Nora G. Goetz
Age 72, of Wilkins Twp, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 3, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Gary R. Goetz, Sr.; mother of Gary R. Goetz, Jr.; sister of Daniel Matthew (Sheila) Gittings.
Nora had a strong passion for education and mission work. She started off as an educator for Gateway and ended her teaching career at St. Edmunds Academy. Her specific mission work was focused in Malawi, Africa. She was a lifetime and very active member of Beulah Church.
A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Beulah Presbytarian Church, 2500 McCrady Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10:30 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Diabetes Association 112 Washington Pl #1520, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.
James “Jim” H. Russo
Age 86, of Plum, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. Beloved husband of 61 years to Eleanor (Jonnotti); father of James C. (Mary Lynn) Russo, Rick (Susie) Russo, Gina (Joseph) Sonafelt, and Vincent Russo; grandfather of Antonette, Marissa, John, Joseph, Jr., Emma, Isabella, and Sheridan; brother of Lucille Russo, Carmen Michael Russo, Dolores Moore, and the late Frank Russo, Gloria Bisceglia, and Joseph Russo.
James was proud to be a drill sergeant in the Army during the Korean Conflict. He was the owner and operator of J. Rick Excavating Company for over 55 years out the Penn Hills area. He was a former member of the Plum Planning Commission and a proud 1952 graduate of “Seneca” Penn Hills High School where he played high school football.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday 7-9 and Thursday 2–4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist Church 10:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to your local VFW.
Marian H. Sleighter
Age 64, of Penn Hills, passed away Sunday, February 24, 2019. Wife of the late David W. Taylor and the late Richard Sleighter; sister of Joseph (Gloria) and Josephine (late Carl Takacs) Hatalla; aunt of Steven and John (Tammie) Hatalla, Andrea (Joe) Lamatrice, and Kathryn (John Whigham) Freddo; also survived by great nieces and nephews. Marian had a great love for dogs especially her recently late “Ginger”. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude’s Research Hospital, Memorial and Honor Gifts P.O. Box 1000, Dept. 142 Memphis, TN 38148-0142.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, March 1, 2019 1-4 and 5-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Saturday 9:20 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Majella Church 10:00 a.m.
James “Jim” Indovina
Of Export, formerly of Penn Hills, suddenly passed away Thursday, February 28, 2019. Beloved father of Laura (Bob) Bendtsen, Debra (Ron) Akerley and Amy (Dom) Pollaro; loving and adoring grandfather of Miranda and Alex Akerley, Jimmy and Bella Bendtsen, Bailey, Aubrey and Mia Pollaro. His true pride and passion laid within his grandchildren and had a deep love for his daughters and their families. To know Jim was to love him and he will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to ASPCA PO Box 96929 Washington, DC 20090-6929 or donate online.
Mass of Christian Burial in St. John the Baptist Church, 444 St John St, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 Thursday, March 7, 2019, 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
David W. Taylor
Age 65, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Beloved husband of the late Marian H. Sleighter; brother of Timothy Taylor, Donald (Valerie) Taylor, Carol (John) Garofolo; also survived by niece Sydney Garofolo and several other nieces and nephews.
David’s visitation will take place in conjunction with his wife’s viewing in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, March 1, 2019, 1-4 and 5-8 p.m. Service and Interment Private.