Mary Lutz
Passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She was born on September 30,1959 to Edwin and Regina Lutz. She was sister to Lawrence and Robert and also James and Edwin both deceased. Mary was a Girl Scout, participated in Special Olympics and was a longtime employee of Milestone. Mary was a gentle and loving soul who will be missed by her nieces, sisters in law, grandnephews and grandniece. Rest in Peace Mary.
Service and interment private.
Ida Jean (Collins) Totaro
Of Pittsburgh, died peacefully Monday, September 23, 2024 at the age of 77. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Earl Jordan, son Michael Joseph (Amy) and daughter Wendy Lynn Totaro; stepchildren Earl Jordan Jr, Jodi Tariq (Hakim) Kareem Jordan; brother Glenn Collins (Joyce) and grandchildren Christina, Cullen, Angelina, Jawhara (Elliot), Tajah, Mojave, Kareem Jr, and Skye; as well as many nieces and nephews who she adored and of course her dog Wookie. She was "Mom" and "Grandma" to so many others who loved her. She was preceded in death by both parents Albert and Rose Collins; sisters Kay Pahel, Lois Powala and brother Albert Collins III.
Ida spent so many years taking care of others as a registered nurse. She fought for those patients who could not fight for themselves. She was compassionate, caring and made all of those around her a priority over herself.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75248.
Service and interment private.
John Robert "Jack" Schafer
Age 83, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully Friday, September 20, 2024. He was born in Pittsburgh on September 25, 1940, to the late Raymond A. Schafer, Sr. and Marie Lynch Schafer.
He is survived by his beloved and devoted wife of 59 years, Eileen Creasy Schafer. Loving father of Michelle McGuire, Michael (Kim) Schafer, and Marisa (Matt) Patsey. Gramps of Lacey (Corey) Briggs, Miranda Konopka, Bree Patsey, and Alexa Patsey. Great Gramps of Gavin Briggs, Genevieve “EV” Briggs, and Axel Konopka. Brother of Paul, Gerald, and David Schafer, and the late Dorothy Scheller, Evelyn Andrews, Raymond, Thomas, William, and Joseph Schafer.
Jack was a 1959 graduate of North Catholic High School, a 1964 graduate of NC State University, and earned his M.S. from UNC-Chapel Hill. He was an accomplished athlete and played in the 1963 Liberty Bowl for NC State. He was inducted into the Aspinwall Sports Hall of Fame and Penn Hills Sports Hall of Fame. He was the Penn Hills Parks and Recreation Director for 27 years, during which time he made many contributions to the community.
There will be NO VISITATION. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, September 23rd at noon in Christ the King Parish, St. Scholastica Church, 309 Brilliant Avenue, Aspinwall, PA 15215. Interment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice.
Anthony Baleno
Age 92, of Murrysville, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 22, 2024. Beloved husband of Theresa B. (Capone) Baleno; brother of the late Dominick (surviving Mary) Baleno, Angelo (Lena) Baleno, Ann (Marty) Mahoney, Angela (Tony) Gigliotti, and Josephine Baleno; brother-in-law of Lena (the late James, Sr.) End and the late Richard Capone and John (Ann) Capone; son of the late Gaetano and Sue Baleno. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude, P.O. Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, September 25, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of Funeral Prayers at 11:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Holy Family Parish Our Lady of Joy Church, 2000 O’Block Road Plum, PA 15239 at 12:30 p.m.
Marilyn June Franell
Age 91, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2024. Beloved wife of over 60 years to Michael M. Franell; mother of Jimmy (Diane) Coyne, Michael Coyne, Danny (Coleen) Coyne, Cynthia Franell, and the late Donald Franell; grandmother of Cayla, Amber, Patrick, Josh, and Breanna; great- grandmother of six; sister of Evelyn Lehan and the late Merle Nichols, Betty Goodworth, and Tom Nichols. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Marilyn will always be known as a smart, loving, caring, and beautiful woman that will be deeply missed.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Sunday, September 29, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, September 30, 2024 at 11 a.m.