Obituaries
Bernard D. Gaston
Aug 29, 1935 - Jan 5, 2023
Bernard D. Gaston, 87, of Frazer Township, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, January 5, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born August 29, 1935 in Frazer Twp. to the late Frank L. and Mary L. (Putirka) Gaston. Bernard lived most of his life in Frazer Township and was a Union Carpenter for Heavy…
Judith E. Westerman
Aug 8, 1942 - Jan 2, 2023
Judith E. Westerman, 80, of Natrona Heights, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023 at Platinum Ridge Center, Brackenridge. She was born August 8, 1942 in Fawn Township, a daughter of the late Louis and Daisy (Martz) Dunn. Judith lived the past 50 years in Natrona Heights and prior to that Fawn Township. She was a…
Lisa Ann Smiesko
May 18, 1965 - Dec 31, 2022
Lisa Ann Smiesko, 57, of Cheswick, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022 in the Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot, after being diagnosed with MBC Stage4 in 2011. The only daughter of the late Helen (Pacek) and Emery Smiesko, she was born May 18, 1965. She was a 1983 graduate of Freeport Area High School. Lisa had…
Joseph A. Bodnar
Jan 22, 1924 - Dec 29, 2022
Joseph A. Bodnar, 98, of Tarentum, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at Allegheny Health Network Hospital, Wexford following a 3 month illness. He was born January 22, 1924 in East Deer Township to the late Michael and Mary (Pollock) Bodnar. He lived most of his life in Tarentum. Joseph was a meat cutter for…
Jeffrey G. Parker
May 25, 1971 - Dec 26, 2022
Jeffrey G. Parker, 51, of Fawn Twp., passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Conemaugh Hospital, Johnstown. He was born May 25, 1971 in New Kensington, son of George J. and Barbara L. (Sheehan) Parker, of Fawn Township. Jeffrey lived his entire life in Fawn Township. He was a Regional Sales Rep with HRC and…
Robert S. Thimons
May 11, 1952 - Dec 26, 2022
Robert S. Thimons, 70, of Brackenridge, passed away Monday, December 26, 2022 at Forbes Hospital, Monroeville. He was born May 11, 1952 in Harrison Township to the late Frank E. and Joyce L. (Campbell) Thimons. Robert lived his entire life in Brackenridge and was of the Methodist faith. He was a Security Guard for Chesley…
William K. "Butch" Stobert, Jr.
Jan 26, 1942 - Dec 23, 2022
William K. “Butch” Stobert, Jr., 80, of Brackenridge, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022 at the VA Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born January 26, 1942 in Harrison Township to the late William K. “Pap” and Elvira J. (Schietroma) Stobert. Butch lived his entire life in Brackenridge where he worked for Brackenridge Boro for 25 years.…
Rosanne L. Gallagher
Aug 1, 1933 - Dec 22, 2022
Rosanne L. Gallagher, 89, of McCandless Twp., passed away peacefully, Thursday, December 22, 2022 at Baybury Place, Lower Burrell following a lengthy illness. She was born August 1, 1933 in Winfield Township to the late Edward and Elizabeth (Lerner) Riemer. Rosanne lived her entire life in Allison Park. She was a Registered Nurse for 40…
Erin M. Pacek
Feb 4, 1980 - Dec 21, 2022
Erin M. Pacek, 42, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away at home Wednesday, December 21, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 4, 1980 in Pittsburgh, daughter of Charles O. Pacek, Sr., and Kate E. (Barclay) Pacek. Erin lived most of her life in Natrona Heights and Brackenridge and was of the…
Joseph H. Collins
Oct 9, 1931 - Dec 20, 2022
Joseph "Joe" H. Collins 91 of Woodstock, VA formerly of Lower Burrell PA, passed away December 20 2022, at his home, with wife Ellen and daughter Susan by his side. A Christian Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Margaret Mary's Catholic Church Lower Burrell, PA where he was a member for 42 years, on March…
