Obituaries

Thomas Joseph McFadden Jr.

Thomas Joseph McFadden Jr.

Oct 10, 2025

Age 54, of O’Hara Twp., on Friday, October 10, 2025, Tom was the beloved husband of Chryl Fadden; father of Brittany Alexus McFadden, Chelsea Hires (Brandon), Thomas A. McFadden (Melanie); son of Marianne Chatham (late Ronald Paul Chatham) and the late Thomas J. McFadden Sr.; special uncle of Ronald Seblom; brother of Angelina McFadden, Michael S. McFadden, Chris Chatham; grandfather...

Marsha L. McDevitt

Marsha L. McDevitt

Oct 4, 2025

Age 54, of Shaler Twp., on Saturday, October 4, 2025, Marsha was the beloved daughter of James W. McDevitt, and the late Carol A. McDevitt; sister of Diane McDevitt (Marilyn), Cheryl Ford (Curt), Donna Lotz (Carl), Colleen Rekowski (Tom); aunt of Erin Alvarez (Miguel), Justin Druga (Andrew); great-aunt of Emmy.

Celebrate Marsha’s life with her family on Thursday from 2-4 PM...

Rita May Ban

Rita May Ban

Sep 21, 2025

Age 99, of Richland Twp. formerly of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, September 21, 2025, Mrs. Ban was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Ban; mother of Sue Ban (Andrew Feild); daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Raber; sister of Mildred Raber Reinhardt (George Reinhart); grandmother of Claire and Nicolas Feild.

Rita was born in 1926 and raised in the...

Geraldine A. "Geri" Wilson

Geraldine A. "Geri" Wilson

Sep 15, 2025

Geraldine Ann Wilson, affectionately known amongst her loved ones as Geri, was a beacon of love and generosity whose presence on earth will be profoundly missed. Born on February 22, 1942, in the welcoming city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Geri was a tangible manifestation of grace throughout her earthly journey. On September 15, 2025, in the tranquil surroundings of her home...

Joyce E. Benko

Joyce E. Benko

Sep 7, 2025

Age 88, of Hampton Twp., on Sunday, September 7, 2025, Ms. Benko was the beloved mother of Kathleen D. Brunson, Harold D. Wilson (Krystal); daughter of the late Clarence and Betty Barngrover Beyerl; sister of Gayle Smith (late Don), Frank Beyerl (Jan), Clarence Beyerl, Jennifer Kerle (Romey) and the late Beatrice Moersch (Bob), Gladys Beres (Bob); grandmother of Tucker Brunson,...

Darrell E. Woodrow III

Darrell E. Woodrow III

Aug 30, 2025

Age 66, of Shaler Twp., on Saturday, August 30, 2025, Mr. Woodrow was the beloved husband of Mary Ann Shaginaw Woodrow; father of Darrell Woodrow IV (Nicole Derouin), Ryan Woodrow (Lilly White), Rachael Dudash, late Brandy Johnson; brother of the late Deborah Lane, Michael Woodrow (surv. Jacklyn), Richard Woodrow, Patricia Haley. Also survived by nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

Celebrate Mr. Woodrow’s...

James D. "Jim" Blazek

James D. "Jim" Blazek

Aug 28, 2025

Age 78, of O’Hara Twp., on Thursday, August 28, 2025, Jim was the beloved husband of Diane Slowik Blazek; son of the late Wilbert F. and Pauline B. Kay Blazek; brother of William F. “Bill” Blazek (Paula); uncle of Sherry Lynn Blazek, Karen Sue Blazek (Omar Vega-Barrara).

Celebrate Jim’s life with his family on Tuesday from 3-7 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL...

Carol A. McDevitt

Carol A. McDevitt

Aug 25, 2025

Age 90, of Shaler Twp., on Monday, August 25, 2025, Mrs. McDevitt was the beloved wife of James W. McDevitt; mother of Diane McDevitt (Marilyn), Cheryl Ford (Curt), Donna Lotz (Carl), Colleen Rekowski (Tom), Marsha McDevitt; predeceased by 9 siblings; grandmother of Erin Alvarez (Miguel), Justin Druga (Andrew); great-grandmother of Emmy.

Celebrate Mrs. McDevitts life with her family on Wednesday from...

Catherine A. "Mitzi" "Nanny" Talento

Catherine A. "Mitzi" "Nanny" Talento

Aug 24, 2025

Age 86, of Shaler Twp., born on February 10, 1939 passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 24, 2025. Mitzi was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Talento. They shared 40 years of marriage together. She was the mother of Denise Kaminski (Dave), Samuel Talento (Sue), and the late Brian Talento; daughter of the late Francis Matesic...

Catherine M. Molinero

Catherine M. Molinero

Aug 18, 2025

Age 99, of Ft. Myers, FL, formerly of Hampton Twp., passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Sunday, August 18, 2025.

She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. With a faith that guided her every step, she now rests in the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Born on July 17, 1926 in...

Timothy P. Graham

Timothy P. Graham

Aug 17, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing, after several major extended illnesses, of Timothy Peter Graham, 69 years old, of Blackridge, Pittsburgh, PA. Born on July 25, 1956 and passing on August 17, 2025, Tim is survived by his wife of 32 years, Julia Marie Graham; his daughter Emily Min Graham (Jacob Gelzheiser); his mother Leida Graham...

Frank A. Kerin

Frank A. Kerin

Aug 16, 2025

Age 93, of Shaler Twp., passed from this world on Saturday, August 17, 2025. Frank was the beloved son of the late Frank and Anna Bosnic Kerin; brother of Rose Marie Ochs and the late John Kerin; also survived by nieces and nephews in Atlanta, Tampa, and Germany.

Frank lived a long and diverse life. He was a member of the...

Brian C. Palajsa

Brian C. Palajsa

Aug 7, 2025

Age 57, of Etna, on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, Brian was the father of Ryan Palajsa (McKenzie); son of Mary Ellen Palajsa and the late Charles “Chuck” Palajsa; brother of Michelle Odell (Brian), Keith Palajsa (late Sarah Aveard); uncle of Peter Odell, Zachary Charles Palajsa, and Laura Mae Palajsa; also survived by 2 grandchildren.

Interment was Private. Arrangements made by Perman...

William "Bee" Pilgram

William "Bee" Pilgram

Jul 26, 2025

Age 80, of Shaler Twp., on Saturday, July 26, 2025, William passed away at home with his wife of 53 years, Linda Pilgram and son, Michael Pilgram by his side. Grandfather of Sarah Pilgram, Hailie Piper and his princess, Riley Pilgram; brother of James Pilgram, late Teddy Pilgram (surv. Carol). William was a loved employee at the Shaler Area School...

Sandra Lee Smith

Sandra Lee Smith

Jul 16, 2025

Age 64, of Franklin Park, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, Sandra was the beloved daughter of Sandra Smith and the late Calvin C. Smith Jr.; sister of Carrie Green (Jim), Tom Smith (Dee), Michael Smith (Alicia), Jeffrey Smith (Joyce), Timothy Smith (Sheri), Brian Smith (Melanie), Cindy Steedle (Keith); also survived by 16 nieces and nephews and 11 great-nieces and nephews....

Jerome Stephen Anthony Metallo

Jerome Stephen Anthony Metallo

Jul 15, 2025

Jerome Stephan Anthony Metallo-beloved, son, brother, husband, devoted father, cherished friend, and the heart of his community-passed away peacefully on the morning of his 55th birthday, July 15, 2025, at 9:00 AM.

Known lovingly as "Jerry," he lived life with a rare and joyful passion. He was an old soul with a magnetic charm-handsome, soulful, and endlessly warm. A gifted sommelier...

Thomas H. Bly

Thomas H. Bly

Jul 14, 2025

Age 77, of Shaler Twp., on July 14, 2025, Tom was the beloved husband of Sheri Miller Bly; father of Michael Bly, Kristin Belenardo (Anthony), Amy DeMarco (Matt); son of the late Harold and Pauline Ferderbar Bly; brother of Bob Bly (Janice); son-in-law of the late Arnold and Anita Miller; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Celebrate Tom’s life with...

Della M. Baurle

Della M. Baurle

Jul 13, 2025

Formerly of Troy Hill, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was the devoted wife of Phil Baurle and a pillar of warmth, strength, and acceptance to all who knew her.

Della was the cherished sister of Sister Maria Jackson, Timothy Jackson, George Jackson, Jack Jackson, and Bill Jackson. She was...

Marie Nestel Kubala

Marie Nestel Kubala

Jul 10, 2025

Age 82, formerly of West Deer Twp., on Thursday, July 10, 2025, Mrs. Kubala was the beloved wife of the late Robert “Bob” Kubala; mother of Sharon Brusco (late Lance), Kristin Parise (David), Daniel Kubala, Jeffrey Kubala (Elizabeth “Betty”), Gary Kubala (Sandy), late Edward Nacey and Daniel Nacey; sister of the late Ruth Dietz (Allen), Kurt Nestel, Elise Miller (surv....

Darlene V. Gminder

Darlene V. Gminder

Jul 9, 2025

Age 82, formerly of Shaler Twp., on July 9, 2025, Darlene was the beloved wife of the late Edward Gminder; mother of Eliot Gminder (Brynn), Alisa Helgerman (Todd), Shawn Gminder (Tanya); daughter of the late Valentine and Vera Brown; sister of Diane Diegelman, and the late Carol Popp; special sister of Carol Ann Kozler; grandmother of Jacob Gminder; aunt of...