Margaret (Smith) Denne
Age 92, of Monroeville, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025. She was born October 5, 1932 in New Kensington, PA to the late Ben and Josephine Smith. Beloved wife of the late Paul Denne, Sr.; loving mother of Donald (Duke) Deborah Denne of Monroeville, PA, Michael Denne of Tennessee, and the late Paul Denne, Jr.; cherished grandmother of Michael (Katie), Jacob (Jodi) Denne; great-grandmother of Olivia and Elise. Marge and Paul Denne moved to North Hutchinson Island, FL in 1998 before she returned to Monroeville to be with family. She loved her family and friends and made a real impact on many lives. Marge worked for Equibank for many years and was a data processing officer for 85 branches of the bank. She worked for several years at the McKeesport Food Bank. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 1-4 p.m. Interment private.
Shirley R. Stampo (Sieg)
Age 92, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 10, 2025. Beloved wife of Ambrose “Brub” Stampo; mother of Daniel (Mark Kucsmas) Stampo, Timothy (Janice) Stampo, Julia (Mike O’Donnell) Stampo, and Amy (Albert) Peden; grandmother of Miles (Sam) Stampo, Noah Stampo, and Shea Peden; she was also blessed with 4 additional grandchildren their spouses and 7 great-grandchildren through marriage; sister of the late Patricia (Art) Palandro, Alice Geraci, and Frederick (Millie) Sieg, Jr. Also survived by sister-in-law Helen Holman and many nieces and nephews. Shirley will always be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and caretaker of all things family. She was a proud cheerleader for the Westinghouse Bull Dogs; She went on in her career to become a “Calgon Girl”, then managed a successful homebased business. Her game room was a version of “That 70’s Show” for the neighborhood kids.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church 200 Stotler Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.
George Brikis
Age 70, of Murrysville, Plum and Penn Hills, passed away with his family by his side Saturday, December 28, 2024. Beloved husband of 48 years to Debbie; father of Josh Brikis and Kelsey (Bob) Romea; Pap-Pap of Brayden, Nico, Enzo, Chiela; brother of Frank Brikis; uncle of Cherie. His greatest joys in life were hosting family and friends and coaching his children’s sports teams. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to children’s hospital foundation.
Friends and Family received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Thursday, January 2, 2025 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 11 a.m.
Theresa (Bonacci) Grieco
Age 94, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Daughter of the late Angelo and Georgina (Reola) Bonacci; sister of the late Carmen; former wife of Tony (Nutch) Grieco; former companion of the late Andy Seman; godmother of Robert Macioce, Paula Thompson, David Macioce, Domenic Macioce, and Joey Palozzi; dearest cousin of Lorraine and many others; Confirmation sponsor for Beverly Smeltz and Francis Martinelli.
Theresa was a graduate of Wilkinsburg High School and the secretary of the class of 1948. She was employed for 38 years at General Electric Pittsburgh Service Shop. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary Magdalene Parish St. James Church, 718 Franklin Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15221 on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
Sandra “Sandy” L. Russo (Eckman)
Age 70, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, with her family by her side, Sunday, December 22, 2024. Beloved wife of 51 years to Alex Russo, Jr.; mother of Phillip (Jackie), Nicholas (Renée), and Matthew (Melissa) Russo; grandmother of Alex, Addison, Angela, Helena, Giacomo, Lorenzo, and Santina; sister of Debby Coll and the late Jackie Lynn and Cynthia Eckman. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the National Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Dr. Ste 105, Danvers, MA 01960.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Friday, December 27, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church at 11:00 a.m.