Obituaries
Raymond F. Dauer
Jun 23, 1926 - Dec 24, 2025
Raymond F. Dauer, 99 ½, of Tarentum, passed away peacefully at Allegheny Valley Hospital, on December 24, 2025. He was born June 23, 1926 in Tarentum, to the late Joseph and Mary (Schwerer) Dauer. Ray enlisted in the US Navy and proudly served his country aboard a mine sweeper in the Pacific Theater. Upon his…
Susan Eileen Hudson
Nov 11, 1966 - Dec 20, 2025
Susan Eileen Hudson, 59, of Arnold, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Quality Life Care, Sarver. She was born November 11, 1966 in Harrison Township, to the late Henry and Lois (Sims) Geahry. Susan lived most of her life in Tarentum and Brackenridge. She was a homemaker and of the Protestant faith. Susan…
David A. Dobrowolski
Apr 18, 1948 - Dec 20, 2025
David A. Dobrowolski, 77, of Natrona Heights, passed away at home with his loving wife by his side, Saturday, December 20, 2025, after being ill the past year. He was born April 18, 1948 in Harrison Township, to the late Richard M. and Helen (Drobka) Dobrowolski. David lived his entire life years in Natrona Heights…
Eleanor S. Kakuk
Mar 7, 1928 - Dec 18, 2025
Eleanor S. Kakuk, 97, of Lower Burrell, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born March 7, 1928 in Tarentum, to the late John M. and Susan (Seckar) Hrivnak. Eleanor lived most of her life in Lower Burrell where she was a homemaker and a licensed beautician. She was…
Donald K. Rummel
Aug 13, 1938 - Dec 18, 2025
Donald K. Rummel, 87, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born August 13, 1938 in Harrison Township, to the late Daniel G. and Margaret H. (Simmers) Rummel. Donald has lived the past 4 years in Tarentum and prior to those 52 years in Brackenridge.…
James F. Lydon
Sep 9, 1945 - Dec 17, 2025
James F. Lydon, 80, of Natrona Heights, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 following a brief illness. He was born September 9, 1945 in Pittsburgh to the late Martin and Loretta Lydon. James has lived the past 25 years in Natrona Heights and prior to that Pittsburgh. He was a Mechanic/Supervisor for…
Jody Lynn Graham
Jan 3, 1960 - Dec 16, 2025
Jody Lynn Graham, 65, of Natrona Heights, passed away at home on Tuesday, December 16, 2025. She was born January 3, 1960 in Natrona Heights to the late Norbert James and Agnes Elvera (Walker) Nickolaus. Jody lived most of her life in Natrona Heights and was a Factory Technician at Bayer. She was a member…
Alice M. Brashear
Feb 4, 1939 - Dec 12, 2025
Alice M. Brashear, 86, of Fawn Township, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Wexford. She was born February 4, 1939 in Colfax, WA to the late Ernest and Angela (Broemmeling) Bauer. Alice lived most of her life in Fawn Twp. She worked for over 30 years in the office at PPG,…
Monika R. Penn
Oct 20, 1954 - Dec 10, 2025
Monika R. Penn, 71, of Fawn Twp., passed away at home Wednesday, December 10, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born October 20, 1954 in Idar Oberstein, Germany to the late Fritz and Gerdea Grammes. Monika came to the US in 1971. She was a fork lift driver for PPG Paints in Springdale for…
Mary Eileen Hartzel
Oct 5, 1947 - Dec 10, 2025
Mary Eileen Hartzel, 78, of Natrona Heights, passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born October 5, 1947 in Harrison Township to the late Arthur J. and Dorothy (Brady) McConville. Mary lived the past 17 years in Natrona Heights and prior to that Malvern, PA for 31 years. She…
