Obituaries
Walter E. Preisner, Jr.
Jan 20, 1968 - Oct 22, 2021
Walter E. Preisner, Jr., 53, of West Deer Township, passed away Friday, October 22, 2021 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. He was born January 20, 1968 in Aurora, Illinois to the late Walter E. Preisner, Sr. and Loretta J. Cressley, of Tarentum. Walter lived most of his life in Tarentum and the past 7 years in…
Catherine L. Callender
Jan 14, 1937 - Oct 19, 2021
Catherine L. Callender, 84, of Natrona Heights, passed away at home surrounded by her family, Tuesday, October 19, 2021 following a lengthy illness. She was born January 14, 1937 in New Brighton, PA to the late Lester and Dorothy (Haire) Smith. Catherine lived the past 25 years in Natrona Heights and prior to that Frazer…
Robert G. Herrmann
Nov 6, 1946 - Oct 18, 2021
Robert G. Herrmann, 74, formerly of Upper Burrell Twp., passed away Monday, October 18, 2021 at home in North Carolina. He was born November 6,1946 in Natrona Heights to the late Glenn Herrmann and Lucille P. (Purvis) Gillespie. Robert resided in New Kensington since 2000, prior to that Texas and Arizona and most recently resided…
Timothy B. Detman
Jul 31, 1962 - Oct 12, 2021
Timothy B. Detman, 59, of Tarentum, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born July 31, 1962 in Harrison Township to the late William C. and Marian (Pracko) Detman. Timothy lived his entire life in Tarentum where he was a self-employed landscaper and previously worked at…
Bobbi Marie McWilliams
Sep 3, 1975 - Oct 12, 2021
Bobbi Marie McWilliams, 46, of Brackenridge, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was born September 3, 1975 in Harrison Township, daughter of Lewis and Nancy (Johns) McWilliams, of Upper Burrell. Bobbi Marie lived most of her life in Brackenridge. She was a homemaker and a graduate of Freeport High School.…
Francine R. Michaels
Jul 31, 1941 - Oct 8, 2021
Francine R. Michaels, 80, of Buffalo Twp., passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia. She was born July 31, 1941 and lived most of her life in Fawn Township. She was well known for her love of Bluegrass music. She and her husband Ed owned and operated Mountain Top Campground.…
Wayne R. Wallace
May 7, 1951 - Oct 7, 2021
Wayne R. Wallace, 70, of Lower Burrell, passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights after being ill the past year. He was born May 7, 1951 in Albany, NY to the late Robert and Mary Ann (Puicci) Wallace. Wayne has lived the past 30 years in Lower Burrell and Brackenridge.…
Helen E. Gamble
Sep 21, 1956 - Oct 6, 2021
Helen E. Gamble, 65, of Natrona Heights, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness. She was born September 21, 1956 in Harrison Township to the late James H. and Edna P. (Kunkle) Burns. Helen lived most of her life in the local area. She was a homemaker…
Larry J. Woods
Dec 28, 1956 - Sep 30, 2021
Larry J. Woods, 64, of Lower Burrell, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 30, 2021 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born December 28, 1956 in Harrison Township to the late George A. Woods Sr. and Roberta (Seminko) Woods. Larry lived the past 20 years in Lower Burrell and prior to that New Kensington.…
Josephine M. Freshwater
Jun 21, 1925 - Sep 30, 2021
Josephine M. Freshwater, 96, of Tarentum and Bradenton Beach, FL, passed away peacefully at home, Thursday, September 30, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born June 21, 1925 in Tarentum to the late Joseph and Mary (Kalzenski) Denis. Josephine lived most of her life in the Tarentum area. Josephine was a member of Guardian…
