James R. Montgomery
Age 58, of Verona, passed on May 6, 2021. James is survived by his wife, Arnel Montgomery, and his son, Ryan Montgomery, both of Verona, and sister, Jill Montgomery of Redding, California and his father, Weldon D Montgomery of Watsonville, California. James graduated from the University of California, Davis in 1986 with a Bachelor of Science Mechanical Engineering and immediately joined the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program at Mare Island Naval Shipyard in Vallejo, California. Jim and Arnel moved to Pittsburgh in 1995 when he was offered a job with the Naval Reactors Field Office in West Mifflin. He worked there until his retirement in 2021. A memorial service will be held at Mt. Hope Community Church, 12106 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 11:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking for donations to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/online-documents/en/pdf/forms/donate-by-mail-form.pdf
Lois A. Choby
Age 80, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 6, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Edward G. Choby; mother of Cathlene (Gerry) Mohney and Michael Choby. Lois was a past treasurer of the Penn Hebron Garden Club and a parishioner at St. Susanna Church for many years. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Penn Hebron Garden Club at 237 Jefferson Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Thursday, June 10, 2021 from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church 200 Stotler Road, Penn Hills, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.
(Mary) Audrey McGuire
Age 90, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021. Devoted mother of Janet Ragan (Bill), Dale (Barb) McGuire, and Jackie McGuire. Also survived by her brother Edward (Lynn) Wilson (Carol), four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Audrey was always considered the neighborhood mom, and she enjoyed being that. She retired from Westinghouse Nuclear Division in Monroeville after over 25 years of service as an Executive Secretary. She was a proud member of Plum AARP, The Unity Golden Age Club, and Redhats. She truly loved going on trips and to see many plays with these groups. Audrey will be dearly missed by all.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Charles Andrew “Chuck” Then
Known as “Skip” to many, of Pittsburgh, passed away peacefully Friday, June 4, 2021 at Forbes Hospital at the age of 82. He was born May 14, 1939 to the late Charles J. and Mary (Healy) Then.
After serving four years in the United States Army, Chuck served numerous years in the United States Army Reserves earning the rank of Staff Sergeant, He dedicated a career of 43 years with the United States Federal Government; working 15 years for the Gettysburg National Military Park Service and 23 years with the Department of Veteran Affairs in Pittsburgh, retiring in 2014. While Living in Gettysburg, he was devoted to his community serving as a volunteer with the Gettysburg Fire Department and St. Francis Xavier School and Church.
Chuck loved his family, gardening, and spending time on the upper deck of a cruise ship. He enjoyed Spoiling his grandchildren, spending many happy hours working in his greenhouse, planting flowers and traveling with his wife and family.
Chuck is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Donna Then; three children, Robert (Heather) Then of Gettysburg, Joanie (Edward) Nicholson, and Daniel (Amanda) Then of Pittsburgh, the heart of his heart, grandchildren Jordan Roberson (Fiancée Jade Johnson), Mackenzie and Nicholas Moquin, of Pittsburgh, Kaitlyn Then of Gettysburg, Addison, Brooklynn, Jackson, Emmalynn, and Grayson Then of Pittsburgh. He also leaves behind his two brothers, James (Kathy) Then of Slippery Rock and Eugene (Arlene) Then of Wexford. He is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews and their children.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, St. Bartholomew Church 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Gettysburg Battlefield Preservation Association, 1008 Hanover St. Gettysburg, PA 17325
JoAnn Ariondo-Pugh
Age 62, of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Beloved daughter of Mary (Sullivan) and the late Salvatore “Sam” Ariondo; significant other of Larry Schiller; sister of Sam Ariondo, Bob Ariondo, Terry (Todd Daly) Giordano, and Cassie (Frank) Sciulli; loving aunt of Nicole Ariondo, Frank, Anthony, and the late Ashley Giordano, Angela, Michael, and Amanda Sciulli; great aunt to her very special Kennedy Delgado. JoAnn took great pride in her nieces and nephews and treated them as her own. Each of them held a special place in her heart. She will be dearly missed by all of those that knew and loved her.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, May 21, 2021 from 2 p.m. until 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Gerard Majella Church 121 Dawn Drive Verona, PA 15147 at 10 a.m. We will be following COVID-19 state guidelines.