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John H. Braun Jr.
Sep 9, 2023
John Henry (Jack) Braun, Jr., 77, passed away on Saturday, September 9, 2023, in Redington Shores, FL. Jack
battled pancreatic cancer for almost 5 years, showing great strength and determination.
The son of John H. (Jack) Braun, Sr. and Lucille (Lattanzio) Braun, Jack was born on October 22,
1945 in Springdale, PA. He grew up in Brackenridge, PA and graduated from Harbrack in...
Genevieve P. Mckrisky
Sep 9, 2023
Genevieve P. "Jean" (Wolowiecki) McKrisky, 93, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2023. She was born March 1, 1930, in Iselin to the late Nicholas and Mary (Turk) Wolowiecki. Jean was a member of St. Margaret Mary R.C. Church in Lower Burrell. She enjoyed sewing and cooking. Jean is survived by her children, Marilyn (Jay) Moon,...
Carol A, Ketchman
Sep 7, 2023
Carol Adele Ketchman passed away quietly at Armstrong County Hospital on September 7th. Carol was once a member of St. Barnabas Church, and once an active member of the Eastern Star Organization. She is preceded in death by Father; Roland Senior, Mother; Elvira (Vera) Ketchman. She is survived by Brother, Roland. No formal viewing or service will be available. A...
Joyce A. Bertram
Aug 27, 2023
Joyce A. (Rohay) Bertram, 68, of Brackenridge, passed away on Sunday, August 27, 2023 at her home. She was born April 20, 1955, in New Kensington to the late Albert & Florence (Scozzaro) Rohay. Joyce was a 1973 graduate of Springdale High School. She worked for many years as a C.N.A. for several local nursing homes. Joyce's grandchildren were her...
Robert J. Smith
Aug 23, 2023
Robert J. Smith, 77, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born April 12, 1946 in Natrona Heights to the late Francis and Charlotte (Campbell) Smith. Robert was a 1965 graduate of Har-Brack High School, where he was the team mascot. He served his country for over 20...
Betty J Scovern
Aug 22, 2023
Betty J Scovern, 66, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital of Pittsburgh. She was born April 6, 1957, in Brackenridge, a daughter of the late Gustave and Lorraine (Marcelli) Scovern. She is a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus in Natrona Heights and a former nurse at UPMC St....
Michael W. Matisko
Aug 16, 2023
Michael W. Matisko, 91, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 16, 2023 at Concordia of Fox Chapel with his family by his side. He was born June 20, 1932, in Springdale to the late George and Anna (Surma) Matisko. Michael was a veteran of the Korean War while serving in the United States Army. He received his...
Adele C. Mccormack
Aug 14, 2023
Adele C. (Bubash) McCormack, 80, of Natrona Heights went to be with the Lord peacefully on Monday, August 14, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born April 16, 1943, in Natrona Heights to the late Frank and Jennie (Klimkowski) Bubash. Adele was a 1961 graduate of Har-Brack and recently enjoyed meeting her classmates for lunch. She was committed...
Chester Dudiak
Aug 11, 2023
Chester Dudiak, 96, of Cabot, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023. He was born July 16, 1927, in Brackenridge to the late Peter and Mary (Ploszaj) Dudiak. Chester was a 1944 graduate of Har-Brack High School. He served aboard the USS Doyle, during WWII and was discharged in 1946 out of Camp Shoemaker. Chester...
Charles N. Mccorkle
Aug 9, 2023
Charles N. McCorkle, 69, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Canterbury Place, Pittsburgh. He was born November 10, 1953, in Pittsburgh to the late Herbert E. and Florence (Nelson) McCorkle II. Charles retired from the United States Post Office in Warrendale, where he worked in management. He is survived by his wife, Scythelle (Jordan) McCorkle,...
Mark A. Osiecki
Aug 5, 2023
Mark A. Osiecki, 63, of Erie, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023. He was born May 4, 1960, in Natrona Heights, to Richard F. Osiecki, of Natrona Heights and the late Elizabeth A. (Krivak) Osiecki. Mark was a 1978 graduate of Highlands High School. He retired in 2003 after 26 years from Allegheny Ludlum...
Edward A. Stiller
Aug 3, 2023
Edward A. Stiller, 69, of Tarentum, passed away peacefully with his wife at his side on Thursday, August 3, 2023. He was born October 19, 1953, in Natrona Heights to the late Edward and Grace (Fiel) Stiller. Ed was working as a Graphic Manager for O.E.C. Graphics, located in Wisconsin. He was a member of the Allegheny Center Alliance Church...
Diana Lynn Faltot-Rittman
Aug 2, 2023
Diana Lynn "Dede" Faltot-Rittman, 70, of McCandless Township, passed away on Wednesday,
August 2, 2023. She was born November 20, 1952, in Natrona Heights to the late George J. and
Audrey (Anderson) Faltot. Dede received her Bachelors of Science degree in Education from
Edinboro University and also studied Communication at the University of Pittsburgh. Dede’s
teaching career extended over 37 years. She started her...
Dennis M. Bohatch
Jul 29, 2023
Dennis M. Bohatch, 70, of Buffalo Township, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 29, 2023 with his family by his side. Born August 27, 1952 in New Kensington to the late Stephen and LaVerne (Silcox) Bohatch Sr. Dennis was a graduate of Deer Lakes High School. He retired after 30 years as a senior supervisor from Allegheny Ludlum Steel, Brackenridge....
Lorraine M. Scovern
Jul 23, 2023
Lorraine M. (Marcelli) Scovern, 95, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the Embassy of Saxonburg. She was born July 14, 1928, in Brackenridge, a daughter of the late Vitalino and Theresa (Frederick) Marcelli. She is a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus in Natrona Heights and a former teacher's aid at Highlands...
Francis Olszewski
Jul 22, 2023
Francis Olszewski, 95, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2023 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born June 30, 1928, in Natrona, a son of the late Stanley and blanche (Cieslinski) Olszewski. Francis retired after 45 years of service in the Quality Control Department of PPG Industries in Creighton. He was a member of Guardian...
Bernard Knapek
Jul 21, 2023
Bernard Knapek, 93, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 21, 2023. He was born October 19, 1929, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late John and Stephana (Beresik) Knapek. Bernard was a veteran, serving in the United States Army. He worked in the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation for the states of California, Pennsylvania and...
Mark A. Szafranski
Jul 20, 2023
Mark A. Szafranski, 57, of Brackenridge, passed away at home Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was born May 12, 1966, in Natrona Heights, a son of Maxine Mason, of Kittanning and the late John A. Szafranski. Mark was a 1984 graduate of Highlands High School. He served his country with pride and honor in the United States Army as a...
Elaine Calligan
Jul 19, 2023
Elaine (McLachlan) Calligan, 88, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born August 24, 1934, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Richard and Irene (Nowicki) McLachlan. Elaine was a 1952 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She is a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus...
Thomas E. Blizman
Jul 17, 2023
Thomas E. Blizman, 72, of Natrona Heights, passed away at home on Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born April 12, 1951, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late John and Emily (Napolski) Blizman. Tom was a 1969 graduate of Highlands High School. He served his country in the United States Army Reserve. Tom retired as a crane repairman...
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