All Obituaries

Marian Louise Oertel, age 88, of Penn Hills passed away on July 9, 2019. Marian was an executive secretary for the Allegheny Conference on Community Development for many years. She was a sweet and kind woman who had a great sense of humor. She liked to read and enjoyed playing Pinochle."Her granddog, Charm and her grandhorses, Cracker and Chamois brought her joy and happiness."  Marian enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and neighbors. She often would doggy sit for...

Passed peacefully into the presence of the Lord on July 13, 2019. A long-time resident of Penn Hills, JoAnn was born to George A. and Verna H. DeLozier in Glencoe, PA, on December 5, 1931.  She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul R. Parham, whom she married on July 10, 1954.   She was a loving and devoted Mother to daughters, Debra J. [Thomas] Ruefle, Paula A. [Gary] Hinston, and Nancy L. [Benjamin] Compton; and an adoring Grandmother to Melissa [Josh]...

Of Highland Park and East Liberty; on July 1, 2019; Wife of the late Patsy Persichetti; Loving sister of Rose Niebel, the Late Theresa Czerwien, Ida Marie Papale, Ralph, Anthony, Albert, and Henry Papale; Friends received Friday 2-4 & 6-8 PM at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills; Funeral Mass at St. Raphael Church, Morningside, Saturday at 10 AM; PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH

Age 91 of Verona passed away on June 26, 2019. Bob was in charge of warehouse distribution at Oil Products Co. for many years. He was a kind and gentle man who was always willing to lend a hand. His favorite activities included gardening, painting, and music. He had a beautiful voice and sang along to songs of the "Crooners" such as Perry Como and Bing Crosby. As a young man he sang in a barbershop quartet. He was also a skilled dancer on roller skates. He was preceded in death by...

Charles Francis Collinger Age 81 passed away peacefully on June 16, 2019.  He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years Mary Pat (Shanley) Collinger; loving father of the late Michael Collinger and Lisa Collinger Persichetti (David), Pap Pap to Patrick and Michael Persichetti who were his pride and joy.  Chuck was son of the late James and Grace (Donatelli) Collinger and sister Shirley Collinger.  Chuck was a Navy veteran and a long time employee of the Duquesne...

Gina (Conte) DeMaria Age 71; of Monroeville, formerly Penn Hills; passed away on June 13, 2019; Beloved wife of Jerry DeMaria (50 years); Loving mother of Sherri Stonecipher (Robert), Michelle Burger (Bradley), and Anthony DeMaria (fiance: Nina Barkley); Grandmother of Tristan, Trevor, Nathan, Rachel, Anthony Jr., Isabella, Remington; Sister of Joe (Phyllis), Robert (Carole), Dominic (Maggie), and Philip Conte (Susie), Geraldine Greblun, the late Lawrence (Elsie) and Lorraine Conte;...

Stephen L. Cuccaro Of Monroeville; passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on June 13, 2019; Husband of the late Grace Cuccaro; Proud father of Matt (Michelle), Louis (Deborah) and Stephen Cuccaro; Grandfather of Ava and Mia Cuccaro; Brother of Louis (Lisa), the late John and Marty Cuccaro; Son of the late Louis and Jeanine Cuccaro; Steve leaves many close family members; Friends received Sunday 1-3 & 6-8 PM at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn...

William J. "Bill" Bernazzoli Age 83, of Penn Hills; on June 6, 2019; Beloved husband (60 years) of Donna Bernazzoli; Loving father of Daniel, Barry (Mary Jo) and the late Dean Bernazzoli; Brother of Maxine Scholtz; Loving grandfather of Cory (Chyanne) and Conor (Lindsey) Bernazzoli; Great grandfather of Braylin Haskins; Bill was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and retired after 31 years as an elementary school teacher for Penn Hills School District; No Visitation and Services...

Francis P. Ferragonio  On Tuesday May 28, 2019, “Officer” Francis P. Ferragonio Jr., loving husband and father, passed away at age 64. Fran was born November 15, 1954 in Pittsburgh, Pa to Francis and Madeline (Scuro) Ferragonio. He graduated from Plum High School in 1973 and went on to obtain his bachelors in Admin. of Justice from the University of Pittsburgh. Later on, Fran went back to school at Point Park University to obtain a second bachelors in Secondary Education of...

Lois "Cookie" Pagano Age 78, on May 26, 2019; Beloved wife of the late Anthony R. Pagano; Loving mother of Anthony J. (Theresa), Richard M. (Colleen), Marybeth Beech (George), and Mark A. Pagano (Karen); Sister of Martin Shelly and Mary Jo McConnell; Loving grandmother of A.J., Alexandra, Andrew, Nicholas, Christopher, Ryan Pagano, and Samantha Beech; Friends Received Thursday 3-7 PM at CHARLES W. TRENZ FUNERAL HOME, INC., 11110 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills; Funeral Mass at St. John...