William F. Gross

Charles Matthew Garland

of Penn Hills, age 83, passed away peacefully Thursday, June 21st at his residence, surrounded by family. Born November 3rd, 1934 to Joseph and Rachel (Colucci) Garland. Charles graduated from Westinghouse High School in 1952, where he played football and baseball. After graduation, Charles joined the Army and was stationed in Alaska as a heavy mortar gunner during the Korean War. Upon returning from the service, Charles played for the 1957 season Pittsburgh Pirates Minor League team as pitcher. Charles worked at Westinghouse, where he met Dianne Schafer. They were married on June 7 th , 1958 at Saint Colemans in Turtle Creek. Together they shared over 60 years of happiness. Beloved father of Joseph (Gina), Charles (Keri), and Gregory (Marlene); grandfather to Vincent. Preceded in death by his brothers Anthony “Texas Tony,” Francis “Frankie” and Joseph Garland; survived by sisters Thresa (Jack) Yurman and Angela Lardo; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Charles was a genuinely kind man; a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He will always be missed.

Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Monday 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Tuesday 11:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew Church, 12 p.m. Interment will be at Mt. Hope Cemetery

Robert C. McKeown

Age 77, of Penn Hills, born, September 1, 1940, passed away, June 20, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Mary McKeown; father of Carole McKeown and Donna (Matt) Cogley; grandfather of Nicole and Michael Rengers; also survived by his good friends at beechtree commons..

Service and Interment private.

Richard P. Arturo

Age 87, of Churchill, died peacefully in his sleep on June 14, 2018. It was the 66^th wedding anniversary of his marriage to his late, beloved wife, Joanne Arturo. They had honeymooned in Erie, Pa, and often visited there in the autumn of each year. Born in Lawrenceville in 1930, he lived in Stanton Heights, Penn Hills (1960 – 2000), and Churchill. In 1949, he began his career as a Buyer for the Joseph Horne Company. He went on to work in television and luggage sales during the store’s ownership of Lazarus and Macy’s, always at their flagship location in downtown Pittsburgh. He retired after 43 years and went on to use his skills as a craftsman. He was an expert carpenter and electrician, doing small construction jobs building decks, porch roofs, and room additions while working with friend and contractor Anthony (Cus) Castelli. He was a Korean War veteran (stationed in Germany) and an expert marksman, having led Central Catholic’s Rifle Team in the late 1940s, and often winning his Company’s marksman competitions while in Germany. He was a wine connoisseur and enjoyed visiting wineries around the world to add to his impressive collection. He was much appreciated for his uncanny ability to choose the perfect wine with each meal. He was a loving father and is survived by his children Christine (Bahram Mahbod), Jack (Heidi), Rick (Audrey), David (Christine Camsuzou), and Jeffrey, grandchildren Jonathan Arturo, Lindsey Arturo, Eugenie Arturo, and Andrea Arturo.

Friends will be received at the William F. Gross Funeral Home, 11735 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Monday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Tuesday at 9:30am. Mass of Christian Burial at St John Fisher Church 10 a.m.