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Local Obituaries for Natrona Heights, PA, Allegheny County & Surrounding Areas

Diana Lee Kosakowski

Diana Lee Kosakowski

Jan 23, 2023

Diana Lee (Hughes) Kosakowski, 72, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23, 2023 in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh.  She was born February 12, 1950, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Robert G. and Alice M. (Snebold) Hughes.  Diana worked as a customer service representative for 23 years for BiLo/Elk County Foods.  She was a member...

Harry F Snow Sr.

Harry F Snow Sr.

Jan 14, 2023

Harry F Snow Sr., 65, of Natrona Heights, passed away after 8 years of being ill at home on Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was born May 26, 1957, in New Kensington, the 10th child of 15 to the late Tom and Grace (Hill) Snow. Harry was a 1977 graduate of Valley High School. He was the owner of Shoop's ...

Daniel A. Kaminski

Daniel A. Kaminski

Jan 8, 2023

Daniel A Kaminski of Las Vegas NV passed away on January 8th 2023 in Long Beach California.

Daniel was born and raised in Natrona Heights PA where he graduated in 1974 from Highlands High School. After graduating high school he joined the US Navy and was injured forcing him into retirement. Dan moved to Las Vegas in 1989 where he would...

Kathryn J. Howard

Kathryn J. Howard

Jan 8, 2023

Kathryn J. (Jones) Howard, 75, of Natrona Heights, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023 in AHN Jefferson Hospital, Jefferson Hills.  She was born July 23, 1947, in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late Leonard E. and Eleanor M. (Bowser) Jones.  Kathy worked in the housekeeping department at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She enjoyed watching TV, going out...

Beverly J. Woodman

Beverly J. Woodman

Jan 4, 2023

Beverly J. (Meinz) Woodman, 84, of New Kensington, formerly of Tarentum, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 in Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights.  She was born November 13, 1938, in Natrona Heights the daughter of the late Anthony & Eldeane M, (Adams) Meinz Sr.  Beverly was a 1956 graduate of Tarentum High School.  She worked as a school...

Martha J. Platt

Martha J. Platt

Dec 25, 2022

Martha J. (Thomas) Platt, 100, of Brackenridge, passed away at home on Sunday, December 25, 2022 with her family at her side. She was born January 13, 1922, in Brackenridge a daughter of the late Joseph Harper and Anna Mabel (Kennedy) Thomas. Martha was a 1939 graduate of Har-Brack High School. She was the oldest member of the First United...

Vaughan D. Hepler

Vaughan D. Hepler

Dec 20, 2022

Vaughan D. Hepler, 78, of Astor, Florida, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022. He was born on, April 11, 1944, in Natrona Heights, a son of the late Clifford and Gertrude (Lydick) Hepler, Vaughan retired from the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 154 and was also the former owner of The Saxon Inn in Natrona Heights...

John E. Woodman

John E. Woodman

Dec 17, 2022

John E. "Woody" Woodman, 61, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 17, 2022 surrounded by his family. He was born May 24, 1961, in Natrona Heights, a son of Beverly Meinz Woodman, of New Kensington and the late John E. Woodman. Woody was a 1980 graduate of Highlands High School. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist...

Richard  W. Shoop

Richard W. Shoop

Dec 16, 2022

Richard W. Shoop, 74, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022. He was born September 17, 1948, in St. Cloud, MN, a son of the late Richard E. and Erma (Morrow) Shoop. Rick attended Springdale HS. He worked as a dock worker for 20 years at Action Industries in Cheswick where he was also a Teamsters...

Linda L. Dixon

Linda L. Dixon

Dec 13, 2022

Linda L. (Pryor) Dixon, 74, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  She was born June 2, 1948, in Sharon. a daughter of the late Robert and Lillian (Gahagan) Pryor.  Linda retired as the executive secretary for Dr. Dixon from the Allegheny County Health Department after 35 years of service.  She enjoyed reading, adult coloring books,...

John  E. Estok

John E. Estok

Dec 13, 2022

John E. Estok, 77, of Tarentum passed away on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.  He was born May 22, 1945, in Homestead, a son of the late John and Erma (Sabo) Estok.  John was a Vietnam veteran, serving in the United States Air Force from 1966-1970.  He was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, life member of the V.F.W. Post 894...

Jane Marie Kaminski

Jane Marie Kaminski

Dec 11, 2022

Jane Marie (Dalka) Kaminski 95, of Juniper Village of Monroeville, passed away peacefully of advanced age on Sunday, December 11, 2022.  As a housewife, she enjoyed cooking, Polka dancing, and caring for her family.  Jane was born October 12, 1927 as the fifth child of Antoni and Laura (Anuszek) Dalka, of Natrona.  After graduating from Har-Brack High School she married...

Judith V. Raney

Judith V. Raney

Dec 11, 2022

Judith V. (Smith) Raney, 57, of Natrona, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 11, 2022. She was born November 17, 1965 in Carson City, Nevada a daughter of the late Bill and Martha (Salmon) Smith. Judy was the owner of the Raney Day Learning Center in Creighton and also worked as a clerk at the Vandergrift Post Office....

Philip J. Calabrese

Philip J. Calabrese

Nov 30, 2022

 Philip Calabrese, 44, of Oakmont, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.

Born on October 18, 1978, Phil was a long-time employee of Oakmont Country Club. Phil was one of the kindest people anyone could meet, and would do anything to help a friend. He is survived by his wife of thirteen years, Tara (Malecki) Calabrese, and their two beloved dogs,...

Leo A. Wasilowski

Leo A. Wasilowski

Nov 27, 2022

Leo A. Wasilowski, 88, of Natrona Heights  passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Sunday, November 27, 2022 at Allegheny Valley Hospital.  He was born April 11, 1934, in Natrona Heights a son of the late Stanley and Mary Wasilowski. Leo was a 1952 graduate of Har-Brack High School. He retired from the shipping and receiving department...

Elizabeth Dosch

Elizabeth Dosch

Nov 26, 2022

Elizabeth (Dolny) Dosch, 98, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 26, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the last  surviving member of her immediate family.  Elizabeth was born July 5, 1924, in Natrona Heights a daughter of the late Stefan and Katherine (Usjak) Dolny.  She was a 1942 graduate of Har-Brack High School.  Elizabeth was...

Raymond S. Ameel

Raymond S. Ameel

Nov 16, 2022

Our loving father, Raymond S. Ameel, 93, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 16, 2022. He was born August 5,1928 in West Natrona, the son of the late Albert A. and Stella (Wlodarczyk) Ameel. He was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, St. Ladislaus Church. Raymond attended Har-Brack High School. He enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1948 and proudly...

Guy R. Gula

Guy R. Gula

Nov 13, 2022

Guy R. Gula, 85, of Brackenridge passed away Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in the West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born Feb. 11, 1937, to the late Guy S. Gula and Edith Broggi Gula. Guy was a graduate of Tarentum High School and was the former retired chief of police for Brackenridge. A member of Guardian Angels Parish Most Blessed...

Kelly P. Pawloski

Kelly P. Pawloski

Nov 9, 2022

Kelly Pawloski passed away at age 57 surrounded by her loving family on November 9th. Kelly was raised in New Kensington and resided around that area before moving to her home in Tarentum. She loved being a mother and spending time with her family and friends. She was married to her loving husband, Stan for over 29 wonderful years. Earlier...

Roy F. Mclaughlin

Roy F. Mclaughlin

Nov 4, 2022

It is with great sadness that the family of Roy F. McLaughlin, 82, of Frazer Twp. announce his passing on Friday, November 4, 2022, after a brief illness surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Creighton, Pa on April 25, 1940 to the late Alfred and Ella Mae McCracken McLaughlin. Roy lived in the East Deer...

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