Jonathon Micheal Hernandez
Harry L. Bauer
Age 92, of Penn Hills, passed away comfortably in his own home Thursday, February 20, 2020. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Marguerite (Mame); parents Harry I. Bauer and Flora Kurtz Bauer along with sister Patricia Bauer Eyman. He is survived by his daughters; Cynthia (the late Richard) Paul and Maury (the late James) Atherton; son; Harry C. (Roberta) Bauer; grandsons; Rush R. (Annie) Paul, Harry R. (Jessica) Bauer, and Richard R. Bauer; great grandchildren; Logan Paul, Greta Bauer and Vivian Bauer; as well as best friend; Barbara Harger.
Harry graduated from Etna High School in 1945, served in the US Army from 1950-52 and retired from the Penn Hills Branch of the USPS as a letter carrier after 31 years.
Harry was a Commander of American Legion post 751, 34th District Commander and then a member of Post 980. He earned his 32nd Masonic degree with the Plum Creek/Monroeville Lodge 799. He was also Exalted Ruler of Oakmont Elks Lodge 1668.
In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to a charity of your choice.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills where visitation will be held Monday, February 24, 2020, 2-6:30 p.m. An Elks service will be held Monday at 6:30 p.m. followed by a Masonic service at 7:30 p.m. A blessing service followed by military honors will be held Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home.
Mary Jane Gallapaga
Age 93, of Shaler, peacefully passed away Saturday, February 8, 2020. Sister of Shirley (David, Sr.) Cox and the late Frances Gallapaga, Rita (Bob) Healy and John (Surviving Nancy) Gallapaga; aunt of Luann, Judy, Lisa, David, Jr., Linda, Keith and late Vincent of California; also survived by great nieces and nephews. Mary Jane was a longtime employee of Bell of PA/Verizon. Aunt Mar was well known for working in her beautiful garden and her artichoke parties. Service and Interment private.
Donald A. Schratz
Age 87, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020, at home in Pittsburgh, PA. Beloved husband of Joan B. Schratz; proud father of Donald A. Jr (Nancy) Schratz of Allison Park, Joan M. of Plum, Linda S (Michael) Baleno of Plum, Jack (Heather) Schratz of Plum, Raymond M. (Anne) of Butler, PA, and Martin M. (Lucy) Schratz of Phoenixville, PA; loving grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of one; son of the late Marcellus M. and Rosalia F. Schratz; brother of the late Sister M. Marcellus, O.S.F., Mildred C. (Bernard) Corbe, Martin L. Schratz, Raymond C. (Mary) Schratz, Regis R. (Anne) Schratz, Brother Mark Schratz, O.P., Mary Jane (Bernard) McGartland and Bertha Mae Schratz. Donald was an active supporter of both his college and high school alma maters where he was a Lifetime Saint Francis Society Member of St Francis University and a member of the Lasallian Society of Central Catholic High School of Pittsburgh; and a Distinguished Service Award recipient from Tax Executives Institutes (TEI). He spent 38 years at ALCOA where he made many great friends and met the love of his life, Joan Burnham. He was a member of St Bartholomew Parish since 1957. His favorite times included vacations with family at the Jersey shore for over 50 years, most spent in Wildwood Crest. Friends will be received at the WILLIAM F. GROSS FUNERAL HOME, LTD, 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Rd.), Pittsburgh, 15235, Monday and Tuesday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral Prayer on Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in, St. Bartholomew Church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to either the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or Saint Francis University, Loretto SFU.
James “Jim” Rosella
Age 94, of Penn Hills, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020. Beloved husband of the late Irene C. (Bolkowski) Rosella; father of John F. (Rosemary) Rosella and Richard A. (Lisa) Rosella; grandfather of Christopher Rosella.
Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Monday, February 3, 2020 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Prayers Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial in St. Gerard Majella Church 10:00 a.m.