All Obituaries

Caryn J. (Heffner) Calarie, 58, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, March 13, 2020 in her home.  Caryn was born on Thursday, July 27, 1961 in Reading, PA to David Heffner and Jean (Forester) Smith.  She worked as a nannie.  She enjoyed cooking for family and friends and taking afternoon walks around the neighborhood with her girlfriends.  Caryn was a member of the Center United Methodist Church, Fawn Township.  She volunteered for the Interfaith...

Michele L. (Hazelett) Demharter Of Natrona Heights, PA Michele L. “Shell” (Hazelett) Demharter, 66, of Natrona Heights, PA passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 after fighting a lengthy illness with her family by her side. Michele was born on Tuesday, January 26, 1954 in Natrona Heights to the late Orrie and Beverly (Graham) Hazelett. She graduated from Highlands High School in 1972. Michele met the love of her life on February 9, 1973 and they were married on August 9,...

Phyllis L. (Harris) Buehl, 88, died peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020 at St. Barnabas Nursing Center, Gibsonia, PA.  Phyllis was born on Tuesday, April 14, 1931 in Tarentum, PA to the late William and Lillian Manning Harris.  She worked as an Administration Assistant for Prudential Reality of Wexford retiring in 1999.  Phyllis was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge.  She enjoyed crafting, sewing, reading and especially enjoyed being around...

Robert A. Swetof Sr., 80, of Plum Borough, passed away Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020, at St. Margaret Hospital, Aspinwall. Bob was born Monday, July 17, 1939, in Plum Borough, to the late John Sr. and Anna Antonik Swetof. Bob worked as a firebrick maker for Wulfrath Refractories, of Tarentum, retiring in 2005 after more than 30 years. He was a member of the Street Survivors and enjoyed going camping and fishing in his 49 Ford pickup. Bob is survived by his wife of 59 years, Beverly J. Fester...

Moonyeene (Uhric) Nicastro Of Natrona Heights, PA Moonyeene (Uhric) Nicastro, 86, of Natrona Heights, PA passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Concordia Lutheran Ministries, Cabot, PA. Moonyeene was born on Wednesday, January 11, 1933 in Tarentum, PA to the late Howard and Fay (Hartzel) Jones. She was a member of the Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Natrona Heights. Moonyeene loved to be around her grandchildren.  Moonyeene is survived by her son: Michael (Kim)...

Louise (Aspey) Myers, 93, of Natrona Heights, PA passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019, in Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge, PA. Louise was born on Tuesday, July 20, 1926 in East Huntington Township, PA to the late Walter E. and Katharine Hough Aspey. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, Natrona Heights. Louise is survived by her children: Thomas E. (Anne) Myers of Atlanta, GA and Lois (Raymond J., Jr.) Reczynski of Natrona Heights. She was preceded in death by her parents, her...

Barbara Paulette Perry, age 70, of Plum Borough passed away at her home on Saturday, November 30, 2019, after a long battle with appendiceal cancer. A devoted wife and mother, she was born on November 12, 1949, in Brackenridge to Edward and Mary Rovnanik Znosko. Barbara attended St. Ladislaus Grade School, graduated from Har-Brack High School, and worked at Beneficial Finance for over 30 years. In 1975, she met her beloved husband James Perry of Kinloch, and they were married on August 28,...

William F. Mills, 90, died peacefully on Saturday, November 30, 2019 surrounded by his family at Concordia of Cabot.  Bill was born on May 21, 1929 in Tarentum, PA to the late William C. and Helen M. (Behning) Mills.  Bill graduated from Har-Brack High School class of 1947.  He was a veteran serving in the Army.  He worked as an office manager at Allegheny Ludlum, Brackenridge for 40 years before retiring.  Bill was a member for 40 years of the North Street...

Audrey Mae Finley, age 88, of New Smyrna Beach, Fl, died Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at her residence.  Born in New Kensington, PA to the late George Edward and Clara Elizabeth McGinnis Hobaugh; Audrey came to Florida in 1981 from Natrona Heights. A homemaker, she was a member of Coronado Community United Methodist Church and the Red Hat Society.  Audrey was involved with Harmony Sound Waves (Barber Shop Quartet for Women) and a Girl Scout leader.  She loved reading and...

Lydia Belle (McCollim) Simmers, 91, formerly of Beaver, PA died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at the home of her daughter in Springfield, VA. Lydia was born on Wednesday, October 17, 1928, in New Kensington, PA, to the late John Jackson McCollim, Sr. and Lucy Hodgson McCollim. She was a graduate of Ken High class of 1947.  She moved to Beaver in 1954 and was there until moving to Virginia to live with her daughter.  She was a nurse’s aide at Beaver Valley Geriatrics Center...