Joveca Verena Leonard-Lewis
Apr 13, 2026
Joveca V. Leonard - Lewis, 41 of Pittsburgh, died on April 13, 2026. She was born on March 23, 1985, in Miami Beach FL, the daughter of the late Joe Louis Leonard, III. and Viveca R. Jones.
Joveca graduated from Highlands High School in 2003; as she called it “The country boon docks.” She attended dental school and became a certified...
Patricia Lee (Seft) Salego
Apr 26, 2026
Patricia Lee (Seft) Salego, 79, of Brackenridge, passed away Sunday April 26, 2026 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born November 30, 1946 in Natrona Heights to the late Joseph and Sophie (Nyga) Seft. Pat lived in the area her entire life. She was a Winder for Curtis Wright, previously, Westinghouse Electro-Mechanical Division, Cheswick for 44 years. Pat was...
Mark A. Rieger
Apr 25, 2026
Mark A. Rieger, 71 of Tarentum, passed away at home on Saturday, April 25, 2026 with his wife at his side. He was born November 11, 1954 in Natrona Heights to the late Joseph and Mildred (Stewczak) Rieger. Mark enjoyed bowling, was a fan of the Steelers, Penguins and Pirates. He also enjoyed attending Jeff Dunham events, and traveling to...
Gloria A. Micozzi
Apr 23, 2026
Gloria Micozzi, a lifelong resident of the Allegheny Valley, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of compassion, dedication, and deep love for her family. Born on June 29, 1933, in Natrona Heights, Gloria spent 88 years in her cherished home in Brackenridge, where she built a life centered on service and family. Gloria devoted 49 years to the nursing...
Zachary Thomas Smith
Apr 19, 2026
Zachary Thomas Smith, 24. Of Tarentum, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026 at St. Margaret’s Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born December 28, 2001 in Pittsburgh, PA. Zachary was the son of Dwayne E. and Leslie (Griffith) Smith, of Tarentum. Zachary was a life-long resident of Tarentum. He was a 2023 graduate of The Western Pennsylvania School for the Blind, and...
Betty Lou Varhola
Apr 13, 2026
Betty Lou Varhola, 97, of Tarentum, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at Quality Life Services, Apollo. She was born March 15, 1929 in Wyano, PA to the late Joseph and Minnie (Moser) Mlinek. Betty Lou lived most of her life in Tarentum where she was a homemaker and also a custodian for Highlands School district for 23 years. She...
Richard L. Beam, Jr.
Apr 13, 2026
Richard L. Beam, Jr., 68, of Natrona Heights, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026 at home. He was born March 11, 1958, in Natrona Heights, son of Dolores I. (Nyga) Beam, of Natrona Heights and the late Richard L. Beam, Sr. Richard was a brick layer and enjoyed cooking, being outside, drinking beer, smoking cigs, fishing, hunting and spending time...
William Matthew Gavlak
Apr 11, 2026
William Matthew Gavlak (Bill) passed away Saturday, April 11, 2026, from complications of his Parkinson’s disease. He was born in Windber, PA, eldest son of John L. and Mary (Sombronski) Gavlak. He is an alumnus of Portage High School and The University of Pittsburgh, where he obtained his degree in Chemistry. Bill had a successful 34-year career as a chemist...
Norman (Norm) Cable
Apr 5, 2026
Norman T. (Norm) Cable, 85, of Freeport, PA, passed peacefully early Easter morning, April 5, 2026. Norm was born April 18, 1940, in Grove City, PA to Walter and Dorothy (Rudish) Cable, now deceased. Also predeceased are good friends, Howard C. (Mac), Martha A., and Howard G. (George) McCutcheon. Norm was employed in the trucking/transportation industry and was also an...
Diane Irvine
Mar 29, 2026
Diane Irvine, 70, of Saxonburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, March 29, 2026. Born on August 16, 1955, in Natrona Heights, Diane was the beloved daughter of the late William and Kathleen (Black) Thompson. She was raised in Fawn Township and graduated from Highlands High School in 1974. Shortly after graduation, Diane married the love of her life, Stephen...