Obituaries
Margaret Anne "Maggie" Gift
Nov 27, 1954 - Feb 27, 2025
Margaret Anne “Maggie” Gift, 70, of Lower Burrell, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights. She was born November 27, 1954 in Pittsburgh to the late Peter J. and Frances C. (Byrne) Mariuzza. Maggie lived most of her life in Lower Burrell and was an aide at Shadyside Hospital and…
Irene M. Simko
Aug 31, 1930 - Feb 27, 2025
Irene M. Simko, 94, of Springdale Twp., passed away peacefully, with family by her side, on Thursday, February 27 at home. Born on August 31, 1930, in Lower Burrell, she was the daughter of the late John M. and Victoria (Slahtovsky) Bragiel. She attended Stewart School, graduated from Vandergrift High School in 1948, and worked…
James H. Silliman
Jul 29, 1960 - Feb 20, 2025
James H. Silliman, 64, of Tarentum, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 20, 2025 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born July 29, 1960 in Harrison Township to the late Howard D. and Betty (Clark) Silliman. James lived all of his life in Tarentum. He worked construction for a local contractor for a number of…
Thomas "Rap" Rapsinski
Apr 1, 1951 - Feb 14, 2025
Thomas “Rap” Rapsinski, 73, of Sarver passed away at home February 14, 2025. Born April 1, 1951 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of the late George Sr. and Julia (Klabnik) Rapsinski. A 1969 graduate of Highlands High School and a 1973 graduate of Clarion State College, he was employed by Allegheny Ludlum (ATI)…
H. Marie Heinrichs
Feb 15, 1923 - Feb 9, 2025
H. Marie Heinrichs, 101, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025 just six days shy of her 102nd birthday, at Vincentian Home in McCandless. She was born February 15, 1923 in West Mifflin to the late Raymond W. and Pauline R. (Gross) Richards. Marie lived most of her life in Creighton and Brackenridge.…
Blanche Irene Smith
May 2, 1925 - Feb 8, 2025
Blanche “Irene” Smith, 99, of Fawn Twp., passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025 surrounded by family at Fawn Personal Care Home, Fawn Twp. with a special thank you to the care given by Kim and staff. She was born May 2, 1925 to the late Walter and Blanche (Coyle) Van Thiel of Brackenridge and graduated…
Frances H. Pettigrew
Mar 10, 1942 - Feb 7, 2025
Frances H. Pettigrew, 82 of Natrona Heights, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025 at Quality Life Services, Sarver. She was born March 10, 1942 in St. John's, Newfoundland, daughter of the late Samuel and Edith P. (Morris) Remaley. Frances lived most of her life in Natrona Heights where she was a homemaker and of the…
Marlene M. Krasinsky
Sep 2, 1932 - Feb 6, 2025
Marlene M. Krasinsky, 92, of Brackenridge passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025. She was born September 2, 1932 in Brackenridge, daughter of the late Vitaliano A. and Theresa H. (Frederick) Marcelli. Marlene lived her entire life in Brackenridge where she was a homemaker. She was a member of Guardian Angels Parish, Most Blessed Sacrament Campus,…
Walter J. Kissel
Feb 3, 1943 - Feb 3, 2025
Walter J. Kissel, 82, of Lower Burrell, passed away unexpectedly at home on his 82nd birthday, Monday, February 3, 2025. He was born February 3, 1943 in Harrison Township, son of the late Walter M. and Stella C. (Chupek) Kissel. Walter lived the past 48 years in Lower Burrell. He was a professional Consulting Engineer…
Brian F. Nates
Feb 17, 1977 - Jan 30, 2025
Brian F. Nates, 47, of Pittsburgh, passed away unexpectedly at home, Thursday, January 30, 2025. He was born February 17, 1977 in New Kensington, son of Ronald F. Nates and Mary L. Wiles, both of Pittsburgh. Brian was a self-employed contractor in the local area and of the catholic faith. Besides his parents, he is survived…
