burrell, passed away on Sunday. May 9, 2021 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born February 7, 1980, in Natrona Heights a daughter of Gregory Bell, of Natrona Heights and Elisabeth (Jendry) Clinger, of DuBois. Linda worked as a C.N.A. at Longwood of Oakmont for the past 15 years. She enjoyed...
Thomas Cichello
May 8, 2021
Thomas Cichello, 74, of Natrona, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born on December 2, 1946, in Calabria, Italy to the late Gaetano and Josephine (Marasia) Cichello. Tom retired from Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corporation in Brackenridge. He enjoyed playing bocce, cooking, gardening and Sunday dinners with his family. Tom was also...
Dorothy J. Jentgens
May 6, 2021
Dorothy J. (Jendrzejewski) Jentgens, 85, of Natrona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 6, 2021 in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born October 13, 1935, in Natrona a daughter of the late Frank and Catherine (Zbrzyski) Jendrzejewski. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Natrona and worked for over 25 years at the local voting poles. She was an...
Frances C. Anthony
May 1, 2021
Frances C. (Jezik) Anthony, 93, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 1, 2021 in the Pine View Personal Care Home, Parks Township. She was born October 19, 1927 in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late John and Stephanie (Novak) Jezik. Fran graduated from Har-Brack High School was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Our Lady of...
Elizabeth Christopher
Apr 22, 2021
Elizabeth "Betty" Christopher, 97, of Cranberry Township, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Concordia of Cranberry. She was born October 6, 1923, in New Kensington, a daughter of the late Antonio and Adeline (Petretta) Christopher. Betty worked as a sales clerk for Macy's Department Store in Natrona Heights. She enjoyed playing bingo and going shopping. Betty is...
Betty M. Korbeck
Apr 17, 2021
Betty M. (Dlubak) Korbeck, 89, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born March 8, 1932, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Walter C. and Mary A. (Varos) Dlubak. Betty was a graduate of St. Joseph High School and the New Kensington Commercial School. She worked in...
Christine Miller
Apr 16, 2021
Christine "Tina" (Morrow) Miller, 68, of Brackenridge, passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 in Allegheny Valley Hospital. She was born April 27,. 1952, in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Ziegmunt Edward and Melva Alice (House) Morrow. Tina was a 1971 graduate of Penn Hills High School. Tina was know to her family as "Good old Aunt Tina". She...
John A. Rusak
Apr 14, 2021
John A. Rusak, 78, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born February 9, 1943, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late John and Theresa (Brzezinski) Rusak. John served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He retired from Allegheny Ludlum Steel where he...
Dr. William R. Balash
Apr 13, 2021
Dr. William R. Balash, 90, of Natrona Heights, passed away on April 13, 2021. Dr. Balash was a highly regarded physician and tireless educator who practiced internal medicine for over 50 years in the Alle-Kiski Valley. In his private practice based in Natrona Heights, he cared for hundreds of patients from around the region. Throughout his distinguished career, Dr. Balash...
James E. Hanzlik
Apr 12, 2021
James E. Hanzlik, 84, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Monday. April 12, 2021 at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge. He was born September 7, 1936, in Tarenttum, a son of the late James R. and Helen E. (Hepler) Hanzlik. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Har-Brack High School and received his bachelors of science degree in engineering from the University of...
Shaun Thomas Reyer
Mar 31, 2021
Shaun Thomas Reyer, 35, of Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. He was born June 29, 1985, in Natrona Heights, the son of Thomas and Pam (Armour) Reyer of Frazer Township. Shaun was a 2002 graduate of Deer Lakes High School. He worked for Specialty Tire in Indiana. Shaun enjoyed working out at the gym. He is survived...
Howard A. Traenkner
Mar 27, 2021
Howard A. Traenkner, 100, of Natrona Heights. passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 27, 2021. He was born November 20, 1920, in Natrona, a son of the late Henry J. and Helen L. (Schlicker) Traenkner. Howard was a 1938 graduate of Har-Brack High School. In 1954, he earned his bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering, and...
Morgan L. Gamble Sr.
Mar 21, 2021
Morgan L. Gamble Sr., 74, of Renfrew, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, March 21, 2021. He was born August 30, 1946, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth (Griffith) Gamble. Morgan retired after 37 years of service from the maintenance department of Allegheny Ludlum Steel in Brackenridge. Morgan enjoyed going to flea markets...
Christopher J. Sydlik
Mar 19, 2021
Christopher J. Sydlik, 50, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. He was born December 19, 1970, in Natrona Heights the son of Christopher N. Sydlik, of Brackenridge and the late Theresa (Kunc) Sydlik. Chris was a 1989 graduate of Highlands High School. After high school he served his country in the United States Navy for 10...