PERNISEK HAROLD H.P. PHILLIP On Nov. 12, 2015, Harold passed away peacefully at Concordia of Cranberry Assisted Living, Mars, PA, with family present. Harold was 88 years old. Harold was born in Finleyville, Pennsylvania on January 24, 1927, the youngest of ten brothers and sisters, to Matthew, Sr. and Ursula Pernisek. Harold was a WWII Army veteran, a Staff Sergeant with the 304th Signal Operations Battalion. Harold was a Peters Township High School graduate, and a graduate of the American Institute of Banking. A long career in banking followed at Western Pennsylvania National Bank (WPNB), Equibank, Integra, and National City. Harold was well respected within the banking community and ended his nearly 40-year banking career as a Senior Vice President. A short period of consulting work for The Johnstown Savings Bank continued for a couple of years before he finally retired for good to enjoy time with family and friends. Harold was a lifelong member of SNPJ Lodge 665 in Pittsburgh, and Saint Mary's Church in Glenshaw. Harold was an amazing musician. While stationed in Japan, he entertained on the radio in Tokyo with Charlie Walker & The Texas Ramblers. Harold also entertained the Troops onboard one of the ships stationed there. Harold was an accordionist and was a member of the Larry Niles Band. He played in The Streamliners Band with his brother, Bill Pernisek, on the drums. He played with the Jack Tady Band. Harold was fond of Slovenian Polkas, and played with the Pittsburgh Slovenian Octet. Harold performed as a strolling musician at many parties and events throughout the Pittsburgh area. He also just enjoyed playing for family and friends at their summer home at the SNPJ Campsite in Enon Valley, PA. Harold was fortunate enough to enjoy years of traveling after his retirement with his beloved wife, Libby. Harold and Libby always looked forward to spending winter in Delray Beach, Florida with Walt and Liz Abramovich, Libby's sister and her husband. They traveled to the west coast, and always loved stopping in Las Vegas. Harold and Libby were on numerouS cruises to Mexico and the Caribbean. They were most excited about going to Slovenia to see the town that Harold's family was from. That trip was an amazing experience to see the culture and beauty of the Slovenian people and countryside. Harold was preceded in death by parents, Matthew, Sr. and Ursula Pernisek; brothers, Bill, Matthew and Albert; sisters, Pauline, Anita, Bertha, Stella, Tillie, and Sally. Harold is survived by his wife of 60 years, Libby Karam Pernisek; son, Gary Pernisek (Jennie); daughter, Evon Kowalczyk (Dennis); six grandchildren, Matthew Kowalczyk, Michael Kowalczyk (Tiffanie), Mark Kowalczyk, Stefan Pernisek, Brandon Pernisek, and Jonathan Pernisek. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Sun. at NEELY FUNERAL HOME, 2208 Mt. Royal Blvd., Glenshaw, PA 15116 and a Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary's Church, 2510 Middle Rd., Glenshaw, PA 15116, Mon. at 10:00 a.m. Send condolences post-gazette.com/gb
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