Obituaries
Margaret A. Walker
Jun 13, 1958 - Dec 11, 2020
Margaret A. Walker, 62, of Tarentum, passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at Mercy Hospital, after a fall at work. She was born June 13, 1958 in Harrison Township, to the late Donald and Margaret (Vargo) Glaister. Margaret was a homemaker, did home remodeling and was a graduate of Highlands High School. Survivors include…
Ann Savka
Mar 5, 1932 - Dec 9, 2020
Anne Savka, 88, of Springdale Township, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Belair Nursing Home, Lower Burrell. She was the widow of John Savka,Jr. who passed away in 2016. She was born March 5, 1932 in Stretova, Czechoslovakia to the late Michael and Ann (Tkach) Hrehovcik. When she was 5 years old, they moved…
Thomas S. Baczynski
Mar 13, 1963 - Dec 7, 2020
Thomas S. Baczynski, 57, of Tarentum, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at home. He was born March 13, 1963 in Tarentum to the late Michael and Beverly Baczynski. Thomas lived his entire life in the area and worked construction for Penn Dot. He graduated from Highlands High in 1980 and enjoyed fishing, Pittsburgh sports…
Sharon M. Derikart
Dec 8, 1949 - Dec 7, 2020
Sharon M. Derikart, 70, of Tarentum, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Fair Winds Manor Nursing Home, Buffalo Township. She was born December 8, 1949 in Tarentum to the late Henry J. and Katherine J. (Huston) Derikart. Sharon lived her entire life in the area where she was a Sales and Service Associate for…
Margaret Fair
Sep 8, 1927 - Dec 7, 2020
Margaret (Horenzy) Fair, 93, formerly of Springdale passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Quality Life Services, Buffalo Township. She was born September 8, 1927 in Springdale to the late Rudolph and Cecelia (Wolansky) Horenzy. Margaret lived in Springdale most of her life and was married to the love of her life William Fair, Sr.…
Melody L. Schreckengost
Aug 24, 1960 - Dec 7, 2020
Melody L. Schreckengost, 60, of Buffalo Township, passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Good Samaritan Hospice, Cabot. She was born August 24, 1960 in Indiana, PA to Beverly Geppert, of Freeport and the late Erich Geppert. Melody lived most of her life in Allegheny Township and was a Caregiver for Care at Home. Melody…
Elva E. Ferney
Dec 22, 1942 - Dec 5, 2020
Elva E. (Ferney) Jones, 77, of Tarentum passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Platinum Ridge Nursing Home, Brackenridge. She was born December 22, 1942 to the late Walter and Anna (Martinec) Ferney. She lived her entire life in the area. Elva worked in healthcare and was a homemaker. She was of the Lutheran faith…
Pauline E. Giangrossi
Aug 3, 1930 - Nov 30, 2020
Pauline E. Giangrossi, 90, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at Rosebrook Assisted Living, Sarver. She was born August 3, 1930 in Brackenridge to the late Marino and Rosa (Fazzini) Giangrossi. Pauline lived her entire life in Brackenridge and was employed in the Composing Department at Valley News Dispatch for 44 years…
William W. Smith
Nov 10, 1927 - Nov 26, 2020
William W. "Bill" Smith, 93, of Fawn Township, passed away at home Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. He was born Nov. 3, 1927, in Tarentum, to the late Newton H. and Mildred (Trout) Smith. Bill lived most of his life in Fawn Township and was of the Protestant faith. He worked for his father-in-law at W.C.…
Bonnie J. Weidenhoff
Mar 20, 1951 - Nov 26, 2020
Bonnie J. Weidenhoff, 69, of Tarentum, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Belair Healthcare and Rehab Center, Lower Burrell. She was born March 20, 1951 in Akron, OH to the Robert McGrath and Margaret Ferguson. Bonnie lived most of her life in Tarentum and was a Custodian for Highlands School District for 13 years.…
