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Ralph J Waner
Aug 15, 2025
Ralph J. Waner, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. He was born October 28, 1951, in New Kensington to the late Ralph S. and Jayne (Winkler) Waner. Ralph was a 1969 graduate of Highland High School and a 1974 graduate of Penn State University. He worked for many years at Allegheny Ludlum as a pipe fitter....
Suzanne Silliman
Aug 10, 2025
Suzanne Silliman, 57, of O'Hara Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025.
If you knew Suzy, you know she was a passionate and vibrant person who lived life to the fullest. She was born on October 2, 1967, in Natrona Heights to Joan and the late Lawrence B. Silliman. After graduating from St. Vincent College in 1988 with a...
Suzanne M. Rapp
Aug 9, 2025
Suzanne "Suzy" M. (Jonczak) Rapp, 68, of Delmont, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 9, 2025. She was born on June 4, 1957, in Harrison Township, the daughter of the late Chester Jonczak and the late Margaret (Golier) Jonczak. She was also preceded in death by her brother Timothy Jonczak, her brother-in-law Gene Lattus, and her three cherished Yorkies, who...
Barbara S. Malcolm
Aug 7, 2025
Barbara S. (Shearer) Malcolm, 94, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025 at Concordia in Cabot. She was born April 8, 1931, in Leechburg to the late Howard L and Anna (Tench) Shearer. Barbara was a 1949 graduate of Leechburg High School and a 1953 graduate of Robert Morris University. She worked for many years as...
Marsha A. Lokar
Aug 5, 2025
Marsha A. (Lentz) Lokar 86, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She was born December 2, 1938, in Natrona Heights to the late John and Ruth (Hess) Lentz. Marsha received her degree in Elementary Education from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She retired as an elementary school teacher for the Highlands School District, where she taught...
Ronald D. McElhattan
Jul 28, 2025
Ronald D. McElhattan, 83, of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Monday, July 28, 2025. He was born June 18, 1942, in New Bethlehem to the late Roger and Dorothy (Polliard) McElhattan. Ronald was a truck driver for Harts Department Store and later on Saul's Lumber. He was an usher and member of the...
Carlton J. Crowe
Jul 23, 2025
Carlton J. Crowe, 70, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. He was born January 18, 1955, in Natrona Heights to the late Benton and Ruth (Horne) Crowe. Carlton was a 1973 graduate of Highlands High School. He was the owner of Crowe's Home Inspection and Crowe's Home Maintenance for many years. Carlton enjoyed trap shooting and...
John J. Slomkoski
Jul 20, 2025
It is with utmost sadness that we share the passing of our dear father and husband John. J. Slomkoski on July 20, 2025 at the age of 70. With Nicolas, Heather and Kathie at his side he left his worldly home and into the arms of his lord and savior Jesus Christ. He is finally at peace after suffering a...
Renee J. Luzik
Jul 15, 2025
Renee J. (Fogle) Luzik, 58, of Ford City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday July 15, 2025. She was born June 28, 1967, in Natrona Heights to the late Phillip and Nancy (Fantuzzo) Fogle. Renee was a 1985 graduate of Highlands High School. She worked as a nurse's aide for many years. Renee also worked doing private personal care. Renee was...
Kathryn Pearl Barch
Jul 15, 2025
Kathryn Pearl Barch, 95, a longtime resident of Natrona Heights, PA, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2025, at her home in Saxonburg. She was born on June 14, 1930, in Creighton, PA, to the late Ethel Blanche Stoneburner and Robert Stoneburner.Kathryn was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She is survived by her loving children: Joseph (Debbie) Barch...
Martha O. Mason
Jul 14, 2025
Martha Olga (Masarik) Mason, 98, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at Concordia of Cabot on Monday July 14, 2025.
Martha was born February 28, 1927, in Natrona Heights to the late Joseph and Mary (Talda) Masarik. She was a 1945 graduate of St. Joseph High School. Martha was a devoted member of Guardian Angels Parish and Most Blessed Sacrament Church,...
Patricia Yunker
Jul 7, 2025
Patricia Louise (Romanowski) Yunker a longtime resident of O’Hara Township, passed away at Edwards Hospital in Naperville, IL on the evening of Monday July 7, 2025. She was 91 years old. Patricia was born on May 4, 1934 in Natrona Heights, PA to her parents Chester and Josephine (Chybrzynski) Romanowski, and she graduated from Har-Brack High School in 1952. After...
Shirley Mae Smith
Jul 3, 2025
Shirley Mae (Balog) Smith of Natrona Heights, after 93½ well-lived years, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025. She was never at a loss for words, and could turn the most minute detail into an hour-long phone conversation or an ongoing description of birds and deer in her backyard, the exploits of kids in the neighborhood, or the latest on her...
Caterina DeFina
Jul 2, 2025
Caterina (Profiti) DeFina, 92, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Concordia in Cabot with her daughter at her side. She was born August 5, 1932 in S Onofrio, Italy CZ, to the late Francesco and Rosaria (Lapreiato) Profiti. Caterina immigrated to the United States with her two small children to meet up with her husband...
Sandy Marie Drahos
Jun 30, 2025
Sandra Marie Drahos, born August 24th 1946, has passed away on June 30th 2025 at the Good
Samaritan Wellspan Hospital in Lebanon Pennsylvania.
Sandra was the second child of George Joseph Pajer and Helen Jane Pajer. She is preceded
in death by her husband Frank John Drahos Sr., her son Frank John Drahos Jr., brother Tom Pajer
and grandson Zach Bombalksi. Sandra is survived...
Walter A. Valasek
Jun 28, 2025
Walter A. Valasek 92, of Brackenridge, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025. He was born December 24, 1932, in Brackenridge to the late Michael and Karolina (Hrustinec) Valasek. Walter proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He retired as a millwright from Allegheny Ludlum Steel in Brackenridge. Walter was a member of...
Alyssa M. Bash
Jun 26, 2025
Alyssa M. Bash, 34, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was born January 28, 1991, in Pittsburgh to the late Richard Trapani and Anna Marie Zaborowski. Alyssa was a 2009 graduate of Highlands High School. She worked as a rural mail carrier for the US Post Office in Gibsonia. Alyssa enjoyed spending time with her...
Beverly A. Davis
Jun 23, 2025
Beverly A. (Paganelli) Davis, 87, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2025. She was born February 6, 1938, in Natrona Heights to the late Albert and Aline (Watts) Paganelli. Beverly was a 1956 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She retired after 26 years from Moonlight Mushroom. Beverly was a member of the P.N.A. in Natrona. Beverly enjoyed...
Charles Toby Baca
Jun 19, 2025
Charles Toby Baca, 60, passed away too soon on June 19, 2025 after a brief illness in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was born to the late Charles “Toby” Baca (2013) and Phyllis (Medina) Baca on April 27, 1965. Charles was a 1983 graduate of Highlands High School and worked in road construction in several states but most recently Las Vegas....
Richard J. Valenti
Jun 19, 2025
Richard J. Valenti, 67, of Natrona Heights passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025. He was born May 10, 1958, in Natrona Heights to the late Geno and Frances (Lang) Valenti.
In 2015, Richard retired following 37 years of service at Allegheny Ludlum Steel in Brackenridge. He was of Christian faith but church to him was a peaceful walk through Todd...
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