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John Radvan Obituary

John A. Radvan Jr., 80, of Tarentum, passed away while on vacation in Aruba on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026. He was born on June 22, 1945, in Natrona Heights to the late John A. and Mary (Cooper) Radvan Sr. John was an Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War. He retired in 1998 after 34 years of service as a foreman in the No. 3 department of Allegheny Ludlum Steel in Brackenridge. John enjoyed hunting, fishing, vacations in Aruba and Myrtle Beach, his camp in Emporium, and especially attending all of his granddaughters' activities. John is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jean (Christie) Radvan; son, John A. (Kimberly) Radvan III; granddaughters, Kristie (Derek) Jack, Tori Radvan (fiance, Shane Felix), and Jayme Radvan; sister, Mary Flor; and by his two brothers. In addition to his parents, John was preceded by his daughter in infancy, Mary Radvan. Friends will be received from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, in CICHOLSKI-ZIDEK FUNERAL HOME INC., 1522 Carlisle St., Natrona Heights, 724-224-8688, where a blessing service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of John may be made to the Freeport Softball Boosters, 231 Horseshoe Drive Ext., Freeport, PA 16229, or 142 Heathfield Dr., Sarver, PA 16055. To send an Online condolence, please visit www.cicholski-zidekfh.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Feb. 19, 2026.

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Mike Gracey

February 20, 2026

I wish to send my sincere sympathy to Radvan family.
I knew only John's
Father& his brother Joe. They were very warm gentle
Men. May God. Provide peace to John & his fine family. My deep regrets..

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February 20, 2026

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