Obituaries

James  "Big Jim" F. Skirtich

James "Big Jim" F. Skirtich

Jun 5, 2022

Of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, June 5, 2022, Jim was the beloved father of Jim Skirtich (Danielle) and Justin Skirtich (Amy); son of the late Frank and Marie Kushon Skiritch; survived by many siblings; grandfather of Terra Skirtich (Brayden), Courtney Carey (Cody), John Ioannou (Jaelin), Nicholas, Gabriel, Zoey and Eli Skirtich. Celebrate Jim’s life with his family on Thursday from...

Frances  H. Edwards

Frances H. Edwards

May 31, 2022

Age 90, formerly of Indiana Twp., on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, Mrs. Edwards was the beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Edwards; mother of Mark Edwards (Cindy); daughter of the late Leonardis and Clara Fisher Tucker; sister of the late Richard Tucker, Jimmy Tucker, Carl Tucker; grandmother of Rachel Edwards. Celebrate Mrs. Edwards’ life with her family on Sunday...

Lucy (Gelormino) Born

Lucy (Gelormino) Born

May 30, 2022

Age 92, on Monday, May 30, 2022, Lucy was the beloved wife of the late Bernard J. Born; mother of Mary Alice Aluise (Tom), Janet Mosesso (Martin), Lisa Nist (Larry), James Born (Carrie), Bernie Born, and the late Nicholas Born; sister of Joseph Gelormino (Felicia), Mary Westwood (Francis), and the late Louis Gelormino (Maria), John Gelormino (Helen), Amato Gelormino, James...

Jeffrey J. Benesh

Jeffrey J. Benesh

May 27, 2022

Age 67, on Friday, May 27, 2022, Jeffrey was the beloved father of Dorothy “DJ” Masartis (Chris), Barbara James (Brian); son of the late Frank and Dorothy Benesh; brother of Darlene Benesh, Ronald Benesh (late Deborah), Mark Benesh (Kandi), Scott Benesh (Alicia); grandfather of Nicole and Jeffrey Masartis, Ellianna James. Celebrate Jeffrey’s life with his family on Tuesday from 4-6...

Annetta Louise Dreyer

Annetta Louise Dreyer

May 25, 2022

Age 85, of Hampton Twp., on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, Mrs. Dreyer was the beloved wife of the late George P. Dreyer, Sr.; mother of Donna Gray (Bill), Mary Lou Magnelli, Ruth Ann Thill (Herb), George Dreyer (the late Gail), Bill Dreyer (Lori); daughter of the late Walter and Marie Shumaker Duke; grandmother of Tanner Dreyer, Kady Dreyer. Celebrate Mrs....

William  Neil Baney

William Neil Baney

May 14, 2022

We sadly mourn the passing of William “Neil” Baney of Butler, PA, on May 14, 2022 at UPMC after suffering a heart attack. Pre-deceased by his parents, Joan Blazer Baney and William Hedges Baney, Neil graduated from Churchill High School in 1976 and attended Juniata College. Along with his brother, David, Neil co-owned Ad Graphic, Inc., a silk-screen printing business...

Jennifer L. "Jen" Stewart

Jennifer L. "Jen" Stewart

May 14, 2022

Of Natrona Heights, on Saturday, May 14, 2022 after a long hard fought battle with cancer. Jen was the beloved wife of Kris Akin; mother of Alexandria “Alex” Akin, Rayna Akin, Koby Akin; daughter of Terry Walker and the late Roger Stewart (surv. Betty Stewart); sister of Amy Stewart, Ryan Stewart, Rachel Stewart (Luis Fonseca). Services and Interment were Private....

Margaret "Marge" Rosenberger

Margaret "Marge" Rosenberger

May 9, 2022

Formerly of Lawrenceville, on Monday, May 9, 2022, Marge was the beloved wife of the late August “Gus” Rosenberger; mother of Lawrence Rosenberger (Sandra), Ralph Rosenberger (Mary Ellen), Ronald Rosenberger (late Janet), August Rosenberger and John Rosenberger; also 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and neighbor to whomever walked through her front door. Margie was a...

Charles  Joseph Brandl Sr.

Charles Joseph Brandl Sr.

Apr 23, 2022

Age 82, of Ross Twp., on Saturday, April 23, 2022, Mr. Brandl was the beloved husband of the late Carol Simendinger Brandl; father of Colleen Brandl Konieczny (Jim), Chuck Brandl (Teresa); brother of Bernie Weiss; grandfather of Josh, Alex, Kara (Evan), Adam, Zach and the late Ryan; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Services and Interment were Private.

Donna Jane Jeffrey

Donna Jane Jeffrey

Apr 23, 2022

Age 71, of Dorseyville, on Saturday, April 23, 2022, Donna, born in Sharpsburg, PA on July 13, 1950, is the beloved wife of Francis Jeffrey, Sr.; mother of Francis Jeffrey, Jr. (Rachel) and Mark Jeffrey (Lisa); daughter of the late Frank and Ann (Budney) Marsico; sister of Frank Marsico, Denise Mazzocchetti (Joe) and the late Diane Schmidt; grandmother of Frank...

Aaron R. Scarber

Aaron R. Scarber

Apr 20, 2022

Age 36, of Robinson Twp., formerly Shaler Twp., on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, Aaron was the beloved husband of Michelle Scarber; son of Doddi Klaja (Scott) and the late Donald Scarber; brother of Amber Hauck (Brandon), Daniel Scarber. Celebrate Aaron’s life with his family on Sunday from 3-6:30 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd.,...

Charles B. "Chuck" Sheets

Charles B. "Chuck" Sheets

Apr 16, 2022

Age 89, of Shaler Twp., on Saturday, April 16, 2022, Mr. Sheets was the beloved husband of the late Carol Franke Sheets; father of David Sheets (Rachel), Brian Sheets (Jean); son of the late Frank and Marion Kurst Sheets; brother of the late Frank Sheets (Ruth), Katherine “Kate” Kratchovila (Klem), Geraldine “Gerri” Kaufman (John), Marion “Daisy” Chalmers (Tom); grandfather of...

Joan S. Davidow-Sneed

Joan S. Davidow-Sneed

Apr 16, 2022

Age 75, of Hampton Twp., on Saturday, April 16, 2022, Mrs. Davidow-Sneed was the beloved wife of Raymond F. Sneed; step-mother of Jessica Sneed, Raymond M. Sneed; daughter of the late Robert and Belle Fair Davidow; sister of the late Ralph Davidow; also survived by loving cousins. Celebrate Mrs. Davidow-Sneed’s life with her family on Monday at 10 AM at...

Cheryl L.  Schade

Cheryl L. Schade

Apr 15, 2022

Age 69, of Shaler Twp., on Friday, April 15, Mrs. Schade was the beloved wife of James Schade; mother of Timothy Schade; daughter of the late James and Faye Smith Grimm; sister of Evelyn Dillingham (Don), Edith Thorn (James), Robert Grimm, and the late Mike Grimm; cat-mom to Maggie. Celebrate Mrs. Schade’s life with her family on Monday from 2-4...

Beth  Ann Schweitzer

Beth Ann Schweitzer

Apr 11, 2022

Age 68, of O’Hara Twp., on Monday, April 11, 2022, Ms. Schweitzer was the beloved daughter of the late William and Ann Young Schweitzer; sister of the late George Ross Schweitzer, Dale Schweitzer (Linda Schweitzer); uncle of Ryan Schweitzer and the late Jared Schweitzer; dear friend of Audrey Newcamp, Nancy Stanzak, Jennifer Stanzak and many others. Celebrate Ms. Schweitzer’s life...

Karen K. Sisco

Karen K. Sisco

Apr 7, 2022

Age 66, of O’Hara Twp., on Wednesday, April 7, 2022, Karen was the beloved fiancé of David C. Mounts; mother of Audra Sisco DeLallo (Anthony), Galen Sisco; daughter of the late Frederick and Ireen Towick Habegger; sister of Elane McNabb (Joseph Hashim); grandmother of Dominic DeLallo, Nico DeLallo, Cooper DeLallo, Avery Sisco, Kinsley Sisco; aunt of David McNabb (Sarah); great-aunt...

Robert E. Offutt

Robert E. Offutt

Apr 6, 2022

Age 76, of Indiana Twp., on Wednesday, April 6, 2022, Mr. Offutt was the beloved husband of Gabriella “Gabe” Basso Offutt; father of Michele Fichera (Todd), Bobby Offutt (Becky); son of the late William C. and Emma Smith Offutt; brother of the late William “Bill” Offutt; Pap-Pap Bob of Wyatt and Quinn Offutt. Also survived by two brother in laws,...

Raymond L. Kredell

Raymond L. Kredell

Mar 29, 2022

Of Shaler Twp., on Tuesday, March 29, 2022. Mr. Kredell was the beloved husband of Winifred Hyland Kredell; father of Theresa A. Stockdale (Greg), Raymond F. Kredell (Trish), Nancy K. Baime (Ron), Stephen J. Kredell (Renata), and Gregory J. Kredell (Tonya); son of the late Anne E. Carroll and George A. Kredell; brother of Anne Kredell, and the late George...

Mary Ann Picciafoco

Mary Ann Picciafoco

Mar 28, 2022

Of Orlando, FL since 1972, formerly of Pittsburgh, on Monday, March 28, 2022. Sis was born in Pittsburgh on June 19, 1937. She was the beloved wife of the late Al Picciafoco; mother of the late Joe Rasimczyk, Debra Hancock; daughter of the late Michael and Nellie Rendulic; sister of Patricia Carfagna (late Carl), Barbara Sterrenburg (late Sjef), Michael Rendulic...

Charles J. Chuck Goetz

Charles J. Chuck Goetz

Mar 26, 2022

Age 85, of Shaler Twp., on Saturday, March 26, 2022, Mr. Goetz was the beloved husband of Anna Simunovic Goetz; father of Kathy Egan (Jim), Chuck Goetz (Cindy); son of the late Charles and Ida Weber Goetz; brother of Charlotte Fairweather (late Joe), Carol Ann Kulbacki (late Dan), Don Goetz (Joanne), Donna Lee Hartman; grandfather of Rachel (Blake), Joe, Anna...