Amelia J. "Miltch" Peracchino

PERACCHINO – Amelia J. “Miltch,” 88, St. Michael, passed away December 10, 2024. Born March 15, 1936, in Ehrenfeld. Preceded in death by parents, Paul and Susan (Mikita) Kerch; beloved husband of 55 years, James E. “Pooch” Peracchino, who died October 27, 2010; son and daughter-in-law, James D. “Jimbo” and Lisa (Albertelli) Peracchino; grandson, Tony Peracchino; sister, Ann Gurchik; and brothers, John, Paul, Daniel, and Steve. 

Survived by sons, Craig; and Brian (Gary Speicher); grandchildren, Bethany (Derek Partsch); Brock (Janelle Ringler); Jackie; and Shannon (Tom Seaman); great-granddaughters, Isabella and Lyra; sister-in-law, Shirley Walls; special great niece, Brenda (Mike Leslie); dear friend, Theresa Neff; and numerous nieces and nephews. 

Miltch was a Member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Sidman; and their WELCA group. For more than 15 years, she was the smiling face behind the counter at Fyes Country Store. She was an avid Steelers fan and always held out hope the Pirates would come back stronger next year. From the moment you met Miltch, you could feel her warmth and knew her kindness was sincere. She taught us all what it means to love unconditionally, to live with grace, and to embrace the beauty in every moment. 

Friends will be received from 1 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork. 

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Trinity Lutheran Church, Vicar Claudia Plows, presiding. 

Interment, St. Michael Cemetery. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the church.