Obituaries

Stanley M. Stan Noszka, Jr.

Stanley M. Stan Noszka, Jr.

May 15, 2021

Stanley Michael Noszka Jr. was born September 29th, 1944 to The Honorable State Senator Stanley Michael Noszka and Gloria Noszka. Stanley fought a tremendous battle against cancer for the last six years of his life. He finally passed on Saturday morning, May 15th, 2021 at 7:59 am. Stanley will join his Mom and Dad along with his brothers Michael Allen...

Robert J. Bobby Miles

Robert J. Bobby Miles

May 8, 2021

Age 63, of Fombell, on Saturday, May 8, 2021, Bobby was the beloved husband of Jenny Griggs Miles; father of Bobby Miles Jr., Jaclyn Miles; son of the late Jack and Virginia Caligiuri Miles; brother of Cathleen Perman, Margaret Miles, Linda Swift (the late John), John Miles (Dee) and the late Deborah Miles, Thomas Miles; fur-father of Koda, Midnight, Molly,...

Mark Anthony Brown

Mark Anthony Brown

May 3, 2021

Age 28, of Pittsburgh, on Monday, May 3, 2021, Mark was the beloved son of Alphonso Brown and Reena Jones (Thomas Jones); brother of Felecia Brown (Burel Mackey), Timothy Smith, Matthew Khouri (Hillary); nephew of Desean Brown (Evett), William Brown, Martha Brown, Sandy Tucker, Paulette Brown, Eugene Brown, Tom Brown, Nika Brown, Bernice Brown, Ray Thomas, Shirley Brown, Ada Derm,...

Harold F. McCaffrey

Harold F. McCaffrey

Apr 30, 2021

Age 70, of West Deer Twp., on Friday, April 30, 2021, Mr. McCaffrey was the beloved husband of Cheryl A. Chatham McCaffrey; father of Beth Ann Hollinger (David), Jason McCaffrey, Joshua McCaffrey; brother of Linda Blinkinsop (David), James McCaffrey (Margo) and the late Margaret Garcia; doting grandfather of Willow and Broc Hollinger, Kyra, Ava, Caiden, and Liam McCaffrey. Harold loved...

Eleanor Joyce Joy Pefferman

Eleanor Joyce Joy Pefferman

Apr 26, 2021

Age 66, of Pleasanton, CA, formerly of Pittsburgh, PA, on Monday, April 26, 2021 at her home. She was born February 2, 1955 in Homestead. Ms. Pefferman was the beloved daughter of the late Paul and Dorothy Burgess Pefferman; sister of Paul Pefferman (Sue) and the late Ronald Pefferman (Patricia); aunt of Melissa Pefferman Bertram (Jesse), Holly Pefferman Binkert (Gino),...

Edward V. Abby Simcic

Edward V. Abby Simcic

Apr 26, 2021

Age 92, of Lawrenceville, on Monday, April 26, 2021, Mr. Simcic was the beloved husband for 70 years to Grace A Feigel Simcic; father of Christine Ellis (Dave), Joanne Lemon (Bob), Nancy Lokar (Don), Richard Simcic (late Sue), Marygrace Antosz (Ed), Michael Simcic (Adrienne), Susie Adams (Steve), John Simcic (Sue), Patti Simcic (Breitenbach), Stephen Simcic, and the late Edward Simcic...

Ernest Ernie Chin

Ernest Ernie Chin

Apr 25, 2021

Of Allison Park, PA, on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Ernest was the beloved husband of Irene Chin; father of Patricia Giam (Michael), Victor Chin, Leighton Chin (Joy); son of the late Wille Chin and Myrtle Chuck Chin; brother of Vilma Lodenquai (the late George), Anthony Chin; grandfather of Travis Giam, Connor Giam, Devon Chin, Trinity Chin, and Evelyn Chin. Services...

Fredrick Donatelli, Jr.

Fredrick Donatelli, Jr.

Apr 19, 2021

Age 65, of Hampton Twp., on Monday, April 19, 2021. Fredrick was the beloved husband of Dianne Malinowsky Donatelli; father of Anthony Donatelli (Maggie) and Angelia Donatelli; son of the late Fredrick and Eileen Mammay Donatelli; fur father of Ringo. Fred will get to see his friends on the rainbow bridge. He was a Mason with the Shriners on Cemetery...

Harry H. Simms

Harry H. Simms

Apr 16, 2021

Age 82, of Shaler Twp., on Friday, April 16, 2021, Harry went to be with the Lord. He was the beloved husband of Patricia McKnight Simms; father of Robert (Jan) Simms, Sharon (William) Bour and the late Michael Simms (survived by Roberta); stepfather of John (Anne) Lajzo and Nicole (Jason) Stull; son of the late Harry H. Simms, Jr and...

Jerome F. Jerry Steckel

Jerome F. Jerry Steckel

Apr 14, 2021

Age 70, of Shaler Twp., on Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Jerry was the beloved husband of Judy Harkins Steckel; father of Jennifer Lang (Phil) and Erich Steckel; son of the late Frank S. "Red" and AnnaMarie McCann Steckel; brother of Vickey Trader (Ron), Larry Steckel (Diana); grandfather of 4 grandsons; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Services and...

Jean M. Peterson

Jean M. Peterson

Apr 6, 2021

Age 74, of Etna, on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Jean was the beloved mother of Paul W. Reed (Toni); sister of James Maraden, Robert Maraden, Ralph Maraden, and the late David Maraden; grandmother of Thomas Paul Reed, Gianna Lynn Reed. Jean was the owner of Big Mike's Tavern for over 30 years. Jean's grandchildren were the light of her life....

Clement Joseph Larkin

Clement Joseph Larkin

Apr 5, 2021

A few weeks shy of his 96th birthday, of Fox Chapel, on Monday, April 5, 2021. Mr. Larkin was the beloved husband of the late Eleanore Manz Larkin; father of Claire Larkin, Elaine Barnhart (Michael), Patricia Larkin; brother of Shirley Foster and predeceased by several siblings; grandfather of Matthew Barnhart, Timothy Barnhart (Mallory), Joshua Barnhart (Teresa), Christopher Barnhart, Sarah Barnhart,...

Margaret Peg (McGarry) Hamilton

Margaret Peg (McGarry) Hamilton

Apr 4, 2021

Age 92, of West Deer Twp., on Sunday, April 4, 2021, Mrs. Hamilton was the beloved wife of the late George E. Hamilton Sr.; mother of Mary Ellen Vornbrock (Fred), Margaret "Peggy" Hamilton, George E. Hamilton Jr., Tim Hamilton (Kathy), Terry Hamilton (Rhonda), Jeff Hamilton, Kevin Hamilton and the late Kathleen Hamilton; mother-in-law of Merle Hutchman; sister of Joelle McGarry,...

Raymond A. Welsh

Raymond A. Welsh

Mar 27, 2021

Age 90, of Hampton Twp., formerly of Shaler Twp., on Saturday, March 27, 2021, Mr. Welsh was the beloved husband of the late Betty Ann DeMarco Welsh; father of Stella Bauerle (Anthony), Mary Rakers (Carl), Judy Jones (Ed), and the late Carol Schauer (surv. Tim); son of the late Robert and Stella Sutton Welsh; brother of Alice Hale (Al), Rosalia...

Bernard R. Bernie Gasper, Jr.

Bernard R. Bernie Gasper, Jr.

Mar 24, 2021

Age 63, of Shaler Twp., on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Mr. Gasper was the beloved father of Lisa Gasper, Laura Gasper and Bernard Gasper III (Erica); son of the late Bernard and Rose Gasper Sr.; brother of Joanne Crise, Barbara Lockhart (late V.S.), Judy Gasper, and the late Greg Gasper; grandfather of Domenic, Jefferson, Giovanni, Samuel, and Brayden; also companion...

Dolores J. Dodo (Rihn) Hankosky

Dolores J. Dodo (Rihn) Hankosky

Mar 17, 2021

It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dolores "Do-Do" Hankosky of Pittsburgh (January 25,1944 March 17, 2021). Beloved partner and companion to Bernard Gasper. Loving mother of Peter, Tamora OLeary (Sean), Karyn Kwiatkowski (Richard), Robert John and the late Sharyn Hankosky. Cherished sister of Robert Rihn, Jr. (Joan), Richard Rihn (Patty), Denise Penn...

Reid R. Reading

Reid R. Reading

Mar 6, 2021

Of Pittsburgh, died on Saturday, March 6, 2021, his 84th birthday. Reid is survived by his sons Daniel, David, and Nathan, by his sisters Jane and Kathleen, and by 14 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and by a sister, Mary Ann. In lieu of a public funeral, there will be a family graveside...

Kevin G. Geerken

Kevin G. Geerken

Mar 3, 2021

Age 46, of South Side Slopes, on Wednesday, March 3, 2021, Kevin was the beloved son of Jorge Geerken (Nancy) and Mary Geerken; brother of Ashley Geerken and Jennifer Geerken; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd., Shaler Twp.

Domenica (Scalamogna) Valotta

Domenica (Scalamogna) Valotta

Mar 1, 2021

Age 91, of Shaler Twp., on Monday, March 1, 2021, Mrs. Valotta was the beloved wife of the late Domenico Valotta; mother of Theresa Waller (late Greg), Rosaria "Rosa" Jugan, Gregory Valotta (Theresa), Vincenzo Valotta, Anthony Valotta and Joseph Valotta; daughter of the late Vincenzo and Rosa Cozzo Scalamogna; sister of Jana Rizzo; grandmother of Carlo and Anthony Valotta, Theresa...

Mary Ann (Germuska) Erhart

Mary Ann (Germuska) Erhart

Feb 27, 2021

Age 74, of Shaler Twp., on Saturday, February 27, 2021, Mrs. Erhart was the beloved wife of Emil J. Erhart Jr.; mother of Kimberly Gregorio (Neil), Jennifer Hledik (Ryan); daughter of Harry and Anna Germuska; sister of Rosemarie Kopycinski, Sr. James Ann Germuska OSF, and the late Joan Armas, Eileen Chmelewski; grandmother of Madison, Tyler, and Grayson Gregorio, Weston and...