John L. (Jack) Leavy
Age 96, of Murrysville, formerly of Penn Hills, passed peacefully on January 5, 2022. Beloved husband of 70 years of the late Betty. Father of John (Cindy), Wendy Meadows, the late Joan Harmon (Jeffrey) and Paul (Linda). Loving Grandad to 8 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Jack was retired after working for General Motors AC-Delco Division for 35 years. He was a 70-year member of Infinity Lodge No. 546 F&AM. Jack was a proud member of Syria Shrine Temple, where he served as Potentate in 1993, was a member of the Legion of Honor, Honorary Life-Member of the Harige Unit, Hillbilly Clan #53, Penn Hills Caravan #20, and the Shrine Circus Committee
Jack is a World War II Veteran, where he served as a Pharmacist Mate in the United States Navy. He loved family get togethers, dogs, playing cards, cars, circuses, and always had a witty response for any comment.
Friends and Family will be received on Friday, January 7th from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm at William F. Gross Funeral Home, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills. A Masonic Funeral Ceremony will take place at the funeral home at 7:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 10 a.m. on Saturday, January 8th. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shriner’s Hospital for Children-Erie Unit, c/o Syria Shrine, 1877 Shriners Way, Cheswick, PA 15024. The family extends special thanks to the caring staff of Bridges Hospice and Redstone Highlands in Murrysville. Remember to always, “be damn careful”.
Jen T. Scampone (Fedele)
Age 50, of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. Beloved mother of Breanna M. Scampone; sister of the late Nancy Martino and George Fedele III. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to gofund.me/08a41872.
Friends and Family received in William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, Wednesday, January 5, 2022, from 3 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 7 p.m. The burial will be private.
Mary J. Sgro (Leone)
Age 96, of Mather, PA, went to be with her Lord Wednesday, December 29, 2021. Mary was born November 13, 1925 in the Sharpsburg area of Pittsburgh, PA. One of nine children to Joseph and Rosie Leone. Mary survived the 1936 flood in Sharpsburg by fleeing a second story window by boat. During WWII, she worked as a Rosie making parachutes and grease-packing machine guns. Mary met the love of her life Domenick Sgro in 1945. They were married in 1947 and were married for almost 70 years when Domenick preceded her in death. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Surviving are her two children Connie Jennette and Frank (Jeannie) Sgro; 6 grandchildren Bill Ivanusic, Danielle Sgro, Domenica (Mike) Tendick, Gianna (Michael) Ames, Dani (Matt) Walton, and Tia (Steve) Knauss; 11 great-grandchildren. She loved God. She loved her family and was a loving friend. She loved feeding people, helping everyone, and was always there to listen. Anyone that met her, loved her and she adopted them into her heart as her family. She wanted nothing more than to be reunited with her beloved Domenick since his passing in 2016. In compliance with her wishes, there will be no viewing or funeral services. The committal will be private.
Rena R. Christian
Age 81, of Penn Hills, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Alfred E.; mother of Alfred II (Diane) Christian, Patty Sharbaugh, and Sharon (Brian) Crusan; grandmother of Brittany and Amanda Christian, Felicia, Cindy, Donny, and Julie Sharbaugh, and Brandon and Alyssa Crusan; great-grandmother of Bailey and Hunter; sister of Peggy Fridley and the late Charles Stewart. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Community Life 2400 Ardmore Blvd. Suite 700, Pittsburgh, PA 15221.
Friends and Family received in William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, Tuesday, January 4, 2022, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 12 p.m.
Kathleen A. “Kathy” Kenny
Age 66, of Penn Hills, passed away Wednesday, December 22, 2021. Beloved wife of John R.; mother of Tracy (Mack) Hawthorne, Bob Kenny, and John Kenny, Jr.; grandmother of Samantha, Nick, Tyler, Marcus, Breanna, Jenna, Mack, Jr., and Noah; great-grandmother of Weston and Marcus, Jr.
Service and interment private.