Charles Andrew “Chuck” Then
Known as “Skip” to many, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully Friday, June 4, 2021 at Forbes Hospital at the age of 82. He was born May 14, 1939 to the late Charles J. and Mary (Healy) Then.
After serving four years in the United States Army, Chuck served numerous years in the United States Army Reserves earning the rank of Staff Sergeant, He dedicated a career of 43 years with the United States Federal Government; working 15 years for the Gettysburg National Military Park Service and 23 years with the Department of Veteran Affairs in Pittsburgh, retiring in 2014. While Living in Gettysburg, he was devoted to his community serving as a volunteer with the Gettysburg Fire Department and St. Francis Xavier School and Church.
Chuck loved his family, gardening, and spending time on the upper deck of a cruise ship. He enjoyed Spoiling his grandchildren, spending many happy hours working in his greenhouse, planting flowers and traveling with his wife and family.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Donna Then; three children, Robert (Heather) Then of Gettysburg, Joanie (Edward) Nicholson, and Daniel (Amanda) Then of Pittsburgh, the heart of his heart, grandchildren Jordan Roberson (Fiancée Jade Johnson), Mackenzie and Nicholas Moquin, of Pittsburgh, Kaitlyn Then of Gettysburg, Addison, Brooklynn, Jackson, Emmalynn, and Grayson Then of Pittsburgh. He also leaves behind his two brothers, James (Kathy) Then of Slippery Rock and Eugene (Arlene) Then of Wexford. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews and their children.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, St. Bartholomew Church 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association, 1008 Hanover St. Gettysburg, PA 17325
(Mary) Audrey McGuire
Age 90, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Devoted mother of Janet Ragan (Bill), Dale (Barb) McGuire, and Jackie McGuire. Also survived by her brother Edward (Lynn) Wilson (Carol), four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Audrey was always considered the neighborhood mom, and she enjoyed being that. She retired from Westinghouse Nuclear Division in Monroeville after over 25 years of service as an Executive Secretary. She was a proud member of Plum AARP, The Unity Golden Age Club, and Redhats. She truly loved going on trips and to see many plays with these groups. Audrey will be dearly missed by all.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mary Lou Rainey
Age 66, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. Beloved daughter of the late James and Mary Rainey; wife of the late William Tigano; mother of Joseph (Amber) Tigano; grandmother of Ashley, Anthony and Allyson. Mary Lou was employed at PNC Bank Downtown for over 20 years.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Sunday, May 16, 2021 from 2 p.m. until the time of service at 6 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.
JoAnn Ariondo-Pugh
Age 62, of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Beloved daughter of Mary (Sullivan) and the late Salvatore “Sam” Ariondo; significant other of Larry Schiller; sister of Sam Ariondo, Bob Ariondo, Terry (Todd Daly) Giordano, and Cassie (Frank) Sciulli; loving aunt of Nicole Ariondo, Frank, Anthony, and the late Ashley Giordano, Angela, Michael, and Amanda Sciulli; great aunt to her very special Kennedy Delgado. JoAnn took great pride in her nieces and nephews and treated them as her own. Each of them held a special place in her heart. She will be dearly missed by all of those that knew and loved her.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, May 21, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Gerard Majella Church 121 Dawn Drive Verona, PA 15147 at 10 a.m. We will be following COVID-19 state guidelines.
Donna A. (Graham) Pielin
Age 70, of Penn Hills, passed away Thursday, May 6, 2021. Daughter of the late Ralph and Dorothy (Butko) Dolney; beloved wife of Stanley Pielin; mother of Jessie Graham; sister of Deborah Williams, Ralph (Georgette) Dolney, Jr., Patricia (Rege) Derry, and the late Francis Dolney; mother of her beloved fur babies Max and Mya. Also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday, May 10, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A blessing service will be held on Tuesday, May 11 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.