All Obituaries

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. 

Of Ross Twp., suddenly on Saturday, May 20, 2017, Danny was the beloved son of Betty Ann Williams Nesbit (the late Howard W.) of Shaler Twp., Daniel H. Littell III of Landsdale, PA; brother of Diane Brown (Timothy) of Bel Air, MD; uncle of Andrew S. Brown. Danny was the loving companion of Janet Detman. Danny was a former owner of Cheswick Pools. He was a member of the Shannopin County Club, the National Riffle Association, and the Millvale Sportsman Club. He was an avid outdoorsman and...

Of Shaler Twp., on Friday, May 19, 2017, Mr. Martin was the beloved husband of the late Beverly Hufstetter Martin; son of Kathleen Lucas Martin and the late Joseph J. Martin; brother of Joleen Meinert of Hampton Twp., James J. Martin (Helene) of Maui HI, Dennis M. Martin (Jackie) of San Diego CA; also survived by nieces and nephews. Celebrate Mr. Martin’s life with his family at a Memorial Mass on Friday at 10 AM at St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Glenshaw. Arrangements...

Of West Deer Twp., on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, Mrs. Krauland was the beloved wife of the late John P. Krauland; mother of Mark Krauland (Suzan) of Ross Twp., Richard Krauland (Mary) of O’Hara Twp., Joan Gides (late Edward) of Woodland Hills CA, John Krauland (Karen) of Pine Twp., and the late Robert Krauland; predeceased by 7 brothers and sisters and 1 grandson; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Celebrate Mrs. Krauland’s life with her family...

Of Morningside, on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, Mrs. Corigliano was the beloved wife of the late Natale Corigiliano; mother of Nancy Allen (Wayne) of Cranberry Twp., Anthony Corigliano (Annette) of South Hills; step-mother of Agata Curigliano (Pietro) of Morningside, Rachel Muccino (Constantino) of Hollywood FL, Frank Corigliano (Deborah) of Butler; nana of Nicholas, Jenna, Derek, Jack, Vicky, Michael, Katie, Gabriella, Caterina, Cristina, and Maria; also survived by 3...

Of Hampton Twp., on Monday, May 1, 2017, Mrs. Musher was the beloved wife of Jack M. Musher; mother of Sharon Musser (Bob) of Mars, Joe Casey of Cabot, Tom Casey (Patti) of Apple Valley MN, Dave Casey of Burgettstown, Paul Casey of Valentia; step-mother of Erin Musher (Paul Van Rensburg) of Blawnox, Dan Musher of Largo FL; sister of Larry Nowakowski of Shaler Twp., Rick Nowakowski (Jen) of Stevensville MD; also survived by 9 grandchildren. Celebrate Mrs. Musher’s life with...

Of O’Hara Twp., on Friday, April 28, 2017, Mrs. Hollis was the beloved wife of Dr. Ralph L. Hollis; mother of Benjamin Hollis (Eva) of Seattle WA and Jonathan Hollis of Champaign IL; stepmother of Carol Smith (Wayne) of Overland Park KS and Dana Daylor (Rodney) of Columbia MO; daughter of the late Erle and Genevieve Lathers Cawthra; sister of Margaret Snodgrass (late Jerry) of Golden CO, Michael Cawthra (Margaret) of Denver and Douglas Cawthra (Elizabeth) of Colorado Springs; also 2...

Of Etna, on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, Mr. Behrenberg was the beloved husband of Karen Ann Refosco Behrenberg; father of Krista Lauck (Justin) of Moon Twp.; son of the late Robert W. and Norma G. Schwartz Behrenberg; brother of Nancy McLaughlin (late Richard) of FL; grandfather of Noah and Ethan Lauck. Celebrate Mr. Behrenberg’s life with his family on Friday from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rte. 8, Shaler...

Of Shaler Twp., on Thursday, April 13, 2017, Mrs. Hirsch was the beloved mother of Robert Holzshu (Darlene) of Carnegie, Randall Holzshu of Pittsburgh, Richard Holzshu (Susan) of Spotsylvania VA, Russell Holzshu (Susan) of Shaler Twp.; daughter of the late Carl W. and Nellie E. Geiger Clifford; sister of the late Robert Clifford; also survived by 3 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by Perman Funeral Home and Cremation...

Richard D. “Dick” Domhoff, 84, of Shaler Township returned home to be with his heavenly father on Wednesday, April 12, 2017.  He was born on March 1, 1933, in Wheeling, West Virginia to the late Edward and Alfreda Hart Domhoff.  He was the devoted husband of Romelda “Roni” Mancinelli Domhoff for 59 years,  beloved father of Deb Rusteberg (Greg), of Chicago IL, Rick Domhoff (Natalie) of Wexford PA, cherished brother of the late Edward and Norman...

Of Pittsburgh, on Wednesday, April 5, 2017, Mr. Butler was the partner of Valerie Berroth; son of the late Hugh and Mildred Hernandez Butler; brother of  Diane Scala (Ronald) of Mantua OH; also survived by nieces and nephews. Celebrate Robert’s life with his family on Monday from 1-4 PM at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp. The family respectfully suggests donations be made to help with final expenses at...