Josephine “Jay” Stagno

Age 92, of Irwin, formerly of East Liberty, on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Former wife of the late Anthony C. Stagno; beloved mother of Theresa (Peter) Barry, Anthony (Patricia) Stagno, Jr., Annette Stagno (Fiancé John Ruggieri); grandmother of Shareen Barry Jordan, Shawn (Michelle) Barry, Amy (Andy) Bokanev, and Kari Stagno; great grandmother of Samuel Joseph Jordan, Mara Josephine Bokanev and Isabella Marie Barry; daughter of the late Antonio and Modestina Venturino. Sister of the late Antoinette Damiano and Vincent (surviving spouse Mary Helen) Venturino. Josephine was a former secretary for the Ladies Spigno Society, a member of Super Seniors, Retired from Stagno’s Bakery in Pittsburgh. Jay also enjoyed crocheting, visiting casinos, playing cards, baking cookies, using her kindle and most importantly spending time with her family. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the family for distribution to organizations of Jay’s wishes.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Friday at 9:15a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Raphael Church 10 a.m.