Veronica E. “Verna” DeBaker
Age 78, of Penn Hills, on Saturday August 27, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Richard DeBaker, Sr.; mother of Cynthia Riddle, Richard DeBaker, Jr., Michael (Annette) DeBaker, David (Paula) DeBaker, Darlene (David) Lang, and Amy DeBaker; grandmother of Crystal, Richard, III, Ashley, Michelle, Michael, Jr., Scotty, Susanna, Johnathan, James, Cortney, Connor; 10 great-grandchildren; also survived by her siblings Joseph Pollock, Theresa (Bob) Haas, Wesley (Sandy), Claypool, Alvin Claypool and Eileen Truckley.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church, 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Restland memorial park.
William C. “Bill” Ball, Jr.
Age 93, on Thursday, August 25, 2016. Beloved husband of Agnes (Schrey) Ball for 67 years; father of William C. Ball, III and Susan Freudenhammer; grandfather of Jesse Freudenhammer; brother of the late Lillian Hodder; cousin of Catherine Shock and Mary Ann Proch; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill worked at Westinghouse first at East Pittsburgh and later at Research lab in Churchill, and retired after 50 years of service. He was a World War II Veteran serving in the United States Navy.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Thursday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew Church, 10 a.m. Burial to follow in Christ our Redeemer/Northside Catholic Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the Carmelite Monastery, 3551 Lanark Rd, Coopersburg, PA 18036
Jon R. Marquis
Passed Away August 16, 2016.
Visitation with the family will be held in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills 15235 Saturday, August 27, 2016 from 10 until the time of the funeral service at 11 a.m.
Frank D. Guerrieri
Age 85, formerly of Monroeville and Penn Hills, on Friday, August 19, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Louise (Amen); father of Felicia Guerrieri, Cindy (Michael) Tedesco, Vincent (Kelly) Guerrieri, Francine (Mike) Milligan; grandfather of Luis Guerrieri, Mia and Natalie Tedesco, Becky, Kelly, Brianne and Frank Guerrieri; brother of Rose Acquaviva. A Masonic service will be conducted by Valley Lodge 613 F&AM Monday at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to Gulfside Hospice, 5760 Dean Dairy Road, Zephyr Hills, FL 33542.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Monday 1-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Tuesday 9:30 Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Majella Church, 10 a.m.
John Adam Ehmann
Age 88, went to be with the Lord on Monday August 22, 2016. He is preceded in death by his wife Patricia Ehmann, survived by his 4 children Kathleen(Jim) John(Susan) Daniel (Terri) and Leslie (Don); grandchildren Lauren(Shane) Meghan(Kevin) Jordan(Carli ) Jonathan(Ashley) Jeff, Marissa, Caitlin, and Mallory; great-grandchildren Savannah, Jake, Lily, Leighton, Noah, Olivia and Gunnar; his brother William Ehmann, whose bond of brotherhood was beyond special; also survived by his dear neighbor of 46 years Rita Miller.
John was a WWII Navy veteran who served his nation with pride. He would always say to all he met "Every day is a gift from God." Friends will be received at Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Friday 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Saturday at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St Susanna Church 10 a.m. Burial at Calvary Cemetery .In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans in memory of John Ehmann at Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs, 150 Hillside Dr., Bethel Park, PA 15102