Katherine "Kathy" L. Napolitana
Age 59, of Penn Hills, passed away Sunday, May 15, 2022. Beloved wife of David J. Napolitana; mother of Jennifer (Michael Zutich) Napolitana; go-go of Isabelle, Kane, and Mikaela; sister of Anne (Tom) Fitzgerald; aunt of Jessica and Chris (Erin) Fitzgerald and Alaina and Alyssa Napolitana. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Cancer Pavilion, Suite 1B, 5150 Center Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15232.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd, (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 11 a.m.
Michael Pirollo
Age 66, of Penn Hills, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family; beloved husband of Patricia (Lee); father of Thomas, Annamarie, and Danielle Pirollo; Son of Anna and the late Thomas Pirollo; brother of Susan married to Timothy Pittman. He was loved by an extensive list of family, friends, and community members alike including Patricia’s siblings Barbara Trilli, Christel Chuderewicz, Heidi Steele, Beverly Dutkiewicz, and the late Robert Lee . Michael Pirollo pursued his passion for photography in 1974 and started his own business, "Dream Photography", taking wedding and school photos. At 28, he opened the restaurant, "Pizzeria Cafe" in Verona that he operated for about 2-½ years. In 2009, he began working as a commercial and residential real estate agent at Keller Williams Realty. He switched to real estate full time in 2014. He was generously involved in his community as a member of Penn Hills Rotary, the Penn Hills Chamber of Commerce, and the Spigno Saturnia Society. He enjoyed building his dream home from the ground up, competing in disco dancing competitions back in the day, and taking his family on vacations to the beach. Michael lived a legacy of hard work to care for his family.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, on Sunday, May 15, 2022 from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Monday, May 16, 2022 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 10:45 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Parish, St. John the Baptist Church at 11:30 a.m.
Mark C. Reed
Age 61, of Plum Borough, surrounded by his loved ones, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 8, 2022. He is preceded in death by his parents Charles C., Jr. and Dolores C. Reed; bother of David C. Reed and Thomas C. Reed, Sr. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins, and a plethora of close friends especially Michelle Harrison, Mark and Lori Petri, Keith Kondrich, Mike Brinza, Mary Beth Styslinger, and Jim Styslinger. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Light of Life Ministries 913 Western Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15233 or Little Sisters of the Poor1028 Benton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15212.
A memorial mass will be held at Holy Family Parish Our Lady of Joy Church on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at 11 a.m. Everyone please meet at church. A private burial will take place at St. Vincent Cemetery.
Leonard James Baklarz
Age 96, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022. Husband of the late Anne Marie Baklarz; father of Donalee (Tom) Benish, Leonard J. (Elizabeth) Baklarz, Jr., and Lisa-Jo (Ronald) Rygelski, and the late Karianne Baklarz Gleason. Len is survived by brothers Ralph Baklarz and Clarence Baklarz, grandchildren Natalie Jackson, Christopher Trunick, Leonard J. Baklarz, III, Melissa Bruning, Lauren Tomasino, Michael Baklarz, Matthew Rygelski, II and nine great -grandchildren. Len is a World War II Navy veteran having served in Pacific theatre from 1944-1946. He earned a BA from Duquesne University and worked for General Motors until his retirement in 1985. Len loved his family, ballroom dancing and the Pittsburgh Steelers and was a dedicated volunteer for the Compassionate Friends, Pittsburgh Chapter. In lieu of flowers contributions acknowledged to New Haven Court at Linwood, Attention: Lori Grant, 100 Freedom Way, Greensburg, Pa. 15601. Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd, (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, Tuesday only, May 17th, 3-7 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd parish, St. Susanna Catholic Church, 10 a.m.
Emanuel “Manuel” V. DiNatale III
Age 33, of Indiana Township, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 7, 2022. Beloved son of Manny and Carla DiNatale; brother of Laura (Jerod) DiNatale-Krueger; nephew of Blaise (Dianne) DiNatale, Jimmy DiNatale, Maria (Bob) Winklmann, Jane (late Alex) Gionta, and Linda (Ray) Mooney. Also survived by numerous cousins and friends. He will be deeply missed by his dear friend and guardian angel Lauren Books, his best friend Ryan Blettner, and his unofficial godson Benjamin Ray Blettner. Manuel leaves behind so many broken and shattered hearts. He also had a deep love for animals. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Humane Animal Rescue League at 6926 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road), Penn Hills, on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 10 a.m.