Obituaries
Shirley R. Guido
Apr 21, 1940 - Oct 26, 2019
Shirley Rose Guido, 79, formerly of Brackenridge, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Quality Life Services at Apollo. She was born April 21, 1940 in Brackenridge to the late Pasquale and Desolina (Cordisco) Guido. She lived most of her life in Brackenridge. Shirley was a teacher for Highlands High School for 32 years where…
Mark A. Kosakowski
Jan 22, 1960 - Oct 25, 2019
Mark A. Kosakowski, 59, of Brackenridge, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at Cheswick Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. He was born January 22, 1960 in Natrona Heights to the late Anthony J. Kosakowski and Elizabeth Kirkland. Mark lived all of his life in the local area. He was of the Catholic faith and a graduate…
Marissa Mrozinski
Jul 29, 1981 - Oct 25, 2019
Marissa Mrozinski, 38, of Natrona Heights passed away, Thursday October 24, 2019 at home unexpectedly. She was born July 29, 1981 in Harrison Twp. to Kathy S. (McCandless) Mrozinski, Natrona Heights, and the late Eugene G. “Gene” Mrozinski. Marissa lived her entire life in Natrona Heights. She was a call representative for CVS Health Care,…
Emma P. Okopal
Jun 29, 1934 - Oct 20, 2019
Emma P. Okopal, 85, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Fair Winds Manor, Winfield Twp. She was born June 29, 1934 in Harrison Twp. to the late Emil J. and Amelia (Tomka) Sosovicka, Sr. Emma lived most of her life in Natrona Heights where she was a homemaker and also…
Melvin L. Bouch, Sr.
Sep 7, 1929 - Oct 15, 2019
Melvin L. Bouch, Sr., 90, of Lower Burrell, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh following a lengthy illness, surrounded by his family. He was born September 7, 1929 in Tarentum and lived most of his life in Lower Burrell. Melvin was a Steel worker at Allegheny Ludlum Steel Corp., Brackenridge…
Sally Ann Dudzinski
Sep 4, 1931 - Oct 14, 2019
Sally Ann Dudzinski, 88, of Brackenridge, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Platinum Ridge Center, Brackenridge. She was born September 4, 1931 to the late Philip and Helen E. (Guyer) Bordonaro. Sally lived most of her life in Brackenridge. She was a homemaker and a bookkeeper for a number of years. Sally worked for…
Loretta A. Kresiak
Dec 9, 1929 - Oct 10, 2019
Loretta A. Kresiak, 89, of Creighton, passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019 at Platinum Ridge Center, Brackenridge. She was born December 9, 1929 in Rural Ridge to the late Paulo and Philomena (D’Isabella) Contento. Loretta lived most of her life in Creighton where she was a homemaker and a seamstress for many years. She was…
Albert J. "Al" Valasek
May 19, 1925 - Oct 8, 2019
Albert "Al" J. Valasek, 94, longtime resident of Circle Road in North Syracuse, died Tuesday, October 8th at the home of his daughter. Al was born in Brackenridge, PA, and resided in North Syracuse since 1965. He was the son of the late Louis and Sophia (Mayton) Valasek.Al was a US Army veteran who served…
Stephanie Crowe
Apr 14, 1948 - Oct 3, 2019
Stephanie Crowe, 71, of Natrona Heights passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at Platinum Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Brackenridge where she was a resident the past two months. She was born April 14, 1948 in New Kensington to the late Stephen and Anne (Ercig) Potocnak. Stephanie was a homemaker and lived most of…
Ryta D. Peace
Apr 22, 1953 - Sep 30, 2019
Ryta D. Peace (Bertolino), 66, of Leechburg, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born April 22, 1953, daughter of the late Dominick and Mary Jane (McKrisky) Bertolino. Ryta lived most of her life in Leechburg and was of the Catholic faith. A true Taurus until the very end, Ryta went as…
