It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, confidant and best friend Mary Lois Verrilla, aged 85. Mom lost her battle with Metastatic Breast Cancer and heart failure on February 9, 2021 in the comfort and care of Concordia Lutheran Services, Cabot, PA.
The family would like to thank the remarkable, compassionate caregivers who cared for Mom while she continued to fight her battle. Sadly the battle was too much and although always a fighter, Mom was peacefully called home.
Mom was a devout Catholic who put her faith in God. She was one of the best cooks always making enough (Italian and comfort) food for an army. You never left hungry or without leftovers. She loved gardening which was showcased by her green thumb and eye for detail.
She was Pittsburgh to all, and known as the Lady Who Paints Pittsburgh. A talented Pittsburgh Water Color Artist. Her history of Pittsburgh will live on and remain showcased far and wide. She shared her talent with many artists, institutions and people in Pittsburgh and around the country.
Mom will be missed immensely by her many cousins, especially Marianna Fiori who was her “Thelma” to her “Louise”, “ying and yang”, “partner in crime”. Never was a dull moment when the two ventured out together. The laughs and stories of their many all-day shopping trips, in one store; casino ventures, and bus trips. Those memories will live on forever.
Mom was preceded in death by her husband of 50 plus years, Edward Verrilla and her beautiful sister Dorothy Jean Fratangelo. Mom is survived by her sons Eddie (Deborah, lovingly referred by Mom as PITA); Ron (Fiancé, Alicia); her beautiful daughter Marlo Verrilla, who lovingly cared for Mom until her last breath, and her beautiful grandsons, Spencer and James Verrilla.
In lieu of Flowers, contributions can be made to some of Mom’s favorite places: The Leukemia Lymphoma Society, Pittsburgh; The Pittsburgh Watercolor Society; Heinz History Center. Per Mom’s wishes, there will be no viewing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Bartholomew Church 111 Erhardt Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235, Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10 a.m.
A celebration of Mom’s life will be held at a future date.
Emma (Tkicsuk) Tamburri
Age 93, of Plum Boro, joined her late husband Robert D., Sr., sons Robert D., Jr. and Ronald D., her parents and four siblings in Heaven on February 8, 2021. Born May 2, 1927 to Peter and Helen Tkicsuk. She will forever be missed by her son Richard (Kim), sisters Barbara Ebert and Olga Koehler, and her three granddaughters, whom she adored, Gina Tamburri of Limerick, PA, Angela (Ron) Pennington of Spring City, PA, and Christine Tamburri of Plum. Her three great-granddaughters, Hailey Yacavino, Kali and Reese Pennington, were also a source of great joy. She always remained close with and loved her former daughter in law Debbie Nyce of Conshohocken, PA. She was a proud, hardworking wife and mother. Most local folks knew her as the waitress in the front at What’s Cooking at Casey’s in Oakmont for 22 years until she was 80. She was an avid golfer and bowler and loved to play the slots at any casino!
As per her wishes, there will be no funeral or viewing. Please raise a cup of coffee to this amazing, crazy Russian who brought “feisty” into the lives of those she knew.
Cynthia “Cyn Cyn” A. Washington
Age 58, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021. Beloved mother of Jerry (Shanell) Washington, Brandon Washington, Courtney Ridley, and Mark Ridley; grandmother of DaSean, Déreon, Santana, Cemaj, Kymana, and Layke; daughter of Mary Lee and the late Robert Taylor; sister of eight.
Family and friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home at 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) in Penn Hills on Friday, February 5, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at 12 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 state guidelines.
Dana M. Bucci (Butch)
Age 47, of Penn Hills, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021. Beloved mother of Katelyn Arbuckle; daughter of Paul and the late Bonita Bucci; sister of Chris (Jasmin) Bucci and Jennifer (Howard) Kelly; aunt of Eddie, Brianna, Brendan, Noah, Santino, and Abby; great-aunt of Aubrey. Dana enjoyed every family event she had the chance to attend.
Family and friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home at 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) in Penn Hills on Friday, February 12, 2021 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 state guidelines.
Shirley A. Thiel
Age 86, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Stanley A. Thiel; mother of Allen (Kathy) Thiel, Kenneth (Maribeth) Thiel, and Linda (David) Hewlings; grandmother of Katie, Bethany, Emily, and Leah; great grandmother of Malachi, August, Sage, Isobel, and Levi.
Service and interment private.