David Glenn Ludwig

Aug 30, 2018

David Glenn Ludwig, 85, of Natrona Heights, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born May 6, 1933 in Tarentum to the late Edwin and Nellie (Shearer) Ludwig. Glenn lived his entire life in the area where he was a Uniserv Rep for Pennsylvania State Education Association, retiring in 1991. Glenn was a...

Bette Gayle Kaiser

Aug 26, 2018

            Bette Gayle Kaiser, 75, of Fawn Township, passed away at home Sunday, August 26, 2018 after a 9 month battle with cancer. She was born January 23, 1943 to the late Gail V. and Bette J. Burkett. Bette was a homemaker and former member of Cornerstone Ministries, Murrysville. She attended Tarentum High School and retired from Inter Mountain Centers,...

Douglas R. Shirey

Aug 26, 2018

                It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Douglas R. Shirey. Douglas died unexpectedly on August 26, 2018 in Lower Burrell at the age of 41. He was born October 12, 1976 in Huntingdon, PA. Douglas grew up in Clarion Co., PA, graduating from Clarion Area High School where he was actively involved in wrestling,...

Duane R. Rudolph

Aug 26, 2018

Duane R. Rudolph,74 formerly of Natrona passed away Sunday,Aug 26th at the Orlando,Fl Hospital following a lengthy illness.

He was born April 12,1944 in Natrona a son of the late Richard and Maude (Wilks) Rudolph. Duane was a retired supervisor for Martin Marietta in Florida and was of the Methodist Faith.

A 1962 graduate of Har-Brack High School Duane is...

Shannon L. Ploskunak

Aug 25, 2018

Shannon L. Ploskunak, 41 of Brackenridge passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at home with her family by her side. She was born March 10, 1977 in Pgh. Her parents are Larry & Elizabeth (Woolslare) Hazelet of Natrona Heights. Shannon was a homemaker but also was co-owner of Creative Art Studio in Natrona Heights, and was a member of Bridge...

Evelyn J. Golgan

Aug 25, 2018

Evelyn J. Golgan, 82, of Tarentum, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Platinum Ridge Nursing Home, Brackenridge following a lengthy illness. She was born June 30, 1936 in Putneyville, PA, Armstrong County,  to the late Frederick and Fay (Hockenberry) Gainor. Evelyn lived most of her life in Tarentum where she was a Registered Nurse at Kittanning Hospital and Citizens...

Joseph E Holas

Aug 24, 2018

Joseph E. Holas,95 formerly of Tarentum passed away Friday,Aug 24,2018 at Presbyterian Sr. Care,Oakmont. He was born April 6,1923 in Tarentum a son of the late Stephen and Medarda(Prehoda) Holas. Joseph was a graduate of Tarentum High School, the University of Notre Dame,and received his Masters in Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Joe was an engineer and retired from...

Stephen Laboda

Aug 16, 2018

Stephen Laboda, 76, of Ross Township, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at UPMC North Hills Passavant Hospital. He was born December 30, 1941 in Buffalo, NY. A son of the late Stephen and Catherine (Brzozowski)  Laboda.  Stephen lived the past 15 years in Ross Twp.and prior to that Sewickley and Allison Park. He was a Maintenance Supervisor at several...

Albert S. Mitro

Aug 13, 2018

Albert S. Mitro, 89, of Lower Burrell, passed away, Monday, August 13, 2018 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 13, 1929 in East Deer Twp., to the late John and Mary (Sabolchak) Mitro. Albert lived the past 4 years in Lower Burrell and prior to that East Deer Township. He was a Glassworker at PPG Industries and...

John M. Kokenda, Jr.

Aug 11, 2018

John M. Kokenda, Jr., 88, of Tarentum, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Pleasant ridge Personal Care Home, Allegheny Township. He was born May 11, 1930 in Tarentum to the late John M. and Rose (Derringer) Kokenda, Sr. John grew up in the Tarentum area and lived in Melbourne, Florida for 22 years before returning in 2015. He was...