All Obituaries

Richard A. Swager, 88, of Fawn Township, passed away at home Monday, Jan. 14, 2019. Richard was born in New Kensington on  Sunday, April 13, 1930, to the late Albert C. and Annabelle Riley Swager. He was employed as a machinist by Alcoa in New Kensington and also worked at Portec of Blaw-Knox. Richard enjoyed boating, gardening and diving. Richard is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shirley Bennett Swager; his children, Jay (Kathy) Swager, Linda (Bernard) Horgos, Gary (Brenda)...

Millard Raymond “Ray” Rivers, 85, of Slate Lick, PA, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 9, 2019 surrounded by his family.   Ray was born in Olive Hill, KY on March 1, 1933 to the late Forest and Alma Hamm Rivers. He was an Army Veteran serving in Korea during the Korean War from 1953 to 1955.  Ray was employed by Hydro Group Corp as a Division Manager, retiring in 1993.  He was an avid pilot and loved flying; he was a founding member of the Deer Lakes...

Angela Marie Stark, 39, of Brackenridge, PA, passed through the darkness and into the light on Thursday, December 27, 2018 embraced lovingly by her family.   Angela was born in New Kensington, PA on December 6, 1979 to Ron J. and Paula L. Kolen Stark. She fought the good fight against colon cancer since March 2018.  Prior to her illness she was employed by NAMSCO Industries. Angela is survived by her parents; her daughter: Chelsea Stark; her brother: Nathan Terrill, her paternal...

Marion E. Means Faustin, 92, of Natrona Heights, PA passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018 surrounded by family at Platinum Ridge, Brackenridge, PA.     Marion was born in Tarentum, PA on Sunday, April 18, 1926 to the late James C. and Edith F. Atkinson Means.  She was a nurse at Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights retiring in 1984 after 36 years of service. Marion was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Brackenridge where she enjoyed singing...

Janet Ruth (Zoerb) Bungard, 68, of Montross, VA, formerly of Natrona Heights, PA went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 14, 2018 at her residence.   Janet was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 3, 1950 to the late Glenn Riddle and Ruth Rothfuss Zoerb. She worked as an RN first at Shadyside Hospital, Pittsburgh and then went to Allegheny Valley Hospital, Natrona Heights retiring in 2011 after 40 years of service.  She enjoyed being with her grandchildren. She was also an avid...

Patricia A. “Pat” “Patty” (Blake) Merchant, 73, of Brackenridge, PA passed away peacefully Friday, December 7, 2018 surrounded by family in her home, after suffering a long illness.     Pat was born in Tarentum, PA on Thursday, July 19, 1945 to the late Warren J. and Helen (Fabian) Blake.  She was a graduate of Har-Brack High School Class of 1964 and Robert Morris Jr. College, Pittsburgh, eventually retiring from Fashion Bug.  Pat was a...

Helen G. (Grimm) Beers, 92, formerly of Natrona Heights, PA went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Sugar Creek Rest, Worthington, PA.   Helen was born in Sarver, PA on Wednesday, February 24, 1926 to the late Oliver William and Anna A. Petsinger Grimm. She worked as a sales clerk for 20 years at both the D & K department store and Fanny Farmers Candy Shop both located in the Heights Plaza.  Helen was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church of Natrona...

Cheryl Coe (McKinney) Helgert, 63, of Freeport, PA went to be with her Maker on Monday, November 26, 2018 at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh after a very sudden illness.   Cheryl was born in Natrona Heights on Tuesday, December 21, 1954 to the late George and Cozy (Fitzgerald) McKinney. She was a 1972 graduate of Highlands High School and received her associate degree, working as a research coordinator at Allegheny Valley Hospital where she would have retired next year. ...

Anthony J. “Tony” Pusateri, 84, of Harrison Township passed away on Friday, November 2, 2018 at Concordia of Fox Chapel, Indiana Township, PA.  He was born on Monday, October 22, 1934 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Joseph and Helen Zwolinski Pusateri. Tony attended Westinghouse High School and Point Park Junior College where he earned an Associate Degree in business.  He served in the United States Marine Corp. during the Korean War.  Tony was self-employed for...

John Allan Copus, 68, of Quinlan, TX (formerly of Natrona Heights) passed away late Sunday night on October 28, 2018 in Royse City Health the Rehab Center. John was born on December 8, 1949 in Brookville, PA the son of the late George and Rebecca (Sayers) Copus. John was a graduate of Har-Brack High School Class of 1968.  He proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam Conflict. John leaves behind to cherish his memory his 3 children, Allison Irwin and her husband Cory,...