Mary F. (Horan) Weremeychik, 88, a lifelong resident of Natrona, passed away Thursday, Aug. 15, 2019, at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. Born Aug. 11, 1931, in Natrona, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. and Kathryn (Davidowski) Horan. Mary attended St. Joseph High School in Natrona and was a member of St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church, St. Joseph Parish, Natrona. In her younger years, Mary enjoyed dancing to doo-wop big band music daily with her husband, Phil. She...

Toni Karolkoski Age 92, of Natrona, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 1, 2019 surrounded by her family at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge.  She was born September 28, 1926 in Setechov, Slovakia, the daughter of the late John and Anna Kubica Holacik.  Toni was a member of St. Ladislaus, now named St. Joseph Parish in Natrona.  She enjoyed cooking for her family, playing cards, going shopping up the hill, and especially loved spending time with her children and...

Robert Raymond Mehal, Sr., 81, formerly of Natrona Heights and Oakdale, PA, passed away peacefully at his son's home in Buffalo Township, Tuesday, July 30, 2019.  Born on July 13, 1938 in Natrona, he was the son of the late Martin L. and Sophie Mehal. Robert was a graduate of Har-Brack High School Class of 1956.  He served in the Army as an active and reserve Military Police Soldier from 1960 to 1966.  Robert was a longtime JC Penney employee for over 35 years, holding the...

Annabell M. (Jarjabka) Wrbican, age 89 of State College, PA, formerly of Creighton, passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Juniper Village at Brookline, State College, PA. She was born in Braeburn on November  14, 1929 and was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Colesar) Jarjabka.   Annabell grew up in Braeburn, and inherited her father’s gift as a musician primarily playing the piano and organ. During...

Charles S. "Chuck" Tatrn Age 61, of Riviera Beach, Fla., formerly of Creighton, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019, in Riviera Beach, Fla. Born Sept. 19, 1957, in New Kensington, he was the son of the Phyllis E. (Lord) Tatrn, of Creighton, and the late Joseph R. "Joe" Tatrn. Chuck was a graduate of Deer Lakes High School Class of 1976. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the Navy, proudly serving on the USS Bigelow, Mayport, Fla. He then moved to Florida and worked...

James E. Dowd, Sr. Age 89, of Murrysville, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 6, 2019.  Born on April 9, 1930, in Buffalo, New York, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Margaret (Burger) Dowd.  He earned his Bachelor of Arts Business degree at Canisius College, Buffalo, New York.  Mr. Dowd was a proud Navy veteran and served during the Korean War.  After the war, he entered the family business, Dowd Medical Service in Wilkinsburg.  Mr. Dowd successfully...

Betty Lou (Orait) Goldsheater, 91, of Harmar, passed away Thursday, June 27, 2019 in Harmar Village Care Center.  Born on April 21, 1928 in Saltsburg, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas and Celia (Reeder) Orait.  She was a longtime resident of Creighton and moved to Harmar in 2004.   Betty retired after working 25 years at Bacharach, New Kensington.  She was a member of Springdale Presbyterian Church. Survivors include nieces and nephews.  In addition to her...

Roberta Jane (Morford) Sabow, 80, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2019, in Texas. Born May 30, 1939, in Natrona Heights, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edward and Helen Marie (Woolslayer) Morford. Roberta moved from Natrona Heights to Virginia and Texas to live near her daughters. She grew up in Creighton and was a graduate of East Deer-Frazer High School Class of 1957. She was a registered nurse and studied nursing at Allegheny Hospital School of...

Malvina (Bresuciak) Scanga, age 87, formerly of Tarentum, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2018. She was born in Brackenridge and was the a daughter of the Martin and Caroline (Korec) Bresuciak. Malvina retired as an inspector with  Westinghouse Electric Co. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Mario A. Scanga, July 11, 2007; her sisters, Mary Matjasko and Bertha Hanulik; her brothers, Martin, Paul, Stephen, Joseph, Clement, Rudolph, Edward, Alexander and...

Margaret H. (Andrejcik) Kachurik, age 93,  formerly of Creighton, passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2019. She was born in Creighton, on January 22, 1926 and was the daughter of the late Joseph P. and Mary A. (Haburaj) Andrejcik. Margaret was a member of Holy Family R.C. Church, Creighton. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Andrew Kachurik; her daughters, Debra A. Kachurik and Beverly Kachurik Sughrue; her great grandsons, Andrew and Trent Grady; her sisters,...