Dorothy V. Napolitana
Age 89, of Penn Hills, on Sunday, March 27, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Patrick; mother of Duane (Martha), Daniel (Laurie), David (Kathy) Napolitana; grandmother of Jennifer (Mike), Alaina, Alyssa and Matthew Napolitana; great-grandmother of Isabelle and Kane.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, Tuesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Wednesday, 10 a.m., Mass of Christian burial in Saint Bartholomew Church 10:30 a.m.
Harry J. Swanger
Age 64, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Husband of Elizabeth; step father of Kimberly Heid; brother of Irene(Pat) Gross, John (Patty) Swanger; uncle of John Jr., Rita, Ellie Swanger, Allen and Angela Gross.
Service and Interment Private
Joseph Vannelli
On Saturday, March 12, 2016, age 93, of Penn Hills, born in Italy. Husband of the late Ida (Tamburri) Vannelli. Beloved father of Mary (Anthony) Solazzo, Paul (Mary) and the late Joseph (surviving wife Patricia) Vannelli, Jr.; grandfather of Angela McSorley amd Stacey (Steven) Shreck; great-grandfather of Quinn McSorley and Brayden Shreck; dear friend of Ida Molinaro; also survived by several nieces and nephews; brother of the late Antoinette and Anthony. Joseph was a retired automotive mechanic and a World War II Veteran, twice wounded while serving in the 45th Infantry Division.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday 2-6 p.m., and Tuesday 4-8 p.m. Funeral prayers Wednesday at 9:30a.m., Mass of Christian burial in St. Gerard Majella Church 10 a.m. In Lieu of flowers, his family suggests memorial contributions to UPMC Senior Communities Benevolent Care Fund, 200 Lothrop Street, Forbes Tower, Suite 10072, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.
Elizabeth A. Valenti
Age 85, of Penn Hills, on Thursday, March 17, 2016. Wife of the late Isadore; mother of David (Carol) and Patrick (Renee) Valenti; grandmother of Keira Valenti. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Monday at 10 a.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 3058 Brereton St, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Everyone Please meet at Church. Please no flowers or donations.
Jennie S. (Miele) Cestra
Age 84, of Penn Hills, formerly of East Liberty, on Friday, February 26, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Felix P.; mother of Phil (Cheryl) Cestra and Donna (Travis) Matta; grandmother of Melanie (Brian) Blackall, Michele, Kellie and Justin Suprano and the late Phil (BJ) Cestra; also survived by 10 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter and one sister. Jennie was predeceased by five brothers and two sisters.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills Monday from 2 p.m. until time of blessing service at 8 p.m..