Obituaries
Edward J. Gernat
May 18, 1929 - Jun 25, 2025
Edward J. Gernat, age 96, passed away quietly at the home of his son Mark Gernat, in Georgia,on June 25th, 2025. He was a former resident of Natrona Heights PA (Fawn Township) until July of 2022 and parishioner of Guardian Angels Catholic Parish in Natrona Heights, PA.Edward (Ed) was born in May of 1929, to…
Charles R. Altmeyer
May 1, 1943 - Jun 24, 2025
Charles R. Altmeyer, 82, of Natrona Heights, passed away at home unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 24, 2025. He was born May 1, 1943 in Harrison Township to the late Jacob C. and Olga (Betush) Altmeyer. Charles lived his entire life in Natrona Heights. Charles worked in the #9 maintenance department for the former Allegheny Ludlum…
Brooke D. Smith
Feb 23, 1989 - Jun 24, 2025
Brooke D. Smith, 36, of Tarentum, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born February 23, 1989 in Allentown, PA. Her parents are Dwayne E. and Lelsie (Griffith) Smith, of Tarentum. Brooke lived her entire life in Tarentum and was of the Christian faith. She was a graduate of…
Warren Russell Fox, II
Dec 9, 1958 - Jun 22, 2025
Warren Russell Fox II, of Natrona Heights, born December 9, 1958 to Barbara and Bryce Schrecengost, passed peacefully on June 22, 2025, with his family at his side. A science fiction enthusiast, he loved tinkering with his short-wave radio collection and reading Popular Science magazines. In healthier times, Warren most loved fishing. Warren enjoyed his…
Robert P. Svitek
Oct 14, 1932 - May 31, 2025
Robert P. Svitek, was the last of John and Mary (Stastny) Svitek’s 13 children to leave this world as he took his final breath the morning of May 31, 2025, at the age of 92 in the arms of his daughter, Megan and in the company of his former wife and lifelong companion, Barbara, at…
Kevin E. Patrick
Oct 20, 1958 - May 30, 2025
Kevin Edward Patrick, 66, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 30, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born on October 20, 1958, in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, at Citizens General Hospital, to Raleigh Patrick Jr. and Armelia “Midge” (Matthew) Patrick.Kevin spent most of his life in Natrona Heights and Apollo, Pennsylvania.…
Thomas R. Dorn
Jul 21, 1953 - May 30, 2025
Thomas R. Dorn, 71, of Natrona Heights, passed away at home on Friday, May 30, 2025 after being ill the past 3 years. He was born July 21, 1953 in Harrison Township to the late Robert and Dorothy M. (Painter) Dorn. Thomas lived most of his life in Natrona Heights where he was a craneman…
Theodore C. "Todd" Arndt
Dec 14, 1961 - May 30, 2025
Theodore C. “Todd” Arndt, 63, of Natrona, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born December 14, 1961 in New Kensington, to the late Theodore Arndt and Edna Marie (Ritter) Kindler. Todd lived most of his life in New Kensington and Arnold. He was…
Gwendoline E. Rose
Aug 29, 1928 - May 24, 2025
Gwendoline E. Rose,96 of Tarentum passed away, Saturday, May 24,2025 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born, August 29,1928 in England, a daughter of the late Frederick K. and Ethel (Smith) Caley.Gwendoline has lived the past 50 yrs. In the AK area where she was a homemaker and a member of Trinity United Methodist…
James L. "Flint" Theierl, Sr.
Oct 31, 1945 - May 23, 2025
James L. “Flint” Theierl, Sr., 79, of Lower Burrell, formerly of West Tarentum, passed away at home on Friday, May 23, 2025 after being ill the past 4 months. He was born October 31, 1945 in Harrison Township to the late Henry G. and Caroline (Blaser) Theierl. James lived his entire life in the area.…
