Margaret Roberta Nese
Passed away peacefully in her home on Friday July 3rd, 2020. Although she lived in Pittsburgh much of her life, she grew up with two sisters and four brothers in Lumberton, MS. To the world, Roberta was kind, generous and most importantly forgiving. To those who knew and loved her, she was simply Gram and she wore that title with pride.
At an early age, Roberta had dreams of becoming a stewardess so she could travel to new places. She found a better dream when she met the love of her life, Bud, became a mom and grandmother and still got to see much of the world.
She is preceded in death by her husband Joseph Anthony Nese, Jr.; parents, Braxton and Elnora Jones; three brothers B.B., Cecil and Jimmy Jones; and sister Dorothy Jones.
She is survived by her children Kathy Jo Nese, Debbie Ann Nese and Joseph Anthony Nese, III; her grandchildren Joie, Niki (Mark), David, Anthony (Antoinette), Alysha(Ric), Angela (Frank); great-grandchildren Julia, Aubrey, Anthony Jr., Chase, Carmella, Parker, Scarlett and Valentina; A sister Mary and Brother Roland(Shirley) and host of nieces and nephews
In the end, she fought the good fight, finished the race and kept the faith.
Funeral Service and Interment Private.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the charity of your choice.
James Robert Wright, Sr.
Age 35, of Pittsburgh, but considered San Diego his home, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2020. Survived by his children; Jewely Andre-Wright, Clayton Andre-Wright, Jacob Wright, James Wright, Jr., and Joseph Wright; their mother Rebecca Wright; parents Robert J. (Rita) Fiore and Jeannette (Gary) Lyons; brother Robert J. Fiore and sister-in-law Katie Gardner; also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the family for his children’s college funds.
Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Friday, July 3, 2020, from 2 p.m. until 7 p.m. Service and Interment Private. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines and family requests everyone to please wear your mask.
Evelyn A. Dexter
Age 85, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020. Beloved wife of the late Frederick S. Dexter; mother of Susan (Bruce) Kvarta, Clark (Renee) Dexter; grandmother of Kristina and Adam Kvarta; sister of Joan Rutkowski and the late George Felege. Evelyn was an ICU nurse at Braddock Hospital, she loved to play bridge and golf. In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 575 Lincoln Ave, Bellevue, PA 15202. Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday, June 29, 2020 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.
Michael A. Messina
Born February 1933, in Burgettstown, PA passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020. Son of Ralmondo and Calogera Messina, immigrants from Sicily, Italy. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Peter J. Messina. Michael was a graduate of Central Catholic high school in 1951, he then attended Duquesne University and later the school of St. Philip Neri, Haverhill, MA where he studied classes of languages, Latin and Greeks. He received a Liberal Arts degree from St. Francis University in Loretto, PA. He also attended St. Vincent Seminary and studied Theology. Mr. Messina served in the U.S. Army from 1954-1956. Mr. Messina was a member of St. John Fisher Parish, Churchill. He worked in various sales positions for 6 years, then worked as a taxi driver for Yellow Cab for 26 years. Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Thursday, June 25, 2020, from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral prayers at 12 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held in St. John Fisher Church at 12:30 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.
Barbara J. Maxwell
Age 88, of Penn Hills, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. Preceded in death by former husband Robert Maxwell, Jr.; beloved mother of David, Sr. (Michele), Craig, and Kenneth Maxwell; cherished grandmother of Sara Hurley, David Jr. (MJ), Lacey, Brittany, and Benjamin Maxwell; adored great-grandmother of Brandon, Brenna, Aubrey, and Matthew. Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday, June 22, 2020 from 10 a.m. until the time of service at 12 p.m. We will be following COVID-19 State guidelines.