Obituaries

Diane (Littell) Brown

Diane (Littell) Brown

Aug 2, 2017

Of Bel Air MD, on Wednesday, August 2, 2017, Diane was the beloved wife of Timothy D. Brown; mother of Andrew S. Brown of Bel Air MD; daughter of Betty A. Nesbit (late Howard W.) of Shaler Twp. and Daniel H. Littell III of Landsdale PA; sister of the late Daniel H. Littell IV. Celebrate Dianes life with her family...

Paul R. Coons

Paul R. Coons

Jul 28, 2017

Of Hampton Twp., on Friday, July 28, 2017, Paul was the beloved husband of Darlene A. Rendulic-Coons; father of Joshua Paul Coons (Drisana) of CA; son of the late Richard and Mary Moran Coons; brother of Patricia Rumon (David) of IN and the late Phil Coons; grandfather of Ezra, Logan, Gage Coons. Celebrate Mr. Coons life with his family on...

Bonnie A. Burkhart

Bonnie A. Burkhart

Jul 26, 2017

Of Hampton Twp., on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, Bonnie was the beloved daughter of the late Jacob G. "Jack" and Rita M. Kaiser Burkhart; sister of Laurie Mushinsky (Richard) of Hampton Twp., Robert Burkhart of Shaler Twp., Jim Burkhart (Amy) of Shaler Twp.; aunt of Jake, Brett, Paige, Josh, Ava. Bonnie was multitalented. She was an amazing caterer, artist, and...

Marcia Ann (Jones) Zottola

Marcia Ann (Jones) Zottola

Jul 18, 2017

On Tuesday, July 18, 2017, Marcia was the mother of Julie Didiano (David); daughter of Charles Jones and the late Dorothy Schindler Jones; sister of Gary Jones; Grammy of Nina and Mauro Didiano. A visitation will be held with Marcia's family on Thursday from 9-11 AM at Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 923 Saxonburg Blvd. at Rte. 8,...

Alice D. Smolkovich

Alice D. Smolkovich

Jul 10, 2017

On Monday, July 10, 2017, Ms. Smolkovich of Etna was born on August 12, 1933, the daughter of the late John P. and Justine Bukevic Smolkovich; sister of the late Mary Bartuccio, Catherine Kurtiak, Sr. Regina "Helen" Smolkovich, Mildred J. Smolkovich. She is survived by adopted daughter, Nevenka Smolkovich DePasquale (John) and her three children; aunt of Justine Bartuccio Brown...

Mary Jean Contreras

Mary Jean Contreras

Jul 2, 2017

Of Etna, on Sunday, July 2, 2017, Mrs. Contreras was the beloved wife of the late Alvino V. Contreras; mother of Jean Peterson of Etna, James Maraden of Etna, Robert Maraden of Los Angeles CA, Ralphie Maraden of Corpus Christi TX and the late David Maraden; sister of the late Eileen, Patricia, and Buddy; also survived by numerous grandchildren and...

Jacob Tyler Biernacki

Jacob Tyler Biernacki

Jun 13, 2017

Formerly of Oakmont, passed unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, Jacob, age 23, was the son of Kim and Michael Biernacki; brother of Zak Biernacki; grandson of Tom and Jackie Ward and the late Gloria and Tony Callahan; survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends. Celebrate Jacobs life with his family on Friday from 2-6 PM at Perman Funeral...

Louise (Danielewicz) Bowers

Louise (Danielewicz) Bowers

Jun 12, 2017

Of Hampton Twp., on Monday, June 12, 2017, Mrs. Bowers was the beloved wife of the late Oran D. Bowers; mother of Louise F. Mango (Samuel), Helen M. Lenkiewicz (Edward), Cheryl A. Pindroh (Keith), Charles M. Bowers (Teresa); daughter of the late Michael and Frances Wisniewski Danielewicz; sister of Wanda Benvin, Laura Thomas; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6...

Edward Michael Boyda

Edward Michael Boyda

Jun 11, 2017

Of Penn Hills, formerly of Greenfield, on Sunday, June 11, 2017, born on March 21, 1936, Ed was the beloved father of Nikole Boyda McGuinness (John) of Portland OR; son of the late Anna and Michael Boyda; brother of Betty Ann Manion of Pittsburgh, Margie Baigh of Chicago IL, and the late Becky Gumm, Holly Schickler, Theodore Boyda; closest friend...

Conrad Paul Michalek, Jr.

Conrad Paul Michalek, Jr.

Jun 8, 2017

Formerly of Morningside, on Thursday, June 8, 2017, Conrad was the father of Conrad Paul Michalek III, Mitchell Paul Michalek; son of Dorothy Elaine (Colby) and Conrad Paul Michalek Sr.; brother of Steven Michalek, Richard Michalek (Donna), David Michalek (Misty), Mark Michalek (Anna), Sandra Stritzinger (Keith), Beverly Michalek (Bob Rothmeyer), and the late Michael Michalek, Ralph Michalek, and Debra Michalek;...

Bucky Palermo

Bucky Palermo

Jun 6, 2017

Of Shaler Twp., formally from Lawrenceville, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 surrounded by his family after succumbing to an injury he suffered a week prior. Bucky was the beloved husband of the late Kathleen Palermo; devoted and loving father of Christine Kuczynski (Thomas), Marian Dolan (Charles), Tony, Ann Kopec (Ronald) and Eugene; son of the late...

Thelma (Castello) Fischer

Thelma (Castello) Fischer

Jun 5, 2017

Of Allison Park, on Monday, June 5, 2017, Mrs. Fischer was the beloved wife of William P. Fischer; mother of Karen Dukes, Mary Jo Yerkins (Marte), William Fischer (late Marcia and Jeannie), Paul Fischer (Graceann), Dennis Fischer (Linda), Robert Fischer (late Anj), David Fischer (Toni); daughter of the late Alfred and Gelsomina Castello; sister of Rosemary Lew (late Andy) and...

Dominic E. DeMarco

Dominic E. DeMarco

May 27, 2017

Of OHara Twp., on Saturday, May 27, 2017 Dr. DeMarco was the beloved husband of Alyce Detesco DeMarco; father of Fr. David DeMarco of Chicago IL, Peter DeMarco (Carolyn) of Columbus OH, Paul DeMarco (Karen) of Cincinnati OH, Andrew DeMarco of Pittsburgh; son of the late Mary Mollica. Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by Perman Funeral Home and...

Daniel H. Littell

Daniel H. Littell

May 20, 2017

Of Ross Twp., suddenly on Saturday, May 20, 2017, Danny was the beloved son of Betty Ann Williams Nesbit (the late Howard W.) of Shaler Twp., Daniel H. Littell III of Landsdale, PA; brother of Diane Brown (Timothy) of Bel Air, MD; uncle of Andrew S. Brown. Danny was the loving companion of Janet Detman. Danny was a former owner...

Thomas J. Martin

Thomas J. Martin

May 19, 2017

Of Shaler Twp., on Friday, May 19, 2017, Mr. Martin was the beloved husband of the late Beverly Hufstetter Martin; son of Kathleen Lucas Martin and the late Joseph J. Martin; brother of Joleen Meinert of Hampton Twp., James J. Martin (Helene) of Maui HI, Dennis M. Martin (Jackie) of San Diego CA; also survived by nieces and nephews. Celebrate...

Josephine C. Dolly (Balkovec) Krauland

Josephine C. Dolly (Balkovec) Krauland

May 16, 2017

Of West Deer Twp., on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, Mrs. Krauland was the beloved wife of the late John P. Krauland; mother of Mark Krauland (Suzan) of Ross Twp., Richard Krauland (Mary) of OHara Twp., Joan Gides (late Edward) of Woodland Hills CA, John Krauland (Karen) of Pine Twp., and the late Robert Krauland; predeceased by 7 brothers and sisters...

Nonziata (Malta) Corigliano

Nonziata (Malta) Corigliano

May 10, 2017

Of Morningside, on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, Mrs. Corigliano was the beloved wife of the late Natale Corigiliano; mother of Nancy Allen (Wayne) of Cranberry Twp., Anthony Corigliano (Annette) of South Hills; step-mother of Agata Curigliano (Pietro) of Morningside, Rachel Muccino (Constantino) of Hollywood FL, Frank Corigliano (Deborah) of Butler; nana of Nicholas, Jenna, Derek, Jack, Vicky, Michael, Katie, Gabriella,...

Joan L. (Nowakowski) Musher

Joan L. (Nowakowski) Musher

May 1, 2017

Of Hampton Twp., on Monday, May 1, 2017, Mrs. Musher was the beloved wife of Jack M. Musher; mother of Sharon Musser (Bob) of Mars, Joe Casey of Cabot, Tom Casey (Patti) of Apple Valley MN, Dave Casey of Burgettstown, Paul Casey of Valentia; step-mother of Erin Musher (Paul Van Rensburg) of Blawnox, Dan Musher of Largo FL; sister of...

Elizabeth Beth (Cawthra) Hollis

Elizabeth Beth (Cawthra) Hollis

Apr 28, 2017

Of OHara Twp., on Friday, April 28, 2017, Mrs. Hollis was the beloved wife of Dr. Ralph L. Hollis; mother of Benjamin Hollis (Eva) of Seattle WA and Jonathan Hollis of Champaign IL; stepmother of Carol Smith (Wayne) of Overland Park KS and Dana Daylor (Rodney) of Columbia MO; daughter of the late Erle and Genevieve Lathers Cawthra; sister of...

William R. Bill Behrenberg

William R. Bill Behrenberg

Apr 18, 2017

Of Etna, on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, Mr. Behrenberg was the beloved husband of Karen Ann Refosco Behrenberg; father of Krista Lauck (Justin) of Moon Twp.; son of the late Robert W. and Norma G. Schwartz Behrenberg; brother of Nancy McLaughlin (late Richard) of FL; grandfather of Noah and Ethan Lauck. Celebrate Mr. Behrenbergs life with his family on Friday...