Denise L. Zier

            Denise L. Zier, 62, of Natrona Heights, passed away unexpectedly at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh on Saturday, August 22, 2020. She was born November 3, 1957 in Harrison Township to the late James J. and Etta J. (Jones) Stollenwerk. Denise lived most of her life in Natrona Heights and Tarentum where she was a homemaker. She also tended bar at the Natrona American Legion and the Tarentum VFW for many years. Denise was of the Protestant faith and a 1975 graduate of Highlands High School. She was a member of Tarentum Eagles, Outdoor Life Lodge in Fawn Twp. and the Tarentum VFW Auxiliary. Denise enjoyed arts and crafts and was very involved in the Legion and VFW Auxiliary. She was an avid Pittsburgh Steeler fan and especially enjoyed her family. Denise will be remembered for her bubbly personality, infectious laugh, rabid loyalty, defense of her loved ones and what seemed like an unlimited capacity for love.

            Survivors include her husband of 21 years, Jack L. Zier; her son Shawn L. (Amanda) Zier, of Fawn Township; 2 granddaughters Rori and Alanna Zier, of Fawn Twp. and grandson Erik Hursh, of Natrona. Also surviving is a brother Joseph J. (Amy) Stollenwerk, of Tarentum. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by a son Justin J. Stollenwerk in 2016.

            Visitation 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday in the Duster Funeral Home, Inc. 347 E 10^th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526 where services will be held on Thursday at 11 AM with Rev. Robert B. Walker, officiating. Burial will be private. Tarentum VFW Auxiliary will hold services in the funeral home 7 PM Wednesday. VISIT: dusterfh.com