Obituaries
Jose D. "Chuy" Munoz
May 28, 1980 - Aug 15, 2021
Jose D. “Chuy” Munoz, 41, of Tarentum, passed away at home, Sunday August 15, 2021. He was born May 28, 1980 in Jalostotitlan, Jalisco, Mexico, son of Emilia Esparza, of Guanajuato, Mexico, residing in California and the late Martin Munoz. He has lived the past 9 years in Pennsylvania and prior to that San…
Zigmund H. Swiklinski
Oct 26, 1932 - Aug 15, 2021
Zigmund H. Swiklinski, 88, of Natrona, passed away at home Sunday, August 15, 2021. He was born October 26, 1932 in Natrona Heights to the late Mary Swiklinski. Zigmund lived most of his life in Natrona and Natrona Heights and was of the Catholic faith. He was a brick layer for AP Green and Wulfrath,…
Dr. Michael Phillip Kuniak, DO
Aug 11, 1953 - Aug 14, 2021
Dr. Michael P. Kuniak,DO of Economy Borough passed away on Saturday, August 14,2021 unexpectedly at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, VA, while on his way home from a family vacation in Myrtle Beach, SC. He was born Aug 11,1953 in Harrison Twp, a son of the late Stephen J. Kuniak, and Mary Ellen (Jentgens) Kuniak…
Joseph M. Valchar
Mar 30, 1942 - Aug 13, 2021
Joseph M. Valchar, 79, of Natrona Heights, passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday, August 13, 2021. He was born March 30, 1942 in Tarentum to the late Martin and Katherine (Klanica) Valchar. Joseph was a retired US Navy veteran having served 22 years on the submarine force. He received numerous meritorious awards while serving…
Marisa R. Bachman
Apr 12, 1968 - Aug 13, 2021
Marisa R. Bachman, 53, of Natrona Heights, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born April 12, 1968 in Natrona Heights to the late Margaret M. (Bachman) Tomson. Marisa lived most of her life in Tarentum and was a homemaker. She was a member of STs. Peter &…
Jack L. Linderman, Sr.
Aug 16, 1948 - Aug 13, 2021
Jack L. Linderman, Sr., 72, of Frazer Twp., passed away Friday, August 13, 2021 at VA Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born August 16, 1948 in Springdale Twp., to the late Lewis J. “Bud” and Marie L. (Ferguson) Linderman. Jack lived most of his life in Springdale and was a Plant Superintendent for Bridge Fabrication, Grulich…
Genevieve A. Secrist
Nov 12, 1943 - Aug 8, 2021
Genevieve A. Secrist,77 of Buffalo Twp. died Sunday, August 8,2021 at Good Samaritan Hospice at Concordia, Cabot. She was born Nov 12,1943 in Verona, Pa. a daughter of the late Frank and Josephine (Ugnich) Petika. Genevieve lived most of her life in Plum Boro, and was the Club Steward of the Tarentum Eagles for over…
Richard Jay Rowland
Sep 20, 1952 - Aug 8, 2021
Richard Jay Rowland, 68 of Natrona Heights,went to be with the Lord on Sunday,Aug 8,2021 from Multiple Myeloma with his wife Mary “Mary Jo” by his side. Born Sept 20,1952 in Toledo,Ohio to the late Chalmers and Ruth Rowland,Richard lived most of his life in Natrona,and Natrona Heights. He was employed by Health South (Encompass…
John P. Layhew
Jul 31, 1989 - Aug 8, 2021
John P. Layhew, 32, of Tarentum, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, August 8, 2021. He was born July 31, 1989 in Natrona Heights to Anna Marie Layhew, of Natrona Heights and the late Patrick H. Layhew. John lived most of his life in Natrona Heights and recently in Tarentum. He was employed at…
Margaret J. "Peggy" Cucciardo
Jul 30, 1940 - Aug 7, 2021
Margaret J. “Peggy” Cucciardo, 81, of Buffalo Township, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. She was born July 30, 1940 in New Bethlehem, PA to the late John “Gus” and Genevieve (Downs) Fiscus. Peggy lived most of her life in Buffalo Township and was of the Catholic faith. She was a…
