Russell G. Painter, Sr.
Aug 11, 2026
Russell George Painter, Sr., 78, of Natrona Heights, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at The Addison of Logan Pace, Lower Burrell. He was born September 13, 1947 in Pittsburgh, to the late Alexander and Maybell (Brown) Painter. Russell lived the past 20 years in Natrona Heights and prior to that Tarentum. He was a Sr. Staff Technician in research...
Kimberly A. Killian
Aug 10, 2026
Kimberly A. Killian, 69, of Allegheny Twp., passed away peacefully with her husband by her side, Monday, August 10, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a courageous battle with Multiple Sclerosis for 40 years. She was born August 19, 1956 in Creighton, PA to the late John J. and Regina (Semego) Karlo. Kimberly has lived the past 12 years...
Linda J. Keyser
Aug 8, 2026
Linda Keyser, 79, of Verona, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital after a long battle with Lymphoma. She was born November 8, 1946 to the late John Paul and Ruth (Coudriet) Volzer. Linda grew up in North Hills, graduating from Vincentian Academy. She was a member of St. Susanna Church, Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish,...
Ruth Ann Dzurovcin
Aug 5, 2026
Ruth Ann Dzurovcin, 84, of New Kensington, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at her home with her son by her side. She was born May 1, 1942 in Natrona Heights to the late David and Olga (Bibza) Montgomery. Ruth worked for Allegheny Ludlum Steel Mill as an observer and lab technician for over 25 years. She loved...
Robert S. "Greek" Demelco
Aug 5, 2026
Robert S. “Greek” Demelco, 84, of Brackenridge, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born August 6, 1941 in Creighton to the late Sotir “Steve” and Angela (Latas) Demelco. Robert lived most of his life in Creighton, Tarentum and Brackenridge. He was a District Manager in Circulation at the Valley News Dispatch for 30...
Beverly Ann Sagath
Aug 1, 2026
Beverly Ann Sagath, 90, of Tarentum, passed away on August 1, 2026, at East Deer Personal Care Home. She was born on December 4, 1935, to the late Gilson E. Smith, Sr. and Margaret E. (Hartman) Smith. Beverly spent her life as a homemaker that loved attending bible study, playing cards, watching mystery shows, and her cat, Molly.
Beverly is survived...
Marcia A. Molter
Aug 1, 2026
Marcia A. Molter, 77, of Tarentum, passed away August 1, 2026 at her home, surrounded by family. She was born March 3, 1949, daughter of the late Zigmund W. Nowacki and Hattie R. (Pinczewski) Nowacki. Marcia graduated from Harbrack High School, in 1967. She worked as a mail clerk at the Valley News Dispatch for many years. Marcia enjoyed going...
David S. Szymkowiak
Jul 24, 2026
David S. Szymkowiak, 62, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 24, 2026 with his family by his side following a courageous battle with lung cancer. He was born December 7, 1963 in Natrona Heights, a son of the late Lawrence Szymkowiak and Betty (Wohlfeil) Knigge. David lived most of his life in Greensburg and Lower...
Dorothy I. Orait
Jul 16, 2026
Dorothy I. (Gohn) “Gidget” Orait, 67 of Tarentum, passed away on July 16, 2026 in Shadyside Hospital surrounded by her family. Dorothy graduated in 1978 from Highlands High School. She enjoyed doing crafts, yard work, and planting her flowers. She enjoyed spending her free time fishing at Lake Erie with her husband. Dorothy loved to dance whenever she could. Dorothy...
Thomas William Gehenio
Jul 16, 2026
Thomas William Gehenio, 77, of New Kensington, passed away at home on Thursday, July 16, 2026. He was born October 19, 1948 in New Kensington a son of the late William and Ruth (Miller) Gehenio. Thomas was raised in Creighton and was employed in the offices of the US Government. Thomas was veteran of the US Navy serving from 1968-1974...