Obituaries
Dorothy M. Steffan
Aug 4, 1936 - Dec 11, 2019
Dorothy M. Steffan, 83, of Allegheny Township, passed away at home Wednesday, December 11, 2019. She was born August 4, 1936 in Natrona Heights to the late John and Dorothy (Bryan) Ericsson. Dorothy lived most of her life in Allegheny Township. She was a Rural Carrier for the USPS in Cheswick for 20 years. Dorothy…
Shirley L. Sims
Mar 3, 1928 - Dec 11, 2019
Shirley L. Sims, 91, formerly of Tarentum passed away Wednesday December 11, 2019 at Berea Health and Rehabilitation Center, Berea, KY. She was born March 3, 1928 in Harrison Twp., to the late Charles A. and Minnie Mae (Smith) Mack. Shirley lived the past 11 months in Kentucky and prior to that most of her…
George F. Smith
Jan 24, 1961 - Dec 8, 2019
George F. Smith, 58, of Tarentum passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh following a lingering illness. He was born January 24, 1961 in Harrison Twp. to the late Lester Smith, Sr. and Patricia (Bartell) Smith Vunora. George was of the Methodist faith and an avid Steelers and Pirates fan. He…
Maxine E. Balog
Mar 5, 1941 - Dec 8, 2019
Maxine E. Balog, 78, of Brackenridge, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh following a brief illness. She was born March 5, 1941 in Harrison Twp. to the late Fred and Clara (Reczynski) Rykaczewski. Maxine lived most of her life in Brackenridge and Natrona Heights. She was a sales clerk…
Joseph E. Licata
Nov 30, 1924 - Dec 6, 2019
Joseph E. Licata, 95, of Arnold passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at Seneca Hills Village, Penn Hills. He was born November 30, 1924 in Indiana County to the late Phillip and Lillian (Cerani) Licata. Joseph lived most of his life in Arnold. He was a Steel worker at J&L Steel, Pittsburgh and also…
Leroy B. "Mope" Jones
Jun 10, 1942 - Dec 6, 2019
Leroy B. “Mope” Jones, 77, of Fawn Twp., passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born June 10, 1942 in Fawn Twp. to the late Alvin A. and Janet (Spence) Jones, Sr. Leroy lived his entire life in Fawn Twp. and was the owner/operator of Brooks Auto…
Patrick C. Cowan
Apr 23, 1942 - Dec 5, 2019
Patrick C. Cowan, 77, of Natrona Heights passed away Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born April 23, 1942 in Brackenridge to the late Charles Edward and Anna C. (Ford) Cowan, Sr. Pat lived his entire life in Natrona Heights and Brackenridge. He was a graduate of Har Brack High School…
Frank G. Forbes
Aug 31, 1950 - Dec 5, 2019
Frank G. Forbes, 69, of Springdale and formerly of Tarentum passed away at home on Thursday, December 5, 2019, after a lingering illness with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was born August 31, 1950, in Richmond, VA, to the late Palmer B. and Betty M. (Richard) Forbes, Sr. He was a Desk Sergeant/Dispatcher for Tarentum Boro…
Nick J. Petrishen
Sep 22, 1942 - Nov 29, 2019
Nick J. Petrishen, 77, of Natrona Heights, passed away at home, Friday, November 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born September 22, 1942 in Harrison Township to the late Nick and Mary J. (Gondak) Petrishen, Sr. Nick lived most of his life in Natrona Heights. He started in family business at Power…
Marilyn Willerig
Sep 13, 1938 - Nov 24, 2019
Marilyn Willerig, 81, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 at Quality Life Care, Apollo. She was born September 13, 1938 in Wilkinsburg to the late William Homer and Edna Mae (Rhodes) Willerig. She has lived in Brackenridge since July of 2004 and prior to those 25 years in Harrison City and Penn…
