Linda Lou Thompson
May 9, 2025
Linda Lou Thompson, 72, of Butler, passed away on Friday, May 9, 2025, at UPMC Shadyside Hospital in Pittsburgh. She was born on March 3, 1953, in Harrison Township, to the late Louis D. and Helen (Hilty) Grove. Linda spent most of her life in Tarentum and Jefferson Township.
Linda had a rewarding career as a dental assistant, working at the...
Irma E. Kus
May 9, 2025
Irma E. Kus, 100, formerly of Tarentum, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025 at Quality Life Services, Apollo, PA. She was born July 24, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland. Irma lived most of her life in Tarentum where she was a homemaker. She was of the Catholic faith and a graduate of Middle Eastern High School, Baltimore, MD. Irma enjoyed bingo,...
James Birch
Apr 30, 2025
James Birch, 77, of Polk, PA, Irwin Township, Venango Co., passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2025 in the Emergency Room of Butler Hospital. He was born December 9, 1947 in Harrison Twp., to the late Frank F. and Ethel L. (Selmek) Birch, Jr. James lived most of his life in East Deer Twp. And Venango County. He was a private...
George "Big George" Cook, Jr.
Apr 27, 2025
George “Big George” Cook, Jr., 73, of Brackenridge, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, April 27, 2025. He was born July 11, 1951 in Tuskegee, AL to the late George and Iona (Layne) Jenkins, Jr. George lived most of his life in Brackenridge and the New Kensington area. He was a machinist for Oberg Manufacturing and of the...
Lysle S. Leathers
Apr 24, 2025
Lysle S. Leathers,97, formerly of Springdale, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2025 at his home in North Versailles. He was born April 11, 1928 in Pitcairn, son of the late Walter and Mary (Wagner) Leathers. He was retired from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette composing room. Lysle proudly served his country in the Marine Corps Detachment 837 during WWII and US...
Sharon Lee Brestensky
Apr 22, 2025
Sharon Lee Brestensky, 70, of Buffalo Township, passed away Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born September 10, 1954 in Harrison Township to the late James E. and Margaret (Callen) McCombs. Sharon lived most of her life in Fawn and Buffalo Township. She was a dental assistant for several local dentists. She was a member...
Kimberley M. Adamik
Apr 19, 2025
Kimberley M. Adamik, 58, of Fawn Township, passed away Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born October 11, 1966 in Harrison Township, daughter of Richard Adamik, of Clinton Township and the late Sandra (Falkner) Adamik in 2024. Kimberley lived her entire life in Fawn Township and was of the Methodist faith. She was a Truck Driver for Richard S. Adamik...
Valerie I. Beer
Apr 15, 2025
Valerie I. Beer, 85, of Lower Burrell passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Memory Meadows Personal Care Home. She was born November 21, 1939 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of late George Podhurcak and Mary Rabik Podhurcak. She lived in Lower Burrell for the past 50 years and was a 1957 graduate of Springdale High School. Valerie was...
William C. "Bill" Baker
Apr 14, 2025
William C. “Bill” Baker, 72, of Lower Burrell, went home to be with his Lord, Monday, April 14,2025. He was born December 20, 1952 in New Kensington to the late William and Pearl (Lawson) Baker. Bill lived all of his life in Lower Burrell. He was a Auto detailer at Nick Chevrolet for 44 years. Bill was of the protestant...
Brooks A. Elder
Apr 9, 2025
Brooks A. Elder, 39, of Tarentum, passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025. He was born January 15, 1986 in Natrona Heights, son of Roberta (Bednar) Lojak (Robert Borner), of Ross Township and John Elder, of Tarentum. Brooks was a self-employed electrician and of the catholic faith. He graduated from Highlands High School in 2004 and enjoyed...