Lucille Louise “Lu, Auntzie” Russo
Age 90, of Verona, Lucille Louise “Lu, Auntzie” Russo passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021. She was born on January 23, 1931 to the late Nenetta Festa and Carman Anthony Russo. Loving sister of the late Francis “Buster” Russo, Gloria “Glo” Bisceglia, Joseph “Dixie” Russo, James “Jim” Russo, Carman Michael “Mike” Russo, and Dolores “Dee” Moore. She was aunt and cousin to so many Russos, Nuzzos and Festas. Though never blessed with children of her own, she would name all 19 of her nieces and nephews, saying with a huge smile she “loved them all and considered herself to be blessed to have them as her children.” Family was a huge part of her. She was lovingly known as “Auntzie” and was always there to welcome everyone and lend a helping hand. She never questioned taking care of her family and friends, it was just Auntzie taking the adage to heart “my home is your home” for a day, a month, and for some, years. She especially enjoyed her last home, Beechtree Commons with her many friends and her role as VP of Activities and Social Gatherings. She also invested many years as a Penn Hills Democratic Committee Member and Poll worker helping the community.
Throughout her life, she held a variety of jobs beginning as a child working with her family at their fruit market, Russo’s on Frankstown Road in Penn Hills and at her Aunt’s, Jane’s Nursery making seasonal floral arrangements; then W.T. Grants, and finally in her professional career at the Allegheny County Recorder of Deeds office, retiring as head teller after 30+ years of service.
She will be missed, but her love, kindness, and generosity will live through her beloved family and friends.
Friends and Family will be received in William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 3-7 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday, December 10, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Parish St. John the Baptist Church, 444 Saint John St. Plum, PA 15239 at 10:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest at Mt. Hope Cemetery.
Virginia R. “Ginny” Maue
Age 90, of Penn Hills, passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021. Beloved wife of the late William Maue; mother of Bill (Tracy) Maue, Sharon Schwertfeger, Carol Naughton (Jim Meshanko), and Daniel Maue; grandmother of Bill, Michele, Lisa, Luke, Adam, Matthew, Will, Tom, Emily, Maggie, and Anna; sister of Rose Theys (the late Carl) and the late Mary (Jack) Petit. Also survived by numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. She was a physical education teacher at St. Bartholomew School for many years, a piano teacher, and a very devout Christian. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Disabled American Veterans (DAV) P.O. Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250.
Friends and Family received in William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, Friday, December 10, 2021 from 2-4 p.m. and from 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.
George Andrew Hill
Born in Marion, Ohio, August 25, 1943, to the late Ralph E. Hill, Sr. and Ida Loree Walker-Hill. George was the fourth of seven children. He was preceded in death by both his parents and oldest brother, Ralph E. Hill, Jr.
While his earlier years were spent in Marion much of George’s adult life was spent in California before relocating a number of years ago to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After an unexpected illness George A. Hill departed this life on November 21, 2021.
George was often referred to as “Georgie” and jokingly as “Dean” during his early childhood. He was educated in Marion’s public-school system. While growing up George fished, hunted, and played baseball. As a Little League Pitcher his left-handed speedballs and strikeouts were often the talk of family and friends. George was a skilled hunter, but he loved to fish. Some of George’s more memorable fishing outings were spent on Lake Arthur along with his brother, Earl, and during what almost became annual family fishing outings in Florida. Some of George’s biggest smiles came when he landed a seven-foot sailfish, hit the sky at dawn in a helium-filled balloon, watching sports, and just fishing and hanging out with his brother,
Earl.
In California, George was employed as a Laborer and for a number of years he was a Union Steward-Longshoreman/Teamster. George is survived by his five siblings: Shirley Weathington, Naples, Florida; Juanita Hill, Sacramento, California; Earl Hill, Verona, Pennsylvania; Marilyn (Joseph) Sutton, Naples, Florida; and Deborah (Vernon) Carter, Yakima, Washington. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and a host of cousins and friends. George will truly be missed by his family and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Heart Association, PO Box 840692, Dallas, TX 75284 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, Monday, November 29, 2021 from 12 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 1 p.m.
Anna C. Schorsch (Harrity)
Age 101, of Monroeville, passed away Monday, November 29, 2021. Beloved wife of the late John; mother of John Schorsch; grandmother of Joseph, Michael, and Robert Schorsch. Also survived by 3 sisters, 1 brother, 5 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial Mass will be held in Holy Family Parish, Our Lady of Joy Church, 2000 O’Block Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15239 on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at 10:30 a.m.
Frank “Sonny” Ricci
Age 93, lifelong resident of Oakmont, passed away November 21, 2021. Born April 3, 1928 to the late Herman and Margaret Ricci. Beloved Husband of the late Ellen Lee (Nonamaker) Ricci; second love of his life Amy Brenen. Father of the late Diane Hulton (Keith), Michelle Szitas of Oakmont, Candi DeVita (Tony) of Hanover. Adored grandfather of four, beloved great-grandfather of five, brother of the late Elizabeth Mosakowski, Cora Brown, Margaret DiFeo and Lillian Adams. He is survived by many beloved nieces, nephews and friends.
Frank joined the United States Navy at the age of 17 to serve his country in Japan. He retired from St. Joe Paper Company where he worked as a Printer Operator. Frank loved spending time with his family, horse racing, traveling and dancing.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the UPMC Family Hospice, Inpatient Unit, Canterbury Place.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, Friday, November 26, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m.