Ellis Robert “Bob” Collins
Age 79, of Penn Hills, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 17, 2020. Cherished grandfather of Tyler (Cassie Fink) Collins and Caitlin Collins; loving great-grandfather of Elliana Collins; also survived by his faithful companion Zoey. Bob was preceded in death by his parents Jules Louis and Laura Jane Collins; his loving wife of over 60 years, Judith Collins; and son Shawn Collins. Bob was a proud veteran of the United States Army, and he was a warm and kind person that loved his grandchildren dearly He always had a kind word to say to everyone. A memorial service will be held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Eastmont, 1229 Jefferson Heights Road, Pgh, PA 15235, Friday, January 24, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.
Anthony Louis Pugliese
Age 55, of Penn Hills, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020. Beloved father of Evan Pugliese; son of Elma (Martorelli) and the late Guy Pugliese; brother of Ann (Robert) Williamson; Guy (Rose) Pugliese and Michael (Stephanie) Pugliese; uncle of Philip Williamson, Sarah Pugliese, Roxie (Jason) Knapp and Samantha Pugliese; nephew of Rosemary Martorelli and Barbara Pugliese; also survived by numerous cousins and friends.
Anthony was actively involved with CORE and the Transplant Games. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to CORE 204 Sigma Drive, RIDC Park Pittsburgh, PA 15238 or The Children's Heart Foundation, PO Box 244, Lincolnshire, IL 60069.
There will be a memorial mass in celebration of Anthony's life in St. Gerard Majella Church 121 Dawn Drive, Verona, PA 15147 to be announced.
Marjorie A. “Margie” James
Born May 1, 1927 passed away January 16, 2020, of Level Green, PA and Northport, FL. Beloved wife of 57 years to the late William H. “Buzz” James; mother to her beloved fur baby Sunny; mother of two loving children: Kathleen Lybarger and William H. (Kimberly) James, Jr.; loving grandmother of Roger (Jennifer), Brian (Laura), Elizabeth and Michael Lybarger; great-grandmother of Domenique Wells; she also leaves behind many loving cousins and a family of friends in Florida.
In Lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to the Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or All But Furgotten 70 Carpenter Ln, Irwin, PA 15642.
Friends and family will be received on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. at the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Rd.), in Penn Hills. Funeral prayers Tuesday 9:30 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. in Christ the Divine Shepherd, St. Bartholomew Church.
Robert J. “Bob” “Del” Del Duca
Age 81, of Verona, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020. Beloved Husband of Janis (Boberg); father of Robert Del Duca, Jr., Doreen (the late Robert, Sr.) Jacobs and Deborah (Frank) Stevens; grandfather of Dana (Chris Cindric) Del Duca-Cindric, Robert (Ashley) Jacobs, Jr., Anthony Jacobs, Ryan Jacobs, Darby Del Duca and the late Robbie Del Duca; great grandfather of Robert, III “Lil B”, Allison, Zachery and Ben; brother of the late Donald (Surviving, Jeanie) Del Duca and Barbara Smierciak; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bob was a US Military Veteran for 38 years. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to The VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Voluntary Service (118V-A) 1010 Delafield Road Pittsburgh, PA 15215 or Little Sisters of the Poor, 1028 Benton Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Friends and family will be received on Monday, January 20, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Rd.), in Penn Hills. Funeral prayers Tuesday 10:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m. in, St. Irenaeus Church.
Richard J. Aliberti
Age 76, of Penn Hills, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020. Devoted partner of Linda Simon; beloved father of Denice (Robert) Seifert, Lynn (Matthew) Bolger, Laura (George Echegaray) Aliberti, Deanna (Andrew) Slaugenhaupt and the late Regina Aliberti; grandfather of Jimmy (Anna), Gina, Kory, Bobby, Cara and Owen; brother of Frank and the late Angelo, Mary Jane and Deanna; also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers please consider a memorial donation to Richard’s charity of choice, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105
Friends and family will be received on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the William F. Gross Funeral Home, Ltd. 11735 Frankstown Road (at Rodi Rd.), in Penn Hills. Funeral services to be held in Penn Hills Alliance Church, 7605 Saltsburg Road, Pittsburgh, 15239, on Thursday 11 a.m. EVERYONE PLEASE MEET AT CHURCH.