Obituaries

Mar 17, 2020

Richard A. Bair Sr., surrounded by his family, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 after battling multiple conditions. He was born on August 29, 1938. Mr. Bair worked at Liberty Mirror for many years, but also completed degrees in Nursing and Education later in life. He worked as an LPN at Montefiore Hospital and Georgian...

Mar 9, 2020

Gustav Cserr, 75, of Natrona Heights, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020 at the Willow's at Presbyterian Senior Care, Oakmont. He was born July 4, 1944 in Magyarovar, Hungary to the late Gustav and Maria (Ludwig) Cserr Sr. Gustav retired after 24 years of service as a mechanical engineer from Allegheny Ludlum Steel, Brackenridge. He was a member of Riverside...

Mar 5, 2020

Emma M. (Reedy) Debor, 84, of Natrona Heights, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Quality Life Services Apollo, Washington Township. She was born June 26, 1935, in Natrona Heights to the late John Franklin and Anna Mae (Holt) Reedy. Emma worked in the office at the former Bi Lo supermarket in Natrona Heights. She was of the Lutheran faith....

Mar 2, 2020

Danielle Jo Brestensky, 42, of New Kensington, passed away Monday March 2, 2020 at her home. She was born December 12, 1977, in Natrona Heights to Daniel Brestensky of Brackenridge and Kathy A. German of Sarver. Danielle was a graduate of Highlands High School. She worked as a nurses aid. In addition to her mother and father, Danielle is survived...

Feb 29, 2020

David L. Ezatoff, 88, of Cabot, formerly of Cheswick, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020 surrounded by his family at the Good Samartian Hospice Unit at Concordia, Cabot. He was born September 2, 1931, in Acmetonia to the late Michael and Catherine Roginski Ezatoff. David was a Army veteran serving his country during the Korean War. He retired in 1990...

Feb 25, 2020

David Alan Ritchie, 80, of Brackenridge, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at his home. He was born January 5, 1940, in Brackenridge to the late George T. and Elizabeth E. Wheeler Ritchie. He was a 1958 graduate of Har-Brack High School. David was a veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in both the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. He...

Feb 24, 2020

James E. Pater, 59, of Natrona Heights, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020 at his home. He was born November 16, 1960, in Natrona Heights to Alice Lehmann Pater, of Natrona Heights and the late Clifford D. Pater. Jim was a 1978 graduate of Highlands High School and a 1982 graduate of Grove City College with a degree in Business...

Feb 23, 2020

Ruth Ann Grimm, 78, of Tarentum, passed away, Sunday, February 23, 2020 in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born February 15, 1942, in Tarentum to the late Frank E. and Blanche M. Hazlett Grimm. Ruth was a 1960 graduate of Tarentum High School. She retired from both Allegheny Valley Hospital in Natrona Heights and Citizens General Hospital in...

Feb 17, 2020

Mary E. (Wilhelm) Fallon, 101, of Brackenridge, faithful servant of Jesus, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 17, 2020 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born July 5, 1918, in Pittsburgh to the late Herbert J. and Rose (Fisher) Wilhelm. Mary lived in Pittsburgh until 1972 when she moved to Castle Shannon. She moved...

Feb 16, 2020

Robin L. (Hirtz) Jablonowski, 58, of Indiana Township, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Robin had a protracted battle with ovarian cancer since being diagnosed in early 2016. She was born January 7, 1962, in Natrona Heights to John Hirtz, of Tarentum and Leona McGuire Hirtz, of Natrona Heights. Robin was a 1980...

Feb 13, 2020

In her own special way, Albina J. (Uhric) Rybicki, 95, of Brackenridge, made her part of the world a more desirable place before passing away on Thursday, February 13, 2020, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot. Aunt Alb, as her numerous nieces and nephews affectionately called her, was born May 10, 1924, in Brackenridge to Theresa (Krchnavy) and Joseph Uhric....

Feb 3, 2020

Roger P. Gibson, 70, of Tarentum. passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by his family. He was born December 18, 1949, in Natrona Heights to the late George M. and Betty Ann Brashear Gibson Jr., Roger was a 1967 graduate of Tarentum High School. He worked as a deliveryman for Blackburn Pharmacy in Tarentum....

Feb 2, 2020

Sophie Violet (Kotecki) Jurczak, 95, of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born July 10, 1924, in Natrona to the late Maximilian and Catherine Dubzik Kotecki. Sophie was a 1942 graduate of St. Joseph High School. She worked for many years as a secretary for the former W.T. Grant Store...

Feb 2, 2020

Margaret Mary ' Maggie' Allardyce, 80, of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born December 3, 1939, in Pittston to the late James and Mary Allardyce. Maggie was a graduate of St. John the Evangelist High School in 1957. She was employed at many restaurants, the last being Jack's in...

Jan 30, 2020

Nancy Jane (Hughes) Wendereusz, 91, of Natrona Heights, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her home. She was born November 18, 1928, in Natrona Heights to the late Leonard Oliver and Grace Elizabeth Aites Hughes. Nancy worked in the high school cafeteria for Highlands School District. She was the oldest member of the Church of the Brethren in Natrona...

Jan 26, 2020

Jan 24, 2020

Joseph W. Witucki, 87, of Brackenridge, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge. He was born September 29, 1932, in West Natrona to the late Alfred and Frances Szymkowiak Witucki. Joe was a 1950 graduate of Har-Brack High School, attended the University of Cincinnati and received an associate degree in Tool Design from Penn State University. He...

Jan 17, 2020

Rhonda M. (Parker) Joslin, 69, of Robinson Township, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020 in St. Clair Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born December 17, 1950, in Washington, D.C., to the late David H. and Stella Ambroziak Parker Sr. Rhonda was a graduate of Duquesne University, Pittsburgh. She worked for many years as a Office Manager for Prudential Insurance. Rhonda was...

Jan 15, 2020

Paul Thomas Krzeminski, 54, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at his home. He was born July 24, 1965, in Natrona Heights to Geraldine Klemzak Krzeminski, of Natrona Heights and the late Thomas Krzeminski. Paul was a 1983 graduate of Highlands High School. He was of the Catholic faith. Paul enjoyed fishing. In addtion to his...

Jan 10, 2020

Charlotte B. (Jarosinski) Erdely, 99, of Natrona Heights, passed away Friday, January 10, 2020 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born January 20, 1920 in Natrona to the late John and Veronica Poplis Jarosinski. Charlotte was a 1938 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She worked for many years as a secretary for Altany Insurance Agency in Brackenridge. Charlotte...