William F. Gross

Frank Michael Lovelady

Age 71, of Penn Hills, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020. Michael was survived by his children, grandchildren, sister and friends, He was a proud union member and worked for giant eagle for over 30 years. It was his honor to serve in the US Navy. He loved trains and cars.

In Lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday, October 12, 2020 from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.

Cathy A. (Brown) Brenner

Age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh and graduated from Point Park College with a degree in early education. She spent the first part of her career as a Montessori teacher, which she enjoyed immensely. After returning to Pittsburgh, she worked for the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas in the Pre-sentence Investigation Unit. After retirement, she primarily enjoyed spending time with her family, using her time to play with and to teach her granddaughters how to cook, bake and sew. She would often say they were her heart. She was predeceased by her mother, Evelyn (Swartz) Brown, her father, Lawrence Brown, and her brother Thomas Brown. She is survived by her daughter, Nicole Caliari (Paul) and three granddaughters whom she adored and who adored her: Jordan, Katie and Elena Caliari. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a blessing service will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 11 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.

Age 95, of Penn Hills, died on September 9, 2020. Beloved wife of 55 years to the late James F. Wagner, mother of James J. of Greenwood, IN, Michael (Sandy) of North Vernon, IN, the late Mary Ann of Seymour, IN, Thomas (the late Glenda) of Orlando, FL, David (Michele) of Winter Springs, FL, Robert (Karla) of St. Augustine, FL, and Susan of Greenville, NC; grandmother of Michael, Stephen, Jordan, Courtney, Amanda, Matthew, Madison, Logan and Lucas; sister of the late Joseph (Betty) and Marcus (Jean) Woods from IN and daughter of the late Harry and Bertha Woods, Huntington, IN. Mary Margaret Wagner was born November 16, 1924 in Huntington, Indiana. She graduated from Siena Heights College in Adrian, Michigan with a degree in Business Administration. She was an air raid warden during World War II. She was employed as an office administrator for the law firm of Stillman and Dollan and for the Children’s Bureau in Washington, D.C. She conducted market research for Proctor and Gamble, and also was a jewelry consultant for Sarah Coventry. She volunteered at Pittsburgh Hospital and Boswell Hospital in Sun City, AZ.

Mary Margaret Wagner was an accomplished musician playing 8 instruments including the piano, flute, alto saxophone, organ and the bells. She also danced in the Sun City Dance group and sang in the St. Bartholomew church choir.

Mary Margaret Wagner was remembered in a private family service. She is interred at Good Shephard Catholic Cemetery.

Lois Miller Tierney

Entered into eternal life Saturday, September 5, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late John J. Tierney; cherished mother of Daniel Tierney, Terence Tierney, Marianne (Mark) Valerio, Margaret (Brian) Darrah, Kathleen (Joe) Tuite, the late John. J. Tierney, Jr. (Linda) and the late Steven Tierney; loving grandmother of Michael (Leslie), Adam Darrah, Joseph, Steven, Michelle and Brendan Tuite and Rachel (David) Stack; great-grandmother of Isabella Valerio and Joseph and Lucy Stack. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Pennsylvanians for Human Life SW, 239 Fourth Ave, Investment building Room 420, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral prayers Friday, 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, St. Bartholomew Church Friday, September 11, 2020, at 10 a.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.