Virginia M. "Ginny" Metro
Age 93, of Penn Hills, graciously joined the elite club known as Heaven, Saturday, April 13, 2024. She was born Sunday, March 22, 1931, in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of the late Edward and Louise Steiner. She was a careerwoman of 45 years, working in banking. Ginny was deeply involved in her church, St. Susanna's in Penn Hills; president of the Christian Mothers; avid Card Club host; and the best baker of cookies in the tristate region. She loved to garden, watch Days of Our Lives, and spend as much time in Hallmark as it took to find the right card for the right message. She was the beloved wife of the late Robert W. Metro; mother of Phyllis (Bill) Wenzel, Dorie (Bob) Murray, and Ed (Joan) Metro; loving grandmother of Kathryn (Justin) Shephard, Sara Wenzel, Melony Murray, Colleen (Mike) Malena, Bob (Michelle) Metro, and Nicole Metro; great-grandmother to Sharon, McKenna, and Amelia; sister of the late Margie Kenny and Betty Adams; also survived by a host of nieces and nephews. Family will celebrate Ginny's life and receive friends Wednesday from 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. at WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, 11735 Frankstown Rd., Pgh., PA 15235. Mass will be held Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Susanna Church, Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, 200 Stotler Rd., Penn Hills, PA 15235. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Concordia of Fox Chapel, Benevolent Fund, 931 PA 910, Cheswick, PA 15024.
William A. “Junior” Antonucci
Age 92, of Penn Hills, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2024. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Antonucci; father of Sheryl (George) Stratemeier; brother of Frank Antonucci, Michael Antonucci, and the late Jake, Olympia, Anthony, Ralph, Rosemary, Michael, and Josephine. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 10 a.m.
Sante L. Pampena
Age 83, of Penn Hills, born in Spigno Saturnia, Italy, passed away surrounded by his most loving family members at Forbes Hospital Saturday, April 6, 2024. He came to the United States in 1963 after serving as a Signal Operator in the Italian Navy on the naval vessel “Nave Scimitarra”. When arriving in this country, he worked as a baker at Stagno’s Bakery. Through the Stagno Family, he met the love of his life, Annamarie Simeone Pampena. After marriage, he formed a successful business for himself as a landscape contractor for many years. Mr. Pampena was a member and former treasurer for many years of the Spigno Saturnia Italo American Society Men’s Lodge in Morningside, PA and the ISDA.
He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Annamarie Simeone Pampena; loving father of Andrew Pampena, Sandra L. Pampena, Valerie L. Caban, and Laurie Anne (Jeff) Matthews; adoring grandfather of Samantha (John) Yost, Nicholas Pampena, Danielle Harris (Mark Kiesel), Christopher E. Caban, Jacob L. Matthews, and his “little caboose” Colton J. Matthews; great-grandfather of Ada Marie Yost and Sante Kiesel. Son of the late Andréa and Ersilia (Tarquini) Pampena. Also survived by three brothers, special sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces, nephews, and godchildren.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Thursday, April 11, 2024 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home, Friday, April 12, 2024 at 9:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Holy Family Parish St. John the Baptist Church, 444 Saint John St., Plum, PA 15239 at 10 a.m.
Carol A. Masterson
Age 62, of Monroeville, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024. Daughter of the late Frank and Marjorie Masterson; beloved mother of Nicholas Masterson. She was a longtime loyal employee of PNC Bank. Carol loved her cats, sitting poolside in the summer, vacations to Florida, good dinners, and frequent visits to the nail and tanning salon.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday, April 3, 2024 from 4-7 p.m.