All Obituaries

Sean Michael Vagnozzi, 48, of Lower Burrell, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021, in his home. He was born June 12, 1973, in New Kensington, to Fernando "Fred" Vagnozzi, of Vandergrift, and Barbara Mikulandrich, of Longview, Wash. He was a boiler maker all his life. Sean enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and spending time with his dad. Besides his mother and father, he is survived by two daughters, Megan and Chloe Vagnozzi, of Kelson, Wash., and son, Ethan Yeats, of Michigan,...

  William H. Sigmund Jr., 69, of Springdale, passed away at home Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021. He was born Jan. 13, 1952, to his mother Cecelia Fedock Sigmund and his father, the late William Sigmund Sr. He worked for NRG in Springdale, from where he retired. Mr. Sigmund was of the Presbyterian faith and enjoyed fishing, reading, camping and his visits to the beach. He will be sadly missed by his family and his faithful K-9, Andy. Surviving him are his loving wife of 40 years, Deborah...

Barbara A. (Sleppy) Drennan, 89, of Springdale, passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. It is with deep sorrow that we announce Barbara's passing. As a registered nurse for over 27 years, and an active member of her local church, Barbara spent her life serving others, and especially enjoyed working with children. She loved working in her yard, attending her flowers and just being outside. Dedicated to her Christian faith, Barbara enjoyed bible study and bible camps and was ever willing to...

Linda G. (Gayhart) Heimbuecher, 81, of Springdale, passed away Friday, Nov. 26, 2021. She was born Feb. 9, 1940, to her parents, the late Foster and Ruth Huey Gayhart, and had been a longtime member of the community. Mrs. Heimbuecher worked for Watson-Standard for many years before retiring in 1992. She enjoyed winters in Florida and traveling to Ocean City, Md., with her family. Surviving her are sons, Robert (Cathy) Vickers, of Springdale, and Randy (Michelle) Vickers, of Springdale; four...

  Patricia A. Wissinger, 92, of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021, in Highland Park Care Center. She was born May 5, 1929, to her late parents, Thomas and Margaret Dixon Berkes, and has been a longtime member of the community. She graduated from Springdale High School and was a graphic artist. Mrs. Wissinger was of the Presbyterian faith and enjoyed the world of art, painting and especially spending time with her grandchildren and family. Surviving her are her sons,...

Dorothy (Chlodney) Young Sirochman, 95, of Springdale, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021. She was born July 1, 1926, in Springdale, the daughter of the late Andrew and Susanna (Sitek) Chlodney. Dorothy was a very active and fun person. Growing up, she was a Girl Scout Leader, member of CDA and Junior Women's Club. She worked at Scarfin, making shells during the war time; A&P, Springdale; and Gulf Research, Harmar, as well as beautician out of her home. She loved playing cards,...

Dolores L. (Gulish) Marutiak, 75, of Lower Burrell, passed away at her residence, Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. She was born April 2, 1946, to her parents, the late John and Catherine Kravitz Gulish, and had been a lifelong member of the community. Mrs. Marutiak graduated from Springdale High School, Class of 1964, and was of the Catholic faith. She was an amazing cook and loved to feed her family and friends. Dolores always enjoyed her family vacations to Wildwood, N.J., and Disney World. She was...

  Jeanne Ann (Jaros) Shemenski, 67, of Harmar Township, passed away Sunday, Nov. 14, 2021, in Allegheny General Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1954, to her parents, the late George and Marina Gallo Jaros, and has been a longtime resident of the community. Mrs. Shemenski worked for the former Millennia in Cheswick for many years and was of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed gardening, taking walks and especially spending time with her grandchildren and family. Surviving are her loving...

Margaret B. Tarpay, 95, of Apollo, passed away Friday October 29, 2021.  She was born July 23, 1926, to her late parents, Alex and Mary Csonka Baksay, and has been a longtime resident of the community. Mrs. Tarpay worked for Hillcrest Country Club, Lower Burrell, for over 30 years as locker room manager where she eventually retired. She was of the Catholic faith and belonged to the Upper Burrell Fire Department and enjoyed sewing, cooking, working puzzles and spending time with her...

Cecilia Marie (Vidra) Zastawniak, 80, of Springdale, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2021. She was born Sept. 22, 1941, to her parents, the late Charles and Margaret Bordell Vidra, and has been a lifelong resident of Springdale. Cecilia was a 1959 graduate of Springdale High School. After graduation, she attended Braddock General Hospital's School of Nursing. She received her bachelor's degree in nursing from Penn State University and her master's in health services from...