Donald A. Schratz
Age 87, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at home in Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved husband of Joan B. Schratz; proud father of Donald A. Jr (Nancy) Schratz of Allison Park, Joan M. of Plum, Linda S (Michael) Baleno of Plum, Jack (Heather) Schratz of Plum, Raymond M. (Anne) of Butler, PA, and Martin M. (Lucy) Schratz of Phoenixville, PA; loving grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of one; son of the late Marcellus M. and Rosalia F. Schratz; brother of the late Sister M. Marcellus, O.S.F., Mildred C. (Bernard) Corbe, Martin L. Schratz, Raymond C. (Mary) Schratz, Regis R. (Anne) Schratz, Brother Mark Schratz, O.P., Mary Jane (Bernard) McGartland and Bertha Mae Schratz. Donald was an active supporter of both his college and high school alma maters where he was a Lifetime Saint Francis Society Member of St Francis University and a member of the Lasallian Society of Central Catholic High School of Pittsburgh; and a Distinguished Service Award recipient from Tax Executives Institutes (TEI). He spent 38 years at ALCOA where he made many great friends and met the love of his life, Joan Burnham. He was a member of St Bartholomew Parish since 1957. His favorite times included vacations with family at the Jersey shore for over 50 years, most spent in Wildwood Crest. Friends will be received at the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Rd.), Pittsburgh, 15235, Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in, St. Bartholomew Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to either the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or Saint Francis University, Loretto SFU.
Mary Jane Gallapaga
Age 93, of Shaler, peacefully passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. Sister of Shirley (David, Sr.) Cox and the late Frances Gallapaga, Rita (Bob) Healy and John (Surviving Nancy) Gallapaga; aunt of Luann, Judy, Lisa, David, Jr., Linda, Keith and late Vincent of California; also survived by great nieces and nephews. Mary Jane was a longtime employee of Bell of PA/Verizon. Aunt Mar was well known for working in her beautiful garden and her artichoke parties. Service and Interment private.
Kevin Roy Long
Age 58, of Lower Burrell, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents Martha J. and William E. Long. He is survived by his siblings, Barb (Jack) Fennimore, Susan Gibbons, William (Janet) Long and Jon (Sandra) Long; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 11 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at Noon.
James “Jim” Rosella
Age 94, of Penn Hills, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Irene C. (Bolkowski) Rosella; father of John F. (Rosemary) Rosella and Richard A. (Lisa) Rosella; grandfather of Christopher Rosella.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday, February 3, 2020 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Majella Church 10:00 a.m.
August “Augie” Monaco
Age 95, formerly of Penn Hills passed away Monday, January 20, 2020. Beloved husband of 72 years to Josephine; father of Sundy (Michael) Papa, Audrey (Sam) Danovich, Rosemary (Tim) McPherson; grandfather of Eddie, (Christine), Nicholas (Chelsie), Melissa, Gerard (Nanci) Matthew (Shelby), Michael and David; great-grandfather of Isabella, Sofia, Ryan, Brody, Alyssa, Lillie, Belle, Gianna and Gemma; brother of the late Del (surviving Antoinette) and Pat (Adeline) Monaco, Theresa and Mary; Augie was a member of the Del Monaco’s along with his brothers that were well known in the Pittsburgh Area.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in in Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, St. Bernadette Church, 245 Azalea Dr., Monroeville, PA 15146 Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 12 p.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd.