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.
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.
Agnes Russo (Blasiak)
Age 91, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 13, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Larry Russo; mother of Mary Kay Mascara (Frank), Joe (Allegra Gulli), Larry (Dina), Frank (Maria), Lisa Baird (Doug), and the late Deborah; also survived by 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Agnes was dedicated to her family and enjoyed people and anyone stopping by could always count on having coffee available, enough to eat, and likely a good game of cards to pass the time.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, June 18, 2021 for visitation at 10 a.m. Funeral service at 11 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.
Theodore “Ted” Eazor
Age 66, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, June 13, 2021 after a long battle with brain cancer. Beloved husband of Nancy Eazor; father of Frank (Jodi) Vecchio and Cindy (John) Praski; son of the late Jim and Janet Eazor; grandfather of Regie Kessler, Brandon and Tyler Vecchio, and the late Tarin Mock; great-grandfather of Ryker Kessler; brother of Deborah (Eazor) Mooney and the late James Eazor, III; wonderful uncle to his four nieces. Ted was a successful business owner for 40 years of Eazor’s Auto Salon in Penn Hills, a vital part of the community, and loved by his many friends and customers.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, June 16, 2021 from 2 p.m. until the time of the prayer service at 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at 10 a.m.