Irene M. Simko
Feb 27, 2025
Irene M. Simko, 94, of Springdale Twp., passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Thursday, February 27 at home. Born on August 31, 1930, in Lower Burrell, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Victoria (Slahtovsky) Bragiel. She attended Stewart School, graduated from Vandergrift High School in 1948, and worked as a credit clerk for...
Peter A. Messina
Feb 27, 2025
Peter A. Messina, 78, of Tarentum, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, February 27, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was born May 26, 1946 in Homer City, to the late Jack and Louise (Zagurski) Messina. Peter lived most of his life in Tarentum. Peter was a Bus driver for Roegnik for many years and also owned and operated his...
James H. Silliman
Feb 20, 2025
James H. Silliman, 64, of Tarentum, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 20, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 29, 1960 in Harrison Township to the late Howard D. and Betty (Clark) Silliman. James lived all of his life in Tarentum. He worked construction for a local contractor for a number of years. James was of the...
Thomas "Rap" Rapsinski
Feb 14, 2025
Thomas “Rap” Rapsinski, 73, of Sarver passed away at home February 14, 2025. Born April 1, 1951 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of the late George Sr. and Julia (Klabnik) Rapsinski. A 1969 graduate of Highlands High School and a 1973 graduate of Clarion State College, he was employed by Allegheny Ludlum (ATI) retiring in 2007 after 30...
H. Marie Heinrichs
Feb 9, 2025
H. Marie Heinrichs, 101, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 just six days shy of her 102nd birthday, at Vincentian Home in McCandless. She was born February 15, 1923 in West Mifflin to the late Raymond W. and Pauline R. (Gross) Richards. Marie lived most of her life in Creighton and Brackenridge. She was a secretary for...
Blanche Irene Smith
Feb 8, 2025
Blanche “Irene” Smith, 99, of Fawn Twp., passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 surrounded by family at Fawn Personal Care Home, Fawn Twp. with a special thank you to the care given by Kim and staff. She was born May 2, 1925 to the late Walter and Blanche (Coyle) Van Thiel of Brackenridge and graduated from Tarentum High school. She...
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,...