Ottie M. Lee (Cooper)
Mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, friend…
Age 87, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, January 14, 2026. She was born in Tower Hill #2, Republic, PA to the late Wilbert C. Cooper Sr., and the late Mary (Poole) Cooper. She is survived by daughters Cynthia I. Lee (Texas), Rhonda T. Lee Talley (Lee), granddaughter Tina Lee Taylor and bonus daughter, Ronneak M. Lee (MN), sisters Joyce Cooper, Carolyn Cooper, Claudia Cooper, brothers, Pete Cooper, and Ronald Cooper, and a whole host of nieces, nephews and their families.
She attended Redstone High School. After graduation, she moved to Pittsburgh and spent several years working as an administrative assistant at Wilkinsburg High School.
She was a purchaser at Westinghouse Corporation, where she spent over two decades of tenure and enjoyed the friendships developed over the years. She moved on to the University of Pittsburgh, where she loved her job as the senior administrative assistant to the Vice Chancellor of Communications for the Office of University Communications and Public Affairs.
She was very hardworking and known for her delicious cooking, making all holidays easy, engaging, and entertaining for her family.
She was a gentle soul and will be remembered for her generosity, love, tireless work ethic, and her selfless heart. She gave without expecting anything in return, stood strong through life's hardest moments, and left an imprint on everyone she encountered.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Lorraine A. Lee, mother, Mary (Poole) Cooper, father, Wilbert C Cooper Sr., brothers, Terry Cooper, Major Cooper, Emmett Cooper, and sister Jacklyn Cooper.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date in 2026.
Rest in peace ‘Pretty Lady’. You will forever be in our hearts. Your memory will live on.
Elizabeth “Lisa” Greco
Age 85, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully Sunday, January 11, 2026. Born in Lettopalena, Abruzzo, Italy, she was the beloved daughter of the late Ventilio and Rosa DiClaudio and the loving wife of the late Domenic Greco. She was preceded in death by her sister, Camilla Talotta, and brother-in-law, Joe Talotta.
Elizabeth was known for her exceptional cooking and her warm presence as a lunch lady at Penn Hills High School, where she touched the lives of countless students over the years.
Elizabeth is survived by her devoted son, Nicola (Sharon) Greco, and her loving daughter, Rosa Iagnemma widow of the late John Iagnemma. She was the cherished grandmother of Brittany, Randy, Jessica, Anthony, Nicole, and Shannon, and the proud great-grandmother of eight. She is also survived by her brother, Ben (Sandy) DiClaudio, and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.
Friends received are invited to celebrate Elizabeth’s life at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 2-6 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10 a.m. followed by a burial at Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
Nelda Regina Adams
A dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, passed away peacefully Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at the age of 93.
She was the daughter of Michael Slean and Mary Slean, and sister of Mary Ann Byrne.
She grew up on Broadhead street in the Lincoln Lemington area of Pittsburgh. Nelda attending Corpus Christi Catholic Elementary school.
Her experience there and with Mt Alvernia in Millvale sparked her interest in becoming a Nun.
Those plans all changed however when she met Edward “Ace” Adams from Verona Blvd. nearby. He went to Westinghouse High School and the United States Army.
They were married and had four kids, Lee, Edward, Jody, and David.
He became a Pittsburgh Police Officer and they built a home to raise their kids in the Hamil Hunter area of Penn Hills.
Suddenly on April 14, 1971, Ace passed away of a heart attack at the age of 42 leaving Nelda with four kids, ages 13 and under to raise by herself.
It was a complete and utter shock to her and her kids.
Nelda was a devoted mother. She would take care of, support, and give each of her four kids “unwavering unconditional love”
Later on she really enjoyed her job working with kids as a school crossing guard in Penn Hills at the corner at Bavale and Hamil roads. Other loves of her life were pets, sports, especially going to watch her athletic kids play ball, and spending time with her eight grandchildren, Elyse, Maureen, David, Brian, Tony, Rachel, David, and Ryan along with eight great-grandchildren.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Friday, January 16, 2026 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home at 12:30.
Shirley Ann Cox (Gallapaga)
Age 90, of Glenshaw passed away peacefully Saturday, January 10, 2026. Beloved wife of David D. Cox, Sr.; mother of Lisa (Rich) Rosella and David (Monica) Cox, Jr.; grandmother of Christopher Rosella and Aidan Cox; sister of the late Frances Gallapaga, Mary Jane Gallapaga, Rita Healy, and John Gallapaga. Shirley enjoyed growing tomatoes, cooking, puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090.
Service and interment private.
James A. Gatto, Jr.
Age 76, of Plum passed away peacefully, Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Beloved husband of 55 years to Linda D. Gatto; father of James A. (Colleen) Gatto, III, Stacy (John) Lewis, and John (Melody) Gatto, II; grandfather of Anthony Gatto, Alex Gatto, and Ryan Gatto; brother of John (Josie) Gatto and the late Joan Smith, Myra Gatto, Karen Hess, and Toni Miller. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 2 p.m. until the time of the blessing service at 3 p.m.