Loretta Jane Leach
Of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully Sunday, August 18, 2019. Beloved wife of 41 years to Pat Leach; sister of Carol Lowrey, Patty Slagle, and Donna Cheek; also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends received in the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Road) Penn Hills, where a blessing service will be held Friday at 10 a.m. Visitation Wednesday, from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
Janet “Jan” L. Holste
Age 71, of Penn Hills Formerly of Elliot passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019. Beloved wife of Ben Holste; sister in-law of Nancy (late husband Paul) Schlanger; Leann (John) Zoltis and David (Joyce) Holste; Aunt of Susan Barry, Kathy Marsico, Patty McFarland, Amy Barkley, Karen Cross and Martha Hoover. Jan received her BS in Business Education from Pitt and was a former educator at South High School.
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 Wednesday at 10 a.m. Visitation Tuesday, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m.
David Vincent Hinton
Born on April 28th, 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Ben Avon High School, went on to DeVry Technical Institute in Chicago and graduated from Marquette University with a degree in Computer Engineering. He worked at Westinghouse Company after graduation. After becoming a believer in Jesus Christ, he began his ministry in evangelism in 1973 while attending Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary in Lynchburg, Virginia. Upon moving back to Pittsburgh, David began his ministry, calling it The News and the Bible. David loved buying model trains, antiques, especially antique guns, and sports memorabilia. He also enjoyed working out at LA Fitness Center.
David was fully committed to sharing the Gospel of Christ anywhere he could. David would like you all to know that you can have the assurance of eternal life with God in heaven by realizing you are a sinner, you need a Savior, and accept that Jesus Christ died on the cross and rose again on your behalf. When you ask Jesus to forgive your sins, turn away from your sin, and let Him be your personal Savior, you would know that you have eternal life.
David is survived by his nephew Edward Hedding and wife Diane and his niece Vicki Toews and husband Ken. Visitation with the family in Grace Baptist Church 4518 Northern Pike, Monroeville, PA 15146 Friday August 9th from 9 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11 a.m. Interment Private.
Richard “Rick” Franco
Age 56, of Delmont, formerly of Plum, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. Beloved father of Malinda and Layla Franco; son of the late Dominick and Laura Franco; brother of Theresa (Bob) Strom, Eleanor Franco, Rosemarie Ambrose, Dominic (Toni Jo) Franco, Nicholas (Cathy) Franco, Patricia (Steve) Rendos; David (Maria) Franco, Mariann (Steve) Eberly; also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins and other family. Rick was a hardworking lifelong union member. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing in his spare time. He will be remembered for the laughter he brought and how much he loved his family. In lieu of flowers please consider donating to a cancer charity of your choice.
Join us for a celebration of life on Friday, August 23, 2019 from 4p.m.-9p.m. at the Italian Club of Renton, 113 Barnett St. Pittsburgh, PA 15239
Michael “Micky” Francis Troiano, Jr.
Age 71, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and friends Sunday, July 28, 2019. Micky was born in Pittsburgh on October 9, 1947 to Michael Francis Troiano, Sr. and Yolanda Troiano. He graduated from Penn Hills High School in 1965 then went on to graduate from the University of Pittsburgh in 1970 with a degree in Physical Education. Micky worked in management and sales for the Pennysaver/Tribune Review for the last 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Gretchen Keller Troiano; his children Jamie T. (Scott J.) Kugler, Michael R. Troiano, Brian J. (Ashley P.) Troiano; and his first grandchild, Presley Elizabeth Troiano; he is also survived by his brothers Dennis (Chrissy) and James (Sandy) Troiano and their families.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or the American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. The family would like to extend their sincere thanks for the excellence in care from the doctors and nurses at the Hillman Cancer Research Center in Shadyside and the Shadyside Hospital, and Father Pierre Sodini for his loving care and support.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Thursday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew Church 10 a.m.