Frank P. Pencheck, Sr., 90, of Fawn Township, passed away at home Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was born July 17, 1926 in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, son of the late John and Ludviho "Lucy" (Francov) Pencheck, Makewich. Frank has lived in Fawn Township since 1958. He retired after 30 years as a machinist for the former Westinghouse Electric Corp.,...
Richard P. "Dick" Michnuk, 85, of Lower Burrell, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2017 at West Haven Manor, Washington Twp. He was born August 29, 1931 in Brackenridge, son of the late Philip and Anna (Homolek) Michnuk. He has lived in Lower Burrell since 1959. Richard worked at ALCOA Technical Center, Merwin for 33 years before retiring in 1993. He...
Jeffrey L. Alter, 53 of Tarentum, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at his home following a long and hard fought battle with severe depression. He was born April 6, 1964 in Natrona Heights, son of Lynn E. "Bud" and Frances M. (Magoc) Alter of Tarentum. Jeff has lived his entire life in Tarentum and worked as an Operations Manager...
Patricia J. (Pletz) Crowe, 62, of Natrona Heights, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2017 at West Penn Hospital, Hospice Unit, Pittsburgh. She was born May 1, 1955 in Beaver Co., daughter of the late Albert and Beatrice (Muehlbauer) Pletz. Patricia has lived the past 25 years in Allegheny Co and prior to that Beaver Co. She was a homemaker and...
Joseph R. "The Egg Man" Klabnik, 89, formerly of Sarver, passed away May 12, 2017 in Butler Co. Memorial Hospital. He was born September 15, 1927 in Tarentum, son of the late John V. and Mary (Gajdos) Klabnik. He served as a Corporal in the Army during WWII, helping to train new recruits. Along with his wife Dolores Jeanne "Jean"...
.Linda J. (Hatash) Micholas, 61, of Buffalo Twp., passed away Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Butler Memorial Hospital. She was born February 15, 1956 in Harrison Township, daughter of the late Joseph and Jane (Bucinski) Hatash. Linda lived most of her life in the Natrona Heights and Buffalo Twp. areas where she was a homemaker and also Office Manager for...
Fosca L. (Palamidessi) Painter, 87, of New Kensington, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017, surrounded by her family at the home of her daughter Nancy. She was born September 10, 1929, in Creighton, daughter of the late Angelo and Pia (Biondi) Palamidessi. Fosca lived her early life in Creighton, graduating as co-valedictorian from East Deer High School in 1946. She...
Margaret M. (Selmek) Horneman, 92, formerly of Fawn Twp., passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at St. John''s Specialty Care Center, Mars. She was born May 12, 1924 in Tarentum, daughter of the late Paul and Mary (Hromadik) Selmek. Margaret has lived in Florida the past 20 years and prior to that Fawn Twp. She was a homemaker and member...
Randolph J. Mriso, 55, of Natrona Heights, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, following a 5 year illness. He was born November 15, 1961, son of Sandra L. (Kutsch) Adamski, Orlando, FL and the late Paul J. Mriso. Randy was a printer for General Press for 20 years and of the Catholic Faith. A veteran of...
David M. Zagst, 59, Natrona Heights, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born May 6, 1957 in Natrona Heights, son of the late Stephen R. and Gloria A. (Schoone) Zagst, Sr. David has lived in the area his entire life. He was a Piece worker for Family Services of Western PA, Northern...