All Obituaries

Jean M. (Neyman) Rowe, 91, passed peacefully into the heavenly embrace of her Lord and Savior Friday, July 6, 2018, surrounded by her family at Concordia Good Samaritan Hospice. She was born in 1926 in the Overbrook section of Pittsburgh, to Aldo and Mabel Arnold Neyman. She graduated from the former Har-Brack High School in 1945 and married Donald L. Rowe in 1949. Together, they resided in Natrona Heights, where Jean worked as the bookkeeper for the family owned Don Rowe Masonry business...

Ruth (Schuller) Milz, 98, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 4, 2018, at Presbyterian SeniorCare, Oakmont. Ruth was born Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1920, in Salem, Ohio, to the late Martin N. and Ina Edwick Schuller. She was a former resident of both Cleveland, Ohio, and Pittsburgh. Ruth graduated from Perry High School in Pittsburgh and was an alumna of the Carnegie Institute and Hiram College. She taught at the Pittsburgh School for the Blind and transcribed many book and...

Helen M. (Boyer) Himes, 98, of New Kensington, passed away peacefully at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights on Saturday, May 19, 2018. Helen born on Wednesday, September 10, 1919 in New Kensington to the late Lawrence and L. Marilla (Schrecengost) Boyer and lived her whole life in the area. Helen was a graduate of Ken High School class of 1937.  She worked as a clerk in New Kensington her entire career, first at Robson Bakery, then Keystone Dairy, and finally Silverman’s...

Thomas E. “Red” Jodon, Sr., 46, of New Kensington, passed away on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at his home.  He was a loving son and brother as well as a devoted father, grandfather, and fiancé.  Tom was born Thursday, March 9, 1972 in Indiana, PA to the late Clifford R. Jodon and Patricia L. Adams. Tom was a self-employed roofer.  He enjoyed going to car shows, rock concerts, and baking.  Tom loved spending time restoring his 78 Nova but cherished spending...

Shirley J. (Thickey) Baker, 90, of Natrona Heights, PA died on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at her home. Shirley was born on Wednesday, February 22, 1928 in Natrona Heights to the late Walter W. and Ruby M. Klingensmith Thickey.  She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, Natrona Heights and the Hilltop Hose Ladies Auxiliary, Natrona Heights.  She enjoyed watching the Steelers and Penguins.     Shirley is survived by her children: Christopher A. (Ranae) Baker,...

Annetta R. (Ross) Magliocco, 96, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully at Westminster Place in Oakmont on Monday, April 30, 2018. Annetta was born Tuesday, August 9, 1921 in New Kensington.  She was the daughter of the late Charles and Marian (Tamburo) Ross and lived her whole life in the area. Annetta was a stenographer for Alcoa during World War II and worked in the cafeteria of the Burrell School District for 23 years, retiring in 1987.  She was a member, for 83 years, of...

Rosalie M. Bayer McClain, 89, of Natrona Heights, PA died on Thursday, April 26, 2018 at Shelbourne Nursing Home, Butler, PA. Rosalie was born on Sunday, July 8, 1928 in Natrona Heights to the late John A. Bayer and Grace E. Hazlett Bayer Love.  She was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church, Sarver, PA. She enjoyed traveling, cooking and sewing.     Rosalie is survived by her children: Dr. David H. McClain of Loveland, CO and Dr. Gordon K. (Sharon) McClain of...

Tammy Sue Mochanski, 58, of Tarentum, PA died on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 in her home. Tammy was born on Wednesday, March 9, 1960 in Natrona Heights to the late Theodore and Mary Lois (McCullough) Mochanski, Sr.  She was a graduate of Highlands High School Class of 1978 and worked as a cook at Burrell Inn Restaurant. Tammy loved to do crafts, shop, and go out to eat with her sisters.  Tammy is survived by her 2 children, George N. Wise, Jr. of Tarentum and Cori (David)...

Judith A. Pierce, 75, of Marienville, formerly of Tarentum, died on Monday, April 23, 2018 at Clarview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Sligo, PA. Judy was born on Sunday, November 15, 1942 in Natrona Heights to the late James and Mable (Meekins) Pierce.  She graduated from Har-Brack High School, Class of 1960 and then started her career as a supervisor for Bell Telephone, retiring in 1990 and moving to Marienville.  Judy was a very social person who could be seen greeting...

Jacob Anthony Dvorak, 82, passed into eternal life at home on Holy Thursday, with his wife Dolores and granddaughters Katie and Mary praying at his side. Jake was born in Brackenridge on June 25, 1935 to Jakub and Zofia Dworak, the youngest of five children.  He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Helen Kuzma, Ann Wadyko, Cecelia Napierski, Antionette Kochanski, and beloved infant grandson Jacob Michael O’Connell.   Jake was a member of Our Lady of the Most...