Elizabeth J. “Cissy” Vargo

Age 74, of Murrysville, Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2018. Beloved mother of John and Joseph (Jeanine) Snyder; grandmother of John Erik Snyder, Paige Snyder and Anastasia Elizabeth Freed; sister of Paul (Rebecca) Vargo and the late Frank “Sonny” (surviving spouse Jeannie) Vargo; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Cissy was proud to be from Scotchbottom, then later grew up in Hazelwood. She enjoyed working a long career with MSA and was proud of her two sons for becoming police officers. Cis will be remembered for her boisterous laugh, her funny storytelling, and her ability to welcome all into her life with love and open arms. Please consider a memorial donation to the American Diabetes Association, 112 Washington Pl #1520, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Monday from 2-4 and 6 until the time of the blessing service at 8 p.m. She will be interred at Beallsville Cemetery with her mother and best friend.

 

 

Annelie M. Dillman

Age 92, of, Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Vernon R. Dillman; mother of Glynn, Norman (Late Joann), Mark (Debbie) and Butch (Roseann) Dillman; grandmother of Ryan, Shannon, Jolene, Jessica, Carrie and Jason; great-grandmother of Jace, Danica, Aiden, Skylar, Conor, Christian and Maxx. Annelie was a kind, loving and amazing woman. Her beautiful smile will be missed. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Mt. Hope Church, 12106 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Services Saturday 10 a.m. in Mt. Hope Church. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.

 

 

John E. Bell, Jr.

Born September 16, 1944 passed away November 26, 2018. Father of Todd (Christina) Bell, Christopher (Kristen Bixby) Bell and Jessica (Sean) Jefairjian; grandfather of Skyler, Dylan, Domenic and Zoe; brother of Charles Bell, ex-husband of Anita Colaizzi; also survived by many nieces and nephews. John graduated from Central Catholic High School then later went to Triangle Tech for Drafting. He proudly served four years in the Navy from 64-68. He retired as a drafting engineer and worked for Dravo Corp. and Contraves In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to VA Pittsburgh Fisher House 4071-4089 University Dr C, Pittsburgh, PA 15219.

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 on Friday at 10 a.m. Visitation Thursday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

 

Anna C. Thiel

Passed away Monday December 3, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Norman F. Thiel; daughter of the late Herman and Collette (Schaller) Binz; mother of Maureen A. (Timothy) Dugan, Carole A. (Darryl) Thomas, Janice L. Thiel and Russel K. (Michele) Thiel; grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of nine. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Good Samaritan Hospice, C/O Concordia Lutheran Ministries Foundation, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. Joseph Church Saturday, December 15,2018 825 2nd street, Verona, PA 15147 at 10 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment to follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.

 

Helen J. Manza
Age 90, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, November 23, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Frank A. Manza; loving mother of Patricia (Bill) Reichenecker, Frank J. (Cynthia) Manza, Joseph (Judy) Manza and Jacqueline (Kirk) Staiger; dear grandmother of Angela (Jerry) Diller; Shelley (Nick) Fazi; Gina (Daniel) Staiger, Frank John Manza, Jr., Joseph M. Manza, Jr., and Jessica (Nick) Robertson; loving great-grandmother of Lucas Fazi. A special thanks to caregivers Casey and Karen for taking care of Helen and the late Frank for many years.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Monday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Majella Church Saturday, December 1 at 10:00 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Interment Private. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Keystone Chapter, 1501 Reedsdale St # 105, Cardelllo Building, Pittsburgh, PA 15233