Richard “Rich” H. Leffler
Age 74, of Penn Hills, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Pennwood Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilkinsburg. Born August 31, 1946, in Pittsburgh, to his late parents; Vincent L. Leffler and Frances C. Leffler (Sanker). He is survived by siblings Vincent F. (Mary A.) Leffler Yvonne (the late Paul) Rathgeb and the late Anthony James Leffler, Frances R. Feldmeier, and M. Patricia Shibble. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. He was a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and he served in the United States Navy. Rich was an avid reader of the History of the United States of America. He was an active member of AA for over 45 years and a founding member of the Camel Club in Penn Hills. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Camel Club at 6241 Saltsburg Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235 or to the Department of Disabled Veterans at PO Box 14301 Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301.
Service and interment will be private due to COVID-19. Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd.
Mary Grace O’Brien
Age 93, of Penn Hills, Passed away Thursday January 7, 2021. Beloved wife of the Late John T O’Brien; mother of John (Lori), Gary, Steve (Sandy), and Dave (Lori) O’Brien; grandmother of Michael, Jennifer, Christina, Greg, and Breanna; great-grandmother of Madison, Alexis, Aiden, Declan, Maci, Mary Grace, Shaelyn, Rylie, Everly, Izabella, Kayla, Claire, and Hannah. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the American Heart Association, 444 Liberty Ave #1300, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Family and friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home at 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) in Penn Hills on Monday, January 11, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 11 a.m.. We will be following COVID-19 state guidelines.
Carmen D. Fusca
Age 59, of Pittsburgh, passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021. Beloved father of Jessica (Lucas) Spieler and Amanda Fusca; grandfather of Joslyn Slater, Sebastian Slater, and Malik Abdelqader; brother of Nino (Diann) Fusca, Elisa Tatar, and the late Gregory Fusca; uncle of Brendan Tatar and Christopher Tatar. Carmen owned and operated his business, Imperial Cleaners, alongside of Jon Sinka. He enjoyed his time with his canine companion Max.
Family and friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home at 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) in Penn Hills on Tuesday, January, 5 from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. and from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, January 6, at 9 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Joseph Parish, 342 Dorseyville Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15215, at 10 a.m. We will be following COVID-19 state guidelines.
William “Bill” M. Wilson
William (Bill) Wilson passed into our Lords arms January 6th, 2021 and was reunited with his parents Arch and Lois Wilson. Bill is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 49 years, Barbara Wilson, as well as three children: Bill (Kim) of Brentwood, TN, Jodi Zimmer (Tom Toddy) of Verona, PA, and Lori Baleno (Charles) of Plum, PA.
He loved and was adored by his grandchildren: Billy (Kati), Cameron, JJ, Kaylie, Bella, and Charlie. Bill is also survived by two brothers, Barry (Paulette) and Bobby (Maria) and numerous nephews, nieces, and great-nephews/nieces that he loved and was proud of.
Bill graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1965, served the US Army in Vietnam. He led a successful career in the furniture industry, and was widely known and respected for his work. He was also a member of the masons and served as a deacon in his church.
Bill will be missed by many, as he had so many great friends. He enjoyed golf and always had time to smoke a cigar. His family appreciates your prayers, as we love him and will miss him dearly. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Toys for Tots at 18251 Quantico Gateway Drive, Triangle, VA 22172 or to a Veteran’s charity of your choice.
Family and friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home at 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) in Penn Hills on Sunday, January, 10 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. A private funeral service will be held with interment at Plum Creek Cemetery. We will be following COVID-19 state guidelines.
Theodore “Ted” A. Mastromonaco
Age 80, of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Beloved husband of Carole; father of Lisa (Bill) Cichinelli and Shelly Mastromonaco; pappy of Karley Cichinelli, Lorissa Cichinelli, and Julian Mastromonaco; great grandfather of Kynsley Solomon; brother of Judy (Al) Jackson, Jean (Paul) Mazzotta, Ann Mastromonaco, and the late Carole Mastromonaco; son of Margaret and the late Allen Mastromonaco; uncle to several nieces and nephews. He was a gentle and loving man who devoted his life to his family.
Family and friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home at 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) in Penn Hills on Sunday, January, 3 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Monday, January, 4 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Family Parish St. Joseph Church at 10:00 a.m. We will be following COVID-19 state guidelines.