William F. Gross

Sharon “Sherrie” Lynn Gross

Age 61, of Wexford, formerly of Penn Hills, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Beloved mother of Laura Ann Gross; daughter of Ann and the late William F. Gross; sister of Linda (Frank) Massaro and Janet Gross; loving aunt of David (Hillary) and William (Amanda) Massaro; proud grand aunt of Jackson William Massaro. Sherrie fought a valiant battle against cancer for two and one half years. She will be dearly missed and never forgotten by all that loved her. Visitation with the family at Saints John and Paul church, 2586 Wexford Bayne Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143, Saturday, July 27, 2019, from 8:45 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. The family would like to thank Dr. Monga and the staff on 9A at Allegheny General Hospital, the staff at Manor Care and the staff at Allegheny Health Network Hospice for their wonderful care and treatment for Sherrie and family.

Joseph W. Picard

Age 66, longtime resident of Penn Hills, formerly of O’Hara Twp. passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019. Son of the late Dr. George A. and Jean B. Picard. Survived by Polly L. Picard; his dear friend of the Maher family and other distant relatives. Joseph was a 1970 Graduate of Fox Chapel High School and Earned his BA from the University of Miami, FL in 1974. He then went on to receive his masters in Journalism from Point Park College. He was retired at the time of his death. He was a talented writer and enjoyed fishing and tying his own flies. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the Police Helping People Daily Checks Payable to PHPD or Penn Hills EMS Checks Payable to the municipality of Penn Hills both sent to 102 Duff Road Pittsburgh, PA 15235.

Friends received in William F. Gross Funeral Home 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 6-8 p.m. Interment in Mt. Royal Cemetery

Carl A. Monaco

Unexpectedly passed peacefully in his sleep, Monday, July 15, 2019 He would have been 97 in October, quite an amazing life! Carl lost his loving wife, Virginia L. Monaco in 1987. Carl is survived by his daughters, Linda L. (Raymond) Mooney and Carla M. (Manny) DiNatale and the late Virginia L. Monaco (Heresco), his loving grandchildren, Robert A. Heresco, Lisa L. Heresco, Michael R. Mooney (Amy), Stephen A. Mooney (Pamela), Emanuel V. DiNatale, III, Laura DiNatale-Krueger (Jerod), and six great-grandchildren. Carl drove until he was 92 and lived on his own until just last week.

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, July 19, at 11 a.m. Visitation Thursday, July 18, from 2-9 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, please have a wonderful Italian dinner of Carl’s favorite, gnocchi with meatballs and raise a glass of red wine to celebrate his life!

Dr. William Jenkins Garner

Age 94, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019, at home. Born June 24, 1925 in Pittsburgh, PA to Dr. James Bert Garner of Mellon Institute and Margaret Shay Garner. Graduated Mt Lebanon High School and served in the US Army as a medic with the 8th Armored Div, 36th Tank Battalion, from 1943-1946, beginning with the Battle of the Bulge. After the surrender of Germany, he remained with the Army in Austria serving in a clinic for the local people. Much to his father’s pride, he received 5 medals for patriotism: WWII Victory, European Campaign (Ardennes, Rhine, and Central Europe), Bronze Star, German Occupation, and probably his proudest, Combat Medic Badge. Upon return from the war, he went to University of Pittsburgh and Pitt Medical School. He became a family physician and helped to start the Family and Community Medicine Practice at Shadyside Hospital, where he enjoyed being a mentor to the younger physicians. Practicing medicine for 50 years, mostly in Penn Hills, he retired at age 75. Dr. Garner was a master scuba diver, serving as the dive doctor on many scuba trips, including Bali, Borneo, Indonesia, the Solomon Islands and the Caribbean. Their other adventures included river cruises in Europe, including Russia, and tours to Egypt and China. Gardening, cooking, painting and crafts rounded out their full life. Survived by sister Sally (Gus) Gustafson of Lafayette, Indiana. Beloved father of Ella (Hans) Moravec, Maggie (the late Bob Andrews) Tingleff, Bill (Mary) Garner, Laura (David) Dernar, Anita (Rick) Lohr. Predeceased by the siblings Kaarne and Alan Tingleff. Dr. Garner was married to the late Dorothy Jamison and the late Helen Hewitt, to whom he was married for 50 years. He has 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. The family is especially thankful to the faithful and loving care given by Maxine Gaiter and Tammie McBride which made it possible for Dr. Garner to remain at home in his final years.

Arrangements by William F. Gross Funeral Home Ltd. Funeral Private. Burial in Garner Family Plot in Homewood Cemetery.