William F. Gross

Janice A. “Bub” (O’Rourke) Chiusano

Of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the age of 73.  She was the daughter of the late John and Margaretta “Nan” O’Rourke.  She is survived by her husband of 45 years Joseph J. Chiusano; loving mother of Jill (Shawn) Jones of Kennedy Twp. and Todd (Carrie) Chiusano of Plum Borough, adoring grandmother of Tony Serrao, Spencer Jones, Haley Chiusano and Mike Dincau; sister of Audrey (the late Donald “Herk”) Pritchard and John “Jack” (Shirlene) O’Rourke also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews.  She was an avid dog lover and leaves behind her precious doodles Willee and Shelby. Jan was a lifelong resident of Penn Hills and a 1964 PHHS graduate. She was the office manager at Mt. Hope Cemetery for over 40 years where she was devoted to helping families through the difficult loss of their loved ones. She had a kind and gentle spirit and she made a positive impact on everyone she met. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to Humane Animal Rescue 6000 Verona Rd, Verona, PA 15147 or a charity of your choice.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, Tuesday and Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday, 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Majella Church 10 a.m.

Frances M. Ventrone

Age 94, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, May 24, 2019. Beloved wife of Michael; mother of Michael A. (Cindy) Ventrone; grandmother of Amanda (David) Staymates; great-grandmother of Angelina Staymates; sister of Yolanda Troiano; aunt of Michael DeLeonibus, Mickey, Dennis and Jim Troiano.

Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Wednesday 10:30a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Susanna Church, 11 a.m.

John E. DeRiggi

Age 91, of Penn Hills, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019. Beloved husband of Dorothy and the late Lois Ann Moehring; father of Christine Cardinal, John M. (Linda), Michael (Marion), and Angelo (Cindy) DeRiggi and Catherine (Ken) Jones; grandfather of 11, great-grandfather of 21. John was a proud WWII and Korean war veteran. He was a Penn Hills Police officer for 28 years reaching the rank of Lieutenant.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Thursday, 2-8 p.m. County of Allegheny FOP Lodge 91 Service for Retired Police Officer Thursday 7 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church 10:00 a.m.

Lawrence J. “Larry” Conte

Of Penn Hills, on Thursday, May 23, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Elsie; father of Jonathan (Beatrice), Eileen Platt and Maureen (Joseph) Beck; grandfather of Jacob, Christina and Michael Conte, Eric, Jr. and Kadie Platt, Owen, Delaney, Layla and Karaline Beck; brother of Joe (Phyllis), Bob (Carole), Dom (Maggie), Gina (Jerry) DeMaria, Philip (Susie) and Gerry Greblun (Dave); nephew of Rose “RoRo” and Tony Tedesco; also survived by nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the Hillman cancer center. UPMC Cancer Pavilion,
Suite 1B, 5150 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232

Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday 10:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Susanna Church, 11 a.m.