William F. Gross

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.

Harold L. “Harry” Dowling

Age 63, of Penn Hills, formerly of Mount Washington and Swissvale, died Nov. 15, 2021, after a prolonged illness. He was born in Sweet Home, Ore. on Feb. 15, 1958 and graduated from Northwest Christian College in 1983 with a bachelor’s in Christian education with a minor in journalism. Most recently, he worked at Citizens Bank as a telephone customer service agent. Harry attended North Way Christian Community, formerly Hillside Christian Fellowship, in Robinson and was particularly active in its Faith & Friends and music ministries, playing guitar and bass. He was known for his sensitivity, dark sense of humor and biblical integrity. He was a fan of the University of Oregon Ducks, later adopted Pittsburgh professional sports teams and, in 2009, had an op-ed, “There used to be a ballpark,” about his experience at Civic Stadium in Eugene, Ore. while watching the Eugene Emeralds minor-league baseball team in the 1980s, published in the Post-Gazette. Harry is survived by three sisters, Catherine Melton of Portland, Ore.; Virginia Dougherty of Penn Hills; and Patricia Dowling of San Francisco; and two brothers, William of Alexandria, Va. and Robert of Tomball, Texas. His parents, Dr. Harold Bader Dowling and Leota Virginia Dowling, preceded him in death.

A memorial service is taking place at 1 p.m. Dec. 12 at North Way Christian Community, 1050 Campbells Run Road, Carnegie, Pa. Donations or grocery gift cards can be given for comfort items to AGH West Penn Cancer Institute, 4815 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15224.

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.

Passed away Wednesday November 17, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Edward G. Jenkins; mother of Charlene (Joe) Liberto; grandmother of Jeanna (Carmen) D'Ambrosio, Jody, and Lidia Liberto, Nicole and Kevin McClain; great-grandmother of Nadia, Gabriella, Joseph, Christian, Carmen, Giada and Kevin, Jr.; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Seneca Manor and Suncrest Hospice for their compassionate care.

Friends and Family received in WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME LTD., 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.) Penn Hills, Friday, November 19, 2021 from 2-6 p.m. Funeral Prayers will be held at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. on Saturday, November 20, 2021 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial held at Holy Family Parish Our Lady of Joy Church, 2000 O'Block Road, Pittsburgh PA 15239 at 11 a.m.