Obituaries
Evelyn J. Golgan
Jun 30, 1936 - Aug 25, 2018
Evelyn J. Golgan, 82, of Tarentum, passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Platinum Ridge Nursing Home, Brackenridge following a lengthy illness. She was born June 30, 1936 in Putneyville, PA, Armstrong County, to the late Frederick and Fay (Hockenberry) Gainor. Evelyn lived most of her life in Tarentum where she was a Registered Nurse…
Shannon L. Ploskunak
Mar 10, 1977 - Aug 25, 2018
Shannon L. Ploskunak, 41 of Brackenridge passed away Saturday, August 25, 2018 at home with her family by her side. She was born March 10, 1977 in Pgh. Her parents are Larry & Elizabeth (Woolslare) Hazelet of Natrona Heights. Shannon was a homemaker but also was co-owner of Creative Art Studio in Natrona Heights, and…
Joseph E Holas
Apr 23, 1923 - Aug 24, 2018
Joseph E. Holas,95 formerly of Tarentum passed away Friday,Aug 24,2018 at Presbyterian Sr. Care,Oakmont. He was born April 6,1923 in Tarentum a son of the late Stephen and Medarda(Prehoda) Holas. Joseph was a graduate of Tarentum High School, the University of Notre Dame,and received his Masters in Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. Joe was…
Stephen Laboda
Dec 30, 1941 - Aug 16, 2018
Stephen Laboda, 76, of Ross Township, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at UPMC North Hills Passavant Hospital. He was born December 30, 1941 in Buffalo, NY. A son of the late Stephen and Catherine (Brzozowski) Laboda. Stephen lived the past 15 years in Ross Twp.and prior to that Sewickley and Allison Park. He was…
Albert S. Mitro
Jul 13, 1929 - Aug 13, 2018
Albert S. Mitro, 89, of Lower Burrell, passed away, Monday, August 13, 2018 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 13, 1929 in East Deer Twp., to the late John and Mary (Sabolchak) Mitro. Albert lived the past 4 years in Lower Burrell and prior to that East Deer Township. He was a…
John M. Kokenda, Jr.
May 11, 1930 - Aug 11, 2018
John M. Kokenda, Jr., 88, of Tarentum, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Pleasant ridge Personal Care Home, Allegheny Township. He was born May 11, 1930 in Tarentum to the late John M. and Rose (Derringer) Kokenda, Sr. John grew up in the Tarentum area and lived in Melbourne, Florida for 22 years before…
Louise M. Emmanuel
Sep 23, 1921 - Aug 8, 2018
Louise M. Emmanuel, 96, formerly of Arnold, passed away Wednesday, August 8,2018 at Harmar Village, Harmarville. She was born September 23, 1921 in Tarentum to the late Joseph and Mary (Kalzinski) Denis. Louise wintered in Bradenton Beach, Florida for many years. She was a Retail Clerk for K-Mart in New Kensington. A member of Mt.…
Stephen Elavski
Nov 19, 1933 - Aug 8, 2018
Stephen Elavski, 84, of Tarentum, passed away Wednesday, August 08, 2018 at Harmar Village Care Center, Harmarville where he was a resident for 8 years. He was born November 19, 1933 in Brackenridge to the late John and Mary (Kiselica) Elavski. Stephen lived his entire life in the Tarentum area and was formerly a member…
Esther M. Dietrick
Dec 3, 1927 - Aug 5, 2018
Esther M. (Milbert) Dietrick, 90, of Cheswick, passed away Sunday, August 5, 2018 at Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Pittsburgh. She was born December 3, 1927 in Ross Township, to the late Richard P. and Louise C. (Fischer) Milbert. Esther previously lived in Cranberry Twp. and Tarentum and has lived the past 28 years in…
Shirley M. Dilly
Jun 29, 1921 - Jul 31, 2018
Shirley M. Dilly, 97, Lower Burrell, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2018 at Harmar Village. She was born June 29, 1921 in Brackenridge to the late William H. and May (Allen) Lausberg. Shirley lived most of her life in Lower Burrell and was a secretary for ALCOA and numerous other businesses. She was…
