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Jerry Persha, founder of Optec, Inc., in Lowell, Michigan, passed away at his home in La Luz, New Mexico on September 4, 2025, at the age of 76. Gerald Christopher Persha was born September 23, 1948, in Detroit, Michigan, to Nickolas and Rheta Persha. Jerry had an inquisitive mind and a love for...

Phyllis Persha passed away on Monday, September 15, 2025. The family is being cared for by Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah.

Brian Joseph Persha was born October 24, 1943 in Shelby, Montana to Joseph S. Persha and Margret K. (Walsh) Persha. The family moved to Great Falls where he attended Ursuline Academy and graduated from Great Falls Central Catholic High School. He attended Seattle University, Later graduating with...

Gerald Christopher Persha passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. The family is being cared for by PCS, Direct Cremation Services - Alamogordo.

Diana L. Persha passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025. The family is being cared for by Cornerstone Funeral & Cremation Services - Beaver Dam.

10 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Hazel Park.

Persha Maude Beckford, 96, died Nov. 8, 2008, at Port St. Lucie Nursing and Restorative Care Center. She was born in Jamaica and lived in Port St. Lucie. Survivors include her son, Oswald Walker; eight grandchil dren; 17 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in...

PERSHA, Dexter Juan 58, an Army veteran, passed December 14, 2020 in the tender care of Bay Pines Hospice after his battle with Multiple Myeloma. He graduated from St. Petersburg High and worked for the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by his devoted wife, Carol; three sons, Dejuan, DeVontae...

Samuel “Sam” Albert Persha, 56, of Derby, VT passed away suddenly on May 5, 2024 in Irasburg, VT. He was born on February 15, 1968 in Watertown, NY to Albert and Linda (Brotherton) Persha. On June 12, 1993 he married Cynthia Crowley who survives him.  Sam graduated from Carthage...

POFFENROTH "Persha" (Age 92) Persha was born on June 14, 1922, in Sandpoint, ID, to Clarence and Isabelle Robar, and passed away January 24, 2015. Persha had a love of music and loved to dance. She played five instruments and always dreamed of being in an all-girl band. She was a dog lover and...

PERSHA, Josephine 88, of St. Petersburg, FL, trans-itioned February 26, 2021. A member of Bethel A.M.E. Church, she is survived by one son, Dana Persha; two grandchildren; other loving relatives and friends. Graveside service will be Saturday, March 13, 1 pm, at Royal Palm Cemetery South....

PERSHA EMIL February 20, 1924-October 10, 2013. Brother of Anne. Father of Nancy (Tom) Cibor, Kathi (Bob) Carzon, Dan (Pam) Persha, Sharon Persha, and Sean (Eva) Persha. Grandfather and uncle to many. Visitation Monday 3-9 p.m. at Neely Turowski Funeral Home in Livonia. Funeral Mass at St....

April 22, 1956 Feb. 7, 2006 Connie Guel Persha, 49, passed away Tuesday. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Ardmore Memorial Funeral Home. Burial will be in Gatlin Cemetery.

PERSHA, Mathew 1924 - 2009 Brother of Rudolph and John. View ing Thursday from 12pm-5pm at the mortuary. Funeral Mass Friday at 12pm at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Long Beach. Luyben Family Dilday-Mottell (562) 425-6401

Persha, Kathleen Kathleen P. Persha passed away at home on November 9, 2015. She was born to Raymond and Bertha Montag on February 28, 1938. Kathleen grew up in St. Lawrence, WI and graduated from Slinger High School in 1956. She traveled around the country before moving to Texas and marrying her...

James “Jim” Persha, age 77, late of Flossmoor, formerly of Riverdale.  Served in the Illinois Army National Guard.  Beloved husband of Joni Persha, nee Gora.  Loving father of Cindy (Chris) Butler and son Darren.  Dear grandfather of Casey, Camille and Cali...

Age 84; June 8, 2002. Beloved husband of Rheta. Loving father of Thomas (Kathleen) Persha, Gerald Pershaw and Shirley (John) Coker. Dear brother of Mary (Tom) Gladysz, Emil (Mary Lou) Persha and Anne Persha. Loving grandfather of Matthew, Lisa, Eric, Courtney, Shannon and Ryan. Visitation Tuesday...

James "Jim" Persha, age 77, late of Flossmoor, formerly of Riverdale. Served in the Illinois Army National Guard. Beloved husband of Joni Persha, nee Gora. Loving father of Cindy (Chris) Butler and son Darren. Dear grandfather of Casey, Camille and Cali Butler. Brother of Bob (Phyllis) Persha and...

Harold Kenneth Persha, age 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Harold was born on September 2, 1941, in Carthage, NY to Paul and Mae Delles Persha. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mae Persha; siblings, Warren Persha,...

Age 73. November 5, 2009. Predeceased by the love of her life, John. Beloved mother of Sharon (Vern) Pilder, John (Emel) Persha, Marie Persha and Teresa (Larry) Gaynor. Loving grandmother of Anthony and Noah. Imagine. Visitation Friday 3-8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W 11...

Mary Katherine Persha October 30, 1924 - May 27, 2018 La Jolla Known to be resourceful, brave, generous and passionate, Ms. Mary Katherine Persha, born on October 30, 1924 in Minneapolis, MN, to the late Mary M. Persha and the late David T. Persha, passed away at age 93 on May 27, 2018 in La...

John Persha, Jr. John Persha Jr., 83 years old of Lindenhurst, IL passed away Monday October 26, 2009 at Winchester House, Libertyville, IL. He was born March 19, 1926 in Wauwatosa, WI the son of the late John and Louise (Kotar) Persha. John served in the U.S. Navy for 20 years, during the end of...

Harold Kenneth Persha, age 82, Floresville, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 19, 2023, with his loving family by his side. Harold was born on September 2, 1941, in Carthage, NY to Paul and Mae Delles Persha. Harold was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mae Persha;...

Ryan Michael Persha, 31, of Clinton Township passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022. He was born to Peter and Michele Persha on February 25, 1991. Ryan graduated from Eisenhower High School. Ryan doted on his dog Gus and loved kayaking, fishing, hockey and his buddies. Engaged to Alicia Harbin,...

PERSHA, THOMAS 10 a.m., Holy Name Church, 630 Harmon, Birmingham.

KALISPELL Margret K. Persha, 90, died of natural causes Tuesday in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Funeral Mass is 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Matthew's Catholic Church in Kalispell, with burial in Conrad Memorial Cemetery. Grogan Funeral Home of Polson is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her...

PERSHA MICHELE ELIZABETH (NEE SAVINO) Age 55. March 28, 2016. Beloved wife of Peter. Dearest mother of Emilly Johnson and Ryan Persha. Loving grandmother of Lilly. Dearest daughter of Michael (Deborah) Savino and Susan Savino. Daughter-in-law of Alice (Gerald) Kozikowski. Sister-in-law of Thomas...

PERSHA, THOMAS A.; of Birmingham; died peacefully at home November 5, 2012, surrounded by his family. He was 65 years old. Tom was born May 16, 1947, in Detroit, to Rheta (nee Wangler) and Nickolas Persha. A graduate of Kimball High School, Tom went on to receive his Bachelor's and Master's...

David John Persha 03/21/1926 - 09/03/2023 David John Persha, ""Dave,"" 97, passed away peacefully at his West University home in Houston, Texas on September 3, 2023. Born on March 21, 1926, in Duluth, Minnesota, son of David Thomas and Mary Persha, he is survived by children, grandchildren, and...

Lynn E. Persha March 18, 1943 - Jan. 13, 2023 HORICON - Lynn E. Persha, age 79, of Horicon, WI, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at Hope Nursing Home, in Lomira, WI. A memorial gathering for Lynn will be held on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Koepsell...

Mary Lee Lanik Persha 1928-2022 Mary Lee Lanik Persha passed away peacefully on January 18, 2022, surrounded by her family. Mary Lee was born to Icador and Fred Haney on August 29, 1928, in Tulsa, OK. Mary Lee moved with her family to Fairfield, IL. She graduated from high school in Fairfield....

On Saturday, Nov. 1, 2003, our mom and "Gram" left us. She has been ill for so long, and God said "it's time." Elzene was born in Dixon, Wyo., April 20, 1910, the daughter of Albert Lincoln Hutchison and Martha Jane Findley Hutchison. She was one of nine children. Each of Elzene's grandchildren...

Arlene E. Persha nee Guzik, age 89. Recently of Waterford Estates in Hazel Crest, formerly of Orland Park and Riverdale. Beloved wife of the late Anton Paul Persha for 63 years. Loving mother of James [Joanne], Robert [Phyllis] and Linda Mazza. Devoted grandmother of 7, great-grandmother of 8....

Persha C. Truxel, 87, of the Vincentian Home, formerly of the North Side, died Monday, Dec. 12, 2005. Miss Truxel was retired from the P&LE Railroad, where she was an administrative assistant for more than 40 years, and was a former president of the Pittsburgh Traffic Club. She was...

TRUXEL PERSHA C. On Monday, December 12, 2005, Persha C. Truxel, age 87, of the Vincentian Home, formerly of the North Side. She was preceded in death by her parents William C. & Clara M. Truxel. Miss Truxel was retired from P & L.E. Railroad where she worked as an administrative...

Caterina (Braino) Persha April 11, 1927 - Sept. 10, 2022 MAYVILLE - It is with great sadness that the family of Caterina (Braino) Persha announce her passing on September 10, 2022 at the age of 95. A Mass of Christian Burial for Rina will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at...

Funeral for Connie Guel Persha, 49, 10 a.m. Saturday at Ardmore Memorial, burial in Gatlin Cemetery. Visitation 5 to 8 tonight. Mrs. Persha died Feb. 7, 2006. She was the wife of Douglas Persha.

VERNA RUTH THURMOND PERSHA, age 80, died of lung cancer at home among family and friends on August 14, 2010.Verna is survived by her husband of 60 years, David J. Persha, their children: Diane Persha, David L. Persha and wife Sarah, Denise Passmore and husband Don, Daniel Persha and wife Kathy,...

PERSHA - James Sr., of Newark, on Feb. 16, 2006, beloved husband of Thelma Persha, father of Ernest, Debra, Delores, James Jr. Persha, grandfather of six, brother of Alma Bell and Roosevelt Persha, also survived by other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Feb. 25,...

Persha, Marie F. Marie Florence Persha, age 94, of Iron Ridge, WI passed away on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at Marvin's Manor in Horicon. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 26 at 4:00 p.m. at the Koepsell Funeral Home in Mayville with the Rev. Fr. Tom Biersack presiding. A visitation...

PERSHA, MAY B.; May 8, 2011, age 92. Beloved wife of the late Charles Olschefski; dear mother of Charles (Audrey), Robert (Linda), Daniel, Bradley (Elizabeth), Timothy Olschefski (Shirley), Bonnie Trombley (Kenneth) and the late Terry Olschefski; also survived by 9 grandchildren; and 10 great...

Denise Persha Passmore 1955-2021 Denise Persha Passmore, age 65 passed away of pancreatic cancer, at home surrounded by family and loved ones at 11:11 a.m. on Tuesday, the 11th day of May 2021. Denise is survived by her husband of 43 years, Don W. Passmore, their children: Cari Holleman and...

Area Death Notice Beckford, Persha Maude, 96, of Port St. Lucie, died Saturday. Yates Funeral Home and Crematory, Port St. Lucie. Visitation and funeral today.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Crestwood Funeral Home Chapel for Venson Persha Butts, 89, Hokes Bluff, who died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016. The Rev. Daniel Pope officiates. Burial will be in Crestwood Cemetery. Venson was a graduate of Fyffe High School and attended two years of...

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Brian (Brian) Snow passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023. The family is being cared for by Creech's Lakeland Funeral Home - Creech's Crematorium Ltd..

News Death Notice PRICE, Persha Louise (nee: Guard) 93 of Lebanon, died Wednesday October 26, 2011. Born August 28, 1918 in Turtlecreek Township, OH to Charles and Margaret (nee: Blackburn) Guard, she was a graduate of the Christ Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for Grandview Hospital in...

News Death Notice PRICE, Persha Louise (nee: Guard) 93 of Lebanon, died Wednesday October 26, 2011. Born August 28, 1918 in Turtlecreek Township, OH to Charles and Margaret (nee: Blackburn) Guard, she was a graduate of the Christ Hospital School of Nursing. She worked for Grandview Hospital in...

PERSHA-CRAIG, Lillian Aquilla 56, of Vidalia, GA, former resident of St. Petersburg, died March 4, 2011. She was a graduate of St. Petersburg High School and USF & worked for the Dept. of Social Security. She attended the St. Paul AME Church and was a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority...