The Obituary Section

Bette Thompson

, Pennsylvania

Age 85 of Springdale passed away on Sunday June 14 2026 at Harmar Village. Born on February 11 1941 in Springdale she was the daughter of the late Charles and Dora Barkasi Pollick. Bette worked at Action Industries West Penn Hospital and as a lab technician at PPG Industries. She was a member of Springdale Open Bible Church.Bette became a fervent Christian at the age of thirteen. She was a dedicated follower of Jesus Christ and brought many people including her parents and family members into the faith. Many people were saved and became Christians through Bettes testimony and steadfast belief in Christ. More than anything Bette loved her family.She enjoyed spending time with her grandson watching movies and listening to music. Bettes favorite singer was Rod Stewart. Bette her daughter and grandson attended a Rod Stewart concert around her birthday in 2007. Bette enjoyed watching the movies Rain Man…

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Joanne Valasek

, Pennsylvania

Age 62 of Natrona Heights passed away on Saturday May 23 2026 at UPMC St. Margaret Hospital.She was born on February 15 1964 in Natrona Heights and was the daughter of the late John C. and Dorothy Polaski Valasek. She was a graduate of Highlands High School Class of 1982.Joanne worked as a bookkeeper specializing in taxes for Thomas F. Morris C.P.A.Joanne was a longtime resident of Natrona Heights for most of her life and only recently moving to Lower Burrell.She was a member of Guardian Angels Parish Natrona Heights and a member of the Catholic Alumni Club. Survivors include her siblings Jerome I. Alyce Valasek of Austin TX Paul Martin Jan Valasek of Natrona Heights Mary Catherine John Tierney of Leechburg Janet Michael Burgart Valasek of New Kensington and Carol Zufall of Latrobe many nephews and greatnieces and greatnephews.In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by…

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Karen Gould

, Pennsylvania

Karen S. Sedlacek Gould age 69 formerly of Tarentum passed away Tuesday June 30 2026 in UPMC St. Margaret Hospital. Born on February 21 1957 in New Kensington she was the daughter of the late Vincent J. and Sophia A. Wiklendt Sedlacek. Karen recently moved back to New Kensington where she was raised. She was a Class of 1975 Valley High School graduate. She worked as an LPN for HealthSouth Harmar Township and other nursing home facilities. Survivors include her children Matthew Gould of Tarentum James C. Heidi Gould of Lexington MA Sara Drum of Natrona Heights Mark Gould of Louisville KY Erin Killingsworth of Louisville KY and Shannon Hammond of Louisville KY 16 grandchildren and her brother Vincent Jan Sedlacek of West Seneca NY. In accordance with Karens wishes there is no visitation. A Christian Funeral Mass will be Thursday July 9 2026 at 10 a.m. in St. Mary…

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Bernard Figore

, Pennsylvania

September 11, 2005

Age 96 of Natrona passed away on Tuesday April 28 2026. He was born on October 13 1929 in Tarentum and was the son of the late Bernard J. and Lyda Boyd Figore. Bernie graduated from Tarentum High School Class of 1948. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a military police officer in Japan. Bernie worked for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board as a manager at the Natrona Heights State Liquor Store for 30 years and retired in 1989. He was a member of Guardian Angels Parish Natrona Heights and the former St. Ladislaus R.C. Church in Natrona. Bernie was a member of the New Kensington Eagles and enjoyed sports and swimming. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years Leona M. Kozlowski Figore who passed away on September 12 2005 two…

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Joan Bassetti

, Pennsylvania

Age 95 of Natrona Heights passed away at her home on Tuesday May 26 2026.Born on October 22 1930 in Tarentum she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Marcella Hoey Wilhelm. Joan graduated from HarBrack Class of 1948.She was a longtime resident of Brackenridge and moved to Natrona Heights in 2004.She was a member of Guardian Angels Parish Natrona Heights.At her former church Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in Creighton she was a very active volunteer and a member of the choir and resurrection choir.Joan taught CCD classes at Most Blessed Sacrament in Natrona Heights for 25 years.Joan liked taking care of her cats Foxy and Felicia.When her daughter Carol was marching in the band Joan found great joy in chaperoning when the Highlands band marched in the Macys Day parade and traveled to Canada. Joan was a talented seamstress avid reader enjoyed music and glided on her…

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Charles "Chuck" Mccall Jr.

, Pennsylvania

Age 73 of Clinton Twp. passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on Monday May 18 2026. Chuck was born in Sarver PA on July 13 1952 and was a son of the late Charles and Helen McCall Sr. Chuck was a proud Army veteran and served during the Vietnam War. He was a retired carpenter at the Butler VA Hospital. Chuck was a mason and a member of Plum Creek Monroeville Lodge 799. He enjoyed hunting his motorcycle and his 1966 Chevelle. He was preceded in death by his parents his son Justin A. McCall and his brothers Barry and Robert McCall. Chuck is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Rosalyn Berasi McCall and his cherished granddaughter Ariana McCall Sarah Jones. The family will receive friends on Sunday May 31st from 1 p.m. until the 3 p.m. service at the Paul R. Ajak…

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Jesse Groom

, Pennsylvania

Jesse William Groom died unexpectedly on Thursday August 6. He took his own life after succumbing to intermittent lifelong challenges with mental health. Jesse was born in Fairfax Virginia on Christmas Day 1986 shortly after his mom took the Christmas turkey out of the oven. He was a curious and creative child naturally inclined to challenge the status quo and prone to a healthy dose of mischief. Jesse infused fun into every day. In high school Jesses passion was swimming and while his talent was undeniable it was his ability to bring the team together with his magnetic personality that stood out most. He was a bit of a prankster and found himself in the principals office from time to time. Since the statute of limitations is up its time to admit that yes it was him who ate the principals lunch out of the teachers lounge fridge. Jesse also…

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Lisa Bundy

, Pennsylvania

Lisa Don Bundy of Moon Township born on November 191954 departed this world on August 2 2026. Lisa was the daughter of Harold Eugene Eversole and Donna Lew Howe. She is survived by her two sons Aaron and Bradley four grandchildren her loving sister Harla Acheson Louis Roush cousins Nancy Chirico and Phyllis Williamson sisterinlaw Judy Renger and close friend Debbie Huck. Lisa was a past employee of both Westinghouse and USAirways. She was a tiny lady on a Harley with a heart of gold and a love for life. She expressed her views of this travel and said they could be found in the words of Frank Sinatras song "I did it my way".

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Joanne Romboski

, Pennsylvania

Joanne Lee Kapsi Romboski was called home to be with the Lord on August 6 2026. She was born on January 17 1938 in Washington PA. She was preceded in death by her parents the late Helen and Vincent Kapsi her husband Dr. Lawrence D. Romboski and her son Lawrence D. Romboski Jr. She was a proud member of the 1955 class of Washington High School. Joanne and Larry lived their best lives beginning with their marriage in April 1959. Their beloved partnership included living in Georgia North Carolina Texas and California when Larry was stationed in the military as a US Army Ranger. Joanne and Larry settled in California Pa where they raised their family when Larry began teaching at California State College in the late 1960s. For many years Joanne and Larry were members of the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish Leadership Team in California PA. They enjoyed traveling…

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Carol Kinney

, Pennsylvania

On Sunday August 9 2026 Carol A. Kinney formerly of Pennsbury Village. Dear sister of the late Patricia West. Aunt of James T. West and Joel F. West. Per Carols request there will be no viewing or services. Arrangements entrusted to HershbergerStover Inc. Funeral Home and Cremation Services Crafton. Carol was a teacher at Crafton Elementary School for over 30 years.

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Carol Carter

, Pennsylvania

On Thursday August 13 2026 Carol R. Carter age 96 of the Southside. Beloved wife of the late George J. Carter and stepmother of the late Dorothy surviving husband Joseph Turek and her family. Per Carols request there will be no visitation. Family and friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial on Monday August 31 2026 at 10 AM in St. Adalbert Church 160 S. 15th St. Pittsburgh PA 15203. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the HershbergerStover Inc. Funeral Home and Cremation Services 170 Noble Avenue Crafton.

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Jeffery Stephen Prekop

, Pennsylvania

Jeffery Stephen Prekop of Moon Township passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Monday August 17 2026. Jeff was born in Sewickley on May 4 1969 to Freda Pack and the late Edward Prekop. Jeff was an auto mechanic. He loved heavy metal music playing drums and strumming on his electric and bass guitars as well as dabbling in computer coding. Jeff loved cruising in his 2011 bright red Dodge Charger meandering on the scenic back roads stopping mid route to take in the beauty of nature and feeling in tune with nature just relaxing. Jeff is survived by his beloved mother Freda Dotson his children Zachary Samantha Isis and Damien his granddaughter Maia siblings Alan Prekop Sheilah Scott Magnani and Kerri Mike Gardner nephews and niece Scotty Rebecca Sarah Stephen Jared Justin and Cody fondly remembered as his best friend Codeman his great nieces and nephews Autumn Chloe Lauren Henry…

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June Muraco

, Pennsylvania

June Carol Piazza Muraco 93 passed away on Thursday August 13 2026 at Saint Clair Hospital. Born on November 7 1932 in Bridgeville Pennsylvania she graduated from Bridgeville High School. She loved drama class and had roles the Lead role as Penny in The Shining Penny. June was an only child of Hazel Helen Drake and Leno Piazza. She left her childhood home when she married her Joe Joseph E Muraco. Joe served in the United States Army and later opened a barber shop in Carnegie with his brother Dominic. Together June and Joe built a life filled with family music creativity hard work and a shared love of dancing. They were accomplished ballroom dancers and couples dance skaters whose grace and skill often drew admiring spectators to the sidelines. June was a gifted musician who played both piano and violin including performing with the local Carnegie Symphony. Extremely artistic…

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Denice Gray

, Pennsylvania

Age 62 of Ben Avon Pa passed away suddenly on Saturday August 1 2026. She was born and raised in Pittsburgh Pa. She was the wife of Mark Gray and the mom to three children Krystina Josh Blackburn Nicole David Horton and Andrew Gray. The Nana to four beautiful grandkids Memphis Miriam. Myles and Maisie. She was a hardworking beautiful soul who will be truly missed. Family and friends are welcome for visitation on Friday August 7 2026 from 200 pm to 400 pm and 600 pm to 800 pm at the McDonald Linn Funeral and Cremation Service 529 California Avenue Avalon Pa 15202. Burial is scheduled on Saturday at 1100 am in Pleasant Hill Cemetery Glasgow Pa. Balance easel spray was purchased for the family of Denice Marie Gray by Danielle Joe Lendl. In loving memory of Denice Marie Bowman GrayOur sincerest condolences to Kelly and Family.Love Danielle Joe…

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