Obituaries
Karen J. Myers
Apr 28, 1955 - Dec 23, 2021
Karen J. Myers, 66 of Plum Boro passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 28, 1955 in Tarentum to the late William Robert and Mary L. (Uleski) Pilston, Sr. Karen graduated from Highlands High School in 1973 and Clarion University in 1978. She worked as…
Dr. Robert Hunter McKinley
Nov 17, 1941 - Dec 23, 2021
Dr. Robert Hunter McKinley Lansing - Dr. Robert Hunter McKinley of Lansing, MI passed away on December 23, 2021. An anthropologist and retired MSU professor, Bob was born on November 17, 1941 to John and Virginia McKinley in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, where he spent his early childhood until the family moved to Snyder, NY. Bob's formative…
Camillo C. "Gabe" Gabrielli
Dec 31, 1933 - Dec 21, 2021
Camillo C. “Gabe” Gabrielli, 87, of Tarentum, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at Monroeville Rehab and Wellness Center. He was born December 31, 1933 in Brackenridge to the late John and Eleanor (Mass) Gabrielli, Senior. Gabe lived his entire life in Tarentum and was a Chemical Analyst at Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp., Brackenridge for…
Kenneth E. Penn
Aug 29, 1962 - Dec 20, 2021
Kenneth E. Penn, 59 of Tarentum passed away Monday, December 20, 2021. He was born August 29, 1962 in Harrison Township a son of the late George E. and Patricia Penn. Kenneth lived most of his life in Freeport and was a cabinet refinisher for West Interiors for 25 years. Ken was a 1980 graduate…
Leo F. "Sonny" Zaremba, Jr.
Aug 3, 1972 - Dec 20, 2021
Leo F. “Sonny” Zaremba, Jr., 49, of Lower Burrell, passed away unexpectedly at home Monday, December 20, 2021. He was born August 3, 1972 in Harrison Township, to Maryann (McIntyre) Zaremba, Crowe of Natrona Heights and the late Leo F. Zaremba, Sr. Sonny lived the past 4 years in Lower Burrell and prior to that…
Arquwonna Wright
Oct 18, 1991 - Dec 16, 2021
Arquwonna Wright, 30, of Tarentum passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021. She was born October 18,1991 in Youngstown, OH to the late Aaron and Mamie (Brown) Wright. She lived the past 4 years in Tarentum and prior to that Youngstown, OH. Arquwonna was a homemaker and of the Christian faith. She enjoyed drawing, doing hair…
William A. Richter
Jan 26, 1950 - Dec 15, 2021
William A. Richter, 71, of New Kensington, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. He was born January 26, 1950 in Natrona Heights to the late William M. and Elizabeth (Glogowski) Richter. William lived in Florida and the past 5 years in New Kensington. He was an assembler of computer…
Elizabeth P. "Betty" Backo
- Dec 14, 2021
Elizabeth “Betty” P. Backo, 92 of Tarentum, passed away peacefully, at home with her family by her side on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. She is the daughter of the late John and Pauline (Karac) Pracko. Betty lived her entire life in this area where she was a member of the former St. Clement Church, Tarentum …
Donna J. Carson
Jan 13, 1946 - Dec 12, 2021
Donna J. Carson, 75 of Harwick, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice of Concordia, Cabot. She was born January 13, 1946 in Harrison Township to the late Paul E. and Rose B. (Ciesielski) Kozluk, Sr. Donna lived the past 30 years in Harwick and prior to that most of her life…
Marcella E. "Marcy" Falise
Sep 10, 1939 - Dec 8, 2021
Marcella E. “Marcy” Falise, 82, formerly of Tarentum, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Concordia. She was born September 10, 1939 in Harrison Township to the late Thomas and Stella Groszkiewicz. Marcy lived most of her life in Tarentum where she was a homemaker and also a bank teller for SW…
