Carl A. Monaco
Unexpectedly passed peacefully in his sleep, Monday, July 15, 2019 He would have been 97 in October, quite an amazing life! Carl lost his loving wife, Virginia L. Monaco in 1987. Carl is survived by his daughters, Linda L. (Raymond) Mooney and Carla M. (Manny) DiNatale and the late Virginia L. Monaco (Heresco), his loving grandchildren, Robert A. Heresco, Lisa L. Heresco, Michael R. Mooney (Amy), Stephen A. Mooney (Pamela), Emanuel V. DiNatale, III, Laura DiNatale-Krueger (Jerod), and six great-grandchildren. Carl drove until he was 92 and lived on his own until just last week.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, where a Blessing Service will be held Friday, July 19, at 11 a.m. Visitation Thursday, July 18, from 2-9 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, please have a wonderful Italian dinner of Carl’s favorite, gnocchi with meatballs and raise a glass of red wine to celebrate his life!
Joseph W. Picard
Age 66, longtime resident of Penn Hills, formerly of O’Hara Twp. passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Son of the late Dr. George A. and Jean B. Picard. Survived by Polly L. Picard; his dear friend of the Maher family and other distant relatives. Joseph was a 1970 Graduate of Fox Chapel High School and Earned his BA from the University of Miami, FL in 1974. He then went on to receive his masters in Journalism from Point Park College. He was retired at the time of his death. He was a talented writer and enjoyed fishing and tying his own flies. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the Police Helping People Daily Checks Payable to PHPD or Penn Hills EMS Checks Payable to the municipality of Penn Hills both sent to 102 Duff Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 6-8 p.m. Interment in Mt. Royal Cemetery
David G. “Dave” Heinauer
Age 78, of Penn Hills, passed away Monday, July 8, 2019. Beloved husband of Mary Ann; father of Cathleen (the late John) Ritzo, Cheryl (Jor’l) Campbell, David (Irma) Heinauer, Jr., Michelle (Chris) Halleran and Keith (Gina) Heinauer; grandfather of 16; great-grandfather of seven; son of the late Wilbert and Pearl (Bliss) Heinauer; step son of Betty Heinauer; brother of Deborah (Rob) Wensel and Sheila McNamara. Dave was an avid Drag Racer and partner of the car “Mission Impossible”. He had a passion for cars including his 1932 Ford Victoria Street Rod, and a lifelong love of motorcycles. He was the former owner of Auto Parts Plus in Penn Hills for over 30 years. In Lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the COPD Foundation3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd., Miami, FL 33134.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Thursday from 1- 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 7 p.m.
Dr. William Jenkins Garner
Age 94, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at home. Born June 24, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to Dr. James Bert Garner of Mellon Institute and Margaret Shay Garner. Graduated Mt Lebanon High School and served in the US Army as a medic with the 8th Armored Div, 36th Tank Battalion, from 1943-1946, beginning with the Battle of the Bulge. After the surrender of Germany, he remained with the Army in Austria serving in a clinic for the local people. Much to his father’s pride, he received 5 medals for patriotism: WWII Victory, European Campaign (Ardennes, Rhine, and Central Europe), Bronze Star, German Occupation, and probably his proudest, Combat Medic Badge. Upon return from the war, he went to University of Pittsburgh and Pitt Medical School. He became a family physician and helped to start the Family and Community Medicine Practice at Shadyside Hospital, where he enjoyed being a mentor to the younger physicians. Practicing medicine for 50 years, mostly in Penn Hills, he retired at age 75. Dr. Garner was a master scuba diver, serving as the dive doctor on many scuba trips, including Bali, Borneo, Indonesia, the Solomon Islands and the Caribbean. Their other adventures included river cruises in Europe, including Russia, and tours to Egypt and China. Gardening, cooking, painting and crafts rounded out their full life. Survived by sister Sally (Gus) Gustafson of Lafayette, Indiana. Beloved father of Ella (Hans) Moravec, Maggie (the late Bob Andrews) Tingleff, Bill (Mary) Garner, Laura (David) Dernar, Anita (Rick) Lohr. Predeceased by the siblings Kaarne and Alan Tingleff. Dr. Garner was married to the late Dorothy Jamison and the late Helen Hewitt, to whom he was married for 50 years. He has 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family is especially thankful to the faithful and loving care given by Maxine Gaiter and Tammie McBride which made it possible for Dr. Garner to remain at home in his final years.
Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd. Funeral Private. Burial in Garner Family Plot in Homewood Cemetery.
John F. “Johnny B” Balocik
Age 72, of Verona, passed away peacefully Monday, July 1, 2019. Beloved husband of Peggy (Miele) Balocik; father of Bruce Bryan Balocik; brother of Allan Balocik of Florida, Arlene (Jeff) Sparks and the late Frank (surviving spouse Patty) Balocik; also survived by numerous nieces nephews and cousins; John was a proud US Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bernadette Church 11 a.m.