RoseMarie Valenti
Of Penn Hills, on Saturday June 10, 2017. Devoted wife to James and loving mother to her children and grandchildren. RoseMarie was a former owner of Bernie’s lounge and bus driver for the Plum School District. She was also an energetic and charismatic barmaid at the Verona Moose, Verona Elks and was a cook at Leo’s Lounge in Penn Hills. She was a caretaker at heart and she loved to talk and make others laugh. RoseMarie was a dedicated wife to her surviving James for nearly 30 years. She was equally dedicated and fiercely loyal to her children, Aaron (Carolyn) Jason (Amber)Trainor, Nichole Sheets and the late Robert Trainor; and to her five grandchildren, Jimmy, Courtney, AJ, Taylor and Jeremy; RoseMarie is also survived by her sister Jean (Walter) Dean; nieces and nephews; and many cousins.
In lieu of flowers please consider donations to William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 to help with funeral costs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St Bartholomew Church, 111 Erhardt Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
Margaret L. “Peggy” Gross (Demshar)
Age 64, of Monroeville, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away suddenly on June 2nd, 2017. Daughter of the late William and Florence (Berg) Demshar; beloved sister of Will J. (Martha) Demshar; devoted mother of Allison Gross (Ry Huegel) and John (Melissa) Gross; loving grandmother of Matilda, Leo, Kaylee and Emma; also survived by niece Mindy, nephew Will Jay; cousins; and many friends. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations made in her name to the national kidney foundation 2403 Sidney St #230, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. A memorial service will take place in Mt. Hope Cemetery Chapel, 12707 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 on June 17th 2017 at 11 a.m. Everyone please meet at the cemetery.
John E. McGuirk
On my fathers 100th birthday he entertained family and residents at Seneca Manor with his rendition of God Bless America for the last time. John “Old Jack” McGuirk passed away peacefully on Sunday May 28, 2017. He left us all with wonderful memories through his kindness and humorous stories but especially his music.
Reflecting on all these gifts passed to all he met, to his children, grand-children and great-grandchildren he will be thankfully remembered for his gift of life.
Beloved husband of the late June T.; father of Bonnie Fogle and Don McGuirk; grandfather of John and Dave Fogle, Rachel and Kevin McGuirk; great-grandfather of Sean, Max, Sara, Brenden, Liam, Jackson and Adam. In lieu of flowers please acknowledge contributions to a charity of your choice.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday from 2–4 and 6-8 and Thursday 2–4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will take place at the funeral home Friday 10 a.m.