Glenn Richard Almasy
A loving husband and devoted father of three passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at the age of 86. Glenn was born on July 15, 1933, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Otto and Ethel Almasy. He received his Journeymen Wiremen’s ticket in 1960. In October of 1953 he married Geraldine “Gerry” Conley whom he leaves behind along with his twin daughters; Debby Almasy and Karen Brown, son; Glenn R. Almasy, II, grandsons Justin (Erica) Brown and Christopher (Michelle) Brown, great-grandchildren Dylan Corso-Brown, Harper Brown and Oliver Brown, sister; Gail Haney, brother; Jack Almasy, brother in law; Robert Conley, he is also survived by nieces and nephews. Glenn was a long standing member of the Moose 298 Universal Golf League, a 65-year IBEW member as well as President of IBEW retiree club and was an avid golfer with IBEW local 5 golf club. He spent many winters hunting with his son Glenn and best Friend Red Jelenik at their hunting camp. From coaching his son’s Penn Hills little league team to supporting his grandsons in Oakmont soccer and baseball Glenn devoted his time and resources tirelessly. Glenn received great enjoyment from watching young athletes mature. Glenn and Gerry traveled extensively with Christopher and Justin to watch their competitive hockey games.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association 2835 E Carson St Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Friday, January 3, 2020 from 2 p.m. until the time of the blessing service at 7 p.m.
Myra Ann Gatto
Age 78, of Penn Hills, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019. Sister of James (Linda) Gatto, John (Josie) Gatto and the late Joan Smith, Karen (Tom) Hess and Mary (Tom) Miller; daughter of the late James and Agnes Gatto; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Where a blessing service will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 10 a.m. Visitation Friday, January 3, 2020, 6-8 p.m.
Virginia L. “Ginger” Bilecky (Graham)
Age 80, of Penn Hills, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Wife of the late John A. Graham; mother of Kathy (Jim) Sedlak, John A. Graham, Karen Graham, Kristy Graham, Tracey Pampena and the late Kelly Rubis; grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 15; sister of Bill Benton, Gerald Benton and Bonnie Cowell.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Where a blessing service will be held Monday at 10 a.m. Visitation Sunday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Carol Ann Capozzi-Simon
Age 75, originally of Homewood, currently of Natrona Heights, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late William Simon; survived by many cousins and friends. Carol was very outgoing and loved to dance. She worked over 30 years for Honeywell. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated in St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 Monday, December 30, 2019 at 11 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH. Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd.
Robert Francis Graziano
October 28, 1928 – December 20, 2019
Bob Graziano grew up in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh, the son of Francis and Amelia (Mercurio) Graziano. He fell in love with a girl from the neighborhood, Dorothy Blasiak, and they wed on July 16, 1951, shortly before he left for service overseas during the Korean War. They enjoyed 66 years of marriage until her passing in 2017.
Bob worked for the US Postal Service his entire career, as he and Dorothy raised their family of two sons and one daughter. He was very fulfilled by his role as representative for the National Association of Letter Carriers, helping his colleagues and their families with healthcare issues.
Family was of paramount importance to Bob. His children grew up having aunts, uncles and extended family around for holidays. As they grew up and had children of their own, it was always a treat to visit Bob and Dorothy and enjoy the homemade pizza and conversation.
Bob was preceded in death by his wife, his sisters Frances and Margaret, and his brothers John and James. He is survived by his brother Ron; his son Robert (and Sallie) Graziano, and their children Michael (and Natalie Strobach) and Chrissy (and Jason Phillips); his daughter Marianne (and Marshall) McKeag; his son Dan (and Betsy) Graziano and their children Dan, Maria and Ben; and a large and loving extended family.
Friends and family will be received on Friday, Dec. 27, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Gross Funeral Home, 11735 Frankstown Road, in Penn Hills. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 28, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Susanna Catholic Church, 200 Stotler road, Pgh. 15235 Everyone please meet at church. In lieu of flowers, people can make a contribution to their favorite charity in Bob’s memory.