Obituaries
Olive Nealy Vrotney
Oct 21, 1943 - Aug 16, 2022
Olive Nealy Vrotney, 78, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away suddenly at home Tuesday, August 16, 2022. She was born October 21, 1943 in Natrona Heights to the late Alvin and Alvassa (Beaver) Crawford. Nealy lived most of her life in Brackenridge and was of the Presbyterian faith. She worked in housekeeping at Georgian Manor and…
James E. Orris
Mar 5, 1950 - Aug 13, 2022
James Edward Orris,72, of West Deer Township, beloved husband, brother, uncle, cousin, and cherished friend to so many, passed away at home Saturday August 13, 2022 surrounded by his loving family after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Jim was born March 5, 1950 in Natrona Heights, PA, son of the late Melvin G.…
Eleanor J. Hess
Aug 23, 1930 - Aug 13, 2022
Eleanor J. Hess, 91, of Fawn Township, passed away at the home of her daughter Marcia and son-in-law Luke on Saturday, August 13, 2022. She was born August 23, 1930 in Tarentum to the late Charles and Catherine (Wright) Yeasted. Eleanor lived her entire life in the area. She was a homemaker, member of Faith…
Joseph J. Pavlik, Jr.
Jan 27, 1935 - Aug 8, 2022
Joseph J. Pavlik, Jr., 87, of Tarentum, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, following a brief illness. He was born January 27, 1935 in Tarentum to the late Joseph J. and Pauline P. (Luckas) Pavlik, Sr. Joe lived his entire life in Tarentum, where he was a 1952 graduate…
Bette M. Smith
Jul 23, 1931 - Aug 3, 2022
Bette M. Smith, 91, of Tarentum, passed away peacefully at home Wednesday August 3, 2022. She was born July 23, 1931 in Natrona Heights to the late Lawrence and Hattie (Adams) McClain. Bette was a homemaker and also worked at Murphy’s Department store. She was a member of Church of the Brethren, Natrona Heights and…
Sadie A. "Babe" Tutka
Sep 3, 1930 - Aug 3, 2022
Sadie A. “Babe” Tutka, 91, of Natrona Heights, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday August 3, 2022 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born September 3, 1930 in Pittsburgh, a daughter of the late Charles and Agnes (Hrubiak) LaScola and grew up on the Northside. She graduated from Perry High School in 1948 and married…
Glenda Martin
Oct 3, 1953 - Aug 2, 2022
Glenda Martin, 68, of Tarentum, passed away Tuesday August 2, 2022 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot after being ill the past several years. She was born October 3, 1953 in Tamaqua, PA to the late Nobel and Marie (DeCroo) Kleckner and lived most of her life in Tarentum. Glenda was a homemaker and of the…
Regina "Jean" McGowan
Dec 14, 1937 - Jul 30, 2022
Regina “Jean” Cattery McGowan, 84, formerly of Tarentum, passed away at home Saturday, July 30, 2022 after being ill the past 7 years. She was born December 14, 1937 in Sharpsburg to the late Anthony and Emma (Thomas) Cattery. Jean has lived the past 13 years in Allegheny Township, 40 years in Tarentum,…
Addam Isaac Roe
Sep 16, 1993 - Jul 30, 2022
Addam Isaac Roe, 28, of East Deer Twp., passed away Saturday July 30, 2022 of a drowning in the Allegheny River. He was born September 16, 1993 in Natrona Heights to Charles Roe, of OK and Michelle L. Zewe, of East Deer Twp. Addam lived his entire life in Creighton. He worked as a cook…
Lynn L. Buckley
Oct 21, 1943 - Jul 24, 2022
Lynn L. Buckley, 78, formerly of Natrona Heights ad Fawn Twp., passed away Sunday July 24, 2022 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot. She was born October 21, 1943 in Harrison Township to the late Melvin and Louise E. (Burke) Bachman. Lynn lived most of her life in Fawn Township and was a secretary for…
