Joseph “Joe” J. Szypulski
Of Penn Hills, formerly of Swissvale, passed away suddenly Thursday, January 12, 2023. Son of the late Ted and Irene; beloved husband of Jolinda (Eckman); father of Jessica Claypool; grandfather of Alyssa, Madison, Victoria, Bradley, Rylee, Harper, and Gracie; great-grandfather of Aleah, Kyro, and Roman; brother of Carol (Ronald) Shea, Richard (the late Wendy) Szypulski, and Robert (Linda) Szypulski. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Joe is a retired Penn Hills School District Custodian.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Sunday, January 15, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, January 16, 2023 at 11 a.m.
Charlotte “Mitzi” Bulkoski
Age 75, of Penn Hills, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Chester, Jr.; mother of Brenda (Reid) Wolfe and Chester, III (Lori) Bulkoski; proud grandmother of Luke John and Carter Andrew Bulkoski; sister of Hilda (Robert) Schwille and the late Andrew Bredholt. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Humane Animal Rescue League, 6926 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Monday, January 9, 2023 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 10:30 a.m.
Marjorie “Margie” A. Ripple
Of Penn Hills, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022. Beloved mother of Robert (Cindy) Ripple and Wayne (Amy) Chambers. She is preceded in death by six siblings. She is loved by many nieces, nephews, and friends. Margie was a passionate Steelers fan and was very strong in her faith. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Rd., Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
Friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 p.m.
Ann Marie Pella
Age 80, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Daughter of the late Amico and Mary Ranallo; beloved wife of 54 years to Joseph A. Pella; mother of Christine (Bob) Hoffmann and Linda Pella; grandmother of Gianna and Robbie Hoffmann; sister-in-law of Philomena Stamerra, Elaine (Edward) Ribar, and the late Marie (Rich) Branzel. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Ann Marie worked in the catering department at the University of Pittsburgh for 35 years before retirement. She was a devout Catholic that enjoyed Sunday pasta dinners with her family, but her greatest joy was watching her grandchildren grow up.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Sunday, January 8, 2023 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home on Monday, January 9, 2023 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Rd., Penn Hills, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.
Mary Johns McElroy
Passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022. Beloved mother of the late Carl McElroy and surviving Susan McElroy Smith. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to ASPCA, P.O. Box 96929, Washington, DC 20090.
Service and Interment private.