All Obituaries

Zachary R. Houston Meising, 26, of Verona, passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 9, 2018.   He was born on December 3, 1992.  Zachary worked for the Local #373 and 1058 Labor Unions.  He was a hard worker and dedicated father.   He liked to ride dirt bikes and work on his truck, but most of all Zach enjoyed spending time with his family and loving daughter Paisley.  Surviving him are: Parents Richard (Laura) Houston of Pleasant...

  Emmet Thomas Downing, 92, of Cheswick, passed away peacefully Friday, July 6, 2018, in Amber Woods. He was the son of the late Emmet and Kathryn Auttermohlen Downing, and a lifelong resident of the community. He graduated from Springdale High School and served his country in the Navy. After his honorable discharge from the Navy, Tom worked as a pressman for the former Allegheny Label Co. in Cheswick, where he eventually retired. Mr. Downing was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church,...

Frederick T. Domaratz, 94, of Harmar, passed away peacefully Wednesday, July 4, 2018, in Rebecca Residence. He was born Nov. 23, 1923, in Harmarville, to his parents, the late Frank and Sophie Bulwan Domaratz, and has been a lifelong resident of the community. Mr. Domaratz served in the Army during World War II in the Pacific Theater of operations, achieving rank of tech sergeant, and being awarded the Bronze Star. After his discharge, he worked for IBM Corp. as a field engineer specialist,...

  Terry L. Welteroth Sr., 74, of Lower Burrell, formerly of Springdale, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018. He was born Oct. 28, 1943, to his parents, the late Joseph Sr. and Lois Lydic Welteroth. Mr. Welteroth worked as an electrician for The IBEW Local 5, where he eventually retired. He served his country in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. Surviving him are daughters, Debbie (T.J.) Hank, of Rural Valley, Becky (Pat) Crise, of Rural Valley, Betsy (Bob) Myers, of Castle...

Charlotte A. Bakker, 71, of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, June 20, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Thomas and Edith Berton Gould and has been a lifelong resident of the community. Mrs. Bakker was of the Catholic faith and enjoyed word puzzles, crocheting and especially playing pool in The Iron City Pool League. Surviving her are sons, Johnnie Sotomayor, of New York, Carl and Matthew Bucholtz, of Indiana Township; daughter, Dorisa Sotomayor, of New York; three sisters, Diane...

                           Mary Dolores Esser Oravec, of Springdale, peacefully passed away on Monday, June 18 at St. Margaret Hospital surrounded by family and at peace with Christ.  She was born on July 15, 1932 in Springdale, PA to the late Frank and Mildred Esser in Springdale, PA.  She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years Andrew...

    William E. Brown, 64, of Harwick, passed away at home on Monday June 18, 2018.  He was born on March 13, 1954 to his parents, the late Boyd and Matilda McCurdy Brown.  Mr. Brown enjoyed riding his motorcycle and belonged to The Eagle Riders of Tarentum.  He enjoyed listening to country music and especially loved spending time with his family and grandson’s.   Surviving him are his daughter Jessica (Rick) McIntire of Cheswick Grandsons Jacob and...

                   George G. Brangan, 54, of Springdale, passed away unexpectedly at home Saturday, June 9, 2018. He was the beloved son of the late George and Frances Pollino Brangan. George graduated from Springdale High School in 1982 and has been a lifelong member of the community. He enjoyed gardening and working outside in the yard. George loved to tinker around and try to fix things that were broken...

Elaine M. Weihrauch, 74, of Springdale, died Thursday June 7, 2018 in her home. She was born October 15, 1943 in Ford City to the late Harry and Laura Lassiere Haugh and has lived in Springdale the past 53 years. Elaine was a self- employed Beautician and was a member of St. Alphonsus Church in Springdale. She was a terrific cook and baker, avid walker, and had a passion of taking care of dogs. Elaine was a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother who will be sadly missed by her entire family...

Sabina “Sally” Kaminsky, 88, of Cheswick, Passed away on May 31, 2018.  She was born on October 8, 1929 to her late parents, Stanley and Catherine Kapczynski Kaminski.  Surviving her are: Sister Gay Carrigan of Harmar Nephews James Carrigan of N.Y.                  Thomas Carrigan of Indiana...