John “Jack” E. Parasky

Age 85, of Penn Hills, formerly of Wilkinsburg, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021. Beloved husband of the late Eileen Parasky; significant other of Robin McKain; father of Debbie McMeekin and John (Darlene) Parasky; stepfather of the late Sharon Logue, Dennis (surviving Jane) Logue, and Darlene (surviving Valerie) Logue; grandfather of DJ, Kelly, Dana, Jennifer, Jake, Jackie, and Jessica; great-grandfather of 18; brother of William (Mary) Parasky. Jack loved fishing and gardening.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday, March 8, 2021 from 2 p.m. until the time of the blessing service at 7 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.

 

 

Jeffrey S. Linn

Age 59, of Shaler, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Beloved son of the late James and Ellen Linn; brother of Lisa Linn. Also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the National Kidney Foundation at 30 East 33rd Street, New York, NY 10016.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Everyone is welcome to meet at Mt. Hope Cemetery 12707 Frankstown Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15235 on Monday, March 8, 2021 for a funeral service at 10 a.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.

 

 

Ann Morris

Age 88, of Plum Borough, passed away last Sunday morning, February 14, 2021 at UPMC East due to heart failure. Ann was born on June 23rd, 1932 to Ernest and Sarah Sherwin of Pittsburgh. While in high school, Ann met Brice Morris, and they eventually married on October 3rd, 1952, at Zion Lutheran Church in Penn Hills. They went on to have two sons, Randy and Todd. Ann was always a go-getter who strove to provide a better life for herself and for her family. One of her proudest achievements was working her way up, with no college degree, from a secretary job in 1958 to an executive position at International Technologies Corporation in Monroeville where she retired in 1998. Throughout her life, Ann remained a very active member of Zion Lutheran Church, where she had dozens of friends. She was also an avid golfer, traveler, and conversationalist. Ann was predeceased by her beloved husband, Brice, last year on Palm Sunday. She is survived by her sisters, Dorothy and Evelyn, her two sons, Randy and Todd, and her 5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Zion Lutheran Church, 11609 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.

Memorial services for both Ann and Brice will be held outdoors at the Zion Columbarium on May 23, 2021.

 

 

Antoinetta “Toni” Frazzini

Age 79, of Verona, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Emidio A. “Tony” Frazzini; mother of Nancy (Jeff) Hoff, Lorenzo (Sandy) Frazzini, and Janice Stavros; also survived by 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Her greatest joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Stroke Association at PO Box 417005 Boston, MA 02241.

A mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church 200 Stotler Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 on Friday, February 26, 2021 at 12 p.m. Everyone meet at church.

 

 

Bart R. Ward

Age 63, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, at home with his family, on Monday, February 15, 2021. Beloved husband of Theresa (Ramondino) Ward; proud father of Mary Catherine Ward; brother of Curt (Tina) Ward and Sidney Pritts; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. Bart was a wonderful man that loved to tell stories and make people laugh. He will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society at P.O. Box 22478 Oklahoma City, OK 73123.

Family and friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home at 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) in Penn Hills on Saturday, February 20, 2021 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 state guidelines.