Teresa (Ciorra) Giarnelli
96 years young, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully in her sleep with loved ones by her side on Friday, August 6, 2021. Daughter of the late Giuesippi and Adeline Ciorra; wife of the late Armand Giarnelli; mother of Gene (Eleanor) Giarnelli, Pat Morefield, and the late Dennis (surviving Mary “Dolly”) Giarnelli; grandmother of Donna (Kevin) Cassidy, Anthony (Adrienne) Giarnelli, Leslie (Tim) Bartlebaugh, Brittany (Tom) Cushing, and Natalie (Dan) Tyner; great-grandmother of Patrick, Zachary, Noelle, Caris, McKenzie, and Dennis; proceeded in death by her 6 brothers and sisters.
Teresa loved her family and whether you just stopped by or it was a holiday, Teresa had to feed you. She was an amazing cook and passed many recipes down to her family. You could tell Teresa was baking when you pulled in the driveway and those wonderful smells hit you; from Easter bread to anise cookies and biscotti. We will miss those smells especially at Christmas. Teresa was the life of the party. To know her was to love her. This big crazy family has memories that will live in our hearts forever. Teresa loved to travel. She always had her bags packed and was ready to go. Teresa also loved bingo, the casino, and playing cards. She was an amazing seamstress and made or altered anything you asked for. Teresa spent many years volunteering at the Penn Hills Senior Center and Saint Gerard’s Fish Fry. Teresa was a 50-year member of Ladies Lodge of the Spigno Saturnia Italo American Society. Teresa will be loved and missed by all who knew her. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at PO Box 98018, Washington, DC 20090-8018 or to the Alzheimer’s Association at 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, August 18, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. The family is requiring that everyone please wear a mask. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Parish St. Joseph Church at 10:30 a.m. Live streaming of the mass will also be available.
Richard A. Daum
Age 74, of Penn Hills, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021. Beloved Husband of the late Dorothy (Baker) Daum; father of Cynthia (Greg) Pofi and Michelle (Michael) Forringer; grandfather of Jacob and Noah Pofi, and Bria and Tara Parks. Richard is a proud retired postal worker and US Army veteran that served in the Vietnam War. He will be deeply missed by his dog Nick. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Southwestern Veterans Center at www.dmva.pa.gov. Service and interment private. Burial will be in William Penn Cemetery.
Gloria K. Gulley (Gigi)
Died on July 1, 2021. She was born in PIttsburgh on November 3, 1924, the daughter of Thomas B. and Victoria Drapala Kmiec. She lived and worked in Pittsburgh until her 2003 move to Charlotte, North Carolina. After graduating from St. Raphael High School in Morningside in 1942, she began working at U.S. Steel in Homestead, where she met her husband, Herbert W. Gulley. They were married 57 years until his death in 2000.
Gloria worked for more than 35 years at Shadyside Hospital. She loved everything PIttsburgh—its sports teams, newspapers, multi-floored department stores, bakeries and restaurants. She was witty, practical, smart, and generous.
Gloria is survived by her beloved family: son, John T. Gulley of Ballwin, Missouri, daughter, Victoria G. Stowell of Middlebury, Vermont, and son-in-law, Walter O. Stowell. She was devoted to and extremely proud of her granddaughters, Tiffany G. Becker, Jean E. Stowell, Anne S. Falcone, Mary C. Stowell, and Sara K. Stowell, grandsons-in-law, Kurt M. Becker, Richard J. Falcone, Jr., and Tudor Moscalu, and great-grandchildren, Michael O. Becker, Katherine G. Becker, Peter S. Falcone, Teresa C. Moscalu, and John T. Moscalu. She is also survived by her nephew, Michael A. Lubbert and his wife, Patricia, other family members, and many friends.
Gloria was predeceased by her parents, brother, Henry V. Kmiec, sister, Phyllis C. Ercole, her daughter-in-law, Dorothy A. Gulley, and her grandson, Walter O. Stowell, Jr.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 or Hospice & Palliative Care Charlotte Region, 7845 Little Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28226.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church at 11:30 a.m. She will be laid to rest next to her husband, Herbert, in Calvary Cemetery.
Mary Ann Ziegler
Age 80, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Beloved mother of JoAnn Scott, Kurt (Michelle) Ziegler, Bill (Charlene) Ziegler, Daniel (Stacey) Ziegler, and Jami (Derek) Proden; grandmother of Carla, Michelle, Jennifer, Kelsey, Ryan, Tyler, Madison, Mackenzie, Brittany, Brett, Sarah, Zachary, Matthew, Savana, Sydney, and Jace; great-grandmother of 7; sister of Judy (the late Tom) Isherwood and William (Anne) Meyers, Jr. Mary Ann had an immense love for her family.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, July 16, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, St. Susanna Church at 10 a.m.
Joseph C. “Sonny” Antonucci
Age 89, of Penn Hills formerly of Larimer Avenue, passed away peacefully Wednesday, June 30, 2021. Beloved father of Renee Martino-Antonucci, Denise Westwood-Antonucci, Joseph Antonucci, Jr., Kimberly Antonucci, and Patrick (Jessica) Antonucci; grandfather of 13; great-grandfather of 8; brother of Anthony “Hooks” (Betty) Antonucci, Josephine “Doe” (the late Jerry) Demsey, and the late Concetta Antonucci, Mary Antonucci, Philomena “Philly” (Mike) Pscholinski, Frank (Marie) Antonucci, Mary (Andy) Shintoski, and Theresa (Ross) Orgera; former husband of the late Jan Scott and Patricia (Pack) Antonucci. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and best friends. Sonny was well loved by everybody that met him. He entertained anybody he ever met. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, playing cards, and overall, his family meant everything to him. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, July 2, 2021 for visitation from 3 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 7 p.m.