Lucille D. Hoover

Sep 23, 2023

Lucille D. Hoover, 76, of Brackenridge and formerly of Tarentum, passed away at home on Saturday, September 23, 2023. She was born March 23, 1947 in Harrison Township to the late Leonard and Lois J. (Clough) Mason. Lucille lived her entire life in the Tarentum area where she was a Shop Administrator for Weleski Truck Repairs in Tarentum, retiring in...

Raymond Michael Kort

Sep 20, 2023

The family of Raymond Michael Kort sadly announces the death of their brother and uncle. Ray passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the age of 79. Ray was the eldest son of the late Raymond A. and Bernadine (Valasek) Kort. He was born October 24, 1943 in Harrison Township. Ray graduated from Har-Brack High School 1961 and from Clarion...

Maxine E. Carnathan

Sep 18, 2023

            Maxine E. Carnathan, 89, of Brackenridge, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Addington Place of Clarkston, Michigan. She was born September 6, 1934 in Springdale to the late Edward B. and Margaret (Rowles) Cheesman, Sr. Maxine lived in Brackenridge for 22 years and Fawn Township for 21 years. She was a floral designer...

Gordon C. Klingensmith

Sep 14, 2023

            Gordon C. Klingensmith, 63, of Creighton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born August 1, 1960 in Oakmont, PA to the late Ernest and Naomi (Winaught) Klingensmith. Gordon has lived the past 40 years in Creighton. He was a carpenter/painter in the local area and also maintenance...

L. Patricia "Patty" Zewe

Sep 12, 2023

L. Patricia “Patty” Zewe, 94, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born June 3, 1929 in Tarentum to the late Charles S. and Leona A. (McNally) McPhilimy. Patricia has lived the past 51 years in Natrona  Heights. She was a homemaker and mother to seven children and...

Gary P. Stacey

Aug 31, 2023

Gary P. Stacey, 60, of Brackenridge passed away at home Thursday, August 31, 2023 after being ill the past several months. He was born May 28, 19632 in England. Son of Gwen Rose, of Tarentum and the late Robert Rose, Jr.  Gary lived most of his life in Tarentum. He was a general laborer Flabeg for a number of years...

Janet M. Garrett

Aug 22, 2023

Janet M. Garrett, 85, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, August 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born June 30, 1938 in East Deer and was the daughter of the late John Fleck, Emma L. (Hall) Susa and stepfather Francis Susa.  Jan lived her life in Tarentum and Natrona Heights. She graduated from St....

Larry Linamen

Aug 20, 2023

          Larry Linamen, 73, of Buffalo Twp., passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born July 28, 1950 in Harrison Township to the late Carl E. and Irene (Pastrick) Linamen. Larry lived the past 23 years in Buffalo Twp. and prior to that Tarentum. He worked in sales for Ultimate Granite...

Kent L. Ward

Aug 19, 2023

          Kent L. Ward, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh while surrounded by loved ones, after years of battling chronic pain from a number of debilitating illnesses.

            Kent was born November 22, 1954, a son of the late Marlin W. and Naomi E. (Milliron) Ward. He was a 1973 graduate...

Janet L. Beresik

Aug 9, 2023

           Janet L. Beresik, 69, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born September 27, 1953 in Harrison Township to the late Harry H. and Louise (Helgert) Shoemaker. Janet lived most of her life in Brackenridge where she was in Sales Marketing for the Valley News Dispatch for 30 years....