Dr. Robert P. Bengel
Oct 20, 2025
Dr. Robert P. Bengel, 85, of Lower Burrell, PA and Ft. Myers, FL, passed away peacefully on October 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by family. He was born August 2, 1940, in New Kensington, PA, son of the late George and Genevieve (Vent) Bengel. He was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Charles Morrow, his sister Dolores (Bengel) Morrow,...
Thomas E. Gandziarski
Oct 18, 2025
Thomas E. Gandziarski, 90, of Frazer Twp., passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, October 18, 2025, after a brief illness. Born March 20,1935, in East Deer Twp, he was a proud USMC veteran, longtime Frazer resident, and retired foreman from Numec Nuclear Babcox & Wilcox. He was formerly the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor at Deer Lakes School District. Tom...
Donna Gaston
Oct 16, 2025
Donna (Amato) Gaston passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 16, 2025 in Jefferson Hills Hospital, PA. Born in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Alfred (Fred) and Catherine (Senchak) Amato on February 5, 1935. She was married to the late Alois Gaston and together raised four children who survive, Lorraine Schmidt (the late Charles), Rock Hill, SC; Gary Gaston (the late...
Ranata J. Kliemchen
Oct 13, 2025
Ranata J. Kliemchen, 75, of Tarentum, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Quality Life, Apollo. She was born September 26, 1950 in Benton Harbor, MI to the late William and Ruby (Casey) Kliemchen. Ranata previously lived in Indiana for 37 years and moved to Pennsylvania in 2021. She was a self-employed Massage therapist and a member of the Unitarian...
Frank C. Valla
Oct 11, 2025
Frank C. Valla, 91, of Harwick, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter Barbara, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. He was born February 10, 1934 in Harwick to the late Joseph, Sr. and Catherine (Lickman) Valla. Frank lived his entire life in Harwick and was a 1951 graduate of Aspinwall High School. Frank received a B.S. degree from...
Dolores A. Swanger
Oct 8, 2025
Dolores A. "Deeann" Swanger, 65, of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, following a lengthy illness. She was born June 26, 1960 in Pittsburgh. Dolores formerly lived in Natrona Heights and New Kensington. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed doing crafts, horror movies, collectibles especially cookie jars. She also...
Robert C. Sims. Sr.
Oct 5, 2025
Robert C. Sims. Sr., 95, of Tarentum, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge. He was born August 3, 1930 in Tarentum to the late Ralph and Dora (Ross) Sims. Robert has lived his entire life in the area and was of the Protestant faith. He was a Lab Technician for Upper Allegheny Joint Sewer Authority for...
Dorothy Mae Gault
Oct 3, 2025
Dorothy Mae Gault, age 86, of Jefferson, Georgia formerly of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Friday October 3, 2025.
Mrs. Gault was born May 13th 1939 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania; daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Hensel) Pish. Dorothy worked for an engineering firm in Pittsburgh, PA for 12 years as a computer operator. Of the many projects that...
Bonnie Sue Varos
Oct 3, 2025
Bonnie Sue Varos, 72, of Brackenridge, went to a peaceful rest on Friday, October 3, 2025 surrounded with love and her family and friend. She was born February 25, 1953 in Natrona Heights to the late Carl and Grace (Mason) Fullerton. Bonnie has lived her entire life in the AK Valley where she was a Teller for Mellon Bank in...
Jerome J. Slancauskas
Oct 1, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Joseph Slancauskas, 73, of Lower Burrell, PA, peacefully passed away on October 1, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born in Pittsburgh on October 8, 1951, Jerry grew up in the city he loved, graduating from South Side High School before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. From 1971 to 1977, he served...