All Obituaries

Dennis L. “Shooter” Shutak of Tarentum, PA  Dennis L. “Shooter” Shutak, 75 of Tarentum, PA passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Concordia of Cabot, PA Shooter was born on July 22, 1950, in New Kensington, Pa to the late John J., Sr. and Genevieve Zola Shutak. Shooter worked as a truck driver at Allegheny Ludlum, Brackenridge. He was of the catholic faith and was a member of the Oregon Hunting and Fishing Club, Brackenridge and he enjoyed going ...

Elsie Emily Karan of Natrona Heights, PA Elsie Emily Karan, 88, of Natrona Heights, PA died on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at St. Margaret Hospital, Aspinwall, PA.  She was born on December 12, 1937 in Brackenridge, PA to the late Edwin Joseph and Georgia Lorraine Montgomery Rehner.  Elsie was formerly employed at Gee Bee and Value City in Natrona Heights.  She was also the primary caretaker to her husband Steve and she enjoyed baking. Elsie is survived by her children: ...

Joan L. (Kravenko) Bartosovic of Natrona Heights, PA Joan L. (Kravenko) Bartosovic, 83, of Natrona Heights, PA died on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot, PA.  She was born on February 11, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late William W. and Josephine (Troyak) Kravenko.  Joan was of the Catholic faith and grew up in Acmetonia. She enjoyed working in the yard, watching old movies, listening to “Oldies” music, puzzles and loved ...

John Virag, Jr. of Natrona Heights, PA  John Virag, Jr., 97 of Natrona Heights, PA passed away peacefully in the company of his children on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights, PA.  Born Thursday, March 8, 1928, in W. Natrona , he was the son of the late John and Caroline (Pokrivka) Virag.  John was a glass worker at PPG Industries for 46 years.  He proudly served his country in the U.S. army during the Korean War. John was a ...

Howard F. Stewart of Lower Burrell, PA Howard F. Stewart, 94, of Lower Burrell, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Concordia of Cabot, PA.   Howard was born on March 4, 1931 in Verona, PA to the late Howard M. and Lillian Frazier Stewart.  After graduation he went on to serve his country in the Army during the Korean War.  He was a purchasing agent for Visual Industrial Products, an architectural design firm.  ...

Daniel E. Fennell of Natrona Heights, PA Daniel E. Fennell, 75, of Natrona Heights, PA, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 30, 2026 at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA. Daniel was born on May 26, 1950 in Natrona Heights, PA to the late Robert L and Edith E. Kirby Fennell.  Daniel graduated from Har-Brack High School class of 1968.  After graduation he went on to serve his country in the Army.  He was a steel worker for Allegheny Ludlum ...

Geneva R. “Neva” McCarthy of Natrona Heights, PA Geneva R. “Neva” McCarthy, 72, of Natrona Heights, PA, died on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Allegheny Valley hospital, Natrona Heights, PA.  Neva was born on October 13, 1953 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Raymond and Betty Lou Payton Mancine.  Neva graduated from Peabody High School.  After graduation she went to Nursing School and became a nurse working at Shadyside Hospital for 19 years and ...

Dolores Marie (Thimons) Minarik Of Natrona Heights, PA Dolores Marie (Thimons) Minarik,97, known to many as “Babe” was born on Wednesday, May 30, 1928 to the late Leonard and Mary Luschak Thimons, and was raised in West Tarentum PA.  She passed away peacefully on Monday, January 26th, 2026 in her home, surrounded by family.  Dolores met the love of her life, Paul Minarik, while working at PPG in Creighton, PA. They shared 72 years of devoted marriage and raised their ...

Dr. William Sykes Reed Cabot, PA Dr. William Sykes Reed, 87, was peacefully welcomed to the heavens on Monday, January 26, 2026 at Concordia Lutheran Ministries in Cabot. He was born September 29, 1938, in Natrona Heights, to the late Dr. Wallace Sykes & Charlotte Miller Reed. Along with his family he was a member of Natrona Heights Presbyterian Church. Bill graduated from Mercersburg Academy in 1956 and continued his undergraduate studies at Allegheny College. After earning his ...

Andy Perriello Of Lower Burrell, PA Andy C. Perriello Of Lower Burrell, PA Andrew “Andy” C. Perriello, 73, of Lower Burrell, PA passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at Forbes Regional Hospital, Monroeville, PA.  He was born on Sunday, December 21, 1952 in New Kensington to the late Andrew and Mary (Morrone) Perriello.  He enjoyed playing pool, swimming, cooking for family and friends, and betting the occasional game.  Andy was a loving and involved ...