Obituaries
Ranata J. Kliemchen
Sep 26, 1950 - Oct 13, 2025
Ranata J. Kliemchen, 75, of Tarentum, passed away Monday, October 13, 2025 at Quality Life, Apollo. She was born September 26, 1950 in Benton Harbor, MI to the late William and Ruby (Casey) Kliemchen. Ranata previously lived in Indiana for 37 years and moved to Pennsylvania in 2021. She was a self-employed Massage therapist and…
Frank C. Valla
Feb 10, 1934 - Oct 11, 2025
Frank C. Valla, 91, of Harwick, passed away peacefully at the home of his daughter Barbara, on Saturday, October 11, 2025. He was born February 10, 1934 in Harwick to the late Joseph, Sr. and Catherine (Lickman) Valla. Frank lived his entire life in Harwick and was a 1951 graduate of Aspinwall High School. Frank…
Dolores A. Swanger
Jun 26, 1960 - Oct 8, 2025
Dolores A. "Deeann" Swanger, 65, of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, following a lengthy illness. She was born June 26, 1960 in Pittsburgh. Dolores formerly lived in Natrona Heights and New Kensington. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed doing crafts, horror movies, collectibles…
Robert C. Sims. Sr.
Aug 3, 1930 - Oct 5, 2025
Robert C. Sims. Sr., 95, of Tarentum, passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge. He was born August 3, 1930 in Tarentum to the late Ralph and Dora (Ross) Sims. Robert has lived his entire life in the area and was of the Protestant faith. He was a Lab Technician for Upper…
Dorothy Mae Gault
May 13, 1939 - Oct 3, 2025
Dorothy Mae Gault, age 86, of Jefferson, Georgia formerly of Murrysville, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on Friday October 3, 2025.Mrs. Gault was born May 13th 1939 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania; daughter of the late Michael and Sophie (Hensel) Pish. Dorothy worked for an engineering firm in Pittsburgh, PA for 12 years as a computer operator.…
Bonnie Sue Varos
Feb 25, 1953 - Oct 3, 2025
Bonnie Sue Varos, 72, of Brackenridge, went to a peaceful rest on Friday, October 3, 2025 surrounded with love and her family and friend. She was born February 25, 1953 in Natrona Heights to the late Carl and Grace (Mason) Fullerton. Bonnie has lived her entire life in the AK Valley where she was a…
Jerome J. Slancauskas
Oct 8, 1951 - Oct 1, 2025
Jerome “Jerry” Joseph Slancauskas, 73, of Lower Burrell, PA, peacefully passed away on October 1, 2025, at Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by the love of his family.Born in Pittsburgh on October 8, 1951, Jerry grew up in the city he loved, graduating from South Side High School before enlisting in the U.S. Air Force. From…
Rebecca A. Basista
Jul 24, 1957 - Sep 29, 2025
Rebecca Basista (Becky Sabulsky) 68, of Tarentum, died Monday, September 29, 2025, at home surrounded by her family. She was born July 24, 1957, daughter of the late Harry and Theresa (Klucinec) Sabulsky. Becky was a lifelong resident of Tarentum. She was a 1975 graduate of Highlands High School. She enjoyed spending time with her…
Richard M. "Dick" Potter
Jun 15, 1929 - Sep 27, 2025
Richard M. “Dick” Potter, 96, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 27, 2025. He was born June 15, 1929 in Brackenridge to the late Harry P. and Clara (Stull) Potter. Dick lived his early life in Schenley and spent the last 65 years in Lower Burrell. Dick graduated from Leechburg High School…
Carrie A. Schweizer
May 14, 1968 - Sep 26, 2025
Carrie A. Schweizer, 57, of Lower Burrell, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born May 14, 1968, daughter of Charles and Susan (Smith) Beacom, of Frazer Twp. Carrie lived most of her life in Tarentum where she was a caregiver and of the Presbyterian faith. She was a…
