All Obituaries

Janet L. (Smith) Mack, 88, of Natrona Heights, PA, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, November 5, 2023 with family and friends by her side.  Janet was born on July 12, 1935 in Tarentum, PA to the late Oliver and Elizabeth Yadrich Smith. Janet was a reading aide for many years at Highlands High School.  She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge where she volunteered during the soup and craft events. She was a member and past president of both...

Bruce M. Maloney of Pittsburgh, PA Bruce M. Maloney, 69, of Pittsburgh, PA passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at East End Health & Rehabilitation Center, Pittsburgh.  Bruce was born on Saturday, June 12, 1954 in Trenton, NJ to the late Joseph and Muriel Smith Maloney.  Bruce attended St. Teresa Elementary in Perrysville, graduated from North Catholic High School and Carnegie Mellon University.  Bruce worked as an Admissions Supervisor for UPMC retiring...

Troy “TJ” Vickers, Jr., 31, of New Kensington, passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh.  TJ was born on February 4, 1992 in Natrona Heights to DeAudre Williams Graves and Troy Vickers, Sr.  TJ worked as a laborer in the construction business.  TJ was an organ donor and his organs were gifted to families in need. He enjoyed watching football, playing video games and especially enjoyed being around his...

Betty G. (Bash) Emanuelson Brackenridge   Betty Gayle (Bash) Emanuelson, 88, of Brackenridge, passed away peacefully at Platinum Ridge Nursing Home, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, with family and friends by her side. Betty was born July 4, 1935, in Tarentum, to the late Charles and Sara Klingensmith Bash. Betty was a long-term resident of Platinum Ridge and she enjoyed attending their various activities and she had also served on the Resident Council. Betty is survived by her daughter,...

Bonnie K. Teeters, 79, of Brackenridge, formerly of Natrona Heights, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at Platinum Ridge Nursing Facility, Brackenridge. She was born Saturday, May 6, 1944, in Brackenridge, to the late Charles Robert and Anna (Urbany) Teeters, and resided all of her life in Brackenridge and Natrona Heights. She graduated as a licensed practical nurse from the St. Francis School of Nursing and worked as a LPN for Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights, for more than 40...

Shirley (Bennett) Swager of Fawn Township, PA Shirley (Bennett) Swager,90, of Fawn Township, PA, passed away at home on Thursday, June 29, 2023.  Shirley was born on October 15, 1932 in Natrona Heights, PA to the late Clifton M. and Violet Jack Bennett.   Shirley’s life revolved around her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She loved sewing, quilting, building puzzles and having tea and cookies.  Shirley is survived by her children: Jay...

William James Kane of Clinton Township, PA William James Kane, 69, of Clinton Township, PA died on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights, PA. William was born on December 11, 1953 in Natrona Heights, PA to the late Richard and Elinor Ernest Kane.  He served in the Marine Corps during the Viet Nam War.  William was a retired self employed contractor and an avid hunter.  William is survived by his fiancé: Terry Helfrich and his...

Emily Ada (Robertson) Rankin, 64, of Verona, PA passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023.  Emily was born in New Kensington, PA on December 19, 1958 to the late Burrell and Ada Bargerstock Robertson.  She worked as an In Home Care Specialist after working hard to earn an Associates Degree for Medical Assistance.  She loved her cats, camping with her family and gardening.  She was an avid reader and an unwavering, lifelong Steelers fan.  Emily is survived by her son:...

Carol Ann Furlong of New Kensington passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Quality Life Services in Apollo, PA.  She was born on Wednesday, January 7, 1942 to the late Herburt J. and Lena H. Eller Furlong.  Carol was a laborer at Allegheny Container and also was a cook at different establishments. She was a graduate of Ken High class of 1961 and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church.  She is survived by her siblings: Betty Valentine, Sharon Malfera, Karen Brenner...

Norman H. Jacobs, 96, of Natrona Heights, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023, while in the loving care of family members and attentive staff at Sunrise, McCandless.  Norman was a lifelong resident of Natrona Heights.  He was born March 21, 1927, in Allegheny Valley Hospital, to the late Norman G. and Helen Hazlett Jacobs.  He graduated from Har-Brack High School in 1945, served in the U.S. Navy until late 1946, graduated from Grove City College in 1950 with a degree in...