Carl Ellis Perkins, Jr.
Age 68, born and raised in Florence, SC, and later of Pittsburgh, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, following a heroic health battle. Beloved husband of Nedra L. (Bartko) Perkins; devoted father of Stephen Perkins; cherished grandfather of Shi-ann and Samir; loving brother of Roswell Perkins and Celeste Perkins; son of the late Carl Ellis and Sarah Perkins; also survived by several nieces and nephews. He was loved by many.
Carl was known as a gentle, patient, caring, and kind man. He lived a life defined by service and empathy, dedicating himself to helping those in need in his community. For the past 24 years, he served faithfully as the Executive Director of the Bartko Foundation, where his quiet leadership, compassion, and dedication made a lasting impact on countless lives. Carl’s work was never about recognition, but about kindness, dignity, and making a meaningful difference for others. His legacy lives on through the people he helped, the community he strengthened, and the family he loved so deeply. His steady presence, warm heart, and generous spirit will be remembered always.
Friends and family will be received Tuesday, December 23, 2025, from 10 a.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 11 a.m. at WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Bartko Foundation through the “Donate” link on the Foundation’s website at https://www.bartkofoundation.org/.
Tracie Bauman
Passed away Monday, December 8, 2025. Tracie was a long-time resident of Mainstay Life Services. She brought joy, peace, and love to the home she lived in for many, many years. She is a person of particular ways, and when her health became challenging, at times she demonstrated remarkable resilience and adapted as best as she could. She was a fighter all the way. She certainly had her favorite staff members and at times she preferred not to be disturbed. She had a very stern way of looking at you with those big beautiful eyes and pretty eyelashes.
Tracie left a lasting impression wherever she went. Tracie was a kind soul, and she lived a very long life surrounded by people who adored her, and we will always remember her for her beautiful smile. She will be deeply missed; and we are lucky to have had her for as long as we did.
Friends and Family will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 from 11 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 p.m.
Nancy Lee Sullivan
Age 87, of Penn Hills, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2025. Wife of John B. Sullivan; beloved mother of Bruce (Pattie) Sullivan, Michael (Jeanie) Sullivan, Beth (Larry) Modrak, and the late Brian; grandmother of Shane, Tyler, Erin, Troy, Cassandra, Steven, Shannon, Kyle, Danielle, and the late Brian; daughter of the late Thomas and Grace Templeton; sister of the late Carol (Girard) Letzelter; cousin of Rory (Roz) Frey, Joseph Frey, and Daniel O’Connor. Nancy started her registered nursing career at Mercy Hospital and ended at Jefferson Health Home Care. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing bridge with her friends. She volunteered at St. Susanna Church after mass to take blood pressure for anyone that was in need. She was extremely family oriented and had the deepest love for her grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, Attn: Donor Services, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, 17th Floor, Chicago, IL 60601.
Friends and Family will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Monday, December 8, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.
Shirley J. Doherty
Age 85, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 11, 2025. Beloved wife of the late Dennis P. Doherty; mother of Dennis (Sandy), Jeff (Jennifer), and Mitzi (Kevin) Weaver; grandmother of Breeanna (Zac) Churchfield, Kelsey (Shane) Baskin, Bryce Doherty, Scott Doherty, Samantha Doherty, Jessie Krawczyk, and Dani (Dalton) Mills; great-grandmother of Kasen Churchfield and Mila Baskin; sister of Rose Moore. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Magee Women’s Hospital, 3240 Craft Place, Suite 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Friends and Family will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Saturday, December 27, 2025 for a Celebration of Life from 5:30 p.m. until the time of the service at 6:30 p.m.
John A. Guentner
Age 93, of Penn Hills, passed away in his sleep, Tuesday, December 2, 2025 with his wife of 66 years Annie and his daughter Claire near him. He was a painter, woodworker, and good chef. In addition to his wife and daughter, he is survived by his son-in-law Andy Cohen, brother William (Elizabeth), niece Suzanne (Jim), their children Daniel and Ben, and his nephew Erik (Mirjana).
Service and interment private.