Cathy A. (Brown) Brenner
Age 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2020. She was born in Pittsburgh and graduated from Point Park College with a degree in early education. She spent the first part of her career as a Montessori teacher, which she enjoyed immensely. After returning to Pittsburgh, she worked for the Allegheny Court of Common Pleas in the Pre-sentence Investigation Unit. After retirement, she primarily enjoyed spending time with her family, using her time to play with and to teach her granddaughters how to cook, bake and sew. She would often say they were her heart. She was predeceased by her mother, Evelyn (Swartz) Brown, her father, Lawrence Brown, and her brother Thomas Brown. She is survived by her daughter, Nicole Caliari (Paul) and three granddaughters whom she adored and who adored her: Jordan, Katie and Elena Caliari. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where a blessing service will be held Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at 11 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, September 15, 2020 from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.
Lois Miller Tierney
Entered into eternal life Saturday, September 5, 2020, peacefully at home surrounded by her family. Beloved wife of the late John J. Tierney; cherished mother of Daniel Tierney, Terence Tierney, Marianne (Mark) Valerio, Margaret (Brian) Darrah, Kathleen (Joe) Tuite, the late John. J. Tierney, Jr. (Linda) and the late Steven Tierney; loving grandmother of Michael (Leslie), Adam Darrah, Joseph, Steven, Michelle and Brendan Tuite and Rachel (David) Stack; great-grandmother of Isabella Valerio and Joseph and Lucy Stack. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to Pennsylvanians for Human Life SW, 239 Fourth Ave, Investment building Room 420, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, September 9, and Thursday, September 10, 2020, from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral prayers Friday, 9:30 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish, St. Bartholomew Church Friday, September 11, 2020, at 10 a.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.
Theresa M. (Nicotero) Shook
Age 75, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020. Beloved wife of Donald C. Shook; mother of James E. Kelley, Patricia A Kelley, and Donald C. (Deanna) Shook, Jr.; grandmother of nine; great-grandmother of seven; also survived by four brothers, four sisters and numerous nieces and nephews. Theresa was a retired custodian from Penn Hills School District.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Tuesday, September 8, 2020, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. Service and Interment Private. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.
Kathleen (Craver) Midock
Age 61, died peacefully in her home in Hidden Valley, PA Saturday, September 5, 2020. Beloved mother of Jessica (Sean) Wilson, Abby (Peter) Torres and Brian (Clare) Midock; grandmother of eight. She had a great 62 years! Preceded in death by her parents; Bill and Dottie Craver; and brother Larry Craver; also survived by her siblings Glenn (Marian) Craver; Debbie (the late Robert) Brown, Patricia (Russell) Kuba, Kevin (Mimi) Craver and Mel Craver. Kathleen Kept us laughing till the very end. Always tuck the corners!
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition at: http://ovarian.org/connect/find-a-local-chapter/pittsburgh
Service and Interment Private.
John A. “Jack” Denham
Age 95, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Margaret T. “Peg” Denham; father of John (Lisa) Jr., Peggy, Tom (Sue), Noreen, Ron (Sally), Gary (the late Jen) Denham, Nancy (Patrick) Flaherty, Michael (Angie) Denham; grandfather of thirteen; great-grandfather of seven; brother of Norma (Steve) Levycky and the late Patrick Denham. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jack was a Teamster Official of Local 485. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society 320 Bilmar Dr., Pittsburgh, PA 15205. Interment Private. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home.