Kathleen A. Elko
Age 77, of Verona, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Carl J. Elko; mother of Patricia (David Harris) Scheuring and William (Debbie) Scheuring; grandmother of Amy Harris, Helen, and Charles Scheuring; sister of Mary-Margaret Harrison; aunt of Dawn, Robin, and Lynsey. Also survived by great-nieces and nephews and her faithful golden retriever Murphy. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Hillman Cancer Center at Development Office, UPMC Cancer Pavillon, Suite 1B, 5150 Center Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15232 or Animal Friends at Animal Friends Development Department 562 Camp Horne Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, May 7, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 10 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Parish St. John the Baptist Church at 444 Saint John St. Pittsburgh, PA 15239 at 10:30 a.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.
Gary N. Underwood
Age 74, of Penn Hills, was called to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 11, 2021. He was the son of Alice (Mangold) and Ernest Underwood of Bloomfield. He is survived by his wife, Elaine (Freiland), daughters Amy (Kevin) Sullivan and Lisa (Chris) Bauer and 5 grandchildren, Riley, Kaylen, Emma, Ava, and Christian. Gary is also survived by his brother Myles (Irene) and his sister Diana (Larry) Steckel. Gary had been a draftsman for various engineering companies in Pittsburgh during his 30-year career. He was also a long time ambassador for the PPG Paints Arena and enjoyed every minute of his 56 years as an usher and ticket taker welcoming all to enjoy the performance. Gary was very involved in the Penn Hills community as a committee person and as a 3 term member of Council. Always a people person, Gary was quick with a smile, a joke, or a story. He will be missed by his loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association at 2835 E Carson St. Pittsburgh, PA 15203 or to Penn Hills Volunteer #7 Fire Department at PO Box 10553 Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, April 14, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Bernadette Church 245 Azalea Dr. Pittsburgh, PA 15235 on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at 10 a.m. We will be following COVID-19 state guidelines.
William “Bill” Randall
Formerly of Penn Hills, PA, passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 at the age of 32 at home in Ohio Township, PA. He battled Huntington’s Disease for 11 years and lived life to the fullest he possibly could every day of his shortened life. He was born on January 12th, 1989, the son of Allen and Laura Randall and brother to Emily Randall. Bill was the eldest grandson of Helen and Robert Shantz. He is survived by aunts and uncles, Jennifer (Mark) Vincent, Caroline (Brian) Henesey, Cathleen (Rich) Mills, John (Amy) Shantz, Steve (Tessa) Shantz, and Lori (David) Pommer. He is also survived by cousins, Andrew, Gabrielle & Marissa Vincent, Kate and Brian Henesey, Jason and Erin Mills, Brendan, Ryan and Dylan Shantz, Mason and Madison Shantz, Tim, Robert, Rebecca and Joe Pommer. Bill was a 2007 graduate of Avonworth High School and also attended Duquesne University where he was a member of the APD fraternity. Bill was a beautiful soul, he made many deep and fast friendships with his ability to light up a room with a smile and his soft warmth. Bill never met a stranger.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, April 7, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.
Joann Berrott
Age 82, born in Masontown, WV, of Verona, passed away Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Loving mother of Lisa Ann (Kevin) DeNardo and Michael Berrott; sister of Rose Ann Michael and the late Till Lyzier, Mary Jane Farkas, Jack Favro and Della Olexa. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Joann worked at the Foodland on Frankstown Road for 30 years and was a parishioner of St. Gerard Majella Church.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, April 9, 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, April 10, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church 200 Stotler Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10 a.m. We will be following COVID-19 state guidelines.
Christine “Chris” A. Scalamogna
Age 78, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021. Beloved wife of Domenic; mother of Rosina Scalamogna (Mike Scholler) and Joe (Brooke) Scalamogna; sister of the late Pam (Joe) Geller and surviving Sandie Geller; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Flowers or memorial donations to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at 1501 Reedsdale St. #105 Pittsburgh, PA 15233, are appreciated.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, April 2, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. A blessing service will be held on Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery 204 Cemetery Ln. Pittsburgh, PA 15237. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.