Obituaries
Dolores A. Swanger
Jun 26, 1960 - Oct 8, 2025
Dolores A. "Deeann" Swanger, 65, of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, following a lengthy illness. She was born June 26, 1960 in Pittsburgh. Dolores formerly lived in Natrona Heights and New Kensington. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed doing crafts, horror movies, collectibles…
Robert C. Sims. Sr.
Aug 3, 1930 - Oct 5, 2025
Robert C. Sims. Sr., 95, of Tarentum, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge. He was born August 3, 1930 in Tarentum to the late Ralph and Dora (Ross) Sims. Robert has lived his entire life in the area and was of the Protestant faith. He was a Lab Technician for Upper…
Dorothy Mae Gault
May 13, 1939 - Oct 3, 2025
Dorothy Mae Gault, age 86, of Jefferson, Georgia formerly of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Friday October 3, 2025.Mrs. Gault was born May 13th 1939 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania; daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Hensel) Pish. Dorothy worked for an engineering firm in Pittsburgh, PA for 12 years as a computer operator.…
Bonnie Sue Varos
Feb 25, 1953 - Oct 3, 2025
Bonnie Sue Varos, 72, of Brackenridge, went to a peaceful rest on Friday, October 3, 2025 surrounded with love and her family and friend. She was born February 25, 1953 in Natrona Heights to the late Carl and Grace (Mason) Fullerton. Bonnie has lived her entire life in the AK Valley where she was a…
Jerome J. Slancauskas
Oct 8, 1951 - Oct 1, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Joseph Slancauskas, 73, of Lower Burrell, PA, peacefully passed away on October 1, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.Born in Pittsburgh on October 8, 1951, Jerry grew up in the city he loved, graduating from South Side High School before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. From…
Rebecca A. Basista
Jul 24, 1957 - Sep 29, 2025
Rebecca Basista (Becky Sabulsky) 68, of Tarentum, died Monday, September 29, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 24, 1957, daughter of the late Harry and Theresa (Klucinec) Sabulsky. Becky was a lifelong resident of Tarentum. She was a 1975 graduate of Highlands High School. She enjoyed spending time with her…
Richard M. "Dick" Potter
Jun 15, 1929 - Sep 27, 2025
Richard M. “Dick” Potter, 96, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was born June 15, 1929 in Brackenridge to the late Harry P. and Clara (Stull) Potter. Dick lived his early life in Schenley and spent the last 65 years in Lower Burrell. Dick graduated from Leechburg High School…
Carrie A. Schweizer
May 14, 1968 - Sep 26, 2025
Carrie A. Schweizer, 57, of Lower Burrell, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 14, 1968, daughter of Charles and Susan (Smith) Beacom, of Frazer Twp. Carrie lived most of her life in Tarentum where she was a caregiver and of the Presbyterian faith. She was a…
Robert J. Singer
Jan 28, 1952 - Sep 25, 2025
Robert J. Singer, 73, of New Kensington, passed away at home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, following a year and a half illness. He was born January 28, 1952 in Harrison Township to the late Robert W. and Dolores J. “Peggy” (Rigatti) Singer, Jr. Robert has lived the past 11 years in New Kensington and…
James Henry Lassinger
Aug 16, 1938 - Sep 23, 2025
James Henry Lassinger, 87, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 with his loving family by his side at Forbes Hospice, Monroeville. He was born August 16, 1938 in Natrona Heights to the late Richard and Mary Frances (Aaron) Lassinger. James lived most of his life in Natrona Heights where he…
