George M Samaj
May 5, 2016
George M. Samaj, 88, formerly of Tarentum, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016 at Southwest Veterans Center, Pittsburgh where he was a resident the past 6 years. He was born July 22, 1927 in Tarentum, son of the late Martin and Agnes (Hrebicek) Samaj. George lived his entire life in Tarentum and was employed as an Offset Pressman at General...
Michael Polos
Apr 28, 2016
Michael Polos of Murphy, NC passed away in his home on April 28, 2016. Mike was born January 16, 1927 in Brackenridge, son of George and Besse Polychronakis. He proudly served in the Army during WWII South Pacific and as part of the Occupation of Japan with the 81st infantry. After the war, Mike was a waiter at the Schenley...
David C Taylor
Apr 27, 2016
David C. Taylor, 62, of Lower Burrell, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Allegheny General Hospital. He was born January 27, 1954 in New Kensington, son of the late Leroy and Nora (Bitterice) Taylor. David lived his entire life in New Kensington area where he was an Automotive Mechanic in the local area. He was a member of St....
Qwinn Scott Ballard
Apr 26, 2016
Qwinn Scott Ballard, 24, of Brackenridge, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born November 28, 1991 in Harrison Township. Son of Bryan S. Ballard and Step mother Ashley, Natrona Heights and Melissa J. Vrotney and companion Charon L. Whaley, Brackenridge. Qwinn lived his entire life in the area and was a Certified Nurse''s Assistant at UPMC...
Ann M (Goral) Saxon
Apr 24, 2016
Ann M. (Goral) Saxon, 65, of Lower Burrell, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born December 21, 1950 in Homestead, daughter of the late Joseph and Julia (Karshnock) Goral. Ann lived the past 2 years in Lower Burrell and prior to that West Deer and Plum Boro. She was a customer service rep for...
William S Cyphert
Apr 23, 2016
William S. Cyphert, 43, of Tarentum, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016. He was born March 4, 1973 in Harrison Township. Son of the late Albert W. Cyphert and Linda D. (Carson) Schuller and step father Gary Schuller of Fawn Twp. Besides mother and stepfather, survivors include his fiancé with whom he lived Nicole Hoak, a sister Kythryn Cyphert, Brackenridge,...
John Savka Jr
Apr 23, 2016
John Savka, Jr., 90, of Springdale Twp., passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at home. He was born May 7, 1925 in Springdale, PA. Around the age of 4, he moved to Creighton. He was the son of the late John and Anna (Tapovcik) Savka, Sr. John graduated with honors from East Deer High School in 1943. He started working...
Paul F Yohe
Apr 23, 2016
Paul F. Yohe, 82, of Lower Burrell, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born June 18, 1933, son of the late Delbert J. and Agnes (Ochenduzska) Yohe. Paul founded Burrell Sanitation and operated it for over 63 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, going to camp, CB-Ham radio and was an awarded...
Stephen C Kucinski
Apr 23, 2016
Stephen C. Kucinski, 64, of Natrona Heights, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at SW Veterans Center, Pittsburgh. He was born July 1, 1951 in Harrison Twp.; son of the late Richard S. and JoAnn (Tartamella) Kucinski, Sr. Stephen lived most of his life in Natrona Heights and was a veteran of the US Navy. He was a member of...
Frances B Smith
Apr 23, 2016
Frances B. (Mele) Smith, 95, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born February 9, 1921 in Arnold, daughter of the late Giovanni and Luigia (Lecce) Mele. Frances has lived the past 16 years at Concordia and prior to that Natrona Heights. She was a homemaker and also a Sales...