Mary Elizabeth (Burgard) Perkins, age 86, formerly a longtime Crafton resident, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Charles R. Perkins, Jr. Loving mother of Kathleen (William) Adelman, Janet (Bobby) Novotny, and the late Judith Perkins; cherished grandmother of Elizabeth and Benjamin Novotny; sister of Trudy (David) Estus and the late Patricia Burgard: also survived by nieces, nephews, and friends. Mary enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, traveling and reading. She volunteered at St. Philips cafeteria, she was treasurer of the Carlynton Band Parent Treasury, and a Junior Girl Scout Leader. The family would like to give a special thank you to Peg Gallogly, caregivers Eden Barber, Tracey Raiford, Charita Barber and Megan Nolan for the excellent care and support given to their mother. They would also like to thank Sivitz Hospice & Palliative Care. Relatives and friends received Monday 6-8 PM at SCHEPNER-McDERMOTT FUNERAL HOME, INC., 165 Noble Avenue, Crafton. Funeral Prayer Tuesday 9:30 AM at the funeral home followed by Mass of Christian Burial 10 AM in St. Philip Catholic Church, 50 W. Crafton Avenue, Crafton. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mary’s memory may be made to Sivitz Hospice & Palliative Care, 200 JHF Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.