Obituaries
Michael G. Bobonich
Jul 16, 1953 - Jan 7, 2022
Michael G. Bobonich, 68, of New Kensington, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at UPMC Montefiore Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 16, 1953 in New Kensington to the late Michael and Evelyn J. (Batcher) Bobonich. Michael lived most of his life in New Kensington and was a member of St. Alphonsus Church, Springdale. Michael…
Martha A. Butler
Apr 15, 1958 - Jan 6, 2022
Martha A. Butler, 63, of Vandergrift, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born April 15, 1958 in Oceanside, CA to the late Walter and Ella (Claeaugh) Cawley. Martha was a homemaker and enjoyed playing games. Survivors include her children Ella Cawley, of Vandergrift and…
Deborah A. Davis
Dec 16, 1957 - Jan 4, 2022
Deborah A. Davis, 64, of West Deer Township, passed away surrounded by her loved ones Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh. She was born December 16, 1957, in Natrona Heights to the late William and Dorothy (Simmers) Davis. Deborah lived most of her life in Natrona Heights and the past 12 years…
Miles F. Pihony
Feb 13, 1959 - Jan 3, 2022
Miles F. Pihony, 62, of Natrona Heights, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 3, 2022 at UPMC Altoona. He was born February 13, 1959 in Wilkinsburg to the late Michael and Margaret (Trainor) Pihony. Miles lived most of his life in Natrona Heights and was a self-employed Truck Driver for Rose Transportation, Pitcairn for 40 plus…
Larry D. Duff
Dec 12, 1955 - Jan 2, 2022
Larry D. Duff, 66, of Natrona, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born December 12, 1955 in Natrona to the late Kenneth and June (Reckner) Duff. Larry lived most of his life in Natrona and Brackenridge. He was a mechanic for 50 years at Lucchetti Auto Salvage.…
Garen P. Tarhay
Dec 20, 1952 - Jan 1, 2022
Garen P. Tarhay, 69, of Brackenridge, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at home peacefully with her family by her side. She was born December 20, 1952 in Natrona Heights to the late Paul Cochran and Ethel (Baughman) Kilgore. Garen lived most of her life in the Alle Kiski Valley where she was a Human…
Shane M Slobada
Apr 12, 1977 - Dec 31, 2021
Shane M. Slobada,44 of Gibsonia, Richland Twp. passed away on Friday, Dec 31,2021 following a courageous 3-year battle with cancer. He was born April 12,1977 to John R. & Patricia A. (Sysyn) Slobada of Fawn Twp. Shane lived in the Gibsonia area for a number of yrs, and was an Elementary teacher in the…
Michael V. Stroud
Jan 2, 1971 - Dec 25, 2021
Michael V. Stroud, 50, of Tarentum, passed away at home, Saturday, December 25, 2021 following a valiant 2-year battle with cancer. He was born January 2, 1971 in New Kensington to the late Clifford M. and Geraldine A. (Brasfield) Stroud, Sr. Michael lived his entire life in the area and was a 1988 graduated of…
Karen J. Myers
Apr 28, 1955 - Dec 23, 2021
Karen J. Myers, 66 of Plum Boro passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 28, 1955 in Tarentum to the late William Robert and Mary L. (Uleski) Pilston, Sr. Karen graduated from Highlands High School in 1973 and Clarion University in 1978. She worked as…
Dr. Robert Hunter McKinley
Nov 17, 1941 - Dec 23, 2021
Dr. Robert Hunter McKinley Lansing - Dr. Robert Hunter McKinley of Lansing, MI passed away on December 23, 2021. An anthropologist and retired MSU professor, Bob was born on November 17, 1941 to John and Virginia McKinley in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, where he spent his early childhood until the family moved to Snyder, NY. Bob's formative…
