Albert J. "Pappy" Gurtner, 91, of West Deer Twp., passed away suddenly, Thursday, February 12, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Gurtner was born January 8, 1924, in the Bloomfield area of Pittsburgh to the late Albert and Selma (Matter) Gurtner. He served in the US Navy as a Fireman 2nd Class during WWII aboard the USS Missouri. Mr. Gurtner was on the Missouri during the Signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender, September 2, 1945. He worked as a heavy truck mechanic for; Werner Continental, McKees Rocks, Jones Motor Freight, Indiana Twp, and New Day Delivery Service, Pgh. Albert was a member of; The Missourian Club, Lodge #45 F&AM, Pittsburgh, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite 32*, Valley of Pittsburgh, Syria Shrine, Cheswick, and a life member of West Deer VFD #2. Albert enjoyed spending time with family and visiting friends around the West Deer Twp. area. He is survived by his wife of 51 years Lillian I. (Rieger) Gurtner; daughters, Lillian S. (Frank) Catalano, of Houston and Rose Ann (James) Kunkle, of West Deer Twp.; sister, Margaret Gregg of Etna and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Chris, William, Louis, and Ruth Gurtner, Mary Nalor, Emma Zinsser, and Louise Wickert. Friends and family are invited to attend visitation 2 to 4 pm and 6 to 8 pm, Sunday, February 15, 2015, at the Adam Siemianowski Funeral Home, 179 Starr Rd, Russellton, West Deer Twp. Funeral services will be held in the funeral home 12 pm, Monday, with Rev Jerry Palawski officiating. Mr. Gurtner will be laid to rest with military honors at Lakewood Memorial Gardens, Indiana Twp.