Bernadette E. (Dunn) Hacharian, of West Mifflin, passed away on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. She was the beloved wife of 61 years to the late Harry “Hatch” T. Hacharian; the daughter of the late Homer Slates and Catherine Waddell; the mother of Mark (Georgia) Hacharian, of West Mifflin, and Lisa Marie (August) Kellermann, of North Huntingdon; the sister of the late Kathleen (late William) Patterson; grandmother of Michael (Rachel) Hacharian, Kristen (William) Borowski, Logan Kellermann, Shaun Kellermann, and the late Matthew Kellermann; the great-grandmother of Zoey Hacharian, Jon Hacharian, Lexi Hacharian, Isabella Borowski, Evelyn Borowski, Noah Borowski, and Belleamy Matthew-Gene Kellermann. Bernadette will also be missed by many nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Bernadette graduated from Braddock High School with high marks and was a member of the National Honors Society. Bernadette worked at the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf as a counselor and girl’s dorm supervisor for 36 years and she received an education in American Sign Language from the University of Pittsburgh. She was a member of the Duquesne Women’s Club, a member of Christ the Light of the World Parish in Duquesne, and president of the Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Parents Organization. She was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother to her loving family.
Friends and family to be received at the SAVOLSKIS-WASIK-GLENN FUNERAL HOME INC., 3501 Main Street, Munhall, 15120, on Sunday, March 8th, 2026, from 6 – 8 PM. A funeral mass will take place the following on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 10 AM at St. Therese Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 1 St. Therese Court, Munhall, 15120.
Condolences may be left at www.swgfuneralhome.com.
