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Homer A. Navarro

Homer A. Navarro

Jan 28, 2023

Age 77, of Shaler Twp., on Saturday, January 28, 2023, Mr. Navarro was the beloved husband of Araceli Navarro; son of the late Jose Planta and Victoria Arcenas Navarro; brother of Rico Navarro (Evelyn), Iris Nelson (Jerry) and the late Catherine Navarro Manguilimotan (Teofilo Manguilimotan); uncle of Butch Navarro (Leizyl), Krishna Haddock (Clinton), Nicholas Nelson (Jean), Marco Navarro; great-uncle of...

David "Dave" Lavia

David "Dave" Lavia

Jan 23, 2023

Age 80, of Shaler Twp., on Monday, January 23, 2023, Dave was the beloved husband of the late Caroline Urso Lavia; father of Cristine “Criss” Lavia, Jeff Lavia, and the late Peter “Squeek” Lavia; son of the late Ernie and Lucille Walls Lavia; brother of Linda Corbett (Patrick); grandfather of Heather, Holly, and Hannah; also survived by numerous great-grandchildren.

 

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Lindy Nelson

Lindy Nelson

Jan 13, 2023

Age 78, of Waterbury CT, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, January 13, 2023, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Lindy was born in Waterbury on July 15, 1944. She was raised and educated in Naugatuck, Connecticut.

Lindy was the beloved mother of Dawn Hart (Donald) of Pittsburgh and Erik Nelson of Plainsville; grandmother of Madeline, Theodore, Gabrielle, and Isabelle;...

Margaret "Midge" Drobiezewski

Margaret "Midge" Drobiezewski

Jan 13, 2023

Of Ellwood City, formerly of Wexford, on Friday, January 13, 2023, Midge was the beloved wife of the late Paul X. Drobiezewski; mother of Paul G. Drobiezewski, Sr.(Janet), Gary C. Drobiezewski (Michele) and the late David and Gregory Drobiezewski; grandmother of Noel A. Drobiezewski and the late Paul G. Drobiezewski, Jr.; also survived by nieces, nephews and extended family that...

Wendy E. Lillion

Wendy E. Lillion

Jan 11, 2023

Age 62, of Hampton Twp., on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, Wendy was the beloved wife of Richard S. Lillion; daughter of the late Harold and Charlotte Koch; sister of Sherry Davis (Jack), Susan Greer (Ronn), David Koch (Dee) and the late Skip Koch (Karen).

Services and Interment were Private. Arrangements made by PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Shaler...

Kevin J. "Von" Cavlovich

Kevin J. "Von" Cavlovich

Jan 5, 2023

Age 30, of O’Hara Twp., formerly of Shaler Twp., on Thursday, January 5, 2023, Kevin was the beloved son of Deb and Mike Cavlovich; brother of Stephanie Waters (Maurice), Justin Cavlovich (Nicole); grandson of Margaret Cavlovich, Frances Lewis and the late Edward Cavlovich Sr., Eugene Lewis Sr.; uncle of Reese Waters, Connor and Alivia Cavlovich; also survived by many aunts,...

Frank M. Walters

Frank M. Walters

Dec 29, 2022

Age 90, of O’Hara Twp., on Thursday, December 29, 2022 Mr. Walters was the beloved husband of the late Joyce B. Walters; father of Kenneth Walters (Celine), and the late Sandra Marie Slater (surv. Tim); brother of the late Richard Walters (surv. Rose), Ronald Walters (surv. Louise); grandfather of Evan Slater (fiancé Sarah).

 

Celebrate Mr. Walters life with his...

Margaret "Peggy" "Cupcake" Tady

Margaret "Peggy" "Cupcake" Tady

Dec 27, 2022

Age 75, of Cheswick, on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, Mrs. Tady was the beloved wife of Jack Tady; mother of Rikki Carbone, Jacqueline Gutowski (Robert), Maggie Tady, Janine Adams (Thomas); daughter of the late Leroy and Marguerite Hartman; sister of Brock Hartman (Janis), Timothy Hartman, Thomas Hartman (late Cathy), Richard Hartman (Connie); grandmother of Hunter Vinkovich, Alexander and Gavin Gutowski.

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Barbara "Barb" Hudak

Barbara "Barb" Hudak

Dec 26, 2022

Age 78, of Shaler Twp., on Monday, December 26, 2022, Barb was the beloved wife of the late Andrew John Hudak; saintly mother of David Andrew Hudak, David Joseph “DJ” Hudak, Pamela Ann Knight (David), Jason Hudak; daughter of the late Robert and Ann Kretzler Schafer; remarkable grandmother of Kelsey, Kaeley, Chaise, Andrew “Drew”; great-grandmother of Janiyah.

 

A Memorial...

Ronald A. DeLuca Sr.

Ronald A. DeLuca Sr.

Dec 25, 2022

Age 82, of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, December 25, 2022, Mr. DeLuca was the loving husband of Angela M. Canzano DeLuca for 61 years. He was the son of the late Emeric and Grace DeLuca; father of Dr. Christy DeLuca Bugel, Carolyn DeLuca and Ronald A. DeLuca Jr. (Cristina); cherished Pap-Pap of Garrett R. (Shannon) Lynn, Talia M. Bugel, and...

Mary Ellen Dougall

Mary Ellen Dougall

Dec 20, 2022

Age 78, of West Deer Twp., formerly of Shaler Twp., on December 20, 2022, Mary Ellen was the beloved wife of the late Richard S. “Dick” Dougall; mother of David S. Dougall (Angela Liegey-Dougall), Paul R. Dougall (Jennifer), Karen E. Grzesiak (Michael), Keith R. Dougall (Lauren Purcell); daughter of the late Robert and Rosalie Poslik Snyder; sister of Roberta Cocuzzi,...

James "Jim" "Pickles" Forst

James "Jim" "Pickles" Forst

Dec 17, 2022

Age 80, of Indiana Twp., formerly of Swannanoa NC and Hawthorn NV, on Saturday, December 17, 2022, Mr. Forst was the beloved husband of the late Patricia Forst; father of Brian Forst (Marie), Tara Ealey Fredrick (Bill); grandfather of Casey, Liam, Finnegan Forst, Ryan and Bradley Fredrick.

 

Celebrate Pickle's life with his family on Thursday, December 29th from 3-8...

Jerry W. Knight

Jerry W. Knight

Dec 15, 2022

Age 69, of Shaler Twp., on December 15, 2022, Jerry was the beloved husband of Betty Knight; father of Shellie Weaver (Paul), Ronnie Knight (Jennifer); brother of Jackie, Janey, Denny, and the late Butchy, Marvin, Jimmy; grandfather of Alexis and Nathan Weaver, Tyler Knight.

 

Celebrate Jerry’s life with his family on Tuesday from 3-5PM and 6-8 PM PERMAN FUNERAL...

Ronald "Ron" Brown

Ronald "Ron" Brown

Dec 7, 2022

Age 81, of McCandless Twp., on Wednesday, December 8, 2022, Mr. Brown was the beloved husband of Ursula Coenen Brown; father of Catherine “Cathy” Brown, Jeffery “Jeff” Brown; grandfather of Lian and Coel Brown.

Celebrate Ron’s life with his family at a Memorial Service on Friday, December 30th at 1 PM at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church, 1965 Ferguson Rd,...

Robert W. Hodil

Robert W. Hodil

Dec 4, 2022

Age 67, of Hampton Twp., on Sunday, December 4, 2022, Bob was the beloved husband of Susan Coco Hodil; father of Sarah Hodil, Emmalene Hodil, Olivia Hodil, Aussiana Hodil, Jack Hodil, Harrison “Harry” Hodil; son of the late John and Lois Black Hodil; brother of the late Judy Ness; grandfather of Mia.

 

Celebrate Bob’s life with his family on...

Laurie J. Sigler

Laurie J. Sigler

Dec 4, 2022

Age 59, of Shaler Twp., on Sunday, December 4, 2022, Laurie was the beloved wife of Rich Sigler; mother of Abby Hunter (Tyler), Ben Hopkins, Sam Sigler; daughter of James Bragg and the late Vivian Bragg; sister of Kim Burke (Ed), Tim Bragg (Tracey); grandmother of Callan, Easton, Waylin Hunter; also survived by many nieces and nephews.

 

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Leonetta J. Walker-Harvin

Leonetta J. Walker-Harvin

Nov 30, 2022

Age 82, of Penn Hills, on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, Netta was the beloved wife of the late Edward J. “Jimmy” Harvin; daughter of the late Robert and Albertia Williams Walker Sr.; sister of Gloria, Barbara, and the late Helen, Robert; cherished friend of Jim and Rita Finn; also survived by nieces and nephews. Netta was a proud teacher for...

Marietta Huber

Marietta Huber

Nov 28, 2022

Age 89, of Bellevue, formerly of Indiana Twp., on Monday, November 28, 2022, Mrs. Huber was the beloved wife of the late James B. Huber; mother of Sandra Cumberledge (Jerry), Jim Huber (Diane), and the late Marietta “Polly” Huber, Patricia Schuessler, Patrick Huber, Mary Beth Malone; predeceased by 7 siblings; survived by 9 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, predeceased by 3 grandchildren.

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Audrey Anderson

Audrey Anderson

Nov 27, 2022

Age 76, of Lawrenceville, on Sunday, November 27, 2022, Audrey was the beloved daughter of the late Harold and Mary Anderson; sister of Dale Anderson (late Darlene), Gary Anderson (Diane), and the late Glen Anderson, Carolyn Rohlig (Ebhard).

 

Celebrate Audrey’s life with her family on Friday from 3-6:30 PM at PERMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, INC., Shaler...

Steve Helides

Steve Helides

Nov 24, 2022

Steve Helides was born on December 14, 1957, the first son of the late Sava and Dolores (Cavlovich) Helides. He died unexpectedly at home on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 24, 2022.

 

He attended St. Nicholas School, Millvale, PA and graduated from Shaler Area Sr. High. He entered the Army and was stationed in Germany in Communications. Upon return...

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