Obituaries
Raymond Michael Kort
Oct 24, 1943 - Sep 20, 2023
The family of Raymond Michael Kort sadly announces the death of their brother and uncle. Ray passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at the age of 79. Ray was the eldest son of the late Raymond A. and Bernadine (Valasek) Kort. He was born October 24, 1943 in Harrison Township. Ray graduated from Har-Brack High…
Maxine E. Carnathan
Sep 6, 1934 - Sep 18, 2023
Maxine E. Carnathan, 89, of Brackenridge, passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Addington Place of Clarkston, Michigan. She was born September 6, 1934 in Springdale to the late Edward B. and Margaret (Rowles) Cheesman, Sr. Maxine lived in Brackenridge for 22 years and Fawn Township for 21 years.…
Gordon C. Klingensmith
Aug 1, 1960 - Sep 14, 2023
Gordon C. Klingensmith, 63, of Creighton, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born August 1, 1960 in Oakmont, PA to the late Ernest and Naomi (Winaught) Klingensmith. Gordon has lived the past 40 years in Creighton. He was a carpenter/painter in the…
L. Patricia "Patty" Zewe
Jun 3, 1929 - Sep 12, 2023
L. Patricia “Patty” Zewe, 94, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at her home, Tuesday, September 12, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born June 3, 1929 in Tarentum to the late Charles S. and Leona A. (McNally) McPhilimy. Patricia has lived the past 51 years in Natrona Heights. She was a homemaker and…
Gary P. Stacey
May 28, 1963 - Aug 31, 2023
Gary P. Stacey, 60, of Brackenridge passed away at home Thursday, August 31, 2023 after being ill the past several months. He was born May 28, 19632 in England. Son of Gwen Rose, of Tarentum and the late Robert Rose, Jr. Gary lived most of his life in Tarentum. He was a general laborer Flabeg…
Janet M. Garrett
Jun 30, 1938 - Aug 22, 2023
Janet M. Garrett, 85, of Natrona Heights, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, August 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 30, 1938 in East Deer and was the daughter of the late John Fleck, Emma L. (Hall) Susa and stepfather Francis Susa. Jan lived her life in Tarentum and Natrona…
Larry Linamen
Jul 28, 1950 - Aug 20, 2023
Larry Linamen, 73, of Buffalo Twp., passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, August 20, 2023. He was born July 28, 1950 in Harrison Township to the late Carl E. and Irene (Pastrick) Linamen. Larry lived the past 23 years in Buffalo Twp. and prior to that Tarentum. He worked…
Kent L. Ward
Nov 22, 1954 - Aug 19, 2023
Kent L. Ward, of Natrona Heights passed away peacefully in Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh while surrounded by loved ones, after years of battling chronic pain from a number of debilitating illnesses. Kent was born November 22, 1954, a son of the late Marlin W. and Naomi E. (Milliron) Ward.…
Janet L. Beresik
Sep 27, 1953 - Aug 9, 2023
Janet L. Beresik, 69, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born September 27, 1953 in Harrison Township to the late Harry H. and Louise (Helgert) Shoemaker. Janet lived most of her life in Brackenridge where she was in Sales Marketing for the Valley…
Cheryl L. Kamer
Dec 30, 1949 - Aug 1, 2023
Cheryl L. Kamer, 73, of Buffalo Township, passed away Tuesday August 1, 2023, after a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family, in the ICU at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born December 30, 1949 in Harrison Township to the late Harold and Eva (Vogel) Brooks. Cheryl lived for almost…
