Maureen (McPherson) Mitchell Age 58, of Brackenridge, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, March 8, 2019.  She was born December 15, 1960, in Natrona Heights to the late Harold and Emilie (Szczesny) McPherson. Maureen was a former administrative assistant at Genco. She loved to cook and volunteered at various activities that her children were involved in. Maureen was a devoted and loving wife & mother. She is survived by her loving & adored husband of 26...

Dennis G. Nitowski Age 66, of Natrona, passed peacefully with family at his side on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Platinum Ridge Center, Brackenridge.  Born on December 12, 1952 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of the late Chester J. and Stella (Pekalski) Nitowski.  Dennis was a graduate of Highlands High School Class of 1970 and continued his education with management training courses.  He worked for Arby's in Natrona Heights and Monroeville for 40 years,...

Robert "Bob" Guy Wilson Age 87, a lifelong resident of Tarentum, passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot where he was a resident the last year and a half. He was born on May 23, 1931 in Tarentum and was the son of the late Lloyd and Marie (Bowman) Wilson. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Marianne, for 66 years, until her death last January. Bob worked for the U.S. Postal Service until his retirement in 1986, beloved...

John "Jack" W. Lord, age 74 of East Deer Twp. formerly of Portland, Maine, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 24, 2019. He was born November 15, 1944 in Natrona Heights, and was the son of the late Charles F. and Ruth (Rinker) Lord. Jack was a retired consultant in finance, in the banking industry for 20 years. He was a graduate of Vermont College and received his Master's degree from Boston University. Jack enjoyed history, science and was a lifelong reader. He...

Stephen J. Sugajski Of Natrona, passed away peacefully at home with family at his side Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. Born July 5, 1924, in Natrona, he was the son of the late John and Mary (Krwawnik) Sugajski. He was a lifelong resident of Natrona. Steve worked as a brick layer at Allegheny Ludlum Steel, Brackenridge and retired in 1986. He proudly served in the Army under General Patton as a radioman during World War II in the Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe...

Marlene Jean (Ferrari) Rzeszotarski Age 76, of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.  Born on April 12, 1942 in New Kensington, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mary (Ajak) Ferrari. Marlene grew up in Creighton and was an East Deer-Frazer Class of 1960 graduate.  She was a longtime resident of Natrona Heights.  She and her husband, Leonard, owned and operated the former 7-Eleven convenience store in...

Rev. Edward M. Czemerda Age 63, a priest for the Diocese of Pittsburgh, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018, at UPMC Passavant. He was born in New Kensington on July 25, 1955 and is the son of Zora (Lazo) Czemerda and the late Martin J. Czemerda. He is survived by his mother Zora, his brother, Nicholas (Mary Jane) Czemerda, his sister, Christine Czemerda (Rhonda Kittle); his nephew, Brandon M. Czemerda, his nieces, Nicole E. Czemerda, Caiti and Allyson...

Joseph R. "Joe" Tatrn, 90, a lifelong resident of Creighton, East Deer Township, passed away Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. Joe was born July 22, 1928, in Glassmere, he was the son of the late Charles J. Tatrn Sr. and Sophie Kapus Tatrn. Joe was a graduate of East Deer High School Class of 1946. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War. Joe's fulltime career was as a glasscutter for Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company in Creighton. He was a member...

Age 69, of Shadyside, passed away after a long battle with leukemia on Thursday, October 25, 2018, at UPMC Shadyside. Ken was born on February 5, 1949, in Natrona Heights, to the late Andrew and Mary (Staricek) Stanko.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Edward J. Sakala, his brother, Ronald T Stanko, MD (Surviving wife, Rita Ann) and his sister-in-law, Donna (Manconi) Stanko.  He is survived by his former wife, Ann...

Dorothy Misko Age 81, of East Deer Township, passed away Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights.  Born on November 2, 1936 in Creighton, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Anna (Protz) Misko.  Dorothy was a graduate of East Deer High School Class of 1954.  She owned and operated her own beauty salon in Creighton.  She also worked as a telephone operator for the Bell Telephone Company at the Tarentum, Springdale, Oakmont, and New...