All Obituaries

Of Vienna VA, on Sunday, September 3, 2017, quickly of cancer, Mr. Cullen was the beloved son of Ronald Cullen of Kent OH, and the late Beth Funk Cullen; brother of Ronna Cullen Doyle (late William), Dana Hysell, and Dan Cullen (Diana); also survived by nieces and nephews. Mr. Cullen was the geosystems teacher at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science & Technology in Alexandria VA. Celebrate Mr. Cullen’s life with his family on Saturday, September 30 Noon at...

Of Natrona Heights, on Saturday, September 2, 2017, Mr. Hopkins was the beloved father of Peter Joseph Hopkins; son of Lavon and Christopher O’Toole; brother of Carolyn Hopkins, Stephanie Hopkins; companion of Tracy Young, and her daughter Alyssa Snyder. A Memorial Motorcycle Ride will be held on Sunday, September 10th, time to be determined. Please check with Gatto Harley-Davidson for more information. Arrangements made by Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services,...

Of Hampton Twp., age 78, beloved husband, father and Pappy, peacefully left this world to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, August 26, 2017 after a brief illness.  He was born May 17, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA.  A graduate of St Vincent’s in Latrobe, he worked as an English and Latin teacher at Quaker Valley High School, he also worked at US Steel, and worked in computer technology at Westinghouse, Wheeling Jesuit University, and La Roche College.  He...

Of Sun City Center, FL, age 70, passed away at home on Friday August 25th, 2017. Bill was born December 8, 1946 in Blawnox, PA.  He graduated from Fox Chapel High School in 1965 and from Youngstown University in 1969. His family knew him only as a kind and loving man. His embrace was comforting, his smile was warm, and his striking blue eyes were so sincere. He was loved and will be deeply missed. Bill was the beloved husband of Melony “Starr” Marquis...

Albert Francis Munio passed away suddenly at his beloved Middleton, ID home early in the morning of Friday, August 11, 2017. AI finished his morning cup of green tea, and was dressed and ready to meet his family for breakfast, as they all prepared for the Saturday wedding of his grandson Jacob Joseph Schnupp. The wedding invitation was lying on AI's kitchen countertop, with his camera resting on top of it. AI was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 13, 1938, to Aloysius Joseph...

Of Bloomfield, formerly of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, August 8, 2017, Esterina was the beloved wife of Kumeit Alsaraf; mother of Husayn, Fatimah and Abbas Alsaraf; daughter of Antonio and Immacolata “Tina” Assaiante Zottola; sister of Mary L. Yates (Dean M.) and Anthony Zottola (Megan). Celebrate Esterina’s life with her family on Sunday, August 13 from 12-8 PM at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp. A private...

Formerly of Etna, on Monday, August 7, 2017, Dagmar was the beloved wife of the late Frank L. Kirkpatrick; mother of Francine G. Soto (Manuel), Penny A. Erbe (Gerald), Lorraine H. Gunter (Robert), Edward M. Kirkpatrick (Betty); sister of the late Angeline M. Sparks, Robert, George, and Edward Peteja; also survived by 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Celebrate Dagmar’s life with her family on Sunday from 2-7 PM at Perman Funeral...

Of Bel Air MD, on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, Diane was the beloved wife of Timothy D. Brown; mother of Andrew S. Brown of Bel Air MD; daughter of Betty A. Nesbit (late Howard W.) of Shaler Twp. and Daniel H. Littell III of Landsdale PA; sister of the late Daniel H. Littell IV. Celebrate Diane’s life with her family at a Memorial Service on Wednesday, August 23rd at 11 AM at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Glenshaw. Arrangements made by Perman Funeral Home and Cremation...

Of Hampton Twp., on Friday, July 28, 2017, Paul was the beloved husband of Darlene A. Rendulic-Coons; father of Joshua Paul Coons (Drisana) of CA; son of the late Richard and Mary Moran Coons; brother of Patricia Rumon (David) of IN and the late Phil Coons; grandfather of Ezra, Logan, Gage Coons. Celebrate Mr. Coon’s life with his family on Friday from 12-4 PM 6-8 PM at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rte. 8, Shaler Twp....

Of Hampton Twp., on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, Bonnie was the beloved daughter of the late Jacob G. “Jack” and Rita M. Kaiser Burkhart; sister of Laurie Mushinsky (Richard) of Hampton Twp., Robert Burkhart of Shaler Twp., Jim Burkhart (Amy) of Shaler Twp.; aunt of Jake, Brett, Paige, Josh, Ava. Bonnie was multitalented. She was an amazing caterer, artist, and also had a beautiful voice. She will be missed by many. Celebrate Bonnie’s life with her family on...

On Tuesday, July 18, 2017, Marcia was the mother of Julie Didiano (David); daughter of Charles Jones and the late Dorothy Schindler Jones; sister of Gary Jones; Grammy of Nina and Mauro Didiano. A visitation will be held with Marcia's family on Thursday from 9-11 AM at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rte. 8, Shaler Twp. with Services immediately following. 

On Monday, July 10, 2017, Ms. Smolkovich of Etna was born on August 12, 1933, the daughter of the late John P. and Justine Bukevic Smolkovich; sister of the late Mary Bartuccio, Catherine Kurtiak, Sr. Regina “Helen” Smolkovich, Mildred J. Smolkovich. She is survived by adopted daughter, Nevenka Smolkovich DePasquale (John) and her three children; aunt of Justine Bartuccio Brown (William), Carmen J. Bartuccio (Robin Roscher), John Kurtiak, Cathy Kurtiak,...

Of Etna, on Sunday, July 2, 2017, Mrs. Contreras was the beloved wife of the late Alvino V. Contreras; mother of Jean Peterson of Etna, James Maraden of Etna, Robert Maraden of Los Angeles CA, Ralphie Maraden of Corpus Christi TX and the late David Maraden; sister of the late Eileen, Patricia, and Buddy; also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Celebrate Mrs. Contreras' life with her family on Thursday from 2-4 PM and 7-9:00 PM at Perman...

Formerly of Oakmont, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, Jacob, age 23, was the son of Kim and Michael Biernacki; brother of Zak Biernacki; grandson of Tom and Jackie Ward and the late Gloria and Tony Callahan; survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Celebrate Jacob’s life with his family on Friday from 2-6 PM at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp. The family respectfully suggests donations be...

Of Hampton Twp., on Monday, June 12, 2017, Mrs. Bowers was the beloved wife of the late Oran D. Bowers; mother of Louise F. Mango (Samuel), Helen M. Lenkiewicz (Edward), Cheryl A. Pindroh (Keith), Charles M. Bowers (Teresa); daughter of the late Michael and Frances Wisniewski Danielewicz; sister of Wanda Benvin, Laura Thomas; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.   Celebrate Mrs. Bower’s life with her family on Thursday from 5-7 PM at Perman...

Of Penn Hills, formerly of Greenfield, on Sunday, June 11, 2017, born on March 21, 1936, Ed was the beloved father of Nikole Boyda McGuinness (John) of Portland OR; son of the late Anna and Michael Boyda; brother of Betty Ann Manion of Pittsburgh, Margie Baigh of Chicago IL, and the late Becky Gumm, Holly Schickler, Theodore Boyda; closest friend to Robert and Marilyn Bartko; also survived by nieces and nephews. Ed was born, raised and lived his life proudly in Pittsburgh, PA....

Formerly of Morningside, on Thursday, June 8, 2017, Conrad was the father of Conrad Paul Michalek III, Mitchell Paul Michalek; son of Dorothy Elaine (Colby) and Conrad Paul Michalek Sr.; brother of Steven Michalek, Richard Michalek (Donna), David Michalek (Misty), Mark Michalek (Anna), Sandra Stritzinger (Keith), Beverly Michalek (Bob Rothmeyer), and the late Michael Michalek, Ralph Michalek, and Debra Michalek; brother-in-law of Nieves Michalek; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins...

Of Shaler Twp., formally from Lawrenceville, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 surrounded by his family after succumbing to an injury he suffered a week prior. Bucky was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen Palermo; devoted and loving father of Christine Kuczynski (Thomas), Marian Dolan (Charles), Tony, Ann Kopec (Ronald) and Eugene; son of the late Oresto and Rachel Palermo; brother of Antoinette Szczypinski, Harry and Frank; caring grandfather of Sabrina Riccelli...

Of Allison Park, on Monday, June 5, 2017, Mrs. Fischer was the beloved wife of William P. Fischer; mother of Karen Dukes, Mary Jo Yerkins (Marte), William Fischer (late Marcia and Jeannie), Paul Fischer (Graceann), Dennis Fischer (Linda), Robert Fischer (late Anj), David Fischer (Toni); daughter of the late Alfred and Gelsomina Castello; sister of Rosemary Lew (late Andy) and the late Inez Barr (late Herbert), Ernest Castello (late Helen); also survived by 7 grandchildren, 9...

Of O’Hara Twp., on Saturday, May 27, 2017 Dr. DeMarco was the beloved husband of Alyce Detesco DeMarco; father of Fr. David DeMarco of Chicago IL, Peter DeMarco (Carolyn) of Columbus OH, Paul DeMarco (Karen) of Cincinnati OH, Andrew DeMarco of Pittsburgh; son of the late Mary Mollica.   Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rte. 8, Shaler Twp.