Age 88, of Mars, passed peacefully at Concordia of Cranberry Assisted Living with family present.  Harold was born in Finleyville, PA 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 careerin banking followed at Western PA 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 V.P. 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 St. Mary's Church in Glenshaw.

Harold was an amazing musician. While stationed in Japan, he entertained on the radio in Tokyo with Charlie Walker and 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 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 enjoyed playing for family and friends at their summer home at SNPJ Campsite in Enon Valley, PA.

Harold was fortunate enough to enjoy years of traveling after retirement with his beloved wife, Libby. They always looked forward to spending winter in Del Rey Beach, Fl. with Walt and Liz Abramovich, Libby's sister and husband. They traveled to the west coast and always loved stopping in 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 his parents as well as his brothers Bill, Matthew, and Albert, also sisters Pauline, Bertha, Stella, Tillie, and Sally.

Harold is survived by his wife of 60 years, Libby Karam Pernisek, son Gary (Jennie), daughter Evon Kowalczyk (Dennis), and six grandchildren, Matthew, Michael (Tiffanie), and Mark Kowalczyk; Stefan, Brandon, and Jonathan Pernisek

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