William F. Gross

Gloria K. “GK” Christian (Pickles)

Age 98, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her family and friends, Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Beloved wife of the late William J. Christian; mother of William R. (Barbara) Christian and the late Jane E. Love and John E. Christian; grandmother of Edward “Ted” (Monica) Gable, Shawn Gable, Michelle (Mike) Lake, Victoria Christian, and Rebecca Christian; great-grandmother of six. Also survived by her niece Valerie and son from God Charles (Bianca) Johnson.

Family and friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 10 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12 p.m.

Mary E. (Sullivan) Ariondo

Age 84, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023 with her daughters by her side. Beloved wife of the late Salvatore “Sam” Ariondo; mother of Sam Ariondo, Terry (Todd Daly) Giordano, Cassie (Frank) Sciulli and the late JoAnn Ariondo and Bob Ariondo; grandmother of Nicole Ariondo, Frank (Natalie D’Ambrosio), Anthony (Abby Ifft), and the late Ashley Giordano, Angela (Andrew) Catullo, Michael, and Amanda Sciulli; great-grandmother of William Monroe, Santino Ariondo, Albert Clark, the special Kennedy Delgado who was the light of her life, and the late Kali Delgado; sister of David (Peg) Sullivan, Mickey Pastor, and the late Donald Sullivan. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was a devoted woman of her faith and family. She loved cooking and baking for her family to enjoy. She was a wonderful mother, nana, and aunt that will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved her.

Friends received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills Thursday, January 4, 2024 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Funeral prayers will be held at the funeral home on Friday, January 5, 2024 at 9:30 a.m. followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Christ the Divine Shepherd Parish St. Susanna Church 200 Stotler Rd. Pittsburgh, PA 15235 at 10 a.m.

Mary Jane (Colangelo) Doerfler

Age 88, formerly of Penn Hills passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, surrounded by family and friends.   Beloved daughter of the late Ray and Evelyn Colangelo; Loving wife of the late Donald Doerfler; Loving and caring mother of Donald (Janice), the late Joseph (Carolyn), Evy; loving sister of Peter (Carol) Colangelo and Patty Small (Jim) Carroll; cherished Grandmother of Donnie and Joe Doerfler, Meghan (Mike) Gage, Taylor (Jason) Clausell, and Ray; Great Grandmother of Ava, Colton, Brytlin.

Mary Jane enjoyed her last ten years living with the loving care of her daughter Evy, whom she always proclaimed to be the “best daughter in the World”.  She also has a special second daughter, Kim “Weeble” Whigham who loved and adored her second “Mummy”.

Mary Jane was a warrior who bravely fought ovarian cancer under the loving, tireless, dedicated and selfless care of Meg Kirby, who was her “angel on earth”.  Mary Jane was blessed with the amazing support of “Team 304” who remained by her side day and night.

After graduation from the Borroughs School of Business, she worked at the Westinghouse Electric Plant, and then for the Allegheny County Register of Wills until her retirement in 1999.

As a young girl and teenager, Mary Jane was an outstanding athlete, especially as a swimmer and basketball player. She earned a Lifeguard Certification at 15 years of age.  As a mother, Mary Jane organized, sponsored and managed the Rays and Don Rays girls softball teams, coaching them to seven consecutive annual championships with a 57-2 incredible winning record, while being the leagues’ only female coach/manager.  Her winning record was unprecedented.

Mary Jane was an avid sports fan and fierce, honest, and ethical competitor.  She enjoyed playing cards, casino trips, watching movies and loved watching her daughter play basketball.  Her all-time favorite pastime was cooking for and entertaining family and friends.  All were welcome and no one ever left the Doerfler house hungry.

Mary Jane was a loving, caring, and extremely giving person.  She inspired and served as a wonderful role model to the many lives that she touched.  She will be deeply missed.

THERE WILL BE NO VIEWING. Family and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at Saint Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 825 Second Street, Verona, PA 15147 on Friday, January 12, 2024 at 10:30 a.m.  EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT THE CHURCH. A burial will follow at Mount Carmel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Mary Jane to The Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank, please.  https://pittsburghfoodbank.org/

Diane “Di” (McMaster) Peindl

Of New Kensington, formerly of Plum, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at St. Margarets hospital, surrounded by her loved ones. Di was born November 1, 1963 to the late Lois and Richard McMaster. She is the beloved mother of Tonie Lynn (Joe Ross) Booher and is also survived by siblings: Richard (the late Vicki) McMaster, Daniel (Sandi) McMaster, Donald (Diane) McMaster, Timothy (Cheryl) McMaster and Pamela McMaster. As well as, her fiancé John Myers, his daughter Angel, his granddaughter Savanah, and many nieces and nephews. Di was quite a free spirit, always had a joke to tell, and was known for her quick wit. She thoroughly enjoyed watching the Steelers. Di cherished all her friends and family and will be sorely missed by all.

Family and friends will be received at William F. Gross Funeral Home, LTD. 11735 Frankstown Rd. (at Rodi Rd.), Penn Hills on Friday, January 5, 2024 from 2 p.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 7 p.m.