Obituaries
Mary Ellen Dougall
Dec 20, 2022
Age 78, of West Deer Twp., formerly of Shaler Twp., on December 20, 2022, Mary Ellen was the beloved wife of the late Richard S. “Dick” Dougall; mother of David S. Dougall (Angela Liegey-Dougall), Paul R. Dougall (Jennifer), Karen E. Grzesiak (Michael), Keith R. Dougall (Lauren Purcell); daughter of the late Robert and Rosalie Poslik Snyder; sister of Roberta Cocuzzi,...
James "Jim" "Pickles" Forst
Dec 17, 2022
Age 80, of Indiana Twp., formerly of Swannanoa NC and Hawthorn NV, on Saturday, December 17, 2022, Mr. Forst was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Forst; father of Brian Forst (Marie), Tara Ealey Fredrick (Bill); grandfather of Casey, Liam, Finnegan Forst, Ryan and Bradley Fredrick.
Celebrate Pickle's life with his family on Thursday, December 29th from 3-8...
Jerry W. Knight
Dec 15, 2022
Age 69, of Shaler Twp., on December 15, 2022, Jerry was the beloved husband of Betty Knight; father of Shellie Weaver (Paul), Ronnie Knight (Jennifer); brother of Jackie, Janey, Denny, and the late Butchy, Marvin, Jimmy; grandfather of Alexis and Nathan Weaver, Tyler Knight.
Celebrate Jerry’s life with his family on Tuesday from 3-5PM and 6-8 PM PERMAN FUNERAL...
Ronald "Ron" Brown
Dec 7, 2022
Age 81, of McCandless Twp., on Wednesday, December 8, 2022, Mr. Brown was the beloved husband of Ursula Coenen Brown; father of Catherine “Cathy” Brown, Jeffery “Jeff” Brown; grandfather of Lian and Coel Brown.
Celebrate Ron’s life with his family at a Memorial Service on Friday, December 30th at 1 PM at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd,...
Robert W. Hodil
Dec 4, 2022
Age 67, of Hampton Twp., on Sunday, December 4, 2022, Bob was the beloved husband of Susan Coco Hodil; father of Sarah Hodil, Emmalene Hodil, Olivia Hodil, Aussiana Hodil, Jack Hodil, Harrison “Harry” Hodil; son of the late John and Lois Black Hodil; brother of the late Judy Ness; grandfather of Mia.
Celebrate Bob’s life with his family on...
Laurie J. Sigler
Dec 4, 2022
Age 59, of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, December 4, 2022, Laurie was the beloved wife of Rich Sigler; mother of Abby Hunter (Tyler), Ben Hopkins, Sam Sigler; daughter of James Bragg and the late Vivian Bragg; sister of Kim Burke (Ed), Tim Bragg (Tracey); grandmother of Callan, Easton, Waylin Hunter; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Celebrate Laurie’s...
Leonetta J. Walker-Harvin
Nov 30, 2022
Age 82, of Penn Hills, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, Netta was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. “Jimmy” Harvin; daughter of the late Robert and Albertia Williams Walker Sr.; sister of Gloria, Barbara, and the late Helen, Robert; cherished friend of Jim and Rita Finn; also survived by nieces and nephews. Netta was a proud teacher for...
Marietta Huber
Nov 28, 2022
Age 89, of Bellevue, formerly of Indiana Twp., on Monday, November 28, 2022, Mrs. Huber was the beloved wife of the late James B. Huber; mother of Sandra Cumberledge (Jerry), Jim Huber (Diane), and the late Marietta “Polly” Huber, Patricia Schuessler, Patrick Huber, Mary Beth Malone; predeceased by 7 siblings; survived by 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, predeceased by 3 grandchildren.
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Audrey Anderson
Nov 27, 2022
Age 76, of Lawrenceville, on Sunday, November 27, 2022, Audrey was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Mary Anderson; sister of Dale Anderson (late Darlene), Gary Anderson (Diane), and the late Glen Anderson, Carolyn Rohlig (Ebhard).
Celebrate Audrey’s life with her family on Friday from 3-6:30 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Shaler...
Steve Helides
Nov 24, 2022
Steve Helides was born on December 14, 1957, the first son of the late Sava and Dolores (Cavlovich) Helides. He died unexpectedly at home on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2022.
He attended St. Nicholas School, Millvale, PA and graduated from Shaler Area Sr. High. He entered the Army and was stationed in Germany in Communications. Upon return...
Fr. Edward R. "Butch" Schleicher
Nov 21, 2022
Age 82, on Monday, November 21, 2022, Fr. Ed was the beloved son of the late Earl and Elizabeth Altenbach Schleicher; brother of Earl Schleicher (late wife Sara “Ann”); uncle of Timothy (wife Amanda), Scott (wife Jessica) and Luke Schleicher (wife Molly); great-uncle of Cameron, Elliott, Roman, Victoria, Jackson, and Alva Mae. Fr. Ed was ordained on June 25, 1983 by...
Ronald F. Goldie
Nov 20, 2022
Age 66, of Lawrenceville, on Sunday, November 20, 2022, Ronnie was the father of Pauline Goldie, Ronnie Goldie; son of the late Frank and Pauline Sadar Goldie; brother of Rosemarie Simelis (late Bartholomew), Gloria “Jeanie” Reyes (Marty), Veronica Geiser, Joseph Goldie.
Celebrate Ronnie’s life with his family on Wednesday from 3-6 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES,...
Donald L. "Don" Glinski
Nov 17, 2022
Age 70, of Shaler Twp., Thursday, November 17, 2022, Mr. Glinski was the beloved husband of Linda Polito; son of the late George and Ann Placek Glinski; brother of George Glinski (Chris).
Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Shaler Twp.
Jane A. (Gibson) Zagal
Nov 17, 2022
Age 66, of Shaler Twp., on Thursday, November 17, 2022, Jane was the beloved mother of Tracy Smith (Jeff), Thomas “Tommy” Goughnour (Ashley), Christopher “Liovina” Pohl; daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Gibson; grandmother of Courtney Smith, Alexandria “Alex” Barger (Joe), Isabella “Bella” Goughnour, Gabriel “Gabe” Goughnour.
Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME...
Janys Zimmerman
Nov 13, 2022
Generous and kind are the terms most often used to describe Janys Ann Zimmerman. She was known for her faithfulness and constancy through written notes of support, phone calls, floral and food gifts and visits to those needing encouragement. Born September 23, 1934, in Jefferson City, Missouri to Clarence and Virginia Prichard Murphy, she received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees...
Charles "Chuck" Martier
Nov 11, 2022
Of Shaler Township, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 11, 2022. Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania June 6, 1934 to Raymond and Elva Martier, Charles “Chuck”, 88, was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a man of faith and loved by all who knew him.
Chuck’s greatest accomplishment was...
Irene Suwalski
Nov 8, 2022
Of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Irene was the beloved wife of 34 years of the late Norman Suwalski; mother of Denise DeLeonardis (Ron), Barbara “Boomie” Hartz and Danielle “Dondi” Shank (Kevin); grandmother of Christine DeLeonardis (Doug), Kireta Nye (Chris), Ashley Hartz (Matt), Mark Hartz (Megan), Madison Llewellyn, and Kennedy Shank; great-grandmother of Noah, Logan, Juniper and...
Dennis A. Ricci
Nov 7, 2022
Age 65, of Indiana Twp., on Monday, November 7, 2022, Denny was the beloved son of Loretta DiIelsi Ricci and the late Frank Ricci; brother of Glenn Ricci and Ken Ricci (Lisa); uncle of Nina Nungesser (Rob), Maria Ricci, Christina Ricci, Frank Ricci, Natalie Ricci, and Alexis Ricci.
Denny had a kind and loving heart and touched the hearts of...
Joseph R. Szwedko Jr.
Nov 2, 2022
Age 64, of Shaler Twp., on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, Joe was the beloved husband of the late Sandra “Sandy” Szwedko; brother of Mary Ann Budziszewski; step-father of Kim Hunter (late Jeff), Tina Stalker, Brian Stalker, and the late Lou Stalker; grandfather of Melissa A. Ryan (Donnie), Mark Fink; great-grandfather of Kalyi and Jaxson Stalker, Donnie and Maci Ryan; also...
Bryan J. Ketterer
Oct 29, 2022
Age 29, of Shaler Twp., unexpectedly on Saturday, October 29, 2022, Bryan was the beloved son of James and Susan Wysocki Ketterer; brother of Ashley Gruszkowski (Jordan); uncle of Julia and Anna Gruszkowski; grandson of Herbert and Tresa Ketterer, Carol Wysocki and the late Thomas Wysocki; also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, friends, and his beloved cat Marbles.
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