Eleanor Viola Duff (Kozuch)
Born July 22, 1925, Ellie passed away peacefully on Monday, June 20, 2016, in her home with her family and kitty, Daisy, near for comfort. She is the beloved mother of Sherry (Jeff) Conrad, Zoli Duff, and Cynthia Clemons. She is survived by her grandchildren: Jennifer (Will) DeSantis, Luke (Debbie) Duff, Douglas R. Duff, Will Duff, Cody Jones, Christopher and Rob (Erin) Conrad; also by her great-grandchildren: Willie, Bella, Max, Julianna, and Callie. "Big E" is also survived by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Frances Kozuch; husband, Kenny Duff; and sons Jerry and Doug Duff. Eleanor was a loyal employee with JC Penney, retiring after 35 years. She loved her Polish heritage, polka music, dancing, crocheting, beach, travel and The Pittsburgh Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins. Her greatest joy in later life came from her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family and friends will be received on Friday, June 24, 2016, from 3 - 8 p.m. at the William F. Gross Funeral Home at 11735 Frankstown Road, Penn Hills, PA. Funeral prayers will take place in the funeral home, Saturday at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., in St. Gerard Majella Catholic Church, 121 Dawn Drive, Verona, PA 15147. Interment will follow at Good Shepherd Cemetery in Monroeville.