Obituaries

Antonio J. Tony Gonzalez

Antonio J. Tony Gonzalez

Feb 21, 2021

Age 69, of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, February 21, 2021, Antonio "Tony" Gonzalez was the beloved husband of the late Josephin "Jossie" Sanfiorenzo-Gonzalez; father of Yoshua Andre Gonzalez (Rochelle), Deborah Sarai Erlewein (John); son of Georgina Gonzalez Rodriguez and the late Antonio Gonzalez; brother of Jorge Duncan Gonzalez (Charlotte), Arnaldo Gonzalez (Nicole); Abuelo of John Jay Erlewein, Casey James Erlewein,...

Stanley J. Chirp Szafranski

Stanley J. Chirp Szafranski

Feb 18, 2021

Age 86, of Shaler Twp., on Thursday, February 18, 2021, Mr. Szafranski was the beloved husband of Jacqueline L. Ashbaugh Szafranski; father of Melissa Moore (David), Stanley Szafranski Jr. (Lisa), Scott R. Szafranski, Stephen H. Szafranski (Eileen Datt); son of the late Alexander Henry and Theresa Vecchino Szafranski; brother of Anthony "Antek" Szafranski (Irene), and the late Patricia Bell, Henry...

Donna Elizbeth Offen

Donna Elizbeth Offen

Feb 16, 2021

Age 63, of Shaler Twp., died Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was born in Pittsburgh on April 11, 1957, daughter of the late Donald and Betty Offen, sister of the late Diane C. Zimmerman (Offen). She is survived by her nephew T.J. and niece Charlotte, as well as cousins and friends. Donna was a dedicated nurse for over forty years...

Marilyn B. Mickey (Kolesa) Citrone

Marilyn B. Mickey (Kolesa) Citrone

Feb 15, 2021

Age 86, formerly of Fox Chapel, on Monday, February 15, 2021, Mrs. Citrone was the beloved wife of the late Peter Citrone; mother of Maria Intrieri (Tom), Barbara Abt (Russell), Peter Citrone, Michael Citrone (Madelene); daughter of the late John and Mildred Kolesa; sister of Lawrence K. Kolesa, and the late John J. Kolesa and Jacqueline C. Dooley; grandmother of...

Albert H. Babe Mattheis

Albert H. Babe Mattheis

Feb 14, 2021

Age 89, of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, February 14, 2021, Mr Mattheis was the beloved husband of Emily C. Stephens Mattheis; father of Mary Ann Kurtz (Bill), Denise Varisco (late Bernie), Dolly Bucek, Ken Mattheis (Beth), and the late Robert Mattheis (surv. Roberta); son of the late Albert and Catherine Rosinski Mattheis; also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren....

Marjorie A. (Eastly) Kalchthaler

Marjorie A. (Eastly) Kalchthaler

Feb 13, 2021

Age 94, Formerly of Etna, on Saturday, February 13, 2021, Mrs. Kalchthaler was the beloved wife of the late Richard J. "Dick" Kalchthaler; mother of Elizabeth Jane "Janie" Milcic (late Jeff), Barbara "Barb" Navilliat (Joseph), and the late Beverly Hastings, Joan A. Lavato; daughter of the late John Raymond and Hazel I Holiday Eastly; sister of the late John R....

Roberta F. (Aber) Reed

Roberta F. (Aber) Reed

Feb 12, 2021

Age 79, of Pittsburgh, on Friday, February 12, 2021, Mrs. Reed was the beloved wife of the late David C. Reed; mother of Jeffrey Reed, David Reed; sister of Donna Diadona (Joe), Carol Wilson (Frank), and the late Judy Fachs. Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 923 Saxonburg Blvd., Shaler Twp.

Paul J. Balouris

Paul J. Balouris

Feb 4, 2021

Unexpectedly on February 4, of Shaler Township, Paul was the beloved husband of the late Sandra OLeary Balouris; father of Chelsea Cross, John R. Balouris (Anna) and Matthew P. Balouris (Brittany); son of the late John C and Helen Fakles Balouris; brother of Zita Iasella (Carlo), Christo Balouris (Debbie) and Dean Balouris (Lisa); Papou of Paul "P.J." and Nico Cross...

Carl E. Sorg

Carl E. Sorg

Jan 30, 2021

Age 78, of Shaler Twp., on Saturday, January 30, 2021, Mr. Sorg was the beloved husband of Judith Freehavf Sorg; father of the late Debbie Tormento (surv.Jim); brother of Robert Sorg (Rori), Lee Keillor (John), Shirley Myers, Carole Myers, Karen Van Pool, Erin Van Pool; son of the late Alma Lentz Sorg and John Van Pool; grandfather of Michael Jackman...

Pamela F. (Palese) Kay

Pamela F. (Palese) Kay

Jan 28, 2021

Age 67, of Shaler Twp., on Thursday, January 28, 2021, Pamela is beloved mother of Jennifer Dobkin (Josh) and Sarah Kay (Chris Kruth); daughter of the late Vincent and Anna Palese; sister of Penny Smith (George), Georgianne Fishinger (Bill), Julianne Palmiere, Lois Bielstein, Anita Spalick (Joe), Vincent Palese (Leigh), and the late Shirley Brush; Grandma of Madelyn, Molly, Luke, Leia,...

Kenneth R. Andrews

Kenneth R. Andrews

Jan 28, 2021

Age 69, of Shaler Twp. on Thursday, January 28, 2021, Kenn was the beloved father of Jillian, Haylee, and Ken Andrews; brother of Nancy Bestwick (Jim), Bruce Andrews (Lizz), and the late Tom Andrews (surv. Leslie). Kenn was an accomplished athlete, loyal friend, and loving father, brother, and son. A distinguished athlete, Kenn lettered in football, basketball, and track, and...

Rudolph Jackie Milcic, Jr.

Rudolph Jackie Milcic, Jr.

Jan 28, 2021

Age 71, of Etna on Thursday, January 28, 2021, Mr. Milcic was the beloved husband of Nancy McCloskey Milcic; father of Kristy Milcic, Gregory Milcic, Timothy Milcic, and the late Brian Milcic; brother of Robert Milcic (Karen), John Milcic; Pappy of Aleice, Kamryn, and Kierra. Celebrate Mr. Milcics life with his family on Sunday from 2-7 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL...

Samuel C. Dougherty, Jr.

Samuel C. Dougherty, Jr.

Jan 19, 2021

Age 74, of McKeesport, on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, Mr. Dougherty was the husband of Virginia Dougherty; father of Margo Dougherty (Anthony Tabares), Heather Pape (Ben), Basia Watson (Nick), Samuel "Ziggy" Dougherty (Amanda), and the late Henry Dougherty; son of Ella Loretta and Samuel Dougherty; brother of Nancy Seebacher (late Ron); grandfather of Hayden Mathis, Hayley Mathis, Tristan Mathis, Brynn...

Alice (Stickney) Witkovich

Alice (Stickney) Witkovich

Jan 18, 2021

At age 88, of Monroeville, PA, peacefully passed away on January 18, 2021. Alice was the loving wife of George R. Witkovich for over 65 years and the loving mother of George W. (Tammy Cox). Alice was the daughter of Wilder C. and Maybelle W. Stickney of Penn Hills and Santa Monica, CA. She was the sister of the late...

Gretchen A. Straub

Gretchen A. Straub

Jan 17, 2021

Age 74, of Oakmont, on Sunday, January 17, 2021, Ms. Straub was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Germaine Trost Straub; sister of Carl Straub (Jamie), Mike Straub (Debra); also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC.

Joseph F. DeFazio

Joseph F. DeFazio

Jan 6, 2021

A long time resident of Sharpsburg, passed away on January 6, 2021 after 98 years of adventures and happiness. He was proceeded in death by his loving wife of 67 years, Rose Marie (Marsico) DeFazio and son, Stephen DeFazio. He leaves behind his son, Vincent, his daughter, Cynthia DeFazio Smetana, son-in-law, Mark and granddaughters, Debra Smetana-Victor and Jessica Smetana. Joe...

Lawrence K. Taylor

Lawrence K. Taylor

Jan 4, 2021

Age 80, of Plum, on Monday, January 4, 2021, Mr. Taylor was the beloved husband of Joyce Taylor; father of John, James, Larry Taylor, and the late Diane Taylor; step-father of Robert Thornton, Mark Thornton, Shayla Dinkins; brother of Linda Hunt, Kathy Galloway, John Taylor, Earl Taylor and the late Apostle Raymond Taylor; also survived by numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren....

Mary Ann (Donohue) Stegman

Mary Ann (Donohue) Stegman

Dec 29, 2020

Mary Ann Elizabeth (Donohue) Stegman died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 after a long battle with dementia. Mary Ann was as proud of her Irish heritage as she was of her family. She was the only Donohue daughter, growing up with 2 older and 2 younger brothers. Mary Ann enjoyed multiple trips to Ireland with her brothers and family and still...

William B. Fox

William B. Fox

Dec 29, 2020

Age 82, of Shaler Twp. on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, Mr. Fox was the beloved son of the late William H. and Marcella Fox; brother of Marlene Haberstitch (Paul), Martin E. Fox (Alice); also survived by nieces and nephews. Celebrate Mr. Foxs life with his on Sunday from 3-7 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC. Please call...

Caelan Kathleen Cae Klingeman

Caelan Kathleen Cae Klingeman

Dec 24, 2020

Unexpectedly on December 24, our Sweet Girl received her wings. Caelan touched so many lives in her short 26 years. She fought long and hard, but she had grown too tired. With much sorrow and unbearably heavy hearts, she will be missed by so many. Caelan is survived by her mother, Marci Chmura-Smith (Steve); her father, Erik R. Klingeman (Jacki);...