Frances H. Pettigrew

Feb 7, 2025

Frances H. Pettigrew, 82 of Natrona Heights, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Quality Life Services, Sarver. She was born March 10, 1942 in St. John's, Newfoundland, daughter of the late Samuel and Edith P. (Morris) Remaley. Frances lived most of her life in Natrona Heights where she was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She was a...

Marlene M. Krasinsky

Feb 6, 2025

Marlene M. Krasinsky, 92, of Brackenridge passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born September 2, 1932 in Brackenridge, daughter of the late Vitaliano A. and Theresa H. (Frederick) Marcelli. Marlene lived her entire life in Brackenridge where she was a homemaker. She was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus, Natrona Heights. Marlene graduated from...

Walter J. Kissel

Feb 3, 2025

Walter J. Kissel, 82, of Lower Burrell, passed away unexpectedly at home on his 82nd birthday, Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born February 3, 1943 in Harrison Township, son of the late Walter M. and Stella C. (Chupek) Kissel. Walter lived the past 48 years in Lower Burrell. He was a professional Consulting Engineer for several Pittsburgh engineering firms...

Patricia Ann Mrozinski

Jan 30, 2025

Patricia Ann Mrozinski, 88, formerly of Natrona Heights, died Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Concordia at Cabot. She was born December 5, 1936 in New Kensington to the late Paul and Mary (Yangula) Schrecongost. Patricia graduated in 1954 from Ken-Hi. She was a secretary for ALCOA and a clerk for Allegheny Valley Hospital. 

She married John Edward Mrozinski on June 18,...

Brian F. Nates

Jan 30, 2025

Brian F. Nates, 47, of Pittsburgh, passed away unexpectedly at home, Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born February 17, 1977 in New Kensington, son of Ronald F. Nates and Mary L. Wiles, both of Pittsburgh. Brian was a self-employed contractor in the local area and of the catholic faith. 

 Besides his parents, he is survived by his son Brian F....

Curtis M. Coyne

Jan 27, 2025

Curtis M. Coyne, 73, of Brackenridge, passed peacefully at home, into the hands of the Lord, on Monday, January 27, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. Curt was surrounded by his loving wife, family and friends.

He was born July 14, 1951 in Pittsburgh, to the late James and Kathleen (Paul) Coyne. Curt is survived by his devoted wife of...

Edward J. Pastrick

Jan 25, 2025

Edward J. Pastrick, 77, of Washington Township, passed away at home Saturday, January 25, 2025 after being ill the past 5 years. He was born June 16, 1947 in Natrona Heights to the late Chris and Ann (Kulick) Pastrick. Edward lived most of his life in Tarentum and the past 24 years in Washington Township. He was Director of Plant...

Judith Anne McPhilimy

Jan 25, 2025

Judith Anne McPhilimy, 85, of Tarentum, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the home of her son following a lengthy illness. She was born April 18, 1939 in Tarentum, a daughter of the late Charles S. and Leona A. (McNally) McPhilimy. Judith lived most of her life in Tarentum and Natrona Heights. She was a legal secretary for several...

Blaire E. Collins

Jan 24, 2025

Blaire E. Collins passed away Friday January 24, 2025 in the loving arms of her parents Tyler J. Collins and Taylor A. Livingston. Blaire was born April 25, 2024. Due to premature birth, Blaire spent 273 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Children’s Hospital Pittsburgh, PA. Blaire enjoyed snuggling with her parents, watching Disney movies, and loved...

Daniel R. Vakulick

Jan 22, 2025

Daniel R. Vakulick, 20, of Tarentum, passed away as a result of a furnace explosion at Braeburn Steel on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. He was born September 10, 2004 in Harrison Township. Son of Amanda B. Anderson, of Buffalo Twp, and the late Daniel Vakulick who passed away in 2023. Daniel lived most of his life in Buffalo Twp. and...