Obituaries

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...

David J. Matera

David J. Matera

Feb 28, 2019

Of West Deer Twp., on February 28, 2019, Mr. Matera was the beloved husband of Laurie Matera; son of the late Joseph and Sondra Matera; brother of Daniel Matera. Celebrate Mr. Materas life with his family on Saturday from 8-9 AM at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt. 8, Shaler Twp. Mass of Christian...

Alan Dante Smith

Alan Dante Smith

Feb 23, 2019

Of Moon Twp., on February 23, 2019, Mr. Smith was the beloved father of Mica Smith, Dante Smith; son of Tom Smith and Mamie Smith; brother of Tommy Smith, Russell Smith (Andrea) and the late Sonya Smith. Celebrate Mr. Smiths life with his family on Saturday from 2-4 PM at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd....

Linda S. (McGonigle) Herbold

Linda S. (McGonigle) Herbold

Feb 20, 2019

Of Shaler Twp., on February 20, 2019, Mrs. Herbold was the beloved wife of Stephen Herbold; mother of Kevin Herbold (Marisa) of Shaler Twp., Timothy Herbold of McCandless Twp.; daughter of Shirley Carothers McGonigle and the late Robert McGonigle; sister of Jean Platt of West View, Robin Bevan (Randy) of Ross Twp. Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by...

Stanley A. Trader, Jr.

Stanley A. Trader, Jr.

Feb 15, 2019

Of Hampton Twp., on February 15, 2019, Mr. Trader was the beloved husband of Michelle A. Keegan Trader; father of Marjorie Johnson (Joseph) of Shaler Twp., William Trader of Hampton Twp.; son of the late Stanley A. and Mary Rzotkiewicz Trader; brother of Pat Davenport (Dave) of Kannapolis NC and the late Fred Catania; fur-grandfather of Pixie and Baby. Mr....

Albert F. Streyle

Albert F. Streyle

Feb 14, 2019

Of Indiana Twp., on February 14, 2019, Mr. Streyle was the beloved husband of Grace C. Elbeck Streyle; father of Deborah Merkle (Dennis), Daniel Streyle (Jennifer), and the late Burnell Kehr; grandfather of Lauren Worley, Sara Merkle, Christopher Merkle; great-grandfather of Lorelei and Genevieve Worley. Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc.,...

Deborah A. Debbie (Scalzi) Stanger

Deborah A. Debbie (Scalzi) Stanger

Feb 10, 2019

Age 64, of Hampton Twp., on February 10, 2019, Debbie was the beloved wife of Randy J. Stanger; mother of Laura Stanger, Karla Stanger, Randy Stanger Jr. (Sarah); daughter of Dominick Scalzi and the late Antonia Scalzi; sister of Linda Barker (Tom), Fred Scalzi (Diana); grandmother of Neil and Alan Stanger. Celebrate Debbie's life with her family on Thursday from...

Richard Keith Truman

Richard Keith Truman

Feb 7, 2019

Of Plumcreek Twp., formerly of Shaler Twp., on February 5, 2019, Mr. Truman was the son of the late George A. Truman Jr. and Edythe Standing Truman; brother of the late Merry Carol Tomb and George A. Truman III (Melberta); uncle of George A. Truman IV (Wendy) and Melvin L. Truman. Mr. Truman was retired from Teamsters local 249. Services...

Ezekiel E.J. Dattadeen

Ezekiel E.J. Dattadeen

Feb 4, 2019

Of Penn Hills, on Monday, February 4, 2019 Ezekiel was the companion of Lauren Nelson; father of Zara and Zemora Dattadeen; son of Isaac and Parbatee Dattadeen; brother of Subrina Henry (Gregory), Emily Coulter (Jamie), and Dale Dattadeen (Veronica). Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rt. 8,...

Barbara V. (Phillips) Snyder

Barbara V. (Phillips) Snyder

Jan 29, 2019

Of Etna, passed peacefully on January 29, 2019 accompanied by loved ones. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul J. Jr. (Snuf) and daughter Debra Jean Lucas. She is survived by her daughter Kim Marie Stanford and sons, Paul J. III, Scot David and Glen Philip and 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Barb who never missed Sunday Mass,...

Frank Czak

Frank Czak

Jan 25, 2019

Age 99, died peacefully on January 25, 2019; Frank can best be described as a Renaissance mana person with many talents and knowledge. He was an athlete, a poet, a writer, a dancer, a composer, an administrator, a husband, a father, a grandfather, and a great grandfather. Frank was born on December 18, 1919 to Adam and Francis Czak. He...