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Frank C. Valla

February 10, 1934 — October 11, 2025

Harwick

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 Penn State University in 1955. He was honorably discharged from the US Army in 1958. He served most of his Army tour in Frankfurt, Germany and he was able to visit many European countries. Frank and his wife Betty J. (Allan) Valla, who passed away October 19, 2022 enjoyed traveling to many US States. They especially enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, NV. He also enjoyed Pittsburgh sports. Frank and Betty were married 1 week shy of 62 years.

Frank was employed for approximately 18 years at the former Kellogg-American Plant in Oakmont, PA. He also worked at the former Harmar Coal Mine for 5 years and 9 years at the former Shannopin coal mine in Bobtown, PA. Frank was also an officer at the Harwick Polish Club (Thaddeus Kosciuszko) for over 50 years.

Frank is survived by his 3 daughters, Sandra Dulski, of PA, Pamela Valla (Dave Houston), of Springdale and Barbara J. (Daniel) Tassotti, of Natrona Heights. Also surviving are 2 grandchildren Jaclyn, of Avalon and Justin Fetes of Springdale and sister-in-law Emma Valla, of Ft. Myers, FL., and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty J. (Allan) Valla and his siblings Elizabeth Valla, Rosemary (Valla) Hetrick and Joseph Valla.

A private family visitation was held in Duster Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc. 347 E 10th Ave, Tarentum, 724-224-1526. Burial was in Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Twp. VISIT: dusterfuneralhomeinc.com

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