Munaish A. Ramnanan
Age 77, originally born in Las Lomas, Trinidad, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2024. Beloved husband of Mary Grace Ramnanan; father of Todd and Tiffany Ramnanan, step-father of Naja (John) Brown and Jovan (Kimberly) Harris; grandfather of Haley, Morgan, Brendan, Cali, Graeson, Lilly and Landon; brother of Shirlin, Shamwantee, Gandi, Molay, Khrishna, Kumar and Devi “Baby”; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Munaish was a long time, practicing member of SGI-USA. His faith was his guiding light to give him the strength to be the rock for his family. He loved relaxing by his garden, cooking, watching pro wrestling, and the Steelers. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Soka University of America, 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656.
Friends and Family received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Saturday June 8, 2024 from 12 p.m. until the time of the service at 1 p.m.
James H. “Jay” Webb
Age 57, of Pittsburgh, passed on to be with the Lord, surrounded by his family, Thursday, May 30, 2024. Son of the late William L. Herndon and Gaynel D. Webb; beloved father of Leslie S. Jenks; fiancé of Carmell Norman; brother of Jamal M. Webb and a host of several other brothers and sisters. Also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Sunday, June 9, 2024 from 3-7 p.m. A Funeral Service will be held at the funeral home on Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11 a.m.
Robert J. “Bob” Smith
Age 66, of Plum, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, Thursday, May 23, 2024 after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer and Parkinson’s. Beloved husband of Elizabeth Smith; father of Jonathan (Kyla) Smith and David (Janie) Smith; grandfather of Bailey, Emmersen, Calington, and Adler Smith and his grand-dog Koby; son of Arlene and the late James Smith; brother of James (Jean) Smith and Linda (William) Swope. Also survived by nieces and nephews. His love of sports and hockey started at a young age, which he passed down to his children and grandchildren. His pursuit of memorabilia and collectables gave him joy throughout his final days.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street, Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills on Monday, May 27, 2024 from 4-7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Parish Our Lady of Joy Church, 2000 O’Block Road, Plum, PA 15239 on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.
Samuel "Sam" Ariondo
Age 63, of Virginia Beach formerly of Penn Hills, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Beloved father of Nicole Ariondo; grandfather of William Monroe, Santino Ariondo and Albert Clark; son of the late Salvatore “Sam” and Mary (Sullivan) Ariondo; brother of, Terry (Todd Daly) Giordano, Cassie (Frank) Sciulli and the late JoAnn Ariondo and Bob Ariondo; loving uncle of Frank (Natalie D’Ambrosio), Anthony (Abby Ifft) and the late Ashley Giordano, Angela (Andrew) Catullo, Michael, and Amanda Sciulli; great uncle of Kennedy Delgado who was very special to him. Sam was a man of faith who enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and family who meant the world to him. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 4-8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church 200 Stotler Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.
Paul Wojtkowski
Age 77 of Davis, WV formerly of Pittsburgh PA, passed from this life Monday, May 20, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He had been in declining health and was under the care of Mountain Hospice. Paul was born July 9, 1946 in Pittsburgh to the late Peter and Daisy Wojtkowski.
Paul is survived by his wife of 59 years, Mae Wojtkowski. His daughter, Mae Teter and husband, Asa of Red Creek, WV and his son Michael Wojtkowski, of Atlanta Ga. One granddaughter, Jordan Leah Teter and one grandson, Devin Paul Teter both of Red Creek, WV. His sister, Barbara Yakin of Bradenton FL. Three nephews, Dr. Timothy Connelly of GA, Richard Yakin and Peter Yakin of FL. Several great nieces and nephews also survive.
A Blessing Service will be held at St Stanislaus Cemetery, 700 Soose Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15209 on Friday, May 24, 2024 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations be made to Mountain Hospice, 1002 S. Crim Avenue, Belington, WV 26250 in Paul's name.