Charles E. “Chuck” Ley,
Age 85 of Plum, On Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Husband of the late Delores Arndt Ley; father of Cathy (Dan) Quaglia, Albert (Laurie) Ley, Tina (Jon) Ley, Frank (Michelle) Ley and Gretchen (Curt) Ley – Biondich; grandfather of Nick and Matt Quaglia, Alex Ley and Renton Biondich
Family gathering with relatives and friends on Saturday, January 28, 2017 4-8 p.m. at American Legion Post 980 Plum 7824 Saltsburg Rd. Plum, PA 15239.
Egidia Ambroselli
Age 98, of Penn Hills, born in Italy, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 23, 2017. Beloved daughter of the late Giuseppo and Maria (Assunta) Musico; mother of Anthony (Vincenza) Ambroselli and Giuseppina (Antonio) Musico; grandmother of Enrico, Vincenzo, Gino, Frederick and Vincenza; great-grandmother of 11; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She worked hard to love and care for her family most of all of
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Susanna Church, 10 a.m.
Marcia Nanci
Age 74, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, January 1st, 2017. She is survived by her husband, James Nanci; son Joshua (Erin) Nanci; grandchildren, Jay and Eli; brother, Darrell Travis; many nieces and nephews; and dog, Cobi. Marcia was born on May 18th, 1942 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was a 1960 graduate of Wilmerding High School. She later married James Nanci on August 1st, 1964.
Marcia was an accomplished dog breeder and owner of several dog show champions, including I Have a Dream (Dreamer), the winner of the Working Group at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City in 1990. Marcia truly lived life to the fullest and enjoyed cooking, fashion, decorating, reading, chatting with friends and family, and spending time with her two grandsons. She will be forever loved and remembered.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at 10 a.m. for a memorial Blessing Service with a reception to follow for close friends and family to celebrate Marcia’s life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B 5150 Centre Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15232 or a local animal shelter.
Alberta Rose Schafer (Papale)
Passed peacefully on Wednesday, January 19, 2017 at her home with her family near her side. Alberta was 98 years old. Beloved wife of the late Homer Schafer Sr; mother of Diane (Tim) Pittman, Homer (Denice) Schafer, Jr., Elizabeth (Tom) Stilley, Alberta (Pat) Ward, Cheryl (Ken) Aiken, George (Tracey) Schafer. Our mother was blessed with loving grandchildren, Lisa, Jeremy, Jaison, Michael, Jimmy, Cara, Kenny Jr, Jessica and Taylor; Great-grandchildren, Caleb, Joshua, Jordan, Seth, Anne, Logan and Landon. As a family, we were so very blessed to have had our mother with us so many wonderful years. She will be missed dearly; but our faith tells us that she is at peace now. God received his newest angel.
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 Wednesday at 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday only 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
John Ivan
Age 95, of Penn Hills, on January 1, 2017. Survived by his loving wife of 57 years Phyllis (Naylor); father of John N. and G. Paul Ivan; grandfather of Paul Martin Ivan; brother of Lorranie Hanson and the late Helen Cross, Mary Meyers and Ann Hubert; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. John was a former employee of Westinghouse. In lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to American Diabetes Association, 2 Chatham Center, Suite 1520, 112 Washington Place Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
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 Friday at 7 p.m. Visitation with the family Friday 4-7 p.m.