All Obituaries

Mary M. Koedel, 91, of Natrona Heights, PA, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born February 15, 1933 in Butler Junction, PA then shortly after moved to Freeport.  She was the daughter of the late Mary (Boggetta) Chiado and John A. Chiado.  Mary graduated from Freeport High School in 1950 and continued to have monthly luncheons with her classmates.  She married James Koedel in 1952 and they spent 65 years together....

Jennie L. (Manos) Schellinger, 89 years old, from Tarentum, PA went peacefully and quietly to be with the Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, April 26, 2024. In her life she was truly a warrior for her family, who she loved more than words can describe. Her two sons and four grandchildren held a very special place in her heart. However, her twelve great  grandchildren took her love to another level. They kept her spirit going to the very end. Jennie was born August 15, 1934 to...

Linda Marie Shirley, 81, of Penn Hills, formerly of Freeport, passed away on Monday, April 22nd, at St. John Specialty Care Center, Mars. Linda was born in Natrona Heights, on November 4, 1942, a daughter of the late Marie M. (Dewey) and Lynn B. Crytzer. She was a graduate of Tarentum High School. Linda worked as an executive secretary for Gai Consultants. She enjoyed crocheting, needlepoint, sewing, writing and cooking. Linda is survived by her son, Peter Shirley and his wife Mandi of...

 Jerry L. Urik, 66, of South Buffalo Twp., passed away Thursday, April 18th, at Allegheny General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born in Natrona Heights, on October 12, 1957, a son of the late Dorothy L. (Barr) and Steve Urik.  He retired from (ATI) Allegheny Ludlum in 2021. Jerry enjoyed motocross racing, hunting, fishing, gardening, riding his John Deere tractor, going to the casino, playing golf and watching the Pittsburgh sports teams.  He also...

Joseph R. DiGiacobbe, 57, of Freeport, passed away in the company of his family on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh.   Joe was born in Natrona Heights, on August 20, 1966, a son of the late Rosetta May (Cornman) and Luigi W. DiGiacobbe.  Joe was a 1984 graduate of Freeport Area High School. He worked for a number years at Daily's Juice Products in Verona.   Joe's favorite passion was playing his drums. He loved hunting and...

Jacqueline (Jackie) Hoscheid, 81, of Freeport, PA, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 at her residence. Jackie was born in Manor Township, PA on May 22, 1942, a daughter of the late James E. Bowser and Laura (Gamble) Bowser. She was a graduate of Freeport High School. Jackie was employed at the former Camerlo's Deli in Freeport. She was also a homemaker. Jackie was a faithful member of Evangel Heights Church in Sarver. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reading and attending all of her...

James A. (Jim) Stewart 83, of Freeport, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024 while surrounded by his family, at West Penn Hospital, Pittsburgh. He was born in Natrona Heights, on January 17, 1941, a son of the late Harold K. Stewart and Emma E. (Redick) Stewart. Jim was a 1959 graduate of Freeport High School, where he played both offensive and defense on the football team and was a standout pitcher and first baseman for multiple WPIAL and section championship baseball teams. He attended...

Dorothy E. Seagriff, 91, of Freeport, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on March 22, 2024. Dorothy was born in Natrona Heights, on July 9, 1932, a daughter of the late Mae (Hanna) and Harry Mansfield. Dorothy was a 1950 graduate of Freeport High School. She worked as a certified Unit Secretary at Allegheny Valley Hospital for 30 years, retiring to be a full time "Grammy". She was a past member of St. Mary, Mother of God Church in Freeport. She loved watching and...

Mario “Bugsy” Ravotti, Jr, 93, of Freeport passed away on Wednesday, March 20, 2024 peacefully at his granddaughter's home in West Deer Twp. Mario was born in Freeport on October 10, 1930, a son of the late Clara (Conti) and Mario Ravotti, Sr. He was the widower of Barbara J. (Anselmo) Ravotti who passed away in 2022. Mario was a 1948 graduate of Freeport High School. After graduation, he went to work for the Hicks Coal Co. in the Butler Juction section of Freeport. Then in...

Craig E. Steinke, 69 of South Buffalo Twp. passed away on March 12, 2024 peacefully, at Corner View Nursing & Rehab, in Pittsburgh. Craig was born in Natrona Heights on December 7, 1954, a son of the late Claire R. (VanSciver) Edmonston and Eugene Leo Steinke. He was the widower of Marlene D. (Smock) Steinke who passed away in March of 2023. Craig graduated from Highlands High School. After graduation he got a job as a truck driver with Allegheny Ludlum/ATI. He drove for over 30 years....