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...

Albert J. Pavlik Age 89, of Creighton, passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 in Harmar Village Care Center.  Born on April 28, 1929 in Tarentum, he was the son of John A. and Dorothy (Gretz) Pavlik.  He was a 1947 graduate of Tarentum High School.  Al was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving with the Army. He retired on July 30, 1994 after his 47 year work career as a bricklayer in the maintenance area at Allegheny Ludlum, Brackenridge.  He was a member...

Age 91, formerly of Creighton, passed away on Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Platinum Ridge Center, Brackenridge. He was born in Tarentum on October 23, 1926 and was the son of the late Edward and Susan (Lucas) Dobrzynski. Ed was a 1944 graduate of Tarentum High School. He was a proud veteran of the Korean War, serving with the Army in Germany. Ed had worked at Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., Creighton and Gulf Research, Harmarville, retiring in 1986. Ed also worked many years...

Age 67 of Brackenridge, passed away on Tuesday, August 28, 2018 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born in Natrona Heights on January 26, 1951, and was a son of the late Norman F. and Blanche (Schreckengost) Bernard. Roger owned Boots Bar, Brackenridge. He served in the Army, and was a member of the VFW Natrona Heights, American Legion, Brackenridge, Outdoor Life Lodge, Fawn Twp. and the Brothers of the Third Wheel. He enjoyed building and riding...

Age 62 of East Deer Twp., passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. She was born in New Kensington on February 23, 1956 and is the daughter of Martha (Samay) Skripets of Springdale and the late Edward F. Skripets. Karen was the owner of Budget Rental Car & Truck of Cheswick. She enjoyed spending time with family especially her grandchildren, traveling, cooking and baking. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Ron Boscia; her loving...

Marsha J. Zendarski Age 72, of Natrona, passed away Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights, after a heroic battle with cancer. Born June 25, 1946, in Natrona Heights, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Wanda (Perdick) Zendarski. Marsha was a graduate of Har Brack High School class of 1964 and was a licensed practical nurse. She worked as an LPN at Allegheny Valley Hospital. She was a member of St. Ladislaus Roman Catholic Church, Natrona. Marsha...

Age 95, of Brackenridge, formerly of Frazer Township, passed away on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. Born on July 29, 1923 in Natrona Heights, she was the daughter of the late Frank R. and Ellie Adams. Elsie worked for Action Industries as a machine operator. She enjoyed bowling and loved making ceramic pieces. She especially treasured spending time with her family and her dog, Dottie. Survivors include her son with whom she made her home for the past...

Charles L. "Chuck" Thimons Jr., 53, of Creighton and Lower Burrell, passed away Friday, August 17, 2018 at his home. Born on December 24, 1964 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of Charles L. and Catherine (Benecki) Thimons Sr. of Lower Burrell. Chuck graduated from Burrell High School Class of 1983 and Penn State University, University Park, Class of 1988 where he majored in mechanical engineering. He worked for GMC in Detroit, Michigan and several other companies in the...