James Kermes Obituary
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Dr. James J. Kermes, age 90 of Valencia, passed away peacefully on October 7, 2025.
Husband of Bettina Siciliano Kermes and the late Carol Sweeney Kermes.
Father of Stephanie Lynn Hoover and John William Kermes (Charles Gunheim).
Step Father of Thomas D. Halligan Sr. (Tina) and Stacy L. Lucas.
Grandfather of T.J. Halligan, Sara Lucas, Olivia Hoover and Lauren Lucas.
Son of the late John and Katherine Kermes.
Preceded in death by his siblings Constantine J. Kermes, Anna Argyros Doulgeris, Irene Kelly, and Helen Meraklis.
Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Dr. Kermes received his undergraduate degree from California University of Pennsylvania, his Master's degree from Duquesne University and his Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh. With 41 years in education, he served as a teacher, Principal, and Director of Personnel for both Millvale and Shaler Area School Districts.
Visitation Friday October 10th from 2 PM until the time of the Trisagion at 7 PM at Neely Funeral Home, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw.
Funeral Service on Saturday the 11th at 11 AM at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 985 Providence Blvd., Pgh 15237. Everyone Please Meet At Church.
In lieu of flowers memorial in his name made to Holy Trinity.
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Jane Harvath
October 10, 2025
Mr. Kermes was a kind and nice teacher. I am wishing his family wonderful memories of him to make their pain more bearable. He is
at peace after a long and good life. I graduated from MHS in 1966.
May he rest in peace. Jane Dilmore Harvath, West View PA & Mittenwald, Germany
Nicole Pinerichlandmedical
October 10, 2025
I´m saddened to hear about Mr.Kermes passing. Anytime I had seen him in our office he was always so nice and sweet. Bettina and family my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Judi Barry
October 8, 2025
Great boss and wonderful person rest in peace
Judy Barry.
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Pat Walters
October 8, 2025
Mr. Kermes was a wonderful man, teacher and principal. I will always remember my high school years fondly because of him. May he rest in peace with our Lord.
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Wayne Knirnschild
October 8, 2025
Taught me how to respect and showed me respect. Now at age 76 I still show respect to all thanks and rest in peace
Jim Kramer
October 7, 2025
RIP Mr Kermes had him
4 years in high school
He was good person
Was happy to see him at our high school reunion
May you rest in the arms of the lord amen
Esther Pappert Marshall class of 1972
October 7, 2025
He was the best principal at Millvale high. He was always kind ans always smiling. Praying for his family.
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