Obituaries

Gregory R. Jefferies

Gregory R. Jefferies

Feb 7, 2020

Age 70, Of Arnold, on Friday, February 7, 2020, Mr. Jefferies was the beloved husband of the late Donna Royce Jefferies; father of Dawn, Larry, William, and David; brother of Laurel Brown; also survived by many grandchildren. Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp.

Debra Hartley-Galanda

Debra Hartley-Galanda

Jan 31, 2020

Age 66, passed away on Friday, January 31, 2020 at Shadyside Hospital. She was born on March 28, 1953 and grew up in Shaler Township and recently lived in Wexford, PA. Debbie was a wonderful Mother to sons Edward and Greg Galanda (and his wife Annie), and Grandmother to Colter & Bridger. She was a sister (and best friend) to...

Gloria Joan (Panone/Gosnell) Szoss

Gloria Joan (Panone/Gosnell) Szoss

Jan 30, 2020

Age 80, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2020 after a courageous battle against cancer surrounded by her loving family. Glorias legacy of her love is evident in the family left behind. Gloria was the beloved wife of Anthony Szoss; mother of Linda Miley of Franklin, PA, Barbara (Doug) Chahoy of Penn Hills, PA, David (Patricia) Gosnell of Plum,...

Norman F. Suwalski

Norman F. Suwalski

Jan 26, 2020

Age 88, of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, January 26, 2020, Mr. Suwalski was the beloved husband of Irene "Renie" K. Kireta Suwalski; father of Norman F. Suwalski Jr. (late Robin), Keith R. Suwalski (Joann), Duane L. Suwalski (Jeanne), Diane Jankowski (Bill) and the late Sandy Suwalski; grandfather of 6, great-grandfather of 1; also survived by Renies daughters: Denise (Ron), Barbara,...

James W. Szymanski

James W. Szymanski

Jan 22, 2020

Age 88, Formerly of Hampton Twp., on Wednesday, January 22, 2020, Mr. Szymanski was the beloved husband of Dorothy Antloger Szymanski; father of Linda Szymanski "Micque Li", Denise Bradt (Laurence), Jacquelyn Klingeman (Erik); brother of Margaret McFalls, Frank, Thomas, Richard Szymanski, and the late Florence Baranowski; grandfather of Rheannon, Erik, C.J., Amber. Celebrate Mr. Szymanskis life with his family on...

John Howard Netzel

John Howard Netzel

Jan 20, 2020

Age 45, of Hampton Twp., on Monday, January 20, 2020, John was an amazing man with a heart of gold. He would do anything for anyone. He lived life to the fullest. He could make you laugh at any given moment. He is gone too soon, and will deeply be missed by so many. He was the son of Donald...

Eileen L. Nana Schmidt

Eileen L. Nana Schmidt

Jan 6, 2020

Age 82, of Shaler Twp., on Monday, January 6, 2020, Eileen was the beloved mother of Judy Dembowski (Len), Eileen Cowan; sister of the late Bud Jackson (Blanche) and Roy Jackson (Joan); step-sister of the late Helen Reiger; grandmother of Amanda Faye Cowan (Scott Walker), Mackenzie Mankey (Bradley); great-grandmother of Willow Mae; companion of Bob Kennedy. Celebrate Eileen's life with...

Rose Marie Merzlak

Rose Marie Merzlak

Jan 5, 2020

Age 92, of Millvale, on Sunday, January 5, 2020, Mrs. Merzlak was the beloved wife of the late Joseph N. Merzlak; mother of Mary Theresa "Terry" Wolf (late Wayne); sister of Edward Grubich Sr. (late Zorka) and the late Joseph (Ann) and John Grubich; sister-in-law of Margaret Grubich; grandmother of Tracy Zemanek (Christopher); great-grandmother of Mia Angelica Zemanek; also survived...

Charlotte (Watson) Brown

Charlotte (Watson) Brown

Dec 29, 2019

Age 93, of Hampton Twp., on Sunday, December 29, 2019, Mrs. Brown was the beloved wife of the late James P. Brown; mother of James P. Brown, Greg W. Brown; daughter of the late George Byerly and and Myrtle G. Porter Watson; sister of the late John P. Watson; grandmother of Gregory Brown (Lisa), Alexander Brown (Erin); also survived by...

Mary C. (Newcamp) Ladie

Mary C. (Newcamp) Ladie

Dec 26, 2019

Age 91, of Indiana Twp., on Thursday, December 26, 2019, Mrs. Ladie was the beloved wife of Cincinnatus "Nat" Ladie; step-mother of Debra Gillingham (David), Allen Ladie (Wanda) and the late David Ladie; mother-in-law of Jean Ladie; sister of the late Joseph, Clement, James Newcamp; also survived by 5 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Celebrate Mrs. Ladies life with...

Lorraine E. Hursen

Lorraine E. Hursen

Dec 25, 2019

Age 85, of Shaler Twp., on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, Lorraine was the beloved wife of David A. Hursen; mother of Joseph Hursen (Antonette) of South Fayette, Stephen Hursen of Penn Hills, Richard Hursen of Shaler Twp.; daughter of the late Simon and Lucy Stupar; sister of the late Peter, John, Joseph, and Theresa; grandmother of Danielle Hursen, Erika Hursen;...

John E. Jack Winghart, III

John E. Jack Winghart, III

Dec 22, 2019

Age 82, of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, December 22, 2019, Jack was the beloved husband of Georgene Currin Winghart; father of Richard E. "Rich" Winghart Sr. (Jessica), Jacque Winghart (Brad); son of the late John E. and Dolores Winghart; Pap of Ricky jr., Scott, Hunter, Jacob, Aspen, Zane, Sierra, Justin. Jack was a proud retired US Army Veteran, serving in...

Lindsay A. Allshouse

Lindsay A. Allshouse

Dec 16, 2019

On Monday, December 16, 2019, Lindsay Ann Allshouse passed away at the age of 36. Lindsay is survived by her son, Kian (and his dad, Jesse Richards); her father, David Allshouse Sr. (Melissa); her mother, Sharon Verno; her brother, David Allshouse, Jr. (Monique); and sisters, Sharon Maier-Hatheway (Brian); and Jessica Maier (Cameron Rumm). She is also survived by her paternal...

Eugene Scipione

Eugene Scipione

Dec 15, 2019

Age 55, Of McKeesport, on Sunday, December 15, 2019, Gene was the father of Maryann Scipione, Gene Anderson, Michael Scipione; son of the late Paolo Scipione (Anna) and Sarah Scipione; brother of Paul Scipione, Robert Scipione, Analia Stephens (Nate), Pablo Scipione (Carolyne), Michael Scipione and the late Fiorenzo Scipione. Celebrate Genes life with his family on Saturday, December 28, 2019...

Dolores A. Belkowski Dodie Lighthart

Dolores A. Belkowski Dodie Lighthart

Dec 10, 2019

Age 90, Formerly of McKeesport, on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, Dodie was the beloved wife of the late Bill Lighthart and Francis "Pat" Belkowski; mother of Karen Homoki (Greg) of Hampton Twp., Lynne Cope (Bill) of McKeesport, Daniel Belkowski of Regent Square; predeceased by 5 siblings; also survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Celebrate Dodies life with her family...

Robert Kopler

Robert Kopler

Dec 10, 2019

Robert "Bob" Kopler died peacefully on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. He was 81. Bob was the beloved husband of 57 years to Sandra L. Kopler; father of two sons, Robert A. Kopler, II and Randall S. Kopler. Bob started his radio career at age 15 in Johnstown PA. He proudly served in the United States Marine Corps upon graduation from...

James T. Powers

James T. Powers

Dec 3, 2019

Age 72, of Coraopolis, on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, Mr. Powers was the husband of Rosslyn; father of Tim, Beau, and Jamie; son of the late James and Charlotte; brother of Linda; also survived by 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt....

Joseph J. Cadonic

Joseph J. Cadonic

Nov 29, 2019

Of McCandless Twp., on Friday, November 29, 2019, Mr. Cadonic was the beloved husband of Theresa Santonastaso Cadonic; father of Christine Robb; brother-in-law of Anthony Santonastaso (Rose) of Shaler Twp., and the late John Santonastaso. Celebrate Mr. Cadonics life with his family on Tuesday from 1-3 PM and 6-8 PM at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg...

Elizabeth J. Bettie (McCann) Kenny-Bunce

Elizabeth J. Bettie (McCann) Kenny-Bunce

Nov 29, 2019

Of Etna, on Friday, November 29, 2019, Bettie was the beloved wife of William 'Bill' Bunce; stepmother of Carly Bunce; daughter of the late Charles and Rosemary McCann; sister of Charles McCann; sister-in-law of Barbara Garlock (Scott), Mari Hailer (Steve), Nancy Robinson (Mike), John Bunce (Geannie), Tom Bunce (Suzie); also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Bettie was...

Jean (Farrell) Verna

Jean (Farrell) Verna

Nov 28, 2019

Of Bethel Park, on Thursday, November 28, 2019, Jean was the beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Verna; mother of Sharon Daly (Kevin); daughter of the late Ambrose and Rose Mrozek Farrell; sister of Rosemary Stevenson (late Edward) and the late Grace Onderko (late Pete) and Larry Farrell; also survived by nieces and nephews. Services and interment are private....