Obituaries

Rose Marie (Marsico) DeFazio

Rose Marie (Marsico) DeFazio

Jun 5, 2019

Age 87, in Chicago IL, formerly of OHara Twp., on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, Mrs. DeFazio was the beloved wife for 67 years of Joseph F. DeFazio; mother of Cynthia D. Smetana (Mark), Vincent DeFazio, and the late Stephen DeFazio; daughter of the late Vincent and Rose Magaro Marsico; grandmother of Debra Smetana, Jessica Smetana. Celebrate Mrs. DeFazios life with...

William D. Bill Helfrich

William D. Bill Helfrich

May 23, 2019

Age 76, of Glenshaw, on Thursday, May 23, 2019, Mr. Helfrich was the loving husband and best friend of 54 years to Jean (Slocum) Helfrich; father of Brian Helfrich (Ellen), Beth Gordon (Andre); PapPap of Rebecca Helfrich, Ian Helfrich, Lily Gordon; brother of Mary Ann Ober (Robert); uncle and great-uncle to many nieces and nephews; caring friend to many. He...

Jean M. Zaltman (Moodie) Picone

Jean M. Zaltman (Moodie) Picone

May 20, 2019

Of Regent Square, age 72, died peacefully at home on Monday, May 20,2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jean was born in Edinburgh, Scotland on June 11, 1946. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Nora McCullagh Moodie, and her second husband, Leonard Picone, who also lost a battle with cancer. All of her life Jean...

Morry Sachs

Morry Sachs

May 16, 2019

Age 84, of West Homestead, passed unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 16, 2019, Morry was the beloved husband of Judith L. Aber Sachs for 57 years; father of Marie Boyle (Mike), Patty Balsamico (John); brother of Sis Theis and the late Carmen Sachs, Charles Sachs; brother-in-law of Arlene Sachs, Dorothy Sachs; pap-pap of Gianna "GiGi", Keelan,...

Doris (Zanetti) Croushore

Doris (Zanetti) Croushore

May 16, 2019

Age 86, of Hampton Twp., on Thursday, May 16, 2019, Doris was the beloved wife of the late Ronald D. Croushore, Sr.; mother of Ronald D. Croushore Jr. (Mary), Daniel L. Croushore, Julie L. (Croushore) Koehler; grandmother of Jessica (Croushore) Petko (Alan), David P. Croushore (Jennifer), Michael R. Koehler; great-grandmother of Corinne and Emerson. Doris was a vibrant woman, fully...

Irene M. Soeder (Stroyne) Holder

Irene M. Soeder (Stroyne) Holder

May 10, 2019

Age 94, of McCandless Twp., on Friday, May 10, 2019, Mrs. Holder was the beloved wife of the late Regis J. Soeder and William Holder; proud mother of Jeanne Bittner (John), Richard Soeder (Barbara), Chuck Soeder (Terri), Lynn Hoysan (Pete), Carol Koerper (Mike), and the late Jim Soeder (Joy); predeceased by 5 siblings; also survived by 19 grandchildren and 14...

Christopher David Raymond

Christopher David Raymond

May 2, 2019

Age 36, of Millvale, passed from this life at his home on May 2, 2019 after a sudden illness. He was born June 27, 1982 and grew up in Penn Twp., Butler. Christopher graduated from Knoch High School in 2000, moved to Steamboat Springs, CO and graduated from Colorado Mountain College. He was employed by G&W Roofing. He enjoyed playing...

John W. Biery, Jr.

John W. Biery, Jr.

Apr 30, 2019

Lover of family and conversation, John W. Biery, Jr. of Mt. Lebanon has found peace at the end of his life. He was a seeker of adventure until grounded by his smoking habits in later years. A British car enthusiast, John enjoyed long drives in his 1970 MGB. Hobbies included driving and talking about cars, riding his bicycle, downhill skiing,...

Josephine Jossie Sanfiorenzo-Gonzalez

Josephine Jossie Sanfiorenzo-Gonzalez

Apr 11, 2019

Age 66, of Shaler Twp., on April 11, 2019, Mrs. Sanfiorenzo-Gonzalez was the beloved wife of Antonio J. "Tony" Gonzalez; mother of Yoshua Andre Gonzalez (Rochelle) of Shaler Twp., Deborah Sarai Erlewein (John) of Shaler Twp.; daughter of the late Norberto Rene Sanfiorenzo and Antonia Oliver; sister of Norberto Rene Sanfiorenzo, Andre Rene Sanfiorenzo, Barbara Antonia Sanfiorenzo (Carlos Ramos), Eric...

Larry Wayne Jameson

Larry Wayne Jameson

Apr 10, 2019

Age 80, of Etna, on April 10, 2019, Mr. Jameson was the beloved husband of Gail King Jameson; father of Beth Werner (Keith), Larry Jameson (Chrissy), Dean Jameson (Marion), Dave Jameson (Sherry), Kelly Ober (Joe), Jan Janeda (Scott), Renee Fogle (Adam); son of the late Prudence Elizabeth Phillips and Charles Francis Jameson; brother of Shirley Bazil, Betty Williams, Buddy Jameson,...

Richard S. Dougall

Richard S. Dougall

Apr 8, 2019

Age 81, of West Deer Twp., formerly of Shaler Twp., on April 8, 2019, Dick was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen Snyder Dougall; father of David S. Dougall (Angela Liegey), Paul R. Dougall (Jennifer), Karen E. Grzesiak (Michael), Keith R. Dougall (Lauren Purcell); son of the late Stephen J. and Helen Remeika Dougall; brother of Mary Ellen Stoyanov (Peter);...

Harry H. Litvaney

Harry H. Litvaney

Apr 7, 2019

Age 88, of Etna, on April 7, 2019, Harry was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen Dougherty Litvaney; son of the late Harry R. and Hilda C. Litvaney; brother of Charles Litvaney (Ann) and the late Bess Truver; brother-in-law of Rose M. Dougherty; survived by many nieces and nephews. Celebrate Mr. Litvaneys life with his family on Tuesday and Wednesday...

Christina (Grote) Uber

Christina (Grote) Uber

Mar 20, 2019

Christina Grote Uber, of Oakmont, died Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She was born in Pittsburgh on December 30, 1921, the daughter of the late Herman and Goldie (Heilman) Grote. In addition to her parents, Christina was preceded in death by her husband Arthur E. Uber, Jr. (Ed), and her sister Esther (Grote) Siegert. She is survived by a daughter, Susan...

Natasha Rose Harless

Natasha Rose Harless

Mar 19, 2019

Of Connellsville, on March 19, 2019, Natasha was loved by her caregivers Julie Ferrari, Sandra Barr, and Jenn Keriotis. Natasha was a wonderful, quiet, gentle soul. She enjoyed listening to music, dressing up for Halloween, and was very fond of shopping and looking beautiful. Her favorite place to be was the beach. Celebrate Natashas life on Saturday, March 30th from...

Russell E. Short

Russell E. Short

Mar 19, 2019

Age 88, of McCandless Twp., on March 19, 2019, Mr. Short was the beloved son of the late Edward and Ethel Short; brother of Donald Short; friend of Donna Evans. Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp..

Chris Recker

Chris Recker

Mar 18, 2019

Of Northside, on March 18, 2019, Chris was the beloved father of Caiya Brozeski, Kayden Recker; son of Patricia Turner and James W. Recker Jr.; brother of Jamie Recker, Cathryn Chajkowski (Jim), Meghan Waldorf, James W. Recker III; loving boyfriend of Sarah Green. Celebrate Chris life with his family on Friday from 4-7 PM at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation...

Janet E. (Farrell) Banachoski

Janet E. (Farrell) Banachoski

Mar 15, 2019

Of OHara Twp., on March 15, 2019, Mrs. Banachoski was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. Banachoski Jr.; mother of Edward J. Banachoski III (Shelly), Michael Banachoski (Patty), Jeffrey Banachoski (Connie), Melissa Blazer (late Kenneth), Melinda Ricketts (Brian); daughter of the late Charles and Ruth Halli Farrell; sister of Ruth Fitzpatrick, Patricia Soeder (Jake), Charles Farrell (Joan), James...

Karen L. (Tano) Rosenblatt

Karen L. (Tano) Rosenblatt

Mar 11, 2019

Age 68, of Shaler Twp., on March 11, 2019, Karen was the beloved wife of William C. Rosenblatt; mother of Heather DiGregory (Gregory), Michael Rosenblatt (Leah); daughter of the late Robert Tano (M. Joyce) and Donna Vidt Tano; sister of Leslie "Cookie" Cashell (Christopher), Kathy Nwranski (Donald), Robert Tano (Sue), Gary Tano (Jennifer); grandmother of Giuliana, Sarina, Daniella DiGregory, Jonathan...

Barbara Ann (Meade) Tomaszewski

Barbara Ann (Meade) Tomaszewski

Mar 5, 2019

Of Indiana Twp. on March 5, 2019, Mrs. Tomaszewski was the beloved wife of the late Raymond V. Tomaszewski; mother of Pam Blakeslee (Tom), Keith Tomaszewski (Jody), Tim Tomaszewski (Nicky), Eric Tomaszewski (Kelly), Brian Tomaszewski (Michele); daughter of the late Richard and Rosella Meade; sister of the late Richard Meade; grandmother of Joe, Joshua, and Justin Blakeslee, Chris, Eric, Samantha,...

Dennis W. Ganter

Dennis W. Ganter

Mar 4, 2019

Age 66, of Espyville, formerly of Shaler Twp., on March 4, 2019, Mr. Ganter was the beloved husband of Virginia Ganter; father of John Ganter, Christine Czurko (David), Rebecca Fatica; brother of Albert Ganter, Naomi Ganter; brother-in-law of Patricia McAllister; grandfather of Jacob and Christian Czurko. Mr. Ganter was a member of Undercliff VFC and Shaler Villa VFC. He was...