Mary A. Villella
Age 89, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, May 31, 2018. Wife of the late Albert: mother of Walter Paul Siegert and the late David Siegert; step-mother of Vicky (Ron) Wittuck, Toni (Ed Fisher) Hunt and Chris (Cathy) Villella; step-grandmother of six; step-great-grandmother of one; also survived by nieces and nephews and special niece Cindy Walter-Shay. Service and interment private.

 

Nicholas P. Lamia
Age 92, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully in his home in North Huntingdon Friday, May 25, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife, together for 76 years, Antoinette Lamia; brother of Anthony (Eda) Lamia; father of Nicholas (Gina) Lamia, Anthony (Sharon) Lamia, Joseph Lamia, Annette (William Shiller) Lamia, Michelle (Michael) Greco, Denise (William) Dreer, Santina (Lawrence) Schiller; grandfather of 17; great-grandfather of 20. His wisdom and kindness touched all of those around him. He was a phenomenal pool player. He also enjoyed painting the world around him. Whether he was talking about his childhood, teenage years or his time in the war all were eager to listen to his stories. He was a WWII veteran and with the initial spearhead assault force, the first to reach Omaha Beach on D-Day June 6, 1944. He was appointed as a “Knight” of the Legion of Honor from the French Republic for his actions, which is Frances highest medal.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation in his honor to the Wounded Warrior Project 301 Grant St Suite 900, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Friday, from 10 a.m. until the time of the Blessing Service at 1 p.m.

 

Mark D. Mariskanish

Age 35, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Son of Joseph and Gloria Mariskanish; brother of Samantha (Curtis) Tate; uncle of Samiah, Elijah and Laniah; cousin of Nick and Jessica Selm; also survived by numerous friends and neighbors.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the funeral home to help cover the funeral costs. Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.

Margaret “Peg” (Joyce) Denham

Age 89, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 17, 2018. Beloved wife of John A. “Jack” Denham; loving mother of John, Jr. (Lisa), Peggy, Tom (Sue), Noreen, Ron (Sally) Gary (Late Jen) Denham, Nancy (Patrick) Flaherty and Michael (Angie) Denham; grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of six and one on the way; sister of Agnes King and the late Mary Goodrich, Jack Joyce, Kitty McNamara and Karen Joyce; also survived my many nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society 320 Bilmar Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation 810 River Ave # 100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212.

Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Sunday 2–4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Monday 10:15 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Joy Church, 11 a.m.

 

John J. Kosar

Age 66, of Monroeville, passed away May 9, 2018. Father of Michelle and Julie Kosar; proud grandfather of Julian; brother of Janet Hagan, Louie Kosar, Yvonne Litschge, Susie Champion, Cindy Brylka, Tommy Kosar; Lisa Kosar and the late Linda Bedillion, Lee and Keith Kosar.

Visitation with the family will be held in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Friday, from 6 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m.