William F. Gross

Bonnie G. DeLuca (Canning)

Age 77, of Pittsburgh, PA, passed away peacefully, Friday, November 1, 2024. A longtime educator, Bonnie was born to Blanche and John Canning in Brooklyn, NY.

A graduate of Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington, NY (Class of 1964), Bonnie went on to study Speech & Language Pathology at Hofstra University (Class of 1974) and later earned a master’s degree. As an Air Force spouse for many years, Bonnie moved quite a bit and served for 30+ years as a K-8 speech pathologist and special educator in schools in New York, Italy, Texas, Nebraska, Germany, and Ohio. Bonnie was a passionate advocate for her students and impacted many lives throughout her career.

Bonnie loved to travel and instilled that love of exploring the world - by land and sea - in her daughter Kristin. A foodie who enjoyed trying restaurants around town (and the world), she was also a skilled cook who was known for many dishes including her incredible spaghetti carbonara. Bonnie was a reader of mysteries, a lifelong fan of John Denver, loved hot air balloons (they were her classroom décor of choice), and had an impressive collection of snowmen that came out every winter. Bonnie was a complex and opinionated woman who cared deeply for her friends and advocated strongly for causes and people she believed in.

Bonnie is survived by her daughter Kristin DeLuca and was preceded in death by her parents and her brother John.

A celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, her daughter requests donations be made to Special Olympics Pennsylvania, https://specialolympicspa.org, whose mission Bonnie was connected to and supported over the years.

Joseph R. Wagner

Age 91, of Monroeville, PA, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024. Joseph (Joe) is the son of the late Regis and Sophie Wagner. He was preceded in death by his first wife, and mother of his children, Peggy (DeLong) Wagner, his second wife, Pat (Paradine) Wagner, his brother Regis Wagner, and his son-in-law Greg Somerville. Joe is survived by his children Linda Bonacci, Mark (Debra) Wagner, David Wagner, and Carol (John) Woodhall, his step-children Kathleen Fahey Molinaro and Patricia Fahey (Brad) Rankin, his grandchildren Kelly (Brian) Moore, Gregory Somerville, Jr., Christopher Wagner, Alex (Bri) Wagner, Casey (Hillary) Rankin, and Erin Rankin (Dave) McClendon, his great-grandchildren Kaitlyn Moore, Cameron Moore, Madalyn Wagner, Teddy Rankin, Lindsey Hollis, and his great-grand-dog Dexter. He is also survived by his beloved sister, Sister Mary Wagner C.D.P. Joseph was a U.S. Army Korean War Veteran. He was employed by the Gulf/Chevron Oil Corporations retiring as a supervisor in the Engineering Service Department, Chevron Science and Technology Center, Richmond, CA with 42 years combined Gulf/Chevron Service.

Joe was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. His family meant everything to him and he to them. His faith, steadfast character, quiet powerful presence, and his loving, kind, patient, accepting nature were the guiding forces of his life. Joe was also a life-long wood craftsman. His love of creating “built to scale” models of all types of vehicles kept him busy into his 80’s. His attention to detail, meticulous nature, and his talent in operating wood working machinery resulted in true works of original art. When the wood working machinery had to be retired, he moved on to complex matchstick and U-Gear 3D models. Joe also stayed fit and active into his 90’s. For the past 30 years, Joe went to Monroeville Mall daily walking miles each day and making many friends among both store owners and mall patrons.

Joseph was a guiding presence to his family and was deeply loved by all. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

The family would like to extend thanks and gratitude to “Bridges Hospice”. Their caring presence was a comfort to Joe and his family in the last days of his life. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Bridges Hospice, 4130 Monroeville Blvd., Monroeville, PA 15146 or https://www.bridgeshospice.org/donate

Friends and Family received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 9:20 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Bernadette Church, 245 Azalea Drive, Monroeville, PA 15146 at 10 a.m.

Lorraine P. Baker

Age 92, of Bloomfield, passed away peacefully, Thursday, October 31, 2024. Wife of the late Clement Baker; mother of Eileen Baker, Clem (Gina) Baker, and Renee (Donald) McNeill; grandmother of Renee (Jimmy) Alexander, Marie Baker, Christopher Baker, Donald McNeill, Rebecca (Justin) Wilkie, Dylan (Emma) McNeill, and the late Victoria Baker; great-grandmother of Ashlynn, Abigail, Reya, and Rhett; daughter of the late John and Julia Zyla; sister of the late Eleanor Impavido, Lawrence Zyla, and John “Jack” Zyla. Lorraine enjoyed any chance she could to play bingo or make a trip to a casino. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Susan G. Komen, 13770 Noel Road, Suite 801889, Dallas, TX 75380.

Friends and Family received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 from 6 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 8 p.m.

Barbara M. Brake (Eicher)

Age 88, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, Monday, October 28, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Everett Brake; mother of Michael (Janet), Diane (Dominic) Citriniti, and the late David Brake; Nana/Graham Cracker/Nannerz of Justin, Heather, and Shawn Brake, Cory (Holly), Stephanie (Chris) Zehr, and Anthony (Paula) Citriniti; great-nana of Ariana, Kayden, Brecklyn, Brinley, Brycen, Livia, Colton, and Scarlett; sister of Karen Wichrowski and the late Glenda Stansek. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Lymphoma Research Foundation, Attn: Team LRF Wall Street Plaza, 88 Pine Street, Ste. 2400, New York, NY 10005.

Friends and Family received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.