Theresa J. DeStefano
Age 75, of Penn Hills, on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Neil T. DeStefano; mother of Renee DeStefano-O’Brien, and Neil (Tracey) DeStefano; Nonni to Vito, Nick, and Dante O’Brien, and Mallory and Maria DeStefano; Sister of Virginia “Jean” Vacchiano and the late Maryann Maughan; daughter of the late Carmen and Carmella Iodice; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills WEDNESDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Thursday at 9:30 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m.
Jeanne M. Bencivenga
Age 91, formerly of Penn Hills, on Friday, June 10, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Benjamin O. Bencivenga; mother of Valerie (William) McDonald, Robert (Mary) Bencivenga and Joann (Nicholas) Lamonna; grandmother of Tracey Sullivan, Adriana (Daniel) Andreko and Anthony (Jenny) Bencivenga; sister of Freda Moorhouse, Margaret Telega, Sophie Kopchinski, Lorraine (Frank) Bacco and the late Joseph “Dom” Palumbo, Anne Ricci, Phoebe Palumbo and Mary L. Della Valle.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday 2-4, 7-9 PM. Funeral prayers Tuesday 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Majella Church at 11:30 a.m.
Thomas J. Maxwell III
Age 73, of Penn Hills, on Friday, June 10, 2016. Beloved husband of Carol for 50 years; caring father of William Thoma and four foster children; brother of Jerome (Gloria) Maxwell and the late Clara Lang; Uncle of Jeffrey Maxwell, Jana Maxwell Shaun and Kimberly Tyborowski; brother in-law of Randy (Dorothy) Tyborowski. Thomas was a member of the sheriff’s Department in many capacities for over 40 years and was friends to everyone. May you rest in peace Tom.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a service will be held on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Visitation MONDAY ONLY 2-4, 6-8 p.m.
Theresa L. “Terri” Kosarich
Age 51, of Penn Hills, on Friday, June 10, 2016. Daughter of Judith and the late Thomas Isherwood; mother of Ashley, Samantha and Casey Kosarich; sister of Thomas Isherwood Jr.; aunt of Thomas G. Isherwood; niece of Mary Ann Ziegler and William (Anne) Meyers.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Sunday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m., Funeral prayers Monday at 9:30 am., Mass of Christian burial in St. Susanna Church 10 a.m.
Josephine “Jay” Stagno
Age 92, of Irwin, formerly of East Liberty, on Saturday, June 4, 2016. Former wife of the late Anthony C. Stagno; beloved mother of Theresa (Peter) Barry, Anthony (Patricia) Stagno, Jr., Annette Stagno (Fiancé John Ruggieri); grandmother of Shareen Barry Jordan, Shawn (Michelle) Barry, Amy (Andy) Bokanev, and Kari Stagno; great grandmother of Samuel Joseph Jordan, Mara Josephine Bokanev and Isabella Marie Barry; daughter of the late Antonio and Modestina Venturino. Sister of the late Antoinette Damiano and Vincent (surviving spouse Mary Helen) Venturino. Josephine was a former secretary for the Ladies Spigno Society, a member of Super Seniors, Retired from Stagno’s Bakery in Pittsburgh. Jay also enjoyed crocheting, visiting casinos, playing cards, baking cookies, using her kindle and most importantly spending time with her family. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the family for distribution to organizations of Jay’s wishes.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral prayers Friday at 9:15a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Raphael Church 10 a.m.