James Patrick Moloney
A beloved father/grandfather and retired Penn Hills K-9 Police Officer passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at the age of 84. Son of the late Joseph and Willa Moloney; husband of Lucille (Palumbo) Moloney and the late Louise (Pompelio); beloved father of Maureen (Keith) Gamble, Colleen (James) Joyce, and Christine (Michael) Powers; special father of Susan (Jeff) Litzinger, Sandra McDade, and Julie (Stephen) Kundrat; brother of Judith Roberts and the late Roger, Mary Margaret, Joan, and Phillip; grandfather of Marissa (Jessalyn) Penvose, Kyle Powers, and James Joyce, Jr.; special grandfather of Jennifer, Ryan, Megan, Taylor, and Krysten; great-pap to Dallas, Tristan, Tatum, Beckham, Callum, Rayven, and Baby Cienna James. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Patrick served in the U.S. Navy and became a Penn Hills Police Officer, where he was recognized in 1982 as Policeman of the Year. He was active in the North American Police Work Dog Association (N.A.P.W.D.A.) as a Master Trainer, where he held multiple offices including President.
After 27 years of service on the Penn Hills Police Department he retired and started Moloney’s K-9 Academy in 1990. There he continued to serve local communities, and his country, with Search and Rescue and obedience training. He also assisted in various areas of police work with many police departments throughout the United States. Additional volunteer work included public relations for the K-9 Corps, girls’ basketball coaching for St. John the Baptist School, and numerous activities for his church.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Thursday, March 21, 2024 from 5-8 p.m. and Friday, March 22, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home, Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10:15 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Holy Family Parish St. John the Baptist Church, 444 Saint John St., Plum, PA 15239 at 11 a.m.
Connie “Columba” DelleFemine
Age 88, of Verona, passed away Saturday March 9, 2024. Wife of the late Michael P DelleFemine; mother of Joseph (Kimberly), Bernice (Kenneth) Kula and the late Michael (surviving Marietta) DelleFemine; grandmother of Marina (Liam) Holmes, Michael D. DelleFemine, Mario (Tosha) DelleFemine; great-grandmother of Elijah, Athena, Ezra, Aspen Holmes, Mason and Ryder DelleFemine; sister of Dorothy (the late Joe) Pronio and the late Muffie (Sam) DeStefano, Dom (Ursula), Bill (Helen), Armand (Irene) Bergamasco; sister-in law of the late Anthony (Sandy), Jerry (surviving Lucille) DelleFemine; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Connie enjoyed volunteering at the St Gerard Majella Church Fish Fry and was an avid Bingo player. She enjoyed working at the Penn Hills Senior Center adult daycare. Columba was famous for her Italian cooking, especially her eggplant, pasta and wedding soup. She touched the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude children’s hospital, 501 St. Jude Place • Memphis, TN 38105. Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home, Wednesday, March 13, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.
Josephine (Gaio) Fanale
One week short of her 101st birthday, passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side, Friday, March 1, 2024. Beloved wife of the late Dante Fanale; mother of Peggy (Jim) Budnik, Nancy (Ned) Eldridge, and Kathy (Dan) Novakovich; grandmother of Erin (Bobby), Michael, Lindsey (Aaron), Haley (John) Evan, and Maresa (Ethan); great-grandmother of Allison, Brooks, Connor, Nolan, Arthur, Stanley, Anya, Lola, Mila, and Bear; sister of the late Ricky, Edward, John, Robert, Atoinette, Eleanor, and Mary. She was a longtime resident of Penn Hills and an active member of St. Gerard Majella Church. She enjoyed many years of volunteering at the Penn Hills Service Association. The family would like to thank the dedicated and caring staff members of Atria at Cranberry Woods for their care. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Penn Hills Service Association, 2519 Main St., Penn Hills, PA 15235.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until the time of funeral prayers at 11:20 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Holy Family Parish St. Joseph Church, 825 Second St., Verona, PA 15147 at 12 p.m.
Louis J. “Lou” Bissacott
Age 66, passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital. He was born January 12, 1958 to Louis and Gloria (Divich) Bissacott. He graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1976. He is survived by his sister Antonia (Daniel) Parise, two nieces Christina (Brian) McElwain and Joanne Parise, and his great niece Ruby McElwain. He is also survived by cousins and his dog Rosie. Lou liked reading, music, and movies, but there was nothing he loved more than spending time with his great niece Ruby. Lou was preceded in death by his parents Louis and Gloria Bissacott and his pets Molly, Gina, and Sophie. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Humane Animal Rescue of Pittsburgh, 6926 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Friday, March 8, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.
Joseph T. Russo
Of Morningside, passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024. Husband of the late Christine; father of Philip and the late Joey Russo; brother of Tony Russo and the late Richard Russo. Memorial to be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 1999, Memphis, TN 38101.