Savanna M. Pietropola
Age 27, of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 28, 2022. Beloved daughter of Tracy Loebsack and the late Frank Pietropola, Jr.; granddaughter of Jan Smith, the late Marie Edgar “Nunny” and Frank Pietropola, Sr., and Pat and John Gemellas; sister of Ashlee (William Wilkins) Benzing; aunt of William, Jr. and Evangeline Wilkins; niece of Jim, Alice, Coleen, Sharon, Lynn, Antoinette, and Marie; cousin of Chelsea, Shelby, Jamie, Shane, and loved by numerous more; best friend of Clevon Williams and many more. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to help with funeral costs.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 5 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 7 p.m.
Mary Elaine Jones
Age 80, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022. Beloved wife of Robert “Bob” Jones; mother of Hallie Darr; grandmother of Alannah; sister of George and the late Beverly, Sandy and Bill; also survived by many nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the Animal Rescue League 6926 Hamilton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, for a memorial service on Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at 1 p.m.
Carl F. Smith
Age 75, of Churchill, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Friday, June 3, 2022. Beloved husband of Fran Amore; father of Lisa (Mark) Youngo and Nikki (Bruce) Loughner; step-father of Patrick and Vanessa Amore; grandfather of Anthony and Giuliana Youngo and Lexi, Nate, and Parker Loughner; son of the late William Smith and Gladys (Hassenplug) Zayc; brother of the late Gerald F. Smith and William Smith. After graduation from Braddock High School, Carl joined the US Navy and served as a Seabee during the Vietnam Conflict. He worked many years for Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh before starting his own electrical company, “Smith Electric”. Carl was the former proprietor of Hotel Puhala, Fairways, Gasoline Alley, and PT Pub and Grub. He was a member of the Norwin Elks and Edgewood Country Club, where he enjoyed playing golf. He was also an avid scuba diver. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Tunnels to Towers at 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd, (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Sunday, June 5, 2022 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the Funeral Home on Monday, June 6, 2022 at 10 a.m.
Theodore P. Flora, Sr.
Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at the age of 99. Born on February 4th, 1923, was a long-time resident of Penn Hills. He coached little league and Legion baseball and later in life, he was also a very active member of the Senior Citizens Community Center where he served on the Board of Directors and Veteran’s Group. Theodore was a World War II Veteran, serving in the Field Artillery in the Rhineland of Central Europe under General Patton. He was also a member of Operating Engineers Local #66 for over 74 years. Husband of the late Elizabeth Flora; father of Theodore P. (Lynne) Flora, Jr. and John C. Flora; grandfather of 6; great-grandfather of 5; brother of John A. Flora. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 9:45 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 10:15 a.m.
Patricia A. Rizzo (Fedele)
Of Murrysville, formerly of Wilkinsburg, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Wife of the late Carl M. Rizzo, Jr.; mother of Dionne (Ron) Weiderstein, John Murphy, Jr., and Georgia Murphy; grandmother of Lindsey Murphy, Brandon Weiderstein, Julia Murphy, and John Murphy; sister of Maria Brown, Linda Musacchio, Marlon Fedele, and the late George Fedele. Patricia spent most of her time doing what she loved the most, gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd, (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 4 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 6:30 p.m.