Verna N. Pernick, 100, of West Deer Township, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018, in St. Margaret Memorial Hospital. Verna was born Feb. 14, 1918, in Tarentum to the late Albert and Veronica (Smella) Shupeck. Verna started working at a very young age on her family's farm, and during World War II she worked as a welder building landing craft. Verna also worked for the former Glenshaw Glass Co. Verna was a very kind and generous person who loved her family. She loved nature, taking her children on hikes for wild mushrooms and berries. She enjoyed canning, baking, and shopping. Verna had a strong faith in God and believed in studying the Bible. She was looking forward to a better world. She is survived by her children, John A. (Nancy) Pernick, Patrick K. (Robin) Pernick, Elaine (David) Hickok, and Patricia (Jerald) Lotti; sister, Stephanie "Sally" Slabogian; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John K. Pernick, in 1990; son, Daniel W. Pernick; and sister, Anna "Jean" Shupeck. Services and burial will be private at Mt. Airy Cemetery.