BETTY J. PERICH

1932 - 2016

BETTY J. PERICH

1932 - 2016

BORN

1932

DIED

2016

BETTY PERICH Obituary

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PERICH BETTY J.
Of Pleasant Hills and formerly of Port Vue, passed away, on Wednesday, February 17, 2016. She was born on October 26, 1932, in McKeesport and was the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary White Schaffner. Betty was preceded in death by her husband, the late Michael Perich. She is survived by her daughter, Michele (Lyle) Washowich of Pleasant Hills; grandsons, Michael and Samuel Washowich; sisters, Rose Supansic of McKeesport and Helen Krajacic of Liberty Boro; and several nieces and nephews. Betty was preceded in death by her siblings, Goldie Nagy, Mary Grommo, William (Jumbo) Schaffner and Dolores Wedel. Betty retired as an Administrative Assistant with U. S. Steelworks Union and Legend Pharmacies in Pittsburgh. She was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church and its Young at Hearts, Kolo and Sisterhood, also the Red Hat Society. Friends will be received on Sunday from 12-6 p.m. at the JENNIFER S. JORDAN FUNERAL HOME, INC., White Oak where a Pomen service will be held on Monday at 10:30 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11:00 a.m. at St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church with the Very Rev. Stevan Rocknage officiating. Interment will follow in McKeesport and Versailles Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Sava Church Renovation Fund, 901 Hartman St., McKeesport, PA 15132. Condolences may be made at:
www.jenniferjordan funeralhome.com

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February 24, 2016

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February 19, 2016

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Bob Osika and Millie Osika

February 24, 2016

Michele and family, I am so sorry to learn of your mom's passing. My mom heard of the sad news last night and she just told me today. We are both very sorry that we weren't able to come by and pay our respects. Please accept our deepest condolences. Your mom was such a nice lady and wonderful neighbor over the years. Our best to you and your family in this difficult time.

Diane Meneskie

February 19, 2016

Michele, I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. Know matter how old you are the loss of parent is very hard a part of you is missing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family ! Tom and Diane Meneskie

Megan Pokorny

February 19, 2016

Michele, Lyle, Michael, Sam and Family,
You have our deepest sympathy at this very difficult time. Your mother was such a sweet woman and was loved so deeply by all of you. We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
With sympathy and love,
The Pokorny Family
Ray, Megan, Luke and Josie

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