Grace E. Skoog
Age 88, of Penn Hills Passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Robert C. Skoog; mother of Sondra (Tom) Kostecke, Robert M. (Debbie) Skoog, Tim Skoog, and Joyce (Rusty) Clements; grandmother of 13; great-grandmother of 13. Grace was a Carnegie Mellon graduate, loved the Steelers and was a very dedicated and lifelong member of Monroeville United Methodist Church. The Skoog family would like to thank the nurses and staff members of Concordia of Monroeville. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Monroeville United Methodist Church, 219 Center Rd, Monroeville, PA 15146.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, where a funeral service will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. Visitation Friday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Livio “Lee” Pimpinella
Of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Sunday, September 1, 2019. Brother of Michelina (Pasquale) Ciano, Tina (the late Alberto) DiClemente, Alex (Janet) Pimpinella and the late Dario Pimpinella; son of the late Antonio Pimpinella and Rose Adipietro; also survived by many loving nieces, nephews and his dog Lucky. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Animal Friends, 562 Camp Horne Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Friday from 6 p.m. until the time of the service at 8 p.m.
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Messenger
Age 86, of Monroeville, passed away Wednesday, August 28, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Edward Merle Messenger; she is survived by family and friends. From her days at Live Fish (later Benkovitz Seafoods) to her private accounting practice, Betty was devoted to her work, her clients, and most of all, her late husband. A service will be held Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Mt. Hope Cemetery, 12707 Frankstown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 11 a.m. Everyone please meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to Arden Courts of Monroeville are appreciated.
Ashley Giordano
Age 26, of Penn Hills, tragically passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019. Beloved daughter of Terry (Stepfather Todd Daly) and the late Frank Giordano; loving mother of Kennedy and the late Kali Delgado; sister of Frank (Natalie D’Ambrosio) and Anthony Giordano; granddaughter of Mary (the late Sam) Ariondo and the late Frank (Stella) Giordano; also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Ashley will be greatly missed by all that knew and loved her.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills, Thursday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Friday 9:20 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Majella Church 10:00 a.m.
Lisa Ann (Conner) Cox
Age 53, of Penn Hills, born, November 5, 1965, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019; Mother of Amanda Clara Cox; wife of the late John B. Cox; Daughter of Clara (Russo) and the late Gilbert D. Conner; sister of Kenneth M (Victoria) Conner and Daniel G. (Holly) Conner; also survived my many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Lisa loved the music of Elton John and was a big fan of the TV and film actor John Ritter. She loved animals of all kinds, especially her cat Midnight and her precious puppy, Bonnie. Lisa enjoyed family gatherings and trips to the Atlantic coast. She was an administrator for her husband’s company, Pitt-Tex and for McTish, Kunkel and Associates.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills Sunday, August 25, 2019, from 3 p.m. until the time of the service at 7 p.m. Interment private.