Brian P. “Murph” Murphy
Age 48, of Penn Hills, passed away, surrounded by his family and friends, Monday, June 12, 2023. Beloved husband of Rebecca; son of Regis and Linda Murphy; brother of Erin Murphy and Lisa (Jeff) Master; uncle of Hayden Pontius, Sophia and Logan Noone, and Logan and Kendra Borkowski; son-in-law of Marc and Gail DeStout; brother-in-law of Lisa (James) Borkowski. He is also survived by his companions Gaia and Graham and Mole and Smokey. He is a graduate of Penn Hills High School and Slippery Rock University. Murph worked many different positions for KDKA for over 15 years. He had a great love for sports, especially baseball. Brian played high school baseball and more recently for Krush Softball team and Pin Pals Bowling League. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Monday, June 19, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. and Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 4 p.m. until the time of the Eulogy at 7 p.m.
Barbara Ann Barbieri
Age 83, of Penn Hills entered into eternal rest surrounded by loved ones on June 10, 2023. Barbara was born January 25, 1940 to the late Elizabeth and Charles Thomas of Pittsburgh, PA. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years Carmen Barbieri.
She graduated from Sacred Heart Catholic High School and earned two Associate Degrees from Boyce Community College. Retired after 30 years as a teachers aid for Allegheny Intermediate Unit, where she enhanced the lives and educated countless children at Dickson Elementary in Swissvale, Ramsey Elementary in Monroeville, and Washington Elementary in Penn Hills.
Throughout her life she was a masterful gardener, dabbled in many crafts, award winning artist, a happy golfer, she also enjoyed bowling and traveling, as well her retirement job at Sears. Her most fulfilling and greatest talent was her artistry of making porcelain dolls.
She will be missed by her family and friends. Barbara is survived by her children, son Carmen C. Barbieri, daughter Diana Namie and spouse George Namie, daughter Teresa Khanna and spouse Yesh Khanna, granddaughters Salina Khanna and Sonya Khanna, great grandson Holden Mason, daughter Elizabeth Barbieri Heinbaugh, grandson Jonathan Heinbaugh and spouse Emma Heinbaugh, granddaughter Elisabeth Heinbaugh, grandson Bradley Heinbaugh, son Paul Barbieri and spouse Zoila. Sisters Marilyn Wallace and Dorothy Bloom. Her brother-in-laws; Phil Barbieri, his deceased wife Aggie Barbieri, Fred Barbieri and Nancy Barbieri, and all of the ones that called her Aunt Barbie.
Barbara lived life, loved life, was kind, and never met a stranger she didn’t like.
Friends will be received at the William F. Gross Funeral Home, 11735 Frankstown Road, on Monday, June 12, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Barbara Roman Catholic Church, 111 Raymaley Road, Harrison City, PA 15636 Tuesday June 13, 2023 at 11 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH
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Alex Pimpinella
Age 68, of Penn Hills, passed away Wednesday, May, 17, 2023. Son of the late Antonio “Tony” and Rosa Pimpinella; father of Alex Pimpinella; brother of Lena (Pasquale) Ciano, Tina (Late Alberto) DiClemente and the late Dario and Livio Pimpinella; boyfriend of Janet Kelly; also survived by nieces and nephews. Alex enjoyed growing produce in his garden and fishing. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society.
Service and interment private.
Anthony 'Chickie' Ciufi
79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 7, 2023. Anthony was a devoted father, church leader, veteran, monk, and friend, but he was also known for his larger-than-life and memorable personality. Anthony lived life to the fullest with an infectious laugh and imaginative storytelling. Anthony was always there for his family, offering unwavering support and guidance. Anthony loved to preach the gospel to everyone he knew and those he didn’t know. We know that his memory will live on in the many lives he touched.
In honor of Anthony's memory, take a moment to reach out in your heart to Jesus to experience His love and receive His rest. We know that he would want nothing more than to see his loved ones celebrating his life, which is rich in memories of all who love him: his daughter Corrie (Kelly) Ciufi Motichek; his son Daniel (Jessi) Ciufi; his brother John (Diana) Ciufi; and 4 grandchildren Ethan and Alexandria Motichek; Norah and Nathan Ciufi; as well as his nephews Robert and Christopher and nieces Nicole and Connie. In Lieu of flowers, please consider donations to children in poverty (a cause dear to Anthony’s heart) https://www.compassion.com/ways-to-donate.htm
Anthony was laid to rest in Mt. Carmel Cemetery on May 10, 2023.
Peggy A. Hopkins (Brenner)
Age 70, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Beloved wife of Michael Pleva and the late Charles W. Hopkins; mother of Robert Brenner Hopkins; sister of Karon (Clifford) Moore and the late Robert Brenner, Jr. Peggy was a personal caregiver and had a deep love for her son Bobby. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the charity of your choice.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, May 21, 2023 from 3-7 p.m. and on Monday, May 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 p.m.